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Sails model sail boats is governed by the same ISAF (International Sailing
Federation) Racing Rules of Sailing that are used for full sized crewed sailing
boats (with the inclusion of Appendix E, that introduces special rules to govern
the radio-controlled sport).
There are four international classes of radio sailing boats recognized by the
ISAF-Radio Sailing Division and several other international monohull classes: (from smallest to largest).
- International RG65
RG65 are monohulls with maximum lenght of 650mm, three different rigs
allowed with a
maximum sail area 2250 cm²
- International One Metre (IOM)
The IOM class rules specify a monohull of maximum length 1000
mm, with maximum draught 420 mm. There is a minimum weight of 4000 g, which makes
homebuilding of competitive boats possible. The IOM has three one-design rigs.
To keep costs down, hull materials are restricted to either wood or glassfiber,
while
masts and booms are restricted to either aluminium or wood.
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International Marblehead (M)
Maximum length: 1290 mm. Maximum draught: ca 700 mm. Up to six rigs are allowed, the tallest being about 2200 mm.
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International Ten Rater (10R)
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International A Class (A), the largest of the international radio
sailing classes.
Bottle Boats
area low cost alternative to these classes. Largely constructed from waste items
(bin bags for sails and soft drinks bottles for the body), they represents an
environmentally friendly entry to the sport. |
