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Paradise Radio Yacht Club Inc Emerald Lakes

We sail International One Meters, International Ten Rater, International RC Laser, Dragon Force 65 and Dragon Flite 95 class yachts. Prospective members are asked to contact the relevant yacht class Fleet Captain before purchasing a yacht and before applying to join the club.

The club was formed in 2007 by a group of IOM sailors looking for a venue that offered fair sailing breezes and allowed all sailors the opportunity to compete fairly. After spending some months looking at a large number of different Gold Coast venues, Emerald Lakes was chosen.

Emerald Lakes is centrally located in the Gold Coast region. The estuarine lake is fed brackish water from the Nerang River and is therefore, free from freshwater ‘weed’. The sailing area has a north/south aspect and the adjacent large open parklands provide mostly uninterrupted air flow.

Adjacent to beach and boat ramp @ Lakeside Drive Emerald Lakes Parklands Carrara Q 4211 GOLD COAST, Queensland , AUSTRALIA

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We sail International One Meters , International Ten Rater class yachts,  International RC Laser , Dragon Force 65 and Dragon Flite 95 yachts. Check out "Classes we Race" drop down menu at top of the home page and our Class Comparison .

Club Status and Hosted Event History

PRYC incorporated as a ‘not for profit’ Association in 2009.

Paradise Radio Yacht Club is one of four registered RC yacht clubs in the Gold Coast region.

PRYC currently has 100 active members in five different yacht classes, racing over six days per week throughout the year. Most classes race two days per week.

There are currently 33 IOM's , 22 10R's , 21 International RC Lasers , 48 Dragon Force 65's and 26 DF95 yachts in the club.

PRYC hosted Events:

• 2022 IOM Queensland State Championship
• 2021 IOM Queensland Championship
• 2021 RC Laser Queensland Championship
• 2021 DF65 Queensland State Championship
• 2021 IOM South Qld Championship
• 2021 DF95 South Qld Championship
• 2021 DF65 Invitational
• 2021 Ten Rater Open Invitation
• 2020 (December) South Queensland IOM Championship - report
• 2020 (November) Queensland 10R Championship -  report
• 2020 (October) Queensland DF65 Championships - report
• 2020 (August) Queensland DF95 Championship - report
• 2020 (July) Queensland RC Laser Championship - report
• 2019 (November) Queensland 10R Championship
• 2019 (October) Queensland DF65 Championship
• 2019 (June) DF95 Invitational
• 2019 (April) South Queensland RC Laser Championship
• 2018 (July) RC Laser Queensland Championship
• 2018 (June) 10R South Queensland Championship
• 2018  (May) DF65 National Invitational Challenge - report
• 2017 (November) RC Laser Championship of Nations -  report
• 2017 (July) Queensland Dragon Force 65 Championship
• 2017 (April) South Queensland IOM Championship - report
• 2017 (March) Queensland State 10R Championship - report
• 2016 (September) Queensland State IOM Championship. A two-day event with 22 skippers competing.
• 2016 (June) Gold Coast Hobby Show PRYC Display Promotion
• 2016 (April) RG65 Dragon Force Challenge. A one-day event involving some 26 competitors from five different Queensland clubs. - report
• 2014 Australian National RC International Laser Championship hosted by PRYC.
• 2014 Queensland State IOM Championship. A two-day event involving some 52 competitors including interstate and international skippers.
• 2013 Australian ARYA National Championship involving four separate classes was held over thirteen days. Hosted by the QRYA and PRYC, it attracted a very strong field of 115 competitors from all States and New Zealand.

Annual Club Invitation Events:

Our Club was originally established in 2007 specifically for the RACING of radio controlled IOM yachts which is the largest Class in the World, being raced in over 30 countries.

We have since altered our Constitution to provide for racing other classes, but the IOM remains our Principal Class with racing on Saturday afternoons [ 12.30-4pm or 12 races] and Thursday "TOP’s" [Thursday On the Pond] providing a more relaxed and social environment [12.30– 3.00 PM]. The IOM Saturday fleet regularly enjoys 10-20 starters including ex big boat sailors with World, Sydney-Hobart and National representative honours in their personal histories.

Our IOM fleet has also produced representatives to numerous World, European and NZ Championship events.

If you are looking for competitive RC yacht racing, this is the class for you.

PRYC International One Meter Fleet Captain: Bill Clancy Phone (07) 5598 1531

Skippers considering the purchase of a second-hand IOM yacht should ensure it has a valid measurement certificate.

Every Thursday, IOM skippers take to the water with a friendly competitive attitude for handicap racing. Generally, we have between 4 and 10 boats go through the start line. Racing rules are still enforced; however, the general attitude is a little more relaxed than on Saturdays. Sailing starts at 11.00 AM each Thursday and finishes around 3.00 PM. We generally have a break for lunch after 3 or 4 races and complete 12 races by the end of the afternoon.

All comers are welcome. Because generally someone will lend you their boat to try out, Thursday on the pond is a great opportunity before you take the next step of purchasing a yacht. Competitors from all Clubs are always made to feel welcome, so come and try the most competitive radio sport available.

