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
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 quality radio sailing racing in breezy conditions. Again, this year it did not disappoint. The seven entrants came from five clubs across Scotland with some of the latest IOM designs, Venti and BritPop!, beautiful home-built boats Corbie 6, Alternative and Buzz 3 and a couple of well finished 3D printed Proteus designs. A long windward–leeward course was set which was square to the wind with upwind turning marks and a downwind gate, each race requiring three beats finishing between the windward and spreader marks…
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.
2026 IOMMDCS R3 Bournville RS&MBC Results.
In preparation for the event today I had prepared HMS on my laptop and a memory stick, which is my usual practice. Then on opening Excel this morning it reported that I have to sign into…
2026 IOM Ranking List Updated after Bartons Point East Kent
The IOM Ranking list has been updated after rankings 5&6 at Bartons Point, East Kent IOM-Ranking-2026 After East Kent All the Ranking Lists can be found here.
MYA Council Meeting 7th September 2026 – Reports and Minutes
MYA Council held a meeting on Monday 7th September 2026. The reports and minutes are available to view or download in the Members Area – Council Meetings and AGM Docs Tab
2026 MYA Met & Southern DF95 District Travellers 6 – Report and Results
Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club (NSSC) – RCYP – Radio Controlled Yachts Piddinghoe – held their first Open event on Wednesday 16th September 2026 at their lake in Piddinghoe. The lake is nestled in a beautiful…
Notice of Race – MYA Vane M National Championship – 17th/18th October 2026
Fleetwood Model Yacht & PBC are holding the 2026 MYA Vane M nationals over the weekend 17th-18th October. Full details in the NoR below. Vane M Nationals 2026 Notice of Race MYA Vane M Championship Entry…
IOMMDCS Event Bournville RS&MBC M6 closure this weekend.
This is quick note to those planning to attend this coming Sundays (20th September) Midland District IOM at Bournville that the M6 will be shut North and South between junctions 6 and 3 all weekend. This…
2026 IOM Ranking 5&6 Report and Results
MYA IOM Ranking Weekend at East Kent Radio Sailing Club (Barton’s Point) The club is situated at Barton’s Point on the NW corner of the Isle of Sheppey. The venue has a unique beauty where there…
