This page
gives links to Model Yacht Clubs and associated web sites.
It also includes the contact numbers of specialist model yacht
suppliers.
Links
to Model Yacht Clubs
UK Model Yachting
Association. Events;
National Ranking lists for 1 Metre and Marblehead skippers;
Names, locations and contact numbers of MYA Clubs; Up to date
listing of boats for sale; etc.
Hampton
Court Model Yacht Club. Formed
in 1996 from an amalgamation of two very much older clubs, the Yachting
Monthly 6 Metre Owners Association,
and the South London Model Yacht Club. The
new Club is situated in Home Park, Hampton Court and sails on the Rick
pond. The club boasts a large club house
with excellent parking facilities. Club races RM's, IOM's, and RA yachts,
and have a very full sailing programme for all 3 classes. They meet on most
Wednesdays and most Sundays. Club racing starts at 11.00.
Lee Valley Radio
Yacht Club.
Sails "1 Metre", "Six Metre" and "RC
Laser" yachts.
Well established and friendly club. Lake in beautiful
surroundings. (Lee Valley "v" Three Rivers an annual 1
Metre event). You can find out more about the new "RC
Laser" at http://www.rclaser.org.uk
Etherow Model Boat
Club.
Mainly model boats but has a section on yachts including an
article about the "fiesta"
Poole Radio Yacht
Club. One
of the best and certainly one of the oldest model boating venues
in England. Lake set in the beautiful surroundings of Poole Park,
Poole, Dorset. Sails 1M, R10r, A and RA yachts.
The Model Yacht Sailing Association (MYSA). Based in historic Hyde Park,
London. This year the club celebrates its 125th Anniversary. The
principal class sailed is the 10-Rater, a radio controlled
miniature of the Americas cup contenders. Sailing takes place on
the "Round Pond" Sunday mornings between 10.00 and
13.00.
Two Islands Radio
Controlled Yacht Club. Formed in 1993 an active and
growing Club
with more than thirty members. Has hosted National competitions.
Sails "1 Metre" and "6 Metre" class yachts.
Visitors always welcome.
Eastbourne
Model Yacht Club. Long
established south coast centre for radio control yacht racing. Club boasts an
excellent clubhouse, purpose built lake and a comprehensive racing programme.
Links
to Associated Web Sites
ISAF RSD The
official site of the Radio Sailing Division. Includes the
international class rules etc.
ISAF For the latest edition of the
racing rules of sailing and other useful information.
Super Slender Racing Yachts
- An Alternative to the Modern Trend. Informative article
about model yacht development
Lester Gilbert presents his
views on R/C yachting. In depth analysis of how sails
work.
Authoritative guide
to racing basics by Mark Johnson. Covers: rigging,
starting, beating, rounding marks, reaching and running, and
finishing.
MSN Radio Yachting
Community Site.
Members can add their own links and information. Membership is
free. The site is open to everyone.
Don Robertson's
Marine Marketplace. This site is dedicated to the needs and
interests of people involved in all aspects of boating, yachting
and marine industries. On line since April 1995. Currently has
links to over 1000 yacht club web sites and about 100 model yacht
sites,as well as to just about every boat manufacturer on the
planet.
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Model Yacht
Suppliers
SAILS
ETC:
The
2000 catalogue extends to 36 pages and includes: complete yachts;
hull mouldings;
RC equipment; composites; hardware; ballasts; rig kits; rigging;
plans; spars; foils; etc.
Contact Graham & Lorna Bantock for a free copy:
141 High St. Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9AA
Tel/Fax 01376 571437
e-mail: sales@sailsetc.com
web: www.sailsetc.com
P. J.
SAILS:
Competitive
boats reasonably priced.
"Oscar" 1Metre, 3rd place 1998 Nationals:
"Berlioz" RM, 1st Europeans 1997, 2nd Worlds 1996.
"Sweet" A class, 1st Nationals 1998: "Peken"
10r also "Patriot" 10R.
Complete range of fittings and parts for all classes, also range
of Pekabe fittings. Boats supplied at any stage of build. Write
for catalogue enclosing S.A.E. to:
Peter Wiles, 1 Courtenay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0HD
Tel/Fax 01202 744101
NYLET: The
yachting specialists with 60 years of sail making experience. New web site
outlining services and range of accessories including; yacht kits, rigs, mast
and deck fittings, masts, rig bags, winches, battery packs, standard and custom
sail making facilities, books, plans, etc.
Send 8x1st class stamps for comprehensive catalogue.
PO Box 5416, Bournemouth, Dorset. BH6 5XT
Tel: 01202 420370
email: sales@nylet.co.uk
web: www.nylet.co.uk
HOUSEMARTIN
SAILS:
1
Metre & Marblehead sails. Alloy and carbon tubing, fittings,
wire/cord,
radio gear, hulls, fins, rudders, etc.
Send S.A.E. for catalogue to:
Housemartin Sails, 121 Temple Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 9JZ
Tel/Fax 0151 609 1339
e-mail: andrea@housemartinsails.co.uk
web: www.housemartinsails.co.uk
K. BITS:
Winches, servos,
radios, batteries, chargers, yacht kits, accessories.
For free copy of catalogue send S.A.E. to:
Ken Binks, 20 Queens Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6JT
Tel/Fax 01323 725817
e-mail: kenbinks@kbits.co.uk
web: www.kbits.co.uk