PRYC TOP’s Fleet Captain: Mike Austin   Phone 0427837979

The RC Lasers were introduced to the club in mid 2012 and there is now an active fleet of about a dozen boats. Lasers sail on Wednesdays with the first race starting at 11.00 am and the last at 3.00 pm. The rapid increase in the fleet is undoubtedly because of its strict one-design which makes all boats uniform. A Laser comes in a distinct blue carry bag ready-assembled so no boat building skills are needed. With a new boat out of the bag, just add a radio and receiver and start sailing. The design is simple and exceedingly robust allowing Lasers to easily survive encounters with other boats and rocky shorelines. The relatively heavy keel and standard A, B, C and D rigs allow sailing in all winds up to 40 knots. With no mast stays and a single main sheet, rigs can be changed in under half a minute... more here

PRYC International Laser Class Fleet Captain: Geoffrey Smith Phone 0459239171

• DF65's are the smallest of PRYC yachts.
• At 650 mm long and fully rigged, they easily fit onto the back seat of a car. 
• PRYC's DF65 Fleet has over fourty skippers.
• Race on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11.00 AM to 3.00 PM.
• Dragon Force 65 is a strict one design class which means that DF65 racing will never be an arms race where money rules.  . .. more here
• Before purchasing a yacht and or applying for club membership, please contact the Class Fleet Captain.

PRYC Dragon Force 65 Fleet Captain:   Julian O'Brien      Phone 0431930744

The 10R division fleet sails every Saturday at Emerald Lakes on a course separate to the IOMs. Racing commences at 10.00am and we sail a minimum of 16 recorded races (weather permitting), completing at around 3pm. Thereafter social sailing takes place on demand, followed by informal refreshments, on demand.

The up to 14 strong fleet of PRYC members are often joined by visitors from other clubs and by prospective sailors, with the accent always being on a fair, fun - filled but competitive day... more here

PRYC Ten Rater Fleet Captain: Ross Capper  Phone 0467521313

Skippers considering the purchase of a second-hand yacht should ensure it has a valid measurement certificate.

The Dragon Flite DF95 is our new kid on the block!

DF95 yachts are the 'big cousin version' of Dragon Force 65 yachts and are new to PRYC. 

 DF95 Fleet race on Friday at Emerald Lakes from 11.30 AM to 2.45 PM and on Sunday from 11.30 AM to 2.30 PM.

PRYC DF95 Fleet Captain: Ron Brown Ph 0450176522

See more DF95 class information here

• Emerald Lakes Flooding disrupted start to 2024 sailing 02-01-24
• PRYC Championships Presentation 2023 02-12-23
• Hosted DF65 event 08-10-23
• 2023 Bell Trophy 30-09-23
• 2023 Club Member of the Year 12-07-23

Latest Results

• DF65 - 5th March 2024
• DF95 - 1st March 2024
• DF95 - 3rd March 2024
• DF95 - 18th February 2024
• 10R - 2nd March 2024
• IOM - 2nd March 2024
• RC Laser - 2nd March 2024
• RC Laser - 28th February 2024
• DF95 - 25th February 2024
• DF65 - 27th February 2024
• 10R - 24th February 2024
• DF95 - 23rd February 2024

Club Member of the Year

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• PRYC CALENDAR
• PRYC CONSTITUTION
• PRYC BY LAWS
• PRYC MEMBER PROTECTION POLICY
• PRYC BEHAVIOU R POLICY STATEMENT
• PRYC RISK ASSESSMENT  
• PRYC INSURANCE
• PRYC HONOUR BOARD

Please contact relevant Fleet Captain ( refer to PRYC website relevant class page) before submitting a membership application form. 

• MEMBERSHIP FORM
•   PRYC STRATEGIC PLAN

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• RC Yacht Battery Care Information
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RULES RELATED:

• PRYC NOTICE OF RACE
• PRYC STANDARD SAILING INSTRUCTION March 2023
• PRYC RO GUIDELINES  
• PRYC GUIDE TO CONDUCTING HANDICAP RACING
• Study Guide Racing Rules of Sailing 2021 to 2024
• Summary of Changes for  RRS 2021 to 2024
• RRS 44.1 (b) explained
• RRS 20 explained

RULES WORKSHOP:

RULES REFERENCES

• John Ball's RC Sailing Rules & Tactics
• Call Book for Radio Sailing
• Rules Intro & right Attitude Video

ASSOCIATIONS

• Australian Radio Yachting Association
• Queensland Radio Yachting Association

 SUPPLIERS

Plan B International One Metre Racing Yacht

Stephen Sedgmen

MOB: 0417886296

Club Contacts

Committee members.

Commodore : Rex Scott                Ph 0431901032 Vice Commodore:  Frank Arowsmith    Ph 0403267917 Secretary : TBA               Ph  Treasurer :  Ralph Eade        Ph 0408451933 Sailing Secretary:   Tony Fannin       Ph 075325438 Member : Murray Dunnett                   Ph 0449268903               Member :  Gary Boulton                      Ph 0433063740  

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Poole Radio Yacht Club was formed in 1950 and continues a tradition of sailing and racing model yachts

in Poole dating back to 1890 when  Poole Park was created.

Today we have a progressive and vibrant club with six classes of yachts racing 7 days a week.

Our members have won many National, International and Open Events and taken a major role

in developing Radio Yacht Racing through our national body the MYA.

The Club has a busy scale section with highly skilled members building

a variety  of vessels ranging from  Traditional Pilot Cutters to RNLI Life boats.

