We use Google groups to plan our sailing days. Join our e-mail list to find out when we are sailing or ask a question.
WSMG Facebook group - You can visit our page on FB and contact our group there. There are many other Facebook groups devoted to RC model sailing as well
www.theamya.org - The American Model Yachting Association is great resource to start learning about sailing models. They have information on all the boat classes, sanctioned regional and national events, and even a quarterly magazine. You can search for AMYA sailing clubs all over the US. There are many clubs spread through NC from the mountains to the coast. You can find them listed here.
www.rcgroups.com/sailboats-59/- One of the largest RC sailboat forums on the Internet has a forum just for sailboats. It is a great place to ask questions and expand your knowledge.
www.youtube.com - RC sailboat lovers from around the world share videos of RC boatbuilding, tuning tips, racing footage and strategy. You can learn about every aspect of sailing at your own pace.
Sources for New Boats
www.radiosailing.net - They supply one of the most popular sailing models in the world right now, the DragonFlight 95 and the smaller DragonForce 65. They are nearly completed out of the box and their kits can include EVERY item you need to get started sailing.
www.motionrc.com/ They are also a kit and parts supplier for the DF95 sailboat and a few other sailboat kits.
www.midwestmodelyachting.com/ -supplier of sailboat parts of all kinds
www.rcyachts.com - The home of Chesapeake Models, a supplier of hulls and parts for scratch builders and even custom high end ready-to-race boats for several AMYA classes.
www.3drcboats.com - Suppliers of the Soling 1 meter sailboat kit and related parts.
www.amazon.com - They can supply various electronics and supplies
Sources for Used Boats
Ask a WSMG sailor if they know if any boats are locally available. They just might have one for sale!
Local yard sales and thrift stores