It is hoped the new yacht, the DragonFlite 95, will particularly appeal to those keen to enter the sport with a significantly smaller budget than other classes of yacht.

The DragonFlite 95 (DF95) is poised to become one of the world’s best-selling RC yachts.

The hull is 950mm long, the complete boat only weighs two kilograms and fully rigged and ready to sail is easily transported.

The quality of manufacture and choice of materials and fittings is exceptional. It is constructed of moulded plastic and composite materials with a carbon fibre keel, carbon masts and mylar sails.

All hulls and rigs are strictly identical – your boat is as good as any other.

Performance is quite amazing, with the boat proving easy to sail in all conditions, well balanced, with a remarkable turn of speed and no bad habits.

The great news is that close to $500 will buy you a brand new yacht complete with one rig, radio equipment and batteries.

Nothing else is required to go sailing.

The yachts are marketed in Australia by mail order from Hobby Warehouse, who also stock a full complement of spare parts.

A nucleus of DF95s is already sailing at FTRYC. So as not to clash with the 10 Raters, it is planned the two classes will sail on alternate Saturdays.

For further information on the DF95 simply Google “DragonFlite 95”, where a wealth of information, including the Hobby Warehouse site and a Youtube video will be found.

Alternatively, call Roger Smith (6555 6450) or Barry Edmunds (6557 5849), who can supply information, and also arrange for a test sail.

The club’s sailing venue is the Tuncurry Racecourse Lake. From Chapmans Road take the turnoff to the golf driving range, cross the race tracks and turn left, keeping inside the training track (please do not drive on the dirt track).

The sailing site and jetty is near the far end of the lake.