The aim of the Club is to promote the skills, expertise and sportsmanship associated with

sailing, racing and building radio controlled yachts and boats in a pleasant and inclusive environment.

Club History 

The history of Poole Radio Yacht Club is inextricably linked with the development of the Sport of Model Racing and the technology that has transformed the sport.

Originally Yachts were raced and navigated by Wind Vane self steering systems, the Skipper was assisted by a crew whose duty was to receive the yacht at the other side of the lake, or with the aid of a long pole tack the yacht upwind from either bank of the walkway.

While Vane Sailing continues Poole Radio Yacht Club moved into Radio Controlled racing in the 1960s and was at the vanguard of the development of Radio Sailing when technology was in its infancy.

The Club Today

The Club today remains true to its traditions of development and competitive sport.

The Club is busier than ever with racing for

six different classes taking place 7 days a week.

Today's yachts are high tech craft often using exotic construction materials

including epoxy resins, carbon fibre and film sails.

Digital Electronics and powerful winches and servos contribute

to handling and performance of today's racing yachts.

The Future 

The vision that has taken Poole Radio Yacht Club from the

early days of cotton sails and Vane controlled yachts

will be the driving force of the club tomorrow.

The Club has recognised the members need high performance

low cost yachts that can be acquired quickly and inexpensively that

provide a direct entry into the sport of RC Yacht Racing. 

In 2020 the Club adopted the Dragon Force 65 with great  success ,

in 2022 the Club adopted its younger and larger sister the

Dragon Flite 95 which has developed into a thriving class with 35 members.

Poole Radio Yacht Club is not simply a Yacht Racing Club. The Club offer members th e encouragement, facilities and support to develop model building skills and enjoy the satisfaction of creating a faithful replica of full sized craft.   The Lake and Club facilities are large enough for both Scale members and Racing Members to enjoy.

Peter Popham is pictured here with Keith Allen (then Commodore) at the 2011 Met & Southern Championships being awarded his trophy.  Peter was a much loved member of the club and a larger than life character.  Sadly he is no longer with us as he passed away on Thursday 4th January 2024 after an illness.  He will be much missed.  Funeral details will be posted here when arrangements have been made.

Model Yacht Racing is

Exciting, Competitive and Fun

The Club races four classes of yacht:-

International One Metre        an international racing class

Marblehead                            known worldwide as the Greyhound of the Water

Dragonflite 95                        a very popular One Design racing class

J Class                                     like the old Americas Cup racers

We offer top class radio yacht racing for the experienced skipper and excellent support for those new to the sport.

If you are interested in radio-controlled yacht racing, come and have a sail with us during our sailing mornings. No experience is required and we will lend you a boat and show you how to sail it. Call us or turn up at the lake and we will make you welcome. Have a look at the videos on the About Us page to see what we do. You will find contact details and directions to the sailing water at Rickmansworth Aquadrome (Bury Lake) in the main menu above.

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The 2024 AMYA Region 8 Championship for the dragonflite95 Class will be hosted by the San Diego Argonauts April 19th – 21st. This ranking event is limited to the first 36 entries, so hurry! Completed Entry forms should be e-mailed to [email protected]. Entry Fees can be paid directly through Square by using the QR Code or following the link on the Entry Form within the NOR:

See you on the water….

March 2nd Points – Soling & Odom

Good turnout despite the weather. Thanks to Race Director Steve Delva .

Feb. Points – DF95 & IOM

More Water, But less wind….

The Draining/Scraping/Refilling of the Pond left us precariously low on water and forced the use of a 4-Heat HMS scenario for the IOM Region 8 Championships held February 16th – 18th (limiting fleet sizes to 11 boats). Fortunately, the Pond has mostly regained its ‘normal’ water level and only a small reef remained near the fill pipe for our February 24th Points Races.

Seventeen DF95’s took to the water in light, variable winds with RD Ben Reeve calling the line, taking down names, arbitrating disputes and narrowly avoiding protests.

Next it was Deja vu all over again as Eleven IOM’s started in moderate westerly winds. Racing was tight and clean as five skippers shared the 1st Place finishes between them.

IOM R-8 Championships Final Standings:

Full Regatta Report to follow. Stay Tuned….

IOM R-8 Championships, Day 2 Standings:

IOM R-8 Championships: Day 1 Standings

Day 1 showed us plenty of Wind…. not so much Water. Due to low levels and limited liquid real estate, HMS with 4 Heats was utilized for the first day to reduce congestion on the Pond. The result was excellent, clean, protest-free racing. Current Standings below.

Feb. 2- ODOM & SOLING 50 Points

Cool February weather held out for ODOM & Soling 50 skippers today. The wind was a little on the light side. No snow or ice- so we have no complaints from this department! Thank you Chris Staiger for directing a fun day of sailing.

ODOM skippers are thanking Jess Atkinson for his day of pond side tuning assistance. He helped most of our fleet improve their boat settings, with his years of ODOM experience.. You could see the results on the water! Thank you Jess!

Smooth Sailing! Gil

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Jan. 13 Points- IOM & DF95

You sure couldn’t argue about the beautiful winter day on Mission Bay! IOM and DF95 skippers participated in their first Points Series for 2024 with good numbers in each fleet. The sea breeze was just enough for each class to glide through the afternoon on a nice long course. I bit light and shifty at times.. but that’s our pond!

