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FOR SALE NEW DRAGONFORCE DF95 see photo below

NEW BOAT – never been on the water. Decals/name can easily be changed.

*** ONLY FOR SALE TO EXISTING OR PROSPECTIVE CLUB MEMBERS ***

New White hulled DF95 with new A + B rigs/ Turbo Head sails by Daniel Bergan Sails including numbers, plus DB Sails sail bag. New Flysky transmitter / receiver. 2 Life Batteries, IMAX B6AC Battery Charger & Battery Checker. Has been waterproofed inc Keel/mast box, sail winch / rudder servo , fully assembled & is ready to launch. Factory stand & original box. Call for pricing. Can be supplied without transmitter/ receiver/ battery charger.

Join our new DF95 fleet & come and have some fun 🙂

New DF95 ready to race

Contact : Mark Lewis 0424 787 884 [email protected]

IOM MASTS FOR SALE

IOM Mast Sections available – NEW STOCK JUST ARRIVED

Diameter:           11mm

Wall:                   0.6mm

Grade:                7075

Temper:             T6

Colour:               Black

Length:               2000mm

Weight:               92g average

Pre-Bend:           By purchaser

Price:                   $40.00 per piece + postage and handling (Subject to change on new shipments)

Contact:              rob priest m: 0409 567 979, e: [email protected].

IOM STORAGE / TRANSPORT BOX FOR SALE

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GLENS BOAT BITS & SAILS

Alioth 3D Printed Boats under license will now be available in several forms. Kit form — hull only to Completed boat ready to sail — A and B rigs — Clear coat finish. All boats will receive Boat Identification Certificate from Licensee when completed. Contact Glen Fitzgerald. Email:  [email protected]  0413200090 

We use 3D printed fittings from Spreaders to all boom attachments.

Booms are reinforced arrow shafts.

Sails are 50 micron mylar film for A & B Rigs/ 75 micron for C (Sometimes 75 micron for B Rig Jibs for longer life.)

Our manufacturing process has been refined over years of improvements to a point where they are offered for sale. Consider ease of adjustments and no hook up points – No allen key involvement.

• Sails A / B / C  $200 each. Fitted $250 (Fitting will involve correcting mast bend which can be very time consuming)

NB. I recommend using my fittings as most problems relate to incorrect mast bend and positioning  of components.

• Complete rig and sail combination  fitted to your boat and set up as per manufacturers recommendations (you supply)  – $550 per Rig complete.

  Contact Glen Fitzgerald Email: [email protected]

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After the success of the original Cheinz design in 2011, Mirage Radio Yachts has recently released the new Cheinz 2.

Mirage Radio Yachts, the IOM ‘Cheinz 2’ is a modification of the original Cheinz that was launched for the IOM Worlds in West Kirby in 2011, a design that performed incredibly well at the championship having been sailed only twice before the event, and never with the small rigs.

Differences between the two designs is that he has reduced the sheerline to take away the bulk of the original and reduce windage. The Cheinz 2 has a new fin and rudder with reduced drag. The winch is now under the deck in a new 3D produced mount under a new deck hatch, this has resulted in a centralizing of the weight at the pitching moment. A beneficial result. This has led to there being no need for a deck opening on the foredeck.

The original Cheinz was one of the most popular designs in Australia in the years after its launch and demand for the new Cheinz 2 is strong with five boats already built with the first headed to a new owner in Perth while others will head overseas to the USA, New Zealand & China.

Mirage now offers a number of IOM designs alongside the Cheinz 2 which include the popular Panda (pictured below) which made its debut in China last year and the Nitro design which was recently first & second at the 2019 Nordic Championships sailed by Soren Andresen & Torvald Klem.

Decided to design a new boat based on ideas I had that incorporated in some of the past designs but also took a slightly different tack.

What has evolved is a design that I think will be something that will suit all conditions but also at its peak in A rig, which in most areas is the rig used most of the time.

Slightly fuller in the bow with rounded sections and the stern is also a bit wider.

It's initiation was in the CCOR regatta in China last month. Soeren Andresen (Den), and myself attended along with Zyvonko Jelicich , Graham Bantock and skippers from Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore, as well as the local contingent. Unfortunately the Japanese skippers plans got skuppered by a typhoon, so they could not attend.

With our two boat in parts when I arrived, and working into the night we got Soeren's A and B rig finished and my A rig.

Both boats launched for the first race and they performed well and showed promise. This was later displayed when on the last day Soeren was the leading points scorer. He showed improvement each day. Final result was Soeren in 3rd place and myself in 7th.

The two boats were sold to local skippers after the event and should be the forerunners of a fleet of Panda's in China.

