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It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the death of Joe Binks. Often looked upon as the Grandfather of our model yachting fleet Joe moved from a background of vane sailing into radio sailing in the early…

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Barry Chisam on Friday 4th of June. Barry a skilled boat builder by trade is well known throughout the local Falmouth waterfront for the beautiful gaff boats built at…

Following today’s sad news, as soon as I heard, I lowered the Union Flag on the Fleetwood Club flagpole to half-mast. I’ve taken a look back to when the Duke was invited to extend his Patronage to our sport and…

Members will be saddened to learn of the passing of long time MYA Member Graham Bartholomew on Friday 5th March following a long battle with cancer. His good company and gentlemanly conduct at the lakeside will be missed by his…

We are very sad to announce that our Eastern District Councillor, David Perkins has died following a fall. The following statement has been sent from his family. Captain David William Perkins It is with great sadness that we announce that…

Michael John Harris, or Mike as we all knew him, passed away peacefully on the 11th April 2020 from pneumonia after a short illness. Live feed to Funeral on 24/04/20 at 2.50pm Mike was introduced to model yachting at an…

After a short spell in hospital, Fred died on March 28 from natural causes aged 88. He was a quite remarkable man, a colourful character, a very skilful craftsman, a fiercely competitive sportsman and also a model yacht designer. He…