*updated Sept 27, 2020
Macatawa Bay Model Yachting
American Model Yachting Association Chapter 336
Sanctioned by USSailing
New for 2020: We have revised our program for 2020 to comply with safety recommendations for COVID 19
- The Soling 1 meter fleet will race Thurs nights at the BF pond on private property and will not race at the Club this year
- The DragonFlite 95 fleet will race Friday afternoons at the Club
Thursday Night Scored Season Program-Soling 1 meter
The Boats: Soling 1 meter one design
- Largest class of remote control sailboats in U.S.
- Available as a kit, assembled, or preowned
Local racing (Holland Area):
- Every Thursday evening from mid-May through mid September See schedule page
- Locations: private pond
- Season points based on 50% of scheduled races
- Fleet size 7-14 boats
Friday Afternoon Scored Season Program-DragonFlite 95 *
* Changed from Tuesday evening to Friday afternoon as of Aug 7
The Boats: DragonFlite 95
- Fastest growing class of remote control sailboats in U.S.
- Available on line; easy assembly, ready to sail in 3 hours
Local racing (Holland Area):
- Every Friday afternoon from mid-May through August See schedule page
- Locations: MBYC
- Season points based on 50% of scheduled races
- Fleet size 6-8 boats
Demonstration and guest sailing: both fleets
- Guests welcome anytime to observe and test drive a boat after racing is concluded
Contacts:
DragonFlite 95: Jack Knoblauch jrknobby(at)comcast.net
Soling 1 meter: Jack Knoblauch: jrknobby(at)comcast.net
Macatawa Bay Model Yachting
- Recognized fleet of the Macatawa Bay Yacht Club
- Member of the American Model Yachting Association
- Official boats are the Soling 1 Meter One Design and the DragonFlite 95
- Dues: $25 per year (covers awards, equipment expenses, advertising, etc)
- AMYA membership required for Soling 1m and strongly encouraged for others
- Members of other recognized West Michigan model yacht clubs may race on local dates up to three times per season with no fees
