One of my good friends is a Model Sailboat Guru. As someone who has raced and sailed Sailboats all over the place; he traded in his BIG (Life-sized) sailboat for something that will fit into a DC condo. In fact he has 3 or 4 different sized boats. He is a Boat-a-holic.
So where does he sail these (his words) "Hi-Tech, Model, Sailing Yachts"? In Ashburn, VA. He belongs to a group called the Ashburn Model Yacht Club.
These guys and gals; build and race Sailboats of several shapes and sizes almost every Sunday. From the cool end of winter in February to the end of fall in November; they are out at their favorite pond in Ashburn Village, racing their hand-built sailboats.
The boats range in size from 12" long to 38" long. When you add the height of the sails - they are quite impressive.
These boats do not have motors, they are true sailboats; powered only by the wind. However they do have remote controls to control the rudder and sails.
It is truly a relaxing time and I am sure a much cheaper and easier hobby that having a Full-Sized Sailboat here in the DC/Northern Virginia area.
A hobby that allows you to enjoy the great outdoors, have a good time with others and best of all - a hobby that even a City-Dweller can do. (Hard to fit a 20 ft Sailboat in your 1000 sq ft condo!).
Interested in joining in a race or just watching? Visit their website for Information and Race times.
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