In the research on the history of the IOM’s in New Zealand I have come across two articles in Mark Steele’s “Where the Winds Blow” webpages on “Duck Works Magazine” web site about a radio controlled yacht crossing the Cook Strait. Mark is also well known as the editor of the “Fiji One” magazine fifteen issues from the March 1990 to July 1995. After several emails and phone … Read more
NSRYS in conjunction with Kerikeri RYS held a very successful regatta in primo conditions at Lake Waikere, the nor’western most of the Kai Iwi Lakes. There is lots of regatta info on the NZ IOM Community WhatsApp site. Ian Vickers and others are doing a great job of keeping up to date posts about all things IOM related. If you want to join, text Ian a request including … Read more
The EC12 National Championship 2025 was held at Best Island, Nelson on 8th and 9th March 2025. In all, eight boats entered. Christchurch, Nelson and Kapiti Clubs were represented. Day 1 started on the back of the southerly that had come up the country and dawned a cool, grey day. The breeze was flukey from … Read more
After a successful protest, the results for the 2025 South Island Championships have been amended. The amended results are:
DF95 NHC 2025 Scoring: RRS Appendix A Sail Sailor Club Rank Tot R 1 R 2 R 3 R 4 R 5 R 6 R 7 R 8 R 9 R 10 R 11 R 12 R 13 R 14 R 15 R 16 R 17 R 18 R 19 R 20 R 21 R … Read more
The results of the 2025 EC12 Nationals EC12 Nationals 2025 Scoring: RRS Appendix A Sail Sailor Rank Tot R 1 R 2 R 3 R 4 R 5 R 6 R 7 R 8 R 9 R 10 R 11 R 12 R 13 R 14 R 15 R 16 R 17 R 18 R … Read more
It is with sadness that the Radio Sailing community mourns the death of David Hemsley who died on 28 February 2025. Many may know him as the repairer of RMG winches. Further information can be found on the Tauranga Radio Sailing Club site (here).
Jezebel built by Wayne Avery from Nelson to an US design called Ready to Race with refurbished (by Dave Helmsley) winch, 2024 transmitter Futuba, 2022 Vickers sails A & B rig Rig box & Stand; extra yellow sticky backed cover material. hull irregular at chainplates/extra lids available. contact: Maarten van Rossum 0212800301-Auckland
