USEFUL LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
You will find other links throughout this website, in particular to the websites of local CR 914 fleets and sailing clubs on the Fleets and Clubs page. Here are a number of links to non-CR 914 websites that contain features and information of potential interest to 914ers. Click on the appropriate bullet to visit these websites.
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Chesapeake Performance Models |
| Where to go to order CR 914s, kits, accessories and parts. A great resource for tips about building your CR 914. | |
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American Model Yachting Association (AMYA) |
| The website of the governing body for model yachting in the United States. | |
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ISAF Radio Sailing Division |
| The RC component of the International Sailing Federation that writes the Racing Rules of Sailing. | |
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US SAILING |
| The governing body for the sport of full-scale sailing in the United States. AMYA is an affiliate of US SAILING. | |
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Model Yachting Resource Center |
| A not-for-profit website dedicated to the promotion and advancement of model boating including sailboats, and electric speedboats. | |
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What happens when I wiggle the sticks? |
| A 22-page practical guide to radio-control theory, written by a practicing RF electrical engineer who races RC powerboats in the UK. Excellent! | |
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D & M Electronics |
| An RC radio repair shop in Hartville, Ohio. The owner, David Collins, serves as a consultant to the CR 914 Engineer. Very helpful! | |
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The physics of sailing |
| A website posted by the Physics Department of the University of New South Wales in Australia. Interesting! | |
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The Racing Rules of Sailing 2005 - 2008 |
| You can read and download the complete RRS including Appendix E which modifies some of the rules for RC racing, from ISAF. (PDF files) | |
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Animated racing rules quiz |
| A well-done set of animations illustrating the racing rules and formatted as a quiz. From the UK Sailmakers website. Cool! |