Naples Model Yacht Club
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US SAILING is the National governing body for the sport of sailing. You're encouraged to join and receive a discount on your copy of the Racing Rules of Sailing 2020-2024, to include Appendix E, Radio Sailing Racing Rules.
Associations (click on link below to view):
US SAILING (National Governing Body for the sport of sailing)
AMYA (American Model Yachting Association)
DF65 (Boat registration & Class rules)
DF95 (Boat registration & Class rules)
EC-12 [National] ( Boat registration & Class rules)
EC-12 [Florida] (Florida Association)
SeaWind (Boat registration & Class rules)
Soling 1M (Boat registration & Class rules)
Accessories:
AliExpress (DF65/95 Rudder Servos-30 Day Lead-time)
Family Hobby Center (local Naples retailer)
Leading Edge Hobbies
Sail Carriers & More (TX rain covers & sail carriers)
TM RC BoatYard (Sail grommets; Canadian DF65/95 D ist.)
Tower Hobbies (Batteries)
Ultimate Boat Stand (for DF65 & DF95)
Manufacturers/Distributors:
DF95/DF65 Dragon Sailing
EC-12 Chesapeake Performance Models
SeaWind Kyosho America
Soling 1M Vac-U-Soling
3DRC Boats
Sailmakers:
Carr Sails (Sails for AMYA classes)
Cat Sails (DF65 & DF95)
Hot Sails (DF65 & DF95)
J ohn B Sails (EC-12)
Sirius Sails (DF65, DF95, EC-12, & Soling 1M)
Soch Sails (DF65 & DF95)
Tippecanoe Boats (SeaWind)
Windjammin Sails ( DF65, DF95, & Soling 1M)
Facebook Groups:
Naples Model YC
DF 65/95 Florida Travelers Trophy
DF 65/95 Sailing Tips
DragonForce 65 USA
DragonForce 65 Worldwide
DragonFlite 95 USA
EC12 Model Sailing
Model yacht club sets sail in North Naples
Members of the Naples Model Yacht Club 108 are quick to point out that size doesn't matter when it comes to remote control sailboat racing.
Twice a week, these sailors launch at the pond across from Physician's Regional Healthcare System, behind the Vineyards Property Management building, for two hours of serious regatta competition.
'It's fun, it's quiet, it's photogenic and non-polluting,' says race chairman Jack Wubbe, a Michigan transplant who moved to Naples four years ago. 'It's a great sport that doesn't bother anyone.'
Members sail from 10 a.m.-noon, every Saturday and Wednesday, at the corner of Vineyards and Napa boulevards, creating a picturesque scene for passers-by.
Wubbe is no stranger to full-size sailing, either. His family owned and managed a marina in Michigan and he once captained his own full-size sailboat prior to racing these scaled-down, remote-controlled versions.
Members race Soling 1-meter kit boats, which can be found at local hobby shops. They also use EC-12, Seawind Marblehead boats and 36/600 Footies.
'You can build it yourself, or they can build it for you,' Wubbe explains of the kits.
Formed in 1985, the club has more than 60 members, the majority of whom are active retirees, including year-round residents and snowbirds.
'Come January, we have 25 to 30 boats on the water,' Wubbe says.
Members pay dues of just $10 a year to cover postage and other costs including club awards and trophies at the end of the season.
A crew of sailors from the local club travel throughout the United States, competing for national titles. Wubbe is preparing for a three-week competition in Detroit and has traveled as far away as New Zealand to garner top honors in RC Yachting World competitions.
Local racing rules are similar to those used in the American Model Yachting Association and the International Racing Federation.
'Bumping is not allowed, but it happens,' he says.
Despite the yachts' smaller size, it's not always smooth sailing for the RC boats.
'Every once in awhile, we'll lose a mast while racing,' says Wubbe. 'We wait for it to drift to shore, but the winds will generally blow it into shore.'
Speaking of blowing, Wubbe says the club is affected by hurricanes and tropical storms, although it's not boat damage that concerns them.
'They mess up our marks,' he says. 'The race directors get together with a couple of other guys with an inflatable boat and rearrange the marks.'
Fellow racers Walter Bortko and Dick Mulvey don't let their marks' recent movement ruffle their sails.
'I do this for camaraderie and it doesn't take a lot of energy -- it's all in your fingers,' says the 78-year-old Bortko. 'They'll swear for fouling their boats, but it's all about having fun.'
Small plastic wiffle balls dot the tops of each racer's RC antenna to prevent damage from an inadvertent hit to a fellow racer's eyes. Some racers wear boots to stay dry while retrieving their boats.
When not sailing the waters of the Vineyards, Naples Model Yacht Club 108 members can also be found at Island Walk and Village Walk. Their race schedule can be viewed online at www.orgsites.com/fl/nmyc/ and they welcome new members to come sail away with them.
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Join the Naples Model Yacht Club for sailboat racing events, beginner's guide, and code of conduct. Learn the basic rules of sailing and the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) from the club website.
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Naples Model Yacht Club. Home. 2024 Regatta Schedule. 2024 NMYC Race Schedule. Classes We Race. Location & Parking. Executive Committee. Fleet Captains. Join/Renew Club Membership. For Sale - Pre-Owned Boats. Pond Weather. Racing Rules of Sailing - Sail Smart! 2024 Race Administration. 2024 Race Results;
Naples Model Yacht Club. Home. 2024 Regatta Schedule. 2024 NMYC Race Schedule. Classes We Race. Location & Parking. Executive Committee. Fleet Captains. Join/Renew Club Membership. For Sale - Pre-Owned Boats. Pond Weather. Racing Rules of Sailing - Sail Smart! ... To view the NoR for the 2024 Naples DF65/95 TT regatta, ...
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Naples Model Yacht Club. Home. 2024 Regatta Schedule. 2024 NMYC Race Schedule. Classes We Race. Location & Parking. Executive Committee. Fleet Captains. Join/Renew Club Membership. For Sale - Pre-Owned Boats. Pond Weather. Racing Rules of Sailing - Sail Smart! 2024 Race Administration. 2024 Race Results;
Find useful links for model sailing enthusiasts, including associations, classes, accessories, manufacturers, sailmakers, and Facebook groups. Learn more about the Naples Model Yacht Club and its activities, such as the DF 65/95 Florida Travelers Trophy.
Naples Model Yacht Club is about friendly sailing competition and social interaction. Winning heats and regattas is the added bonus we all strive for. When just one of us chooses not to sail fair, it diminishes the experience for all. Code of Conduct. Learn and sail by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS)
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