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Sailing away in the Back Bay

By adamg on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 4:42pm

Reflecting sailing

Late this morning, a guy was sailing this remote-controlled boat in the Christian Science Center. Little kids who got near the water would be greeted with a vist from the boat - although if they tried to grab it, he'd make it beat a hasty retreat.

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By ruthling on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 5:55pm.

Does it actually sail or is there a hidden motor in there?

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By adamg on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 7:34pm.

Definitely opened the throttle when a kid tried to grab the sailboat, but other times it seemed to be catching a breeze.

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By slowman4130 on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 7:04am.

I actually have made 2 of these, although neither of them have been finished. They are radio controlled, with servos (electric arms I guess) to winch in or out on lines that control the sails. Usually there is an additional servo to control the rudder as well.

this site has a decent rundown of all the classes of model yachts
http://www.theamya.org/index.php

this class in particular, the footy, is probably the easiest class to build and get into (unless of course you buy a pre-made boat, but whats the fun in that?)
http://www.footy.rcsailing.net/

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By puzzling on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 7:43pm.

This church is an excellent neighbor. I have mixed feelings about the toy boating I sometimes see done here. Here is why (picture)

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By BlackKat on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 11:49pm.

The church is a tax dodging cult. But regardless of that how does using a toy boat in the water do anything to the reflection that the poor design of the plaza and buildings also do (high wind speeds). That picture you linked is a pretty rare, windless occasion.

Incidentally a paper on change plans for the plaza is available at:
http://www.slideshare.net/bostonredevelopment/chri...

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By anon on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 9:36am.

You are confusing Christian Scientists with Scientology.

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By BlackKat on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 11:28am.

Thinking prayer heals in place of medical treatment is pretty whacky too. It could be argued that this is less whacky then Xenu. But it's still out there.

Not that any religion [mainstream or otherwise] should be spared from ridicule or taxes.

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By Block and Tackle on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 9:41pm.

The Christian Science Center is pretty swell.

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By anon on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 9:53pm.

This guy has been coming out there fairly regularly for at least a year or two.

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