Chris Staiger set the marks and manned the clock for the IOM fleet. Ben Reeve directed today’s healthy DF95 fleet. These guys are volunteers and they deserve much credit for your fun today!

Smooth Sailing, Gil

Jan. 6 Sail Points-Soling 50 & ODOM

There were many glassy holes on our pond for the first races of the 2024 season. That said, each fleet managed 6 races just in time for happy hour! (happy is getting home before dark). VC Sail, Chris Staiger handled the workload, setting marks, RD’ing both fleets and even some entertainment with a broken oar trick. Chris even demonstrated his Venetian gondola poling technique while standing in the skiff. (not coast guard approved). All good fun!

Our ODOM fleet is growing and it’s fun to see skippers from other classes take the helm of that classy little pond yacht. The ODOM fleet welcomed Steve Ross, Pat Nevitt, Tom Warren and Dennis Rogers to the roster. It should be a fun year with these added skippers on the line.

Pat Nevitt is once again our score keeper for 2024.. Thank You Pat for volunteering!

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• 08 Mar 2024 DF65 Australian Championship Austin Lakes, WA, AUS
• 10 Mar 2024 NSW A Class GP R2 TBA, NSW, AUS
• 11 Mar 2024 DF95 Australian Championship Austin Lakes, WA, AUS
• 16 Mar 2024 SA IOM State Championship Harts Mill, Port Adelaide, SA, AUS
• 18 Mar 2024 International A Class Australian Championship Tiranna Way, West Lakes, SA, AUS
• 19 Mar 2024 IOM Australian Championship Harts Mill, Port Adelaide, SA, AUS
• 06 Apr 2024 NSW DF65 State Championship Wangi RSL Jetty, Wangi Wangi, NSW, AUS
• 07 Apr 2024 VIC 10R State Championship Edgewater, Melbourne, VIC, AUS

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Model ship clubs of the usa.

• Updated on: 24th January 2021
• Written by Gary Renshaw

Model Ship building is a craft that has been around since water transport first began. Every boat ever built has a unique story to tell. The model ship clubs of the United States have an important part to play in continuing the skills and tradition of the art of model ship building. Here we have compiled a list of the model ships clubs that are situated across the United States.

California Model Ship Clubs

Ship modelers association.

The Ship Modelers Association (SMA) is the largest ship modeling club in California, and one of the largest in the nation. They seek to foster research and interest in the nautical heritage of the United States by researching and building scale ship models. 

Sacramento Mo del Shipwrights

The Sacramento Model Shipwrights, are a club of radio-control model ship enthusiasts, who sail at the lake in Elk Grove Regional Park in Elk Grove, California. They are known for building civilian and military models, which are powered by electric motors, steam engines, or sail.

South Bay Model Shipwrights

The South Bay Model Shipwrights is a club to learn and share info on shipbuilding techniques using a variety of materials.  Member’s projects include model ships from plastic and wood from commercial kits and scratch built vessels in resin and wood. 

Club members have built ships ranging from 3’ to 56” in Over All length.  Members have built vessels from all timeframes in human history.  This includes rafts, Viking Ships, Galleons, Clipper Ships, Japanese and Chinese Sailing ships, Steam Ferry Boats, and modern era combat ships.

At club meetings they discuss maritime construction, current events, history, and archaeology.

Channel Islands Maritime Museum Ship Model Guild

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum sponsors a Ship Model Guild, an active club of local model builders, who meet once a month at the Museum.  The public is welcome to the monthly meetings, third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM and all are welcome to join the Guild.

Learn Maritime history by building models of ships that made history.  Techniques for wood, plastic or metal construction are addressed at the meetings.  Every meeting is different as members discuss their progress during the “show and tell” sessions.  Interesting bits of information are exchanged about the ships of adventure on the high seas. 

Inland Nautical Society

Inland Nautical Society is a club for Radio Controlled Model Boaters. The club have beginners who have never built a model before, to the experienced modelers who have built museum quality models. The club has a reputation of friendly and knowledgeable members who are eager to share a wealth of their knowledge and expertise of radio controlled modeling.

San Diego Ship Modeler’s Guild

The San Diego Ship Modeler’s Guild welcomes people of all ages with an interest in preserving maritime history through the art of ship modeling. Membership ranges from new ship modelers to experienced master modelers. Ship model projects include period sailing ships through to contemporary steel navy.

Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights

The Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights are associated with the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, a unit of the National Park Service, and have a model shop aboard the historic ferryboat Eureka berthed at the Hyde Street Pier.

Anyone interested in model shipbuilding is welcome to attend their meetings. Members can offer advice and support on all stages of model shipbuilding, from selecting a kit for your first model to advanced layout and scratch building.

San Francisco Model Yacht Club

Colorado model ship clubs, rocky mountain shipwrights.

The Rocky Mountain Shipwrights group of model ship builders in Colorado dedicated to promoting, developing, and furthering scale model shipbuilding. With about 50 members, building many types and sizes of model ships – from Egyptian barges to WWII destroyers, ships in bottles to all-paper models, miniature liners to four-foot men of war. Several members and their creations have won national and regional awards, and some have built models now on display at maritime museums nationwide.

But they are not all expert modelers. Some members are working on their first models. They get advice and encouragement from those who are more experienced, and the goal is for everyone to enjoy the hobby of building model ships and to get the satisfaction of completing and displaying their work.

