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Downwind:

Sailing with the wind coming from stern (a.k.a. running

and sailing free).

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In Irons:

A sailboat is said to be “in irons” when the boat stalls with its

bow pointed directly into the wind and no wind in the sails. If you fi nd
yourself in this position, simply move the rudder stick to either side
and hold it until the sails catch some air. You will need to adjust the
tension on the sails with the sail control stick to get the boat moving.
Release the rudder when the ship reaches the desired heading.

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Luffi ng:

When the sails are unable to fi ll with wind and begin fl apping

wildly (like a fl ag).

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Tacking:

Sailing towards the wind in a series of maneuvers diagonal to

the wind source. There are basically two tacking directions.

Starboard

tack

occurs when the wind comes from starboard and the sail boom

hangs over the port side.

Port tack

is just the opposite, with the wind

coming from port with the sail boom hanging over the starboard side.

There are varying degrees of

tack angle

and it is important to learn

when each will be useful and how to get your sailboat into position,
especially when racing. For instance, when trying to reach a specifi c
position upwind, sailing

close-hauled

may be the most direct route.

Sailing

close-reached

allows you to get upwind faster, but is not as

direct. In any case, you basically want the sails to be full of air and just
on the verge of luffi ng. Here are some terms that describe different
sailing positions in relation to the wind:

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Close-Hauled:

Sailing against the wind at (up to) 45° angles.

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Close-Reached:

Sailing against the wind at a much shallower angle.

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Beam Reach:

Sailing with the boat at about a 90° angle to the wind.

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Broad Reach:

Sailing with the wind coming diagonally from behind

(a.k.a.

sailing large

quartering wind

PLEASE READ BEFORE RUNNING THE VELA SAILBOAT:

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NEVER attempt to swim after a stalled or stuck boat! Wait patiently

for the wind currents to return the boat to shore or use a tennis ball
attached to the end of a fi shing line to retrieve it.

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Sailing the Vela in winds over 15 mph is not advised.

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It is dangerous to operate any R/C vehicle when there is insuffi cient

light.

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CAUTION:

Windy conditions cause rough water that will affect the

performance of your sailboat and increase the chances of taking on water.

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Your Vela sailboat may occasionally take on small amounts of water,

especially when running in high winds or rough water, or making tight
turns. Keep a roll of paper towels handy and dry out the hull interior
after every run. Check for leaks if you notice excessive amounts of
water in the hull.

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IMPORTANT:

If, for whatever reason, your boat takes on a large amount

of water causing the electronics to get wet, you must do the following
immediately: Remove the radio equipment from the boat. Allow the
components to air dry completely before reassembling. Reinstall the
components and check for proper operation before running the boat
in water.

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Total run time of the Vela sailboat is approximately 45-60 minutes

(assuming you begin with new batteries in the receiver box). When
you notice a decrease in power or sluggish response, it means the
batteries are nearly drained and it’s time to head for shore. As soon
as the boat reaches shore, turn off the power to the receiver and
transmitter (in that order).

MAINTENANCE

Make sure you replace low batteries. Leave the hatch covers off
overnight to allow any water to evaporate from the inside of the hull.
Clean the exterior of the hull with standard household cleaners and
check for any loose knots or screws.

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION

The American Model Yachting Association is a not-for-profi t organization
dedicated to promoting the designing, building, racing, and preservation
of all model sailing yachts, and membership is open to all who are
interested in these activities.

theamya.org

REPLACEMENT PARTS

To order replacement parts for the AquaCraft Vela use the stock numbers
in the list below. Replacement parts may be purchased from your local
hobby shop or by mail order. If you need help locating a dealer, visit

aquacraftmodels.com

and click on “Where to Buy”. If you are missing

parts, contact AquaCraft Product Support at:

Phone: 217.398.8970

Fax: 217.398.7721

E-mail: [email protected]

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Deck Guides and Rigging Cleats

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Jib Support with Tie Rod

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