In 2012 I took part in the Footy Gold Cup which was held for the first time in Italy
We will draw a discreet veil over my finishing position. In my defence I was racing a scale, gaff-rigged boat against the best in the world.
I had a ball anyway, and was most impressed by a very neat and simple Footy which eventually finished 4th overall.
This boat also inspired other modellers and a derivative of it has appeared as "easyfooty" with complete free plans. There is an excellent build log on a the footy forum by the designer, Claudio, and also a parallel build log from the plans by a numpty.
the two builds taking place at about the same time will hopefully help both expert and beginner and illustrate points which are not obvious from the plans.
http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?6856-Easy-Footy-Footy-project-development-for-clubs-schools-and-future-possible-Kits I will fill in more detail when time permits, and post pictures of the Gold Cup
http://s1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii536/Goldcupfooty/password is
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andrew