Connecticut Model Ship Clubs

Connecticut marine model society.

Connecticut Marine Model Society are a group of enthusiastic ship model builders from Connecticut. They meet on the second Saturday of the month from September to June in West Haven, Ct. They build models from scratch or from kits; both wood and plastic. The subjects range from wooden sailing ship to present day ships of steel.

Florida Model Ship Clubs

Southwest florida shipmodeler’s guild.

The Southwest Florida Shipmodeler’s Guild purpose is to provide and promote a forum from which its members can share their model ship building knowledge, skills and techniques, personal experiences, nautical history and any other related maritime interests that might benefit its membership. Their goal is to learn and grow in competence in pursuing the construction of ship models in an atmosphere of constructive fellowship, assistance, and active participation.

Their members come from all walks of life and represent all levels of ship modeling skill from novice to expert. Meeting in a friendly and informal environment at the beautiful Fort Myers Riverside Community Center.

Tampa Bay Ship Model Society

The Tampa Bay Ship Model Society brings together model ship builders, both newcomers and veteran builders, for the mutual benefit of expanding their knowledge of ships, research, techniques, and further develop their abilities in all areas relevant to ship model building and maritime history.

Members model in all materials; wood, metal, paper and polymers, from plans only, or commercial kits, vessels from every era and purpose; Exploration, Steel Navy, Submarines, Yachts, Tugs, Commercial, Fishing, Liners, Working Small Craft, Coast Guard, River/Paddle Wheel, Racing Power and Sail.

Georgia Model Ship Clubs

Atlanta model shipwrights.

Atlanta Model Shipwrights aim to educate and promote model shipbuilding through fellowship mentoring and instruction in a non-competitive environment. Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Illinois Model Ship Clubs

The north shore deadeyes.

The North Shore Deadeyes primarily focused on static scale ship models with an emphasis on the Great Age of Sail, but builders of models from all eras and at all levels of skill welcome.

Midwest Model Shipwrights

The Midwest Model Shipwrights was formed in 1982 by individuals who had a common interest in model ship building and maritime history. Goals of the club are to discuss and share modeling ideas and concepts while making new friends.

Vessels built by the Shipwrights represent a variety of types and eras. Sizes range from miniatures a few inches in length to radio control warships over five feet long, and from basic to amazingly complex. Their membership includes beginning through to advanced modelers, some of whose works can be found in museums, galleries and private collections.

In spite of all these accomplishments, the organization’s primary focus remains the interaction between expert, intermediate and novice.

Indiana Model Ship Clubs

Admirals of indianapolis.

Admirals of Indianapolis club’s members build and operate scale merchant ships, pleasure craft, work boats, military ships, sailboats, and just about anything that floats or submerges (in the case of submarine models). Many boats are built from kits and some are scratch-built from plans and photographs. The models are powered by electric motors, steam engines, or wind power in the case of sailboats.

Kansas Model Ship Clubs

Kansas city square riggers modeling association.

The Kansas City Square Riggers Club are a model ship-building enthusiasts club based out of the greater Kansas City area. They welcome builders of all skill levels and interests. If you are into naval research and model building they would love to hear from you.

Massachusetts Model Ship Clubs

Uss constitution model shipwright guild.

The USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild is the largest model ship association on the East Coast. Meetings overlooking Old Ironsides at the USS Constitution Museum are well attended.  In addition to monthly meetings, the Guild takes part in the annual meeting of model clubs from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. They also attend the annual Salem Maritime Festival and the Antique & Classic Boat Festival, as well as the biennial Woods Hole Model Boat Show.

Novices and experienced model builders alike can have fun developing resources, experiences, and skills by joining us. SS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild

U.S. Vintage Model Yacht Group

The US Vintage Model Yacht Group is a Special Interest Group of the American Model Yachting Association. Their organizational goals are the preservation, building, and sailing of older model yacht designs and the study of the history of the sport of model yachting.

“Vintage” primarily means any older model sailboats no longer sailed (or never raced) in serious competition. These encompass free-sailing model yachts, older designs converted to R/C and pre-1970s R/C sailing models. This includes class racing yachts, non-class sailing models, and commercially-built toys of the past. There are also replica models built to the older designs and new designs recreating older sailboat styles.

The group also support those who sail traditional sailing craft models, such as Schooners, Skipjacks, and other scale models. The hulls are generally made of wood, with some fiberglass models, and range in length from 1 to 6 ft. The rigs are usually constructed from wood or aluminum, with cotton or dacron sails.

Marine Modelers Club of New England

The Marine Modelers Club of New England have about 50 members, based in the greater Boston area.  They meet monthly, usually pond-side, when the weather allows it.  Meetings are rather informal, with little time spent on business, and lots of time talking about RC boats. 

Their members are a creative bunch, and there is usually an interesting array of models at gatherings. Their modelers are a creative bunch and there is usually an interesting array of models at their gatherings. Their interests include tugboats, warships, pleasure craft, sailboats (both scale and racing) and pond sailors.  

Merrimack Valley Ship Model Club  

The Merrimack Valley Ship Model Club are an enthusiastic and friendly group of model ship makers who share a particular interest in the naval history of Newburyport, and the Merrimack River Valley area.

