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
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. This is an open field venue and we were blessed with a sparkling sunny, warm day with a light, variable, thermal influenced, summer A rig breeze. Racing for the 22 competitors from 9 different clubs across the SW was held in 2 heats with HMS scoring. A simple windward/leeward course was used and while at times a course change was considered, only minor tweaks were necessary and the course orientation held surprisingly well throughout the day. The 2 seeding races were won by Y&DMBC…
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…
DF65 Eastern District Championship 1 – 28/06/2026
Round 1 of the Eastern District Championship was hosted by Coalhouse Fort Radio Yacht Club on 28th June 2026. 4 Skippers from Coalhouse were joined by a skipper from Chelmsford Model Boat Club. Skippers were treated…
Nick Cowern – RIP
Nick was a long standing and incredibly valuable member of Levenhall Radio Yacht Club sailing IOMs and latterly DF65s. Within the club he was always there to help. If there was a task that needed doing…
Notice of Race – IOM Vancouver Cup and M&S IOM District Champs R3 – 31st July 2026
Eastbourne & District MYC have rescheduled the IOM Vancouver Cup and M&S IOM District Champs R3 to Friday 31st July. If you intend to enter, please do so as soon as possible. The NoR and entry…
Notice of Race – IOM SWD Series 5 – 25th July 2026
Durleigh Sailing Centre are please to announce entry is open for the IOM SWD Series 5 event at Durleigh Sailing Centre, Durleigh Reservoir, Enmore Rd, Bridgwater TA5 2AW. Note that Life jackets/buoyancy aids are required to…
2026 IOMMDCS&C R2 Manor Park RSC Race Officer Report.
We had a competitive IOM days racing, with a strong group of 28 MYA sailors entering, plus the end of a heat wave, with Manor Park experiencing a stiff breeze, sometimes at the top of A…
2026 IOMMDCS&C R2 Manor Park RSC Results
Sunday 28th June saw a break in the really hot weather leading up to the event. There were 28 skippers booked in who were pleased to see a strong top suit breeze across the Manor Park…
2026 MYA Scottish District DF65 Championship and Greenock MY&PBC 2026 DF65 Open Regatta – NOR and Entry Form
Greenock MY&PBC welcomes competitors to a weekend of DF65 racing in August: Saturday, 29th August – 2026 MYA Scottish District DF65 Championship – Registration up to 10:15hr. Skippers Briefing at 10:45hr. No race will start before…
Notice of Race – DF TT Series rounds 6 & 7 – 18th/19th July 2026
Keighley (KDMES) are holding rounds 6 and 7 of the DF TT at their venue the Weecher Reservoir over the weekend 18th/19th July. The NoR and online entry forms (payment required) can be found using the…