Orders are now being taken for the Panda.

Key Features

• New fin and rudder
• Lower freeboard to allow the rig to be placed lower in the boat which aids stability
• Screw lid pot to contain the receiver and battery. Because of this inclusion the winch is now in front of the mast.
• Detail improvements include adjustable rudder pushrod
• Available in a range of 8 colours, 7 being RAL colours and the other is the Team Mirage green as shown on the Nitro in the photos.

Recent Results

• 2019 CCOR Cup in China. 28th April to 1st May: 1st place to Mirage Radio Yachts IOM Panda sailed by Mr Yang. 2019 Swedish IOM Championships:  1st place to Mirage Radio Yachts IOM Nitro sailed by Soren Andresen.  4th place to Odd Stray sailing a Panda.   5th place to Torvald Klem sailing a Nitro..  Confirming Mirage Radio Yachts IOM performance credentials.
• 2018 Norwegian IOM Championships;  Nitro's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd!.   Winner was Soeren Andresen (Den), followed by Torvald Klem and Odd  Ornulf Stray from Norway. Great result for The Mirage Radio Yachts Nitro design.
• Tasmanian State Event;  Mirage Radio Yachts woodie designs 1st and 3rd.  1st Jeff Byerley, Idiom  3rd Chris Woods, Corbie 5
• Great result against good production glass boats.
• Nitro IOM design finish 1st,2nd, and 6th in the just completed Swedish IOM Championships. Well done to Soren Andresen,Odd Ornulf Stray, and Torvald Klem. .

Recent News

• Plans are now available for the Corbie 5 . A "woodie" IOM for those who like to do their own thing. A set of full size stations printed on two sheets of A4 paper are included in the kit along with a very extensive manual which includes building instructions and tips, a tuning section, and maintenance hints. Also includes a list of suppliers. This manual was as a result of the work of Ian Dundas in the UK who has been a great help in this project. The cost of the kit is $115.00AUD. Laser cut stations can be purchased from a company called SLEC in the UKat an additional cost. This does save a lot of work and is more precise when setting up the building platform. Please contact Mirage Radio Yachts at [email protected] or ph  61362655432 or 61401026216

Useful Links

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• IRSA World Radio Sailing

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Disclaimer: Prices, shown on this website are subject to change without notice. While every effort is made to keep prices accurate and up-to-date, this cannot be guaranteed . All prices are subject to change at any time without notice at the discretion of MIRAGE RADIO YACHTS.

Achieve Your Potential in Competition IOM Sailing

Vickers RC Sailing

Producer of the V11 Competition International One Metre Design by Ian Vickers.

Our workshop opened in 2014 with the V8 IOM. Since then we have produced hundreds of hand crafted IOM yachts in the Vickers design range. Yachts that have helped IOM competitors around the world achieve their potential and exceed expectations in competition.

We are currently offering the V11, the innovative design that finished 3rd at the 2019 World Championships in Port Alegre, Brazil.

When our clients return, they know they are tapping in to smart, competitive technology in IOM design and build. Stiff, Lightweight boats, that are Easily Assembled, Fast and Forgiving to sail. Join the fun!

Improve your results at the club and the regatta, with the fast and forgiving V11 from Vickers RC Sailing

Set Up and Sail

The V11 detailing is simple but effective. In conjunction with the V11 Set Up Guide, assembly is straight forward, and vital tuning information assists you to quickly understand and master your V11's potential

Vickers RC Sailing build processes are well refined and thought out.

Our boats are light, stiff and clever,  keeping to a simple and effective philosophy around detailing

The V11 design is a hull, foils and bulb package to compliment the full range of conditions experienced in RC Sailing. The hull design has full volume forward and features the familiar chines and tumblehome of the modern IOM for reduced weight and windage, as well as good tracking characteristics. The V11 features our peaked style foredeck for efficient water shedding when buried downwind and a geometrically strong shape for the forestay and mast ram areas.

Foils are slippery and strategically positioned with the rig to balance the yacht. The V11s forgiving balance through the wind range, allows the skipper to focus on the race at hand, and not rely on micro steering to maintain a consistent VMG.

The rig sits solid on its deck stepped mast step, complimented at deck level with an encapsulating mast gate arrangement over the mast ram. The rudder tube is rigidly supported inside the moulded servo tray. 

Hull construction is from E-Glass Fibreglass Cloth and High Grade Epoxy Resin.

The foils are Carbon Fibre Layup with High Grade Epoxy Resin.

Paint system is a 2 pot Urethane and the boat is thoroughly post cured before finishing.

