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 Worlds at Datchet Radio Sailing – May 15th-23rd 2026
If you have not already heard, Datchet Radio Sailing (DRS) is hosting the IOM Worlds next year. The team thought it would be a great idea to share in some of the planning and organisation of the event so far. The Plans Organising an event of this nature for 84 international competitors requires careful planning…
Notice of Race – Tomlinson Vase R6M – Saturday 25th April 2026
Harwich and Dovercourt model boat club are please to announce entry is open for the Tomlinson Vase 6M on Saturday…
International One Metre World Championships in Gladstone, Australia – Reflections on a Masterpiece
Reflections on a Stand-Out IOM World Championship Following the IOM World Championships in Gladstone, UK sailor Nigel Barrow has shared…
Notice of Race – The Jack Turner Trophy – IOM Open – Sat 18th April 2026
Birkenhead are holding the Jack Turner Trophy IOM Open on Saturday 18th April. Jack Turner Trophy 2026 NOR Entry is…
Notice of Race – M&S DF95 Invicta Trophy – Saturday 28th February 2026
Chipstead are pleased to announce entry is open for the DF95 Invicta Trophy which will take place Saturday 28th February…
Notice of Race – RG65 TT 3&4 – 21st/22nd March 2026
Entry is now open for RG65 TT 3 and 4 Open events which will take place at Two Islands RYC…
Notice of Race – 6M MD Champion Skipper R1 – 7th March 2026
Entry is open for round 1 of the Midland District Six Metre Championship event which will take place at Two…
Upcoming IOM in the Midlands.
For the IOM skippers in the Midland District there are a couple of events coming up soon. The first is…
2026 Midland District DF 95 Race 1, Manor Park RSC, results.
14 Skippers arrived to a steady A Rig easterly breeze at Manor Park RSC for round 1 of the Midland…
New Club in the M&S District – Welcome Spinnaker Sailing Club
We are pleased to announce a new MYA Club in the M&S District. Established in 1958 Spinnaker Sailing Club has…
