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
A Half Century of Marblehead Magic at Fleetwood
Fleetwood Model Yacht Club marked a remarkable milestone this year: 50 years since the first Marblehead National Championship was held at Fleetwood, a venue woven deeply into the history of British model yachting. The club has hosted countless major Marblehead events over the decades, but this anniversary felt different, more personal, more nostalgic, and more ambitious. The goal was simple in concept but huge in execution: 50 Marbleheads for 50 years. Achieving that target required months of work from Derek Priestley and the Fleetwood team. Owners were contacted, boats were unearthed from sheds and garages, and spare hulls were found for sailors who no longer had a Marblehead of their own. The result was a fleet worthy of the occasion,…
Chipstead SC Radio Sailing – DF95 Met & Southern Travellers Trophy Race 6 Open Meeting – Report
On Monday 28th September 2026, twenty sailors appeared on the start line at Chipstead SC lake to contest Race 6 of the DF95 Met & Southern Travellers Open Meeting. The light wind was generally from the…
Notice of Race – Strebor IOM Open & IOM ND Winter Series 1 – Sat Nov 7th 2026
Birkenhead Radio Sailing Club have opened entry to their Strebor IOM Open & IOM ND Winter Series 1 on Sat Nov 7th. Strebor IOM 2026 NoR Entry is via their website https://birkenheadrspc.co.uk/strebor-iom-open-2026/
2026 Marblehead Ranking List Updated after Fleetwood (Provisional)
The provisional 2026 Marblehead ranking list has been updated after the Nationals at Fleetwood. M-Ranking-2026 after Fleetwood
Notice of Race – MYA 36″ National Championship – 1st November 2026
Bournville Radio Sailing & Model Boat Club are please to announce entry is now open for the R36 National Championship on Sunday 1st November. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
Fifty Years On: Marbleheads Return to Fleetwood
Fleetwood is preparing for a very special weekend as the Marblehead fleet gathers to celebrate 50 years since the first Fleetwood Marblehead National Championship. Fleetwood has staged many major Marblehead championships over the years, but this…
6M Open EDCS 2 – Report and Results
Whitlingham 6m Eastern District Open 19-09-26 7 skippers arrived including 2 visitors, to be met with fairly strong SW with gusts double the relatively steady state. Sadly, due to rig failure only 6 started race 1…
2026 MYA Scottish District IOM Travellers 3, 19th September
The third event of the 2026 MYA Scottish District IOM Travellers Series was hosted by Buchanness MYC at Forehill Reservoir near Peterhead. Forehill Reservoir, with its elevated walkways and clear open water, is renowned for delivering…
2026 IOMMDCS&C Series results after R3.
Following the Mac Colyer Trophy event at Bournville RS&MBC last weekend we have now completed three rounds of the Midland District IOM summer series, and the skippers positions are here: 2026 IOMMDCS&C Skippers 22-9-2026 There is…
IOM Registrar Away – October
The IOM Registrar will be away for most of October. It may not be possible to register a boat during his absence.
Obituary – Dick Grange
Dick died in August 2026 and will be much missed by, amongst others, the members of the 3 Rivers Radio Yachting Club. He joined the club around the end of the last century and has been…
Notice of Race – M&S DF95 District Travellers Final Event – Wed 7th October 2026
London Model Yacht Club are hosting the final event of the M&S DF95 District travellers on Wednesday 7th October. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