The V11 Features-

Plastic main hatch access. 

Ready to accept RMG Winch and Standard sized Rudder Servo

Bow Bumper attached.

Hardware is Bantock including an adjustable mast ram, adjustable mainsheet post and tiller arm.

All necessary fittings attached for standing and running rigging.

The V11 comes out of our workshop in Beach Haven, Auckland New Zealand and is ready to accept rigs and electrics.

We also make sails that can be added to the order, or ordered separately.

So hit the enquiry button to discuss delivery times and options.

We are ready to help.

Essential to success in sailing comes down to the  Rig and how it is set up and tuned. The V11 comes with a Set Up Guide that covers all the expert information needed to set up like the guns. It specifies the hardware, construction and tuning information to get your rig and sails set up and sailing near optimum straight off the bat, so you can enjoy your racing and punch above your weight.

Include Sets of sails from Vickers RC Sailing and enhance the experience.

Vickers Rc Sailing is back taking orders again for the V11

We look forward to hearing from you 

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IOM for Sale

AUS1546 includes registration certificate.

Yacht in fairly good condition sailed regularly and never been in salt water.

• ‘A’ ‘B’ & ‘C’ Rigs

• ‘A’ rig is 2 years old, mast, boom and sails, ‘B’ and ‘C’ rigs are original.

• RMG winch.

• 2 batteries with charger

• Original sail box and stand.

• Boat with 3 year old Spektrum DX6e transmitter and receiver.

• Includes various small parts and rigging wire.

• Boat will suit beginner – In Busselton but can deliver to Perth area (no cost to buyer).

Call Peter 0429111744

Price: $1,000

Alioth 3D design printed hull, A and B sails and rigs, RMG winch - $2,500

Call Ian Sherriff on 08 9593 1050 or email [email protected] .

IOM TNT for sale

A&B rigs, sail box.

RMG Sail winch, rudder servo.

Futabo receiver.

As is, where is (Joondalup,WA), $2100.

Phone Len : (08) 9304 9808

Phoenix 3 10R For Sale

Ex Denton Roberts, repainted blue/silver

RMG winch, 2 x Futaba S9156 digital servos, Turnigy receiver

1 x long keel, 1 x short keel, 4 rigs

Just add deck patches and ready-to-sail

As is, where is (Joondalup,WA), $800.00

Phone Len (08) 9304 9808

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The RC division has been sailing at Wangi since 2020, initially racing the Dragon Force 65 (DF65) class which is the fastest growing one design class in the world. Beginning in October 2022 the club will also race the Dragon Flight 95 (DF95) and the International 1 Metre (IOM) classes.

DF65s sail at 5pm on Thursday evenings during Daylight Saving and at 10am on Sunday Morning during Winter. DF95s sail at 10am on Sunday mornings during Daylight Saving and at 1.30pm on Sunday afternoons during Winter. IOMs Sail at 1.30pm on Sunday afternoons during Daylight Saving and 10am on Saturday mornings in Winter. All weekend sailing is fortnightly. Sailing Programs are available via the links above.

Sailing is at the Wangi RSL jetty with Sailors meeting at the Wangi RSL Amateur Sailing Club around 30 min before the scheduled start time. Our race days are run as a mini regatta type event in which we try to run 10 races over 2 hours (wind permitting) so if you get a bad start there is always the next race.

For the latest information see our facebook page: Lake Macquarie West Radio Sailing Club | Facebook

Come and have a talk to the WASC sailors on one of our race days and have a try.

For more information ph: Chris Owens 0407 492229 or Chad Fitzpatrick 0423 548690

Our foundation Class is the DF65 which is the fastest growing and most popular RC class in Australia. They are now raced at over 50 clubs in Australia with over 1800 boats racing. They are popular in a large and growing number of countries around the world.

The DF65 was developed in 2013 as a strictly one design mass produced boat (but it also conforms to the rules of the RG65 development class). Boats are manufactured by Joysway and sold exclusively in Australia by Hobby warehouse in Melbourne. They are 650mm long, 1300mm high and have a draft of 390mm.

The class permits 4 rig sizes although we are presently only permitting 3 rigs at Wangi (A+, A & B). Boats are sold as a kit with one rig (A rig) and everything needed to race including carbon fibre spars and mylar sails, stand and controller for $247 (V6) of $299 (V7) (prices as at September 2022). Kits can also be purchased without Radio Parts, allowing higher spec 3rd party equipment to be used at a small increase in cost, and it is recommended that prospective sailors drop in for a chat before buying. Assembly takes only a couple of hours using the provided well written instructions. There are also many assembly, tuning and racing videos on Youtube. These boats are also highly portable unlike many other RC Yachts which can cost 10 times more.