Maryland Model Ship Clubs

CBMM’s volunteer Maritime Model Guild supports the curatorial needs of CBMM with exhibition models and building kits that are available for purchase  online  and at the Museum Store. In addition, the Guild offers classes for building scratch models, and the annual  Maritime Model Expo  featuring “live” steamboat models, skipjacks with working sails, speedboats, tugs, and other radio-controlled miniatures.

The group also hosts children’s model-making activities at CBMM’s signature events and other outreach and educational programs throughout the year. 

Washington Ship Model Society

The Washington Ship Model Society (WSMS) was founded in 1929 and is the oldest continuously active ship model club in the United States. The organization is composed of active ship model enthusiasts from the Greater Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area. Its purpose is to provide a socially enjoyable means for serious ship modelers to meet, share, and expand upon their common avocation through the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

The society draws its members from all walks of life and many different occupations. The modelers’ skills range from absolute beginners to professionals who have constructed models for maritime exhibits in the Smithsonian Institution and other museums throughout the United States and Europe. Over the years, members have written numerous articles for nautical research and ship model publications. Society membership has included such notables as President Franklin D. Roosevelt, then Major (and later General) George Patton, Howard I. Chappelle, and Paul E. Garber.

The interests of the modelers are as varied as their occupations, ranging from 17th-century sailing vessels to radio-controlled models of modern powered craft. All types of ship models have been constructed, in static display and operating versions, and in wood, brass, plastic, and card media. 

The society conducts monthly meetings, alternating between Virginia and Maryland locations. The meeting format consists of brief society business, informal discussions of members’ model projects and a program or presentation relating to a nautical or ship modeling topic.  Society members also form subgroups to focus on common modeling interests, such as steel (modern) ship modeling or plank-on-frame modeling. Subgroups are open to all members and meet on a periodic basis, generally in members’ homes. The club’s newsletter, the  Lynx , is published monthly. 

Maine Model Ship Clubs

Down east ship modelers guild.

The Down East Ship Modelers Guild is an active group of static and R/C modelers, ranging from novice to experienced. They meet on the second Thursday of each month from 1 pm – 3 pm at the Legion Hall in Bath, Maine. The group has a long history of association with the Maine Maritime Museum , also in Bath, ME.

Michigan Model Ship Clubs

Great lakes nautical society.

The Great Lakes Nautical Society is a club consisting of model shipbuilders, who are interested in persevering Great Lakes history through model ship building, the model ship shows and educational seminars put on by the club members. The club is open to anyone with an interest in model shipbuilding and the Great Lakes.

Minnesota Model Ship Clubs

The state of Minnesota currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Missouri Model Ship Clubs

St. louis admirals model boat club.

The St. Louis Admirals R/C Model Boat Club is a group of hobbyists dedicated to sharing the knowledge and fun of the R/C model boat hobby. The depth and breadth of experience the club offers, combined with its laid-back atmosphere, attract the beginner modeler and master builders alike.

Nevada Model Ship Clubs

The state of Nevada currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

New Hampshire Model Ship Clubs

Their members are a creative bunch, and there is usually an interesting array of models at gatherings. Their modelers are a creative bunch and there is usually an interesting array of model at their gatherings. Their interests include tugboats, warships, pleasure craft, sailboats (both scale and racing) and pond sailors. 

New Jersey Model Ship Clubs

The ship model society of new jersey.

The Ship Model Society of New Jersey is dedicated to the pursuit and enjoyment of ship model building in all its forms. They welcome those who enjoy or would like to learn more about this fascinating hobby. Membership spans all skill levels, from novice or highly accomplished and from gadget guru to historical recreator.  Meetings aim to share collective wisdom and resources, and provide the opportunity to enjoy the company of other modelers. 

South Orange Seaport Society

South Orange Seaport Society is a group of folks of all ages who like model boating. They have boats from kits and scratch builds, electric and steam-driven, quite a few fun electric race boats, and some eccentric things. A group of people from all walks of life who like RC boating. 

New Mexico Model Ship Clubs

The state of New Mexico currently has no model ship clubs listed.

New York Model Ship Clubs

Buffalo model boat club.

Radio Controlled model boating is a fascinating hobby that can be as simple or as complex as one wants and can be enjoyed by all age groups. There are as many types of model boats as there are full sizes: enough to satisfy all tastes and interests. Those who enjoy the excitement of speed will find plenty of thrills and competition in the fast electric field. Sailing enthusiasts will find that the racing of radio-controlled sailboats offers all the challenge and exhilaration of the full-sized yachts. Builders of exact scale models get the added satisfaction of operating their craft under full radio control. 

The Model Shipwright Guild of Western New York

Upon a chance introduction at the Military History Society of Rochester New York in 2015 several like-minded individuals, working through the Nautical Research Guild, were able to form our group.  They quickly realized they were an enthusiastic collection of ship modelers and researchers interested in the history and preservation of our maritime legacy in the age of sail and more.

The Model Shipwright Guild of Western New York brings together members from near and far;  Rochester NY, Syracuse NY, Buffalo NY and even Lisbon Portugal. From all walks of life, experience, endeavours with varied nautical interests making for a very dynamic group.

They draw in subject matter experts to enlighten the club meetings on the historical nature of the naval and maritime craft, and their accurate modeling.

