Platinum Jubilee Trophy
A new Interclub series in 2022 between the South Yorkshire Model Yacht Clubs of Rotherham, Pennine, Kirklees and Askern in DF65s
The inaugural event event is at Rotherham on Saturday 19th March
Radio controlled model racing yachts from four Yorkshire clubs based at Askern (Doncaster), Rotherham, ROFWAC (Pennine) and Kirklees (Batley) are set to race during 2022 for a new prize named the Platinum Jubilee Trophy celebrating the 70th year of HM The Queens' outstanding reign.
This will take place at each of the clubs' home waters with each event lasting approximately four hours involving 12 races with between 20 and 30 yachts competing
Every one of the four clubs that we will have racing have wildly differing sailing waters, each presenting unique challenges in terms of wind strength and direction, the type of course that can be set together with general water conditions. It is very definitely a case of “home club advantage” but sailing at each club in turn will level this out giving everyone partaking an equal opportunity to rig their yachts well and race competitively. We are also hoping that this series of races will encourage more inter-club co-operation in the future, enable sailing skill levels to improve and, most importantly, encourage others to come along, see what radio controlled yacht racing is all about and have a go.
We would be delighted to welcome spectators, those interested in this hobby and the plain curious to every event in the series. A note of caution, however. Racing model yachts can be quite addictive as well as a pleasant and exciting way to spend time at the waterside in a competitive yet very friendly environment. Our members vary from 8 to 80 years of age and come from a wide cross section of society. It really is a hobby and sport for all.
19th March Rotherham MYC at Harthill Reservoir S26 7XB
7th May ROFWAC at Pennine Sailing Club, Sheffield S36 4TF
10th September Kirklees MYC at Winscar - Pennine Sailing Club
1st October Askern MYC Blue Lagoon DN6 9AX
The inaugural event event is at Rotherham on Saturday 19th March
Radio controlled model racing yachts from four Yorkshire clubs based at Askern (Doncaster), Rotherham, ROFWAC (Pennine) and Kirklees (Batley) are set to race during 2022 for a new prize named the Platinum Jubilee Trophy celebrating the 70th year of HM The Queens' outstanding reign.
This will take place at each of the clubs' home waters with each event lasting approximately four hours involving 12 races with between 20 and 30 yachts competing
Every one of the four clubs that we will have racing have wildly differing sailing waters, each presenting unique challenges in terms of wind strength and direction, the type of course that can be set together with general water conditions. It is very definitely a case of “home club advantage” but sailing at each club in turn will level this out giving everyone partaking an equal opportunity to rig their yachts well and race competitively. We are also hoping that this series of races will encourage more inter-club co-operation in the future, enable sailing skill levels to improve and, most importantly, encourage others to come along, see what radio controlled yacht racing is all about and have a go.
We would be delighted to welcome spectators, those interested in this hobby and the plain curious to every event in the series. A note of caution, however. Racing model yachts can be quite addictive as well as a pleasant and exciting way to spend time at the waterside in a competitive yet very friendly environment. Our members vary from 8 to 80 years of age and come from a wide cross section of society. It really is a hobby and sport for all.
19th March Rotherham MYC at Harthill Reservoir S26 7XB
7th May ROFWAC at Pennine Sailing Club, Sheffield S36 4TF
10th September Kirklees MYC at Winscar - Pennine Sailing Club
1st October Askern MYC Blue Lagoon DN6 9AX
Open Club Regattas
Regattas for Rotherham Club Members are held on Saturdays every month for One Metre, DF65, DF95
Visitors are always welcome.
Visitors are always welcome.
Northern Area Dates and Contacts
There are Winter and Summer Series for One Metre Boats, and events for DF65s
The dates for the N/D Series are on the MYA Website
The dates for the N/D Series are on the MYA Website