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
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 in London and the South East has put a huge strain on the reservoir and in the ten weeks since the IOM Worlds at Datchet the water level has dropped by more than 12 metres and is dropping at about 1.5 metres/week. There is no sign of any reduction in demand and Thames Water have no idea when they may be able to pump any water back in. As things stand there is very little chance that the Championship can be held at Datchet…
Notice of Race – DF95 Open & EDCS2 – 6th September 2026
Coalhouse Fort Radio Yacht Club have opened entry for the DF95 Open and EDCS2 event on the 6th September. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
Notice of Race – DF95 MDCS R3 – 4th September 2026
Rudyard Lake Sailing Club are pleased to announce entry is open for the MDCS DF95 Open meeting on 4th September. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
Notice of Race – Marblehead GAMES 7 – 20th September 2026
East Kent RSC are please to announce entry is open for Marblehead GAMES 7 on Sunday 20th September 2026. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
Notice of Race – M&S IOM District Championship – 6th September 2026
East Kent RSC are holding an IOM M&S District Championship event on Sunday 6th September. Entry is open to all IOM Skippers. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
Notice of Race – MYA DF95 National Championship – 22nd/23rd August 2026
Lincoln Radio Sailing Club are please to announce entry is open for the 2026 DF95 Nationals at their venue Scotland Farm Eagle Lane, Thorpe-on-the-Hill LN6 9BP over the weekend 22nd-23rd August. Please read the NoR for…
Notice of Race – IOM Ranking 3 & 4 – 15th/16th August 2026
Keighley (KDMES) are please to announce entry is now open for IOM ranking events 3 and 4 at their venue the Weecher Reservoir over the weekend 15/16th August. The NoR and entry forms (payment required) are…
Notice of Race – IOM Ranking 5 & 6 – 12th/13th September 2026
East Kent Radio Sailing Club have opened the entry for IOM Ranking events 5 and 6 which will take place at their venue over the weekend 12/13th September. Full details are in the NoR together with…
South West District IOM 4 Interclub Event 4th July 2026 – Report
Lucky Welshman takes the win! The 4th meeting in the South West IOM series was held at Yeovil & District Model Boat Club on Saturday 4th July at the picturesque West Lake at Sutton Bingham Reservoir…
2026 Nylet RM Challenge GAMES 6 at Littleton Sailing Club Report
The intense heatwave and strong easterly breeze gave almost perfect conditions for exciting racing and the Marbleheads provided a fantastic spectacle in front of the LSC clubhouse. 13 races were sailed in A rigs initially, but required C rigs after the first two races…