Empire State Model Mariners

The Empire State Model Mariners club was founded in 1988, by a group of model boat enthusiasts. The club is a non-profit organization aimed at recreational RC boating and building, with emphasis placed on helping each other and welcoming new members.

We welcome all classes of modelers, from beginners to experts. Boats can be ready to runs, semi kits, kits and scratch built. Whatever your passion is, pleasure crafts, speedboats, workboats, fishing vessels or military replicas.

North Carolina Model Ship Clubs

Carolina maritime society.

The Carolina Maritime Model Society exists to promote the production of high-quality ship models and encourage members and the public to participate in this craft that is as old as shipbuilding itself. 

The society is the only such organization in the entire state and has become a major vehicle for widening public interest in North Carolina’s maritime history and culture.

Ohio Model Ship Clubs

Shipwrights of ohio.

The Shipwrights of Ohio is a club dedicated to model shipbuilding. All types of ships and boats: sailing to steel navy, wood, resin, plastic, kits to scratch built, static to radio control. for all ages – young to retirees, and all skill levels – beginner to expert. Members share their skills, ideas and expertise.

The Shipwrights of Ohio were founded in 2004. Its purpose is to provide a socially enjoyable means for serious and not-so-serious ship modelers to meet, share, and expand their common avocation through the exchange of ideas and skill knowledge. Skills range from beginners to those who build museum quality models.

Oklahoma Model Ship Clubs

The state of Oklahoma currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Oregon Model Ship Clubs

The state of Oregon currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Pennsylvania Model Ship Clubs

Philadelphia ship model society.

The Ship Model Shack is the home of the  Philadelphia Ship Model Society , the oldest ship modeling society in America. The Museum is home to over 50 ship models, but this is the only place to see them being created right before your eyes. Have a seat, and watch a model come together while talking with the modelers. 

Rhode Island Model Ship Clubs

Tennessee model ship clubs.

The state of Tennessee currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Texas Model Ship Clubs

Gulf coast ship modelers society.

The Gulf Coast Ship Model Society is a welcoming group of amateur and professional ship modelers who enjoy sharing their work and discussing tips and tricks of the trade.

Meetings are held on the second Saturday every odd month from 10:00am – 1:00pm at the Houston Maritime Museum. Members are encouraged to bring models they are working on for a ‘show & tell’ discussion.

Utah Model Ship Clubs

Utah State currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Virginia Model Ship Clubs

The Washington Ship Model Society (WSMS) was founded in 1929 and is the oldest continuously active ship model club in the United States. The organization is composed of active ship model enthusiasts from the Greater Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area. Its purpose is to provide a socially enjoyable means for serious shipmodelers to meet, share, and expand upon their common avocation through the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

The society draws its membership from all walks of life and many different occupations. The modelers’ skills range from absolute beginners to professionals who have constructed models for maritime exhibits in the Smithsonian Institution and other museums throughout the United States and Europe. Over the years, members have written numerous articles for nautical research and ship model publications. Society membership has included such notables as President Franklin D. Roosevelt, then Major (and later General) George Patton, Howard I. Chappelle, and Paul E. Garber.

The interests of the modelers are as varied as their occupations, ranging from 17th century sailing vessels to radio-controlled models of modern powered craft. All types of ship models have been constructed, in static display and operating versions, and in wood, brass, plastic, and card media.

The society conducts monthly meetings, alternating between Virginia and Maryland locations. The meeting format consists of brief society business, informal discussions of members’ model projects and a program or presentation relating to a nautical or ship modeling topic.  Society members also form subgroups to focus on common modeling interests, such as steel (modern) ship modeling or plank-on-frame modeling. Subgroups are open to all members and meet on a periodic basis, generally in members’ homes. The club’s newsletter, the  Lynx , is published monthly.

Hampton Roads Ship Model Society

The Hampton Roads Ship Model Society, founded in 1967, is an association of individuals who are interested in pursuing the art of ship model building and the exploration of maritime history. The primary purpose of the society is to bring together persons interested in building quality ship models so that they may have the opportunity to exchange views and improve their skills. Members are people representing a wide range of ages who come from many varied occupations and backgrounds. Members come from as far north as the Northern Neck, as far west as western suburbs of Richmond and as far south as the border of North Carolina. Honorary members hail from such dispersed locations as Annapolis, Maryland and Toronto, Canada.

The interests of our members runs full spectrum, from the historical (photos and records), artistic (painting), decorative (pond yachts/half hulls), radio-controlled (RC) models, to highly detailed and historically accurate scale reproductions of all ship types. The skill level of members runs the full gamut from complete novices to highly skilled experts who have won top awards in highly regarded competitions both in the United States and abroad. Models built by past and present members of the Society can be found in many of our nation’s premier museums. Model builders of all skill levels are always welcome. The Society is dedicated to helping ship model builders new to the craft learn new skills while giving experienced builders the opportunity to perfect their abilities. Even the most highly-skilled members are always seeking to improve their techniques with the help and advice of other Society members.

Washington Model Ship Clubs

The state of Washington currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Wisconsin Model Ship Clubs

Wisconsin scale boating association.

The Wisconsin Scale Boating Association is about promoting and enjoying the model shipbuilding hobby. 

They are a “scale” model club.  Models are representative of an actual boat or type of boat, either static or operational.  Radio-Controlled models attempt to recreate authentic operation and look like a full size boat. 

