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The Harrington Waters Radio Sailing Club was first established in 2003 by a couple of local residents who visualized that their lakeside environment would make a very attractive venue for competitively sailing model yachts, thus a Club was first initiated with the sole intentions of it being a Club where members could sail their boats against one another in spirited competition, but strictly adhering to the policy of relaxation and friendliness, rather than the more regimented austere approach adopted by many other Clubs.
The Club applied to join the RSAWA in late 2003 and was accepted as a West Australian Radio Sailing Club in early 2004.
Since this establishment, the Club has matured slowly with fellow members joining us from other Clubs as well as very welcome new enthusiasts becoming intrigued with this fascinating sport.
We are privileged to be able to sail on a man made fresh water lake that is surrounded by a sandstone block ledge, allowing both young and more mature sailors to participate without getting their feet wet. Whilst all types of radio controlled yachts are welcome, the main purpose at present is to sail the International One Metre Class. This is an internationally recognised radio yachting class and the body responsible for the registration of boats, and conduct of international championships is called the International One Metre International Class Association (IOMICA). It is through this association that affiliation is gained to ISAF – the International Sailing Federation, the body that governs all classes and ocean racing rules.The intention of the IOM class fostered at Harrington Waters is not only to give, within parameters, a wider scope of peripheral development to the hull, keel, & rudder of each individual model, but to also ensure that each sailing rig is kept within the boundaries as specified by IOMICA and the ISAF-RSD Permanent Sailing Committee. The three permitted rigs are of one-design, whilst the hull and appendages are open to development. Displacement is 4.0 kg, LOA 1000 mm, and draft 420 mm. The large draft and the small sail area of the smallest rig permits an IOM to sail in winds up to 35 knots. The class rules conform to the ISAF standards and employ the Equipment Rules of Sailing. Races themselves are conducted over a triangular or ‘Olympic’ course wherever possible, and the ISAF rules of racing are applied. A few of the guys build their own boats or make their own sails so between all there is a wealth of knowledge to share. If you are interested in Radio Control Sailing come along and have a look, the members will be more than happy to show you the ropes and let you have a hands on try. Click on the 'Calendar / Results' to find where we are sailing on the day. Normally, it’s between 12noon and 4.pm on the first and third Saturdays of each month. You might even get the bug. Bring your radio controlled yacht if you have one.If you need more information, click on 'IOM and Club Information' or 'Contact Us'. The Australian Radio Yachting Association (Incorporated) (ARYA) is the National Authority for Radio Sailing in Australia. Click here to go to the ARYA web site. |
