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 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 spot in the South Downs. Twenty people turned up for the racing, 10 local club members and 10 visitors. Sixteen races were held across the day from 10am to 3pm. The rain stayed away but the wind was challenging, changing direction a few times during the day. Prizes went to first, second and third: 1st – Nigel Barrow – Datchet Radio Sailing 2nd – Dave Adams – East Kent Radio Sailing Club 3rd – John Derbyshire – Emsworth Radio Sailing and one prize to…
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…
Notice of Race – Vane 36 M&S District Championship – 3rd October 2026
Gosport Model Yacht and Boat Club are please to announce entry is open for the Vane 36 M&S District Championship on the 3rd October. Please post or email your entry to Jacque Cook, details are in…
2026 MYA Scottish District DF65 Championship, 29th August hosted by Greenock MYC&PBC
Greenock Model Yacht & Power Boat Club hosted the 2026 MYA Scottish District DF65 Championship at Murdieston Dam on 29th August 2026. The event drew six skippers from three different clubs in Scotland and Northern Ireland…
2026 MYA MD AGM Notice
The 2026 MYA Midland District AGM will be on 31st October 2026, and inline with previous meetings it will be conducted on MS Teams via invitation sent to the MD club secretaries. The invitation will be…
Notice of Race – 6M MDCS 4 – 10th October 2026
Two Islands RYC are pleased to announce entry is open for the MD Champion Skipper round 4 on Saturday 10th October. The event is open to all Six Metre skippers. The NoR and entry form are…
IOM Windsor Trophy @ Fleetwood MYPBC – Sun 6/9/26
Whilst Saturday had had a good middle-rig breeze down the length of the lake at Fleetwood, the forecast wind for Sunday’s Windsor Trophy for IOM sailors was a more gentle breeze from the SouthEast. First arrivals…
DF95 Open at Rudyard Lake SC race report.
The forecast for the days racing indicated a westerly wind however at Rudyard this often translates into a northerly wind running pretty much down the lake and that’s how it turned out to be. The Club…
Notice of Race – DF TT Rounds 9&10 (Finale) – 10th/11th October 2026
DF sailors are invited to enter for the 65 & 95 TT Finale weekend at Fleetwood 10&11th October. Please be aware of the earlier start time for the DF95 Sunday event to allow for an earlier…
2026 IOM Ranking List Updated after Keighley
The IOM Ranking list has been updated after rankings 3&4 at Keighley. IOM-Ranking-2026 After Keighley All the Ranking Lists can be found here.
