2013 – Once again an OzRacer wins the PDRacer World titles. That is four times in the last five years.
An OzRacer does need to be modified to fit the PDRacer rules or as standard is an excellent boat for first time sailors. It sails REALLY well which aids learning. And doesn’t need to cost any extra money. Plans $20
A nice little article by Jackie Monies who is turning into the writer in residence for the PDRacers.
It posits the idea that because of its cheapness, ease of building and the creativity in the group that it qualifies as the “All American Boat”.
Actually I think it is the perfect boat for places that are water rich and cash poor. Anyone can afford to go sailing in these cool little sailing boats. The options of material and design solutions allow the boats to be built of local material just about anywhere. Very cheaply.
Peter Hyndman has made some PDRacer wallpapers that you can download for your iPhone and some other devices.
Rick LAndreville wins the Canadian PDRacer Championships in an OzRacer carefully modified to match the PDRacer rules.
A new local (Adelaide) OzRacer has been on its way for a few months now – and has made a beautiful box. People pay money for a beautiful box!
Gyula Ferencz has launched the second OZ Racer with the lug sail. He built his boat in Romania
I have drawn up a solid mast that will have the same bending characteristics as the OZracer Mk2 so will suit the sailshape that comes with the plans
OzRacer showing its manoeuvrability.
Well, I’ve just had a big day up at Duck Flat Wooden Boats doing some work on the 3 OzRacers they are building for the nationals at Goolwa in March.
This photo series below is for the OzRacer Mk 2.
The method for the OzRacer RV and OzGoose is much simpler.
NEWS – OzRacer Boat Plan – cheap, creative having fun on the water.
There are two versions of OzRacer. The original, slightly more performance oriented version the Mk2 for solo sailors with occasional crew (photo right) and the OzRacer RV with more space in the cockpit.
Simple to build boarding ladder for small boats from wood, fastenings and glue. Timber ladder mounted on transom for safety & convenience. Woodworking project for sailors
