Radio and Free Sailing in the UK
The Model Yachting Association (MYA) is the representative body for Radio and Free sailing in the UK and has been delegated responsibility for the administration of Radio & Free Sailing within the UK. We are affiliated to, and recognised by, the Royal Yachting Association and the International Radio Sailing Association (IRSA) providing direct links to World Sailing and enabling us to have influence on the rules governing our sport.
Our sport has two main disciplines: Radio Sailing and Free Sailing. While both remain popular, Radio Sailing is the most commonly seen on local lakes and waters. Today’s yachts range from home-built boats, where owners enjoy the craft of building, to restored classics that preserve the sport’s history, and high-performance carbon-fibre and kevlar yachts raced competitively at local, national, and international levels.
Latest News & Updates
IOM Worlds at Datchet Radio Sailing – May 15th-23rd 2026
If you have not already heard, Datchet Radio Sailing (DRS) is hosting the IOM Worlds next year. The team thought it would be a great idea to share in some of the planning and organisation of the event so far. The Plans Organising an event of this nature for 84 international competitors requires careful planning…
Notice of Race – RM Northern Championship Cheetham Trophy – Saturday 14th March 2026
Askern Radio Sailing Club are please to announce entry is open for the RM Cheetham Trophy which will take place on Saturday 14th march at their venue The Blue Lagoon, Northfield Road, Womersley, DN6 9BB. The…
Northern District Winter Series Round 2 (delayed) at Askern – 14/2/26
A sunny morning for a change as 12 skippers out of 16 entrants arrived. The wind was lightish as forecast but a good direction for the lake. A course was set in a “W” shape giving…
Notice of Race – MYA Vane 36 National Championship – 2nd-4th May 2026
Gosport Model Yacht and Boat Club are pleased to announce entry is open for the MYA Vane 36 National Championship which will take place at Gosport Saturday 2nd of May, Sunday 3rd of May and Monday…
Notice of Race – Mini-40 Open Meeting – 11th/12th April 2026
Gosport Model Yacht and Boat Club are holding a Mini-40 Open event over the weekend 11th-12th April. Full details of the event are in the NoR below together with the entry form. NOR MULTI 2026 FINAL…
Notice of Race – IOM Yare Cup & EDCS 1 – Saturday 14th March 2026
Norwich MYC are please to announce entry is open for the IOM Yare Cup and EDCS 1 on Saturday 14th March at their venue Visitors Centre, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich, NR14 8TR. The NoR and online…
Notice of Race – RG65 TT Rounds 7&8 – 2nd/3rd May 2026
Birkenhead RS&PBC are holding rounds 7 and 8 of the RG65 TT series on 2nd-3rd May. The NoR and entry forms for both days are available using the links below. RG65 TT Round 7 RG65 TT…
New Midland District IOM series co-ordinator required.
I have decided to stand down from this non-executive role following the conclusion of this years IOMMDWCS series that ends after round 5 at Lincoln RSC on 15th March 2026. I have been involved in guiding…
IOMMDWCS R4 Lincoln RSC race report.
Yesterday evening Mick Chamberlain sent me a link to the report and pictures of the last weekend’s race he has just posted to the Lincoln RSC website here: https://lincolnradiosailingclub.com/
2026 IOMMDWCS R4 Lincoln RSC results.
Yesterday saw 23 skippers at Lincoln RSC for the Midland District IOM Winter Champion Skipper series, this was round 4 of the 5-round series. According to the weather forecast on Saturday, it was meant to be…
