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…
Introduction to the IOM World Championships
The 2026 IOM World Championships begins soon. The link below tells you everything you need to know if you would like to visit us at Datchet Water Sailing Club to watch the best 84 sailors in…
2026 IOM Ranking List Updated after Nationals @ Datchet
The 2026 IOM Ranking list has been updated after the IOM National Championship at Datchet. Click Here
Notice of Race – A Class Northern Championship Event – 9th May 2026
Askern Radio Sailing Club are holding an A Boat Northern Region Championship event which will take place at Askern Radio Sailing Club on Saturday 9th May. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
Notice of Race – Marblehead GAMES 5 Halfpenny Trophy – 31st May 2026
Guildford and Littleton Radio Sailing are please to announce entry is open for the Marblehead GAMES 5 Halfpenny Trophy on Sunday 31st May. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
Notice of Race – IOM SWD Series 3 – 14th June 2026
Dartmoor Model Boat Club are holding the IOM SWD Series round 3 on Sunday 14th June at their venue Shaugh Lake, Nr Shaugh Prior, Dartmoor. Entry is limited to 30 skippers. The NoR and entry form…
Notice of Race – DF95 MDCS Martin Lambert and Absent Friends – 31st May 2026
Lincoln Radio Sailing Club are holding the DF95 MDCS Martin Lambert and Absent Friends on the 31st May. The NoR and online entry form are available HERE
IOM Pop-Up Open @ Birkenhead Saturday 9th May
As this is the last Saturday before the upcoming World Chmpionships, Birkenhead has decided to extend their IOM Club racing on Saturday 9th May and have a Pop-Up Open Event, to allow maximum final practice for…
2026 MYA Scottish District IOM Travellers 1 – Forfar Loch, 18th April 2026
Hosted by Tayside RSC at Forfar Loch, the first MYA Scottish District IOM Travellers event of 2026 was held. Twelve skippers assembled from five clubs all over Scotland plus one skipper from the south of England…
