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
IOM Ranking 3 & 4 – Keighley & District MES Ltd – Report and Results
A weekend where the moors delivered pleasant moods in the meteorological playbook Weecher Reservoir, the rugged home of Keighley Radio Sailing Club, sits high on the Yorkshire moors with a commanding view across Leeds and beyond. It is a venue that feels purpose built for radio sailing: wild, open, atmospheric, and capable of serving up wind patterns that test even the sharpest tacticians. Saturday – A day of oscillation, opportunity and occasional chaos Friday’s arrivals, mostly southerners escaping the tropics of the M25 corridor were greeted by a balmy 25°C, sunshine, and the sort of relaxed pre event atmosphere that makes Ranking weekends special. Tea was poured, boats were fettled, and a few laps were sailed in conditions that felt…
MYA National Vane “A” Class Championship Fleetwood 2026 Report
SATURDAY 25th JULY Registration was open and most competitors had arrived by the end of the afternoon. Some decided to go out for sailing practice. At 7-00 pm there was a “Jacob’s Join” meal in the…
Notice of Race – Fleetwood 6M Weekender Day 1 and Day 2 events – 19th/20th September 2026
Fleetwood 6M Weekender Day 1 and Day 2 events (combined with club series the “Bill Shipton Trophy” events 5 and 6) which will take place at Fleetwood on 19th and 20th September. The NoR and entry…
Notice of Race – IOM Windsor Trophy – 6th September 2026
Fleetwood Model Yacht & Power Boat Club are please to announce entry is open for the IOM Windsor Trophy. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
Notice of Race – SWD IOM Series 6 – 6th September 2026
West Cornwall Radio Yacht Club are pleased to announce entry is open for the SWD IOM Series 6 open event taking place on Sunday 6th September. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
Notice of Race – DF95 Open – Saturday 17th October 2026
Birkenhead are holding a DF95 Open meeting on Saturday 17th October. Birkenhead DF95 Open 2026 NOR Entry is via their website. https://birkenheadrspc.co.uk/df95-open-df95-summer-2026-5/
2026 MYA Scottish District IOM Travellers 3 (Buchanness MYC, 19th September) – NOR and Entry Form
The third of the four qualifying events for the overall 2026 MYA Scottish District IOM Championship will be hosted by Buchanness MYC on Saturday 19th September at Forehill Reservoir, Peterhead. The NOR and Entry Form are…
Notice of Race – 6M Open EDCS 2 – 19th September 2026
Norwich MYC have opened entry for the 6M Open event on 19th September at their venue, Visitors Centre, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich, NR14 8TR. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
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…
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…
