What could be nicer on a clear and sunny winter's day than going sailing, the problem is that the good weather is brought about by high pressure and a lack of wind. Down at Emsworth members of the Slipper Sailing Club have just the answer with a fleet of radio controlled model yachts.
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Sailing often takes place on the mill pond right outside the club house, but these boats were sailing out in the main channel off the town pontoon.
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Most were 1 meter class they are feather light but even so catching the tiny zephyrs and making way against the ebb tide was a challenge at times.
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Sailing often takes place on the mill pond right outside the club house, but these boats were sailing out in the main channel off the town pontoon.
Most were 1 meter class they are feather light but even so catching the tiny zephyrs and making way against the ebb tide was a challenge at times.