The club participates in several events throughout the year.  Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in the model boating hobby.​

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Notice of Race – DF95 Open & ND Championship – 28th April 2024

Blithfield DF TT: Sailors Trade Sea Legs for Joystick Fingers, and Mother Nature Joins the Fun

Notice of race – md r36 championship open – 24th march 2024, radio and free sailing in the uk.

Our sport can be split in to 2 disciplines, Radio Sailing and Free Sailing and although both are still popular it is Radio Sailing that can be most easily found on a lake or water near you.

Today’s yachts range from home built yachts whose owners get great pleasure from the building process, collectors and restorers who through their efforts keep the history and knowledge in our sport, to the top end competitive skippers who race their carbon fibre and kevlar boats at local, national and international level.

Whatever level you wish to be involved there are people who will share your passion and commitment.

Interested?

Why not check out the rest of our site and use the club list to find a club near to you, make yourself known and talk to a skipper, most are more than willing to discuss our sport and even let you have a go.

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.

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Notice of Race – DF95 Open & ND Championship – 28th April 2024 – Model Yachting Association Great Britain

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GOSFORD SAILING CLUB

Gosford Sailing Club Radio Controlled (RC) Yachts race on the second and forth Thursday's of the month throughout the sailing season, October (from daylight savings) to April.  Racing commences from 17:00. Arrive 30 mins early to allow for setting up and briefing. Race Entry is open to GSC Sailing Members & GSC RC Sailing Members. The Gosford RC Yacht Fleet class is the Dragon Force 65 with standard A rig. The Dragon Force 65 is made by Joysway. There is a version 5 and a version 6 both being sailied together as a single class. No local source of these boats have been found to date but they can be ordered on-line and have been arriving pretty quickly and efficiently from suppliers. hobbywarehouse.com.au has been used by some club members sucessfully and there are other suppliers out there. The boat comes as a kit and needs a bit of time and care on the rigging which can be fiddily to get just right. The boat is available for about $250 including the radio gear required to get sailing. 8 AA batteries will be needed and some sort of sail identification - sail number. Have a look at the accessories available from your chosen supplier for sail numbers spare deck patches etc.

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For more information on the RC Yacht Fleet call Mark Ferguson   0407 812 608 or email [email protected]

To view more information on radio controlled yacht racing  click here.

Arizona Yacht Club

Radio Controlled Sailboat Racing in the Valley

For those not familiar with radio controlled sailboat racing – it’s quite popular here, with clubs active on the east and west sides of Phoenix. And once a few of our AYC members discovered the fun of sailing with remote controls and smaller boats, more followed.

Mike Ferring, AYC Racing Captain and former Commodore, is now serving as Commodore for the West Valley R/C Mariners . Mike has years of experience on full-size boats and blames another past Commodore, Al Lehman, for getting him hooked on R/C sailing – after being offered a turn at the gaming-like controls.

Looking for a new hobby or passion to pursue? How about unplugging from the internet and getting outside for some good old-fashioned fun? Radio controlled sailing may be the answer!

Below we are sharing Mike’s write-up of the most recent event hosted by the West Valley R/C Mariners. It may not be big boat racing, but it appears to be every bit as fun and competitive.

Mark golison wins the DF95 Region 8 Regatta

By Mike Ferring, Commodore

The DF95 Region 8 Travel Series Regatta couldn’t have been better, enjoying some of the finest RC sailing conditions imaginable: wind 5-10 knots and temperature in the 70s.  The competition was even better.  A dozen of the best sailors in California (and in the country) traveled to Arizona on January 27-28 and dominated the results sheet.

Mark Golison came in marked as the man to beat, and at the end of two days of racing at Estrella North Lake he’d captured first place with a dominating performance.  The next spots were closer, with Larry Grant, Dennis Rogers, Keith Ives, and Jim Sears finishing second through fifth. (They’re pictured first to fifth below right.) Al Lehman, Jr. was WVRCM’s highest placing entrant in seventh, just one point out of sixth.  Al told me his biggest challenge was punching through on the starts, since our regattas don’t have a dozen boats or more on the start line, as this one did.   Continue to the full article

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Sailors rescued east of Bermuda after racing yacht struck by lightning

PORTSMOUTH, VA (WITN) - Two sailors are safe thanks to the Coast Guard and a nearby ship after their racing yacht was struck by lightning in the Atlantic Ocean.

Coast Guard officials say that they responded to an emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) from the two sailors on the 19-foot French Racing Yacht Sogestran Seafrigo LHOR One around 6 p.m. on Sunday.

The Coast Guard said that they sent an HC-130 Hercules airplane crew from Elizabeth City to help the boat, and alerted other nearby ships using the Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER).

The Coast Guard plane arrived at the boat which was 1726 miles east of Bermuda around 4:45 a.m. and was able to direct a 505-foot Reefer ship, the Frio Ionian, to where the yacht was at.

The Frio Ionian crew arrived at 10 a.m. and were able to rescue two men, 20 and 24 years old, from the Sogestran Seafrigo LHOR One. The two men said that their boat started taking on water after a lightning strike reportedly caused a hole in the hull.

According to the Coast Guard, the Sogestran Seafrigo LHOR One was sailing from Guadeloupe to France. The yacht was returning to France after finishing first at the Royal Ocean Racing Club Caribbean 600 Class 40 in Antigua.

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