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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"KITHBROOKE Yacht Club commodore Bill White says you don\u2019t have to be on the beach to sail a yacht.<\/p>\n
While playing outdoor bowls on a windy day, Mr White looked across the waterway and had the idea of sailing remote controlled yachts. After floating the idea with others, he quickly had seven participants.<\/p>\n
With a lake, waterway, and a launching site right outside their villas, homeowners at Kithbrooke Park Country Club could simply walk out the front door and launch their yacht.<\/p>\n
Participants, most who have never actually sailed, purchased their own remote-controlled yacht which are over half a metre long and sail at a speed of five knots.<\/p>\n
Now with twenty-two participating members, the sailing group meet each week for a regatta and some friendly racing. The event now includes handicap and match racing and is likely to include twilight events in the Summer.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe activity is a good break where we can get outdoors, enjoy the day, get some fresh air and social distance all at the same time,\u201d Mr White commented.<\/p>\n
The sailing group meet every Thursday and are looking forward to the warmer months when more people plan to get on board.<\/p>\n
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KITHBROOKE Yacht Club commodore Bill White says you don\u2019t have to be on the beach to sail a yacht. While playing outdoor bowls on a windy day, Mr White looked across the waterway and had the idea of sailing remote controlled yachts. After floating the idea with others, he quickly had seven participants. With a […]<\/p>\n