Radio Controlled Sailing - National Yacht Club

RC Sailing at National

National Yacht Club is setting up a radio controlled sailing fleet, with racing in mind. Response to this idea has been very good to date, and the active fleet is likely to be around 20 boats at the start of sailing. The boats we are using are Dragon Force 65s (DF65), a low cost high performance boat manufactured by Joysway. Purchasing links and other information is available below.

See links to purchasing, assembly, and tuning information; radio controlled sailing community links; and class and racing rules. These materials should get you to the starting line ready to go as soon as we can begin.

NYC Racing Documentation

Pending

Boat Buying

National Yacht Club RC racing will use the Dragon Force 65 with the stock rig and sailplan (kit supplied). The Dragon Force 65 boat supplier for Canada is Leading Edge Hobbies (TMRC Boatyard). Below are links to Dragon Force 65 products.

DF65 Kit - JOS8815RTR - DF65 R/C Sailboat Kit V6 - RTR (With Joysway Radio) - $279.99 NOTE: This option is for someone wanting to purchase a ready to race kit with a basic (fully competitive) radio system.
DF65 Kit - JOS8815RTRFS DF65 R/C Sailboat Kit Ready to Run (With FlySky FS-i6 Radio) - $329.99 NOTE: This option is for someone wanting to purchase a ready to race kit with an enhanced radio system. The advantages of this radio option are discussed in the FlySky links below.
DF65 Kit - JOS8815PNP DF65 R/C Sailboat Kit V6 Plug and Play (No Radio) - $239.99 NOTE: This option is for someone wanting to purchase and install their electronics separately.
RC Sailboat Parts NOTE: Links to boat parts, sails, rigs, sail numbers, etc.