I had an opportunity to skipper one of these a few times. Closest you can come to sailing a large sailboat because of the size and weight. Thx for sharing this video.
Update--This year on Sept. 12-20,2014 the Chicago RC MYC hosted 4 National Championship Regatta's for Soling 1M, Santa Barbara, J Class and EC-12's. The J Class was represented by 10 Boats-same venue as 2010,but MUCH lighter wind conditions. We had 6 Shamrock's, 2 Rangers, 1 Endeavour and 1 Whirlwind. A Shamrock won overall, the 2 Rangers next, 4th place was the Endeavour and 5th. place the Whirlwind.The Chicago J Fleet continues to grow as well.
i want one day to build a boat like these but i'm not sure which materials i should use, does balsa wood work as hull and bend it so it fits my frame??? or should it be any other material? Good vid :D
Kenz546--yes..Big Bear Lake. Our club is currently working on trying to schedule a weeks worth of RC sailing for Sept. 2014 this location, with at least four classes sailing. have to get proper permits first.These will all be National Class Championship races if it happens.
Would love to race my J here in up-state South Carolina. Unfortunately there is no one in this area. I sail her on Lake Keowee, a beautiful lake that is over 300 sq. miles of shoreline.
Impressive collection of pond sail craft. Just fantastic!
I had an opportunity to skipper one of these a few times. Closest you can come to sailing a large sailboat because of the size and weight. Thx for sharing this video.
Absolutely stunning.
Update--This year on Sept. 12-20,2014 the Chicago RC MYC hosted 4 National
Championship Regatta's for Soling 1M, Santa Barbara, J Class and EC-12's.
The J Class was represented by 10 Boats-same venue as 2010,but MUCH lighter
wind conditions. We had 6 Shamrock's, 2 Rangers, 1 Endeavour and 1 Whirlwind.
A Shamrock won overall, the 2 Rangers next, 4th place was the Endeavour and 5th.
place the Whirlwind.The Chicago J Fleet continues to grow as well.
i want one day to build a boat like these but i'm not sure which materials i should use, does balsa wood work as hull and bend it so it fits my frame??? or should it be any other material?
Good vid :D
Kenz546--yes..Big Bear Lake. Our club is currently working on trying to schedule a weeks worth of RC sailing for Sept. 2014 this location, with at least four classes sailing. have to get proper permits first.These will all be National Class Championship races if it happens.
Absolutely brilliant does anyone know where I can obtain one of these yachts in the UK ?
Nz has a j class 48in long .See canturbury j class nz for details.
I've played with you at axe head lake I've just had the time too sail with you .I'm working weekends
Which lake was that? I live nearby in Island Lake.
3:32 i hate it when my sails luff. it happened when i was launching my us1m. its terrifying. i thought my boat was gonna shake to bits.
Launching is one thing - but how do you get it back on it's trailer??
Watch the last 30 seconds.
Would love to race my J here in up-state South Carolina. Unfortunately there is no one in this area. I sail her on Lake Keowee, a beautiful lake that is over 300 sq. miles of shoreline.
he means j class americas cup boats.
These aren't J-boats. A J-Boat is a Racing yacht Company.
lol speak and spell