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
MYA Sail Measurer Course
An MYA Sail Measurement Course has been approved by the Royal Yachting Association for use to appoint MYA Sail Measurers. This will be ready to roll out in the near future. Appointment as a MYA Sail Measurer follows successful completion of three stages: Study of the course material Demonstration of the candidate’s knowledge by answering some questions chosen at random from a larger bank of questions Measurement of one of several sample sails in the presence of an experienced sail measurer The only previous route to become a Sail Measurer, by attending a RYA Sail Measurer Course, remains open if candidates prefer it. Look for details of the day-long courses on the RYA’s website. The cost of the course and…
Notice of Race – RG65 TT Series Rounds 11 & 12 – 12th/13th September 2026
Keighley & DMES have opened entry to rounds 11 and 12 of the 2026 RG65 TT series which will take place over the weekend 12th/13th September at their venue the Weecher Reservoir. The NoR and online…
Notice of Race – IOM MDCS R3 – 20th September 2026
Bournville RS&MB are please to announce entry is open for the IOM MDCS R3 on the 20th September. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
Notice of Race – A Class PRACC 6&7 – 26th/27th September 2026
Gosport Model Yacht and Boat Club are please to announce entry is open for PRACC 6 and 7 over the weekend 26th/27th September. NOR PRACCS 6 & 7 26th & 27th 2026 RA PRACCS 6 &…
RA Nationals at Fleetwood MYPBC 1-2/8/2026
Olly Murray (A Class Captain) had been wheeling and dealing yachts by buying or loaning, to ensure a good solid entry for the Radio A Nationals and to his credit this produced an excellent entry of…
Notice of Race – “Nicks Knots” IOM Open – Wednesday 9th September 2026
Frensham Pond Radio Sailing Group are please to announce entry is open for the “Nicks Knots” IOM Open on Wednesday 9th September at Frensham Pond Sailing Club, Pond Lane, Churt, Farnham GU10 2QA. POSTER and NOR…
9 DAYS OF A’S AND 50 YEARS OF MARBLEHEADS
Now that we’ve finished with the A class, much fun they were. We can now look forward to welcoming the Radio Marbleheads to Fleetwood in late September, to celebrate 50 years since Fleetwood first hosted the…
2026 IOM Ranking 3 & 4 Reminder
Just under two weeks to go until our IOM ranking events at Keighley – at the Weecher Reservoir! We currently have 30 entries for Saturday and 29 for Sunday, with entries closing on 12 August. For…
The ‘M’ Class registrar Away
The ‘M’ Class registrar will not be available from 25th August until 6th of September. Anyone wanting wanting a certificate for the Marblehead Nationals should make sure that the relevant paperwork arrives in plenty of time…
10R National Championship 2026 – Possible Cancellation
The 10R National Championship 2026 is due to be held at Datchet on 19/20 September. This is a qualifying ranking event for the 2027 World Championship in Croatia . The long dry period and drought conditions…
