Wins with radio yachts

Umina resident Frank Russell has won the NSW state title with his radio-controlled One Metre Soling yacht in races during May at Terrigal.

Umina resident Phil Page came in third.

The win was Mr Russell's first championship win since making a comeback after 10 years away from the sport.

The Soling One Metre is a recognised design class based on the inexpensive Soling plastic kit.

The class has been adopted by the Central Coast Radio Yacht Club as an introductory class for its bigger Ten Rater Class yachts.

"The class is proving itself popular with many new boats being built locally and interstate," Mr Russell said.

"It is proving itself to be an excellent sailing yacht giving close, exciting racing."

The event was hosted by the Central Coast Radio Yacht Club and was sailed at their Terrigal venue in near perfect conditions over two days.

Skippers competed from throughout the state and the competition was close throughout the series.

At the end of day one with 15 heats sailed, Phillip Page led the event from defending champion Robert Hales with Frank Russell third.

The second day, having lighter conditions, suited Robert Hales and Frank Russell better, but did not suit Phillip Page and he slipped to third overall.

Frank Russell won seven out of the 10 heats sailed on the second day to clinch the title.

Press release, May 11 Frank Russell