Ryde Model Yacht Club

Established 1874

Ryde, Isle Of Wight, England

WELCOME to Ryde Model Yacht Club’s new web site. As can be seen from the History section of the site, our club has been in existence for over 136 years and our sailing water, the Ryde Canoe Lake, was constructed in 1882.

In 1934 RMYC recognised the potential of the Marblehead class, and established the first British fleet, with the inaugural National Marblehead Championship taking place on the Canoe Lake in 1938. In those days, the boats were of wooden construction, with cotton sails and vane steering, but constant development over the years has seen them transformed into sleek lightweight carbon fibre thoroughbreds with sophisticated  radio control, but retaining the original overall length of 50 inches and maximum sail area of 800 square inches.

The Marblehead is the ideal boat for our sailing water, with remarkable performance in all wind conditions. Like most model yacht venues, the Canoe Lake has different characteristics depending on wind direction, with easterly breezes being the steadiest and usually the strongest. Winds from the landward southern side can occasionally be rather frustrating, but have the benefits of rewarding the best sailors, and probably raising everyone’s standard of sailing in difficult conditions.

We succeed in being a friendly club, racing hard but remaining good friends. New members and visitors are always welcome.

Peter Danby, Commodore.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR MEMBERS AND VISITORS

Congratulations to the magnificent 9 members who ventured out on New Years Day and started 2012 off with a fun morning of racing!!!

Exciting News

RMYC features on the BBC Country Tracks

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