Purchase details:

Joysway DragonForce 65 V7 - RTR (includes Transmitter & Receiver) at Hobby Warehouse

The DF95 is slightly bigger than the DF65 at 95 cm long, 1470mm overall hight, with a draft of 350mm and is also also manufactured by Joysway and sold exclusively in Australia by Hobby warehouse in Melbourne. The DF95 is a later design than the DF65 with the latest version being V2. While not yet as popular as the DF65 the DF95 is gaining in popularity and is often sailed in the same clubs as DF65s. Again DF95s are allowed 4 rig sizes (A, B, C & D) and a complete V2 kit can be purchased with a standard A rig for $429. All 4 Rigs are permitted for racing at Wangi. As with the DF65 The DF95 kits can be purchased with or without Radio equipment and the same 3rd party equipment used in the DF65 can be used in the DF95.

Joysway DragonFlight 95 V2 - RTR (includes Transmitter & Receiver) at Hobby Warehouse

The IOM class is a development class with many available designs from a variety of manufacturers. Hulls may be 3D printed and 3D printer files can be purchased. The boats must fit within a class measurement rule. Members can provide advice on where to buy new or second hand boats. Second Hand boats may cost upwards of $600 and pricing for new boats with three rigs, rig box and Futuba transmitter is between six to seven thousand dollars.

Come and have a talk to the WASC sailors and have a try.

For more information ph: Chris Owens 0407 492 229 

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NSW Radio Yachting Association Inc

The New South Wales Radio Yachting Association Inc (NSWRYA) is the State Authority for Radio Yachting in NSW. The Association fosters competitive radio yachting at all levels.

Twenty four Clubs within NSW are affiliated with the NSWRYA. These Clubs sail an individual class or a mixture of classes determined by the wishes of the club's members.

The classes raced within NSW are the four International radio yacht classes; IOM, Marblehead, 10Rater and A Class the Nationally Recognised RC Laser, as well as the DF65, DF95, Soling One Meter and EC12.

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The Association, on behalf of the Australian Radio Yachting Association Inc (ARYA) conducts all aspects of the sport including State Championships, with club racing being conducted and managed by its member clubs state wide.

The contacts shown throughout the site will welcome your inquiries.

The object of the NSWRYA is to encourage, promote, organise and control the sport of Radio Yachting in NSW.

For further details of the role of the NSWRYA view the Association's Constitution on this website.

If you are interested in getting involved in Radio Yachting take a look at the club listings on this site for your closest club.

For further information regarding Radio Yachting contact the NSWRYA publicity officer using the ‘Contact Us’ button on the Home Page. We would also encourage you to visit the Australian Radio Yachting Association website .

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The  Ellipsis… IOM represents a different approach to what is now “conventional chine” boats,

The truth is chines do not do what designers say they do. They do not “grip” the water or generate lift, or  stop the boat going sideways in any way.

The main application of a chine on modern IOM’s is to easily allow a boat to have tumble home aft by separating the topside shape from the bottom shape. This aft tumblehome In combination with much fuller bow sections, reduces the “in out wedges” of a hull which stops the hull from trimming bow down when heeled. This hull “balance” , allows the hull when heeled to sail in a straight line rather than curve to windward and allows the foils to stay at an optimum angle of a attack without further skewing the hull. This makes the boat easier to sail and reduces drag. 

Other effects of the chine are the ability of a designer to make the stern sections flatter than they otherwise would be and gives the hull a volume bump just above the waterline increasing initial form stability and at the bow increasing acceleration. The chine may also allow a cleaner separation of the water flow aft at speed, but this is debatable.

The Ellipsis… approach is to remove the chine completely but to retain the volume distribution and excellent hull balance of a chine boat. This produces a much simpler and easier to produce hull in both glass and wood. The Ellipsis… is very well balanced upwind and can be trimmed to give a negative feel right though the useful range of heel angles. When running the Ellipsis’s full bow gives the boat excellent nosediving prevention ability and exceptional acceleration in gusts.

The Ellipsis… being narrower on the waterline and has less immersed hull surface than many chine boats. The deck is slightly wider allowing a wider stay base and better rig control.  The flat deck with a raised “bubble” section allows the jib foot to be very low in the boat.

The Ellipsis… is also unlike many chine boats, and very pretty boat .

Assembled Boats:

Assembled Ellipsis IOMs, ready to rig and fit radio are now available from ARS Composite Freelancer in Thailand. 

These cost $900US plus delivery and can be ordered by contacting:

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Updated:27/11/22