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
New Club in the Midlands District – Welcome Stewartby Water Sports Club Model Yacht Squadron
We are pleased to announce a new MYA Affiliated Club in the Midlands District. Stewartby Water Sports Club Model Yacht Squadron is based at Stewartby Lake, an old London Brickworks clay pit, in Bedfordshire. Members of the Model Yacht Squadron come from the wider club membership of Stewartby Water Sports Club. The club currently has 6 MYA members sailing the IOM, DF65, DF95 and M classes. Contact details are on our clubs list HERE https://www.swsc.org.uk/ Welcome aboard!
The MYA is saddened to hear of the passing of Ian Vickers of New Zealand
Ian was one of the great figures of international radio sailing — a talented sailor, designer and builder, best known to many for the Vickers V-series IOM designs. Through Vickers RC Sailing, his boats became a…
MYA Vane A Class National Championship & Yachting Monthly Cup – 25th to 31st July 2026
Fleetwood Model Yacht & PBC have opened entry for the MYA Vane A Class National Championship & Yachting Monthly Cup. The Free sailing Championship (Vane A Week) starts with practice day on Sat 25th and racing…
M&S DF95 District Travellers 4 – Change of Date
The M&S District Travellers 4 due to take place on Thursday 4th June will now take place on Thursday 11th June. For those entered on the 4th, your entry remains valid for the 11th but if…
2026 MYA Scottish District IOM Travellers 2 – hosted by Paisley Model Yacht Club, Saturday 30th May 2026
Thirteen IOM skippers from across Scotland and south of the border assembled at Barshaw Park, Paisley for the second round of the 2026 MYA Scottish District’s IOM Travellers series. Eleven different designs were represented in several…
Notice of Race – DF65 EDCS1 – 28th June 2026
Coalhouse Fort RYC are pleased to announce entry is open for the ED CS1 on 28th June. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
Notice of Race – Vane A M&S District Championship – 14th June 2026
Gosport Model Yacht and Boat Club are holding the Vane A Met and Southern District Championship which will take place on Sunday 14th June. The NoR and entry for can be downloaded here VA NOR M&S…
Notice of Race – IOM MDCS R2 – 28th June 2026
Manor Park Radio Sailing Club are please to announce entry is open for IOM MDCS Race 2 on Sunday 28th June. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
Notice of Race – Vancouver Cup, M&S IOM District Champs R3 – 21st June 2026
Eastbourne & District MYC are please to announce entry is open for the Vancouver Cup, M&S IOM District Champs R3 on the 21st June. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
IOM Worlds London 2026
On behalf of all MYA members may I extend a very LARGE vote of thanks to all the volunteers at the recent IOM World Championship at DWRSC. Whether you gave us day, or all 9 days,…
