Builders eBook
Dive into the world of boat building with our eBook. Discover the craft of hull planking, fibreglass strengthening, and lead keel ballast casting.
Master the art of electrics installation, spray painting, sail making, and tuning of sails.
3D Printed Yacht
Want to 3D Print a RacingSparrow? Well now you can. We offer a set of STL files and instructions.
It is so easy to print and build and sails really well. We are really happy with how it turned out.
Read more about the 3D RacingSparrow
Racing Sparrow Model Yacht Plans
Check out these plans and resources, ranging from a 375mm boat to a 1500mm yacht. Pair these with our eBook guide for a fast, easy, and affordable home build RC yacht.
RS-RG65 - 650mm plans, measures to international RG65 rules
A full forward hull and a straight stern. This boat has proven to be a very fast and competitive racer.
RacingSparrow RG65 v2
Racing Sparrow 3D 760
A 3D printable version that is 760mm. STL files are available in the 3D printing section.
RS 3D instructions v1.4
Racing Sparrow 1000 plans
A one metre version, scaled up lines. Bulkhead only plans. Look at the 750 for full schematics.
RS 1000
Racing Sparrow 1500 plans - A scaled up Racing Sparrow
A larger size model yacht. I haven't seen many of these surface. It's a good challenge to build.
Racing Sparrow 375 plans - The smallest sparrow
A miniature RacingSparrow. A great introduction to building with balsa.
RS 375
RacingSparrow Footy plans
A double diagonal design footy from RacingSparrow.
Footy Sparrow - experimental v1
Logos & Sticker Sheet
Downloadable logos and an EPS file to be sent to a printer and printed out on navy blue cutout vinyl.
Vinyl sticker sheet RS Logo colour RS Logo blue
Print Your Own Radio Controlled Yacht
Want to 3D Print a RacingSparrow? Well now you can. We offer a set of STL files and instructions.
We have been hard at work designing the original Racing Sparrow to be 3D printable.
It is so easy to print and build and sails really well. We are really happy with how it turned out.
Common questions about the plans
What tools do I need to build a RacingSparrow?
1. Chisel
2. Craft-knife
3. Drill Bit - 2mm (5/64in)bit 4. Drill Bit - 5mm (3/16in) bit
5. Electric Drill
6. Felt Marker
7. File
8. Hacksaw
9. Hammer
10. Hole Punch
11. Lighter
12. Pen
13. Pencil
14. Pins
15. Pliers
16. Ruler (steel)
17. Sanding Block
18. Scissors
19. Screwdriver
20. Spirit Level (optional)
21. Sponge Brush (several)
22. Vice Grips
Do I need the eBook to build this cool rc sailboat?
No you don't. The book is designed for the newcomer to model yacht building. The book does make it a much simpler process with every detail figured out and covered in the book. Seasoned builders can simply have a go with the free plans.
Are the plans really free?
Yes all the plans are free to download and use as you see fit. The most comprehensive plans are the RS750 A1 full size.
Are there CAD files or 3D files?
Yes there is a 3D printable version of the racing sparrow. Read the page about that model.
Builders eBook
Dive into the world of boat building with our eBook. Discover the craft of hull planking, fibreglass strengthening, and lead keel ballast casting.
Master the art of electrics installation, spray painting, sail making, and tuning of sails. Download a sample today and embark on a rewarding journey of boat construction.
What the builders and sailors say:
Being a complete novice, I purchased your book a couple of years ago and built two racing sparrows. Building on this experience I then went on to build, from scratch, an IOM (Triple Crown design).
I've since joined a local club and sail virtually every weekend. I would just like to thank you for your endeavours which have allowed me to enter a world I never thought was in my reach.
Coming upon your book, "Build your own Radio Controlled Yacht" in the Napier Public Library, I am hugely impressed.
The combination of your superb photos and illustrations with your easy writing style make it a standout publication and I hope it does well for you.
Thanks for an excellent design in your RG65. I trialled her again today in a solid 20 knots gusting higher. Even so in a steep chop and fingers off the rudder she drove upwind remarkably well, balanced perfectly.
Very impressed that a model boat can handle that with a large rig. I found the book excellent. Ive built several big boats, plus a few skiffs and without that resource building such a good boat would have been impossible.
Build It Yourself - Racing Sparrow
- PDF download
- Detailed plans
- Clear illustrations and photos
- Lists all tools & materials
- Shows centimeters & inches
Look at all these cool boats folk have made at home
There is also a full gallery with a boat load of photos of Racing Sparrow's
The woodwards Father & Son team on launch day., New Zealand
Aug 1, 2007
Racing Sparrow 1000 - Larry Kin, Sydney, Australia
Feb 11, 2008
Budi Santoso, Indonesia
Apr 4, 2019
Royal Declerk's - RG65(Foxy Lady) Sisters: 650 & 750, Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia
May 2, 2018
Royal Declerks' Black Pearl, Australia
Apr 2, 2017
Hi Bryn, let me introduce you to “Jack Sparrows” sister, Black Pearl, yet to have sail markings done and some rig adjustments. Regards Royal.
'Sparrow' based RG 65
May 2, 2020
Martin Whittle, RS750, UK
May 1, 2011
Bill Cobb, Zurich
Aug 23, 2013
Hi Bryn,
I built an RS1000 and had so much fun building and sailing it I decided to build a couple of RS750's for my grandchildren in Zurich. Bit of juggling to get them into a suitcase but the whole project worked well and the boys just love them.
Bill Cobb. - what an awesome Grandad!(Bryn).
Eric Rosenbaum, USA
Feb 2, 2009
Graham Royle RS750, Cheshire, UK
Apr 12, 2022
