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
2026 MYA Scottish District IOM Championship, hosted by Kinghorn RSC, Saturday 24th October 2026
2026 MYA Scottish District IOM Championship took place at Kinghorn Loch on Saturday, 24th October 2026 hosted by Kinghorn RSC. Ten skippers from around Scotland represented six clubs (Ayr Bay, Buchanness, Greenock, Kinghorn, Paisley and Tayside) sailing a mixture of home built and commercial hulls of wooden, fiberglass and 3D printed construction of varying designs (Alioth, Britpop, Buzz 3C, Cheinz, Cheinz 2, Corbie 6, Proteus and Venti). The morning session brought a light variable wind from the south which necessitated the windward mark being relocated several times. The skippers used their A rigs up until lunchtime. After lunch the wind picked up a little and nine of the competitors changed down to their B rigs. There were some showers but…
Notice of Race – ND IOM Winter Series 2 – Sat 21st November 2026
Askern Radio sailing Club are please to announce entry is open for the ND IOM Winter Series 2 on Saturday 21st November. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
Notice of Race – Final Round of IOM Met & Southern Championship 2026
The final round of IOM Met & Southern Championship 2026 event will take place at Chipstead SC Radio Sailing on Saturday 21st November 2026. The NoR and entry form are available HERE.
2026-2027 MD IOM Winter Series
The Midland District has three host clubs for this winters IOM series, the first round will be on 1st November 2026 at Lincoln RSC, and all dates and the race entry system will soon be on…
AGM – Officer Nomination Reminder
The Annual General Meeting, Trade Fair and Boat Jumble will take place on Saturday 28th November 2026 at Hanham Community Centre, The Wessex Suite, 118-124 High Street, Hanham, Bristol. BS15 3EJ. The Trade Fair and Boat…
IOM World Championship 2026: The Film
84 boats. One metre yachts. One World Championship. In May 2026, some of the world’s best radio sailors came to Datchet Water to contest the IOM World Championship. Now you can relive an extraordinary week of…
Fleetwood TT Finale: Tushingham’s Masterclass in Extremes Secures Another Title
From near-gale survival conditions to a day of ghosting zephyrs, the Fleetwood TT finale delivered two completely contrasting days of racing. Through it all, one constant remained: the remarkable dominance of John Tushingham. There are trophies…
Obituary – Mike Ewart
Mike passed away during the first week of October, finally succumbing to a long illness. Mike had a lifetime connection with sailing and ships, working as a ship’s engineer on merchant vessels all around the world…
MYA M&S DF95 TT Series 2026
As you may have already seen, the final event in the M&S DF95 TT Series 2026 was completed on Wednesday 7th October 2026. I think I led Colin to overestimate the number of entrants in the…
Report and Results – M&S DF 95 TT Final Event 2026
London Model Yacht Club M&S DF 95 TT Final Event 2026 at Kensington Gardens Round Pond Wednesday 7th October 2026 Race Report 8 skippers arrived for the final event of the Metropolitan and Southern District TT…
Notice of Race – A Class SW District Championship Event – Sat 21st November 2026
Durleigh Sailing Centre have opened entry for the A Class SW District Championship Event on Saturday 21st November 2026. Full details are in the NoR but please note they are only accepting entries from members in…
Notice of Race – Mermaid Trophy GAMES 4 – 15th November 2026
Guildford and Littleton Radio Sailing are please to announce entry is open for the Mermaid Trophy GAMES 4 on the 15th November. Guildford & Littleton have water, no weed, and now a bigger race area with…
