WELCOME TO HAMPTON COURT MODEL YACHT CLUB
Rick Pond, Hampton Court Park
Rick Pond, Hampton Court Park
We sail in the beautiful surroundings of Hampton Court's Home Park on the Rick Pond, which has been the venue for model yacht racing since the 1890's. Why not come down and join us! The programme can be seen here.
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News for Members:
Round 2 of the 2024 M&S District IOM Championship Sunday 19th May
Round 2 of the 2024 M&S District IOM Championship, due to take place on Sunday 17th March, had to be postponed due to lack of entries resulting from the closure of the M25. We now plan to hold the postponed Round 2 on Sunday 19th May. The Invitation, NOR and Entries received can be found here.
The A Class event that we were planning to hold on that day is therefore cancelled.
Round 2 of the 2024 M&S District IOM Championship, due to take place on Sunday 17th March, had to be postponed due to lack of entries resulting from the closure of the M25. We now plan to hold the postponed Round 2 on Sunday 19th May. The Invitation, NOR and Entries received can be found here.
The A Class event that we were planning to hold on that day is therefore cancelled.
DF95 Team Racing at LMYC
On Saturday 6 April two teams of three HCMYC skippers took part in a DF95 Team Racing event held by the London Model Yacht Club. Conditions were very difficult and some gear failures occurred, but they put in a very creditable performance and finished 4th and 5th out of 9 teams - well done to all involved.
On Saturday 6 April two teams of three HCMYC skippers took part in a DF95 Team Racing event held by the London Model Yacht Club. Conditions were very difficult and some gear failures occurred, but they put in a very creditable performance and finished 4th and 5th out of 9 teams - well done to all involved.
DF95 M&S District Travellers Trophy - Round 1
On Monday 19 February HCMYC hosted the very first event in a series of six that make up the new DF95 M&S District Travellers Trophy. A good turnout of 20 boats started a full days racing, with 16 races completed and Craig Richards took top honours. The Invitation, NOR, list of entries and results can be found here.
On Monday 19 February HCMYC hosted the very first event in a series of six that make up the new DF95 M&S District Travellers Trophy. A good turnout of 20 boats started a full days racing, with 16 races completed and Craig Richards took top honours. The Invitation, NOR, list of entries and results can be found here.
IRIS Clearing Working Party
On Wednesday 24 January the Home Park Head Ranger organised a working party to remove some of the Flag Iris around the Rick Pond. There was very good attendance by both Friends of the Park and club members. It was very hard work, as the iris do not give in easily, but some good progress was made and thanks go to all those who turned out to help.
On Wednesday 24 January the Home Park Head Ranger organised a working party to remove some of the Flag Iris around the Rick Pond. There was very good attendance by both Friends of the Park and club members. It was very hard work, as the iris do not give in easily, but some good progress was made and thanks go to all those who turned out to help.
IOM Open Charity Event
On Sunday, 7th January 2024, HCMYC hosted its annual Charity IOM Open Meeting in aid of Momentum, our chosen charity, which raised £500. Full details and results can be seen here.
Sailing Programme - The sailing programme for the first half of 2024 has been circulated to all members by the Secretary, and can also be found here.
Open Meetings 2024 - Our current open meetings scheduled for 2024 are:
January 7th - Charity IOM Meeting
February 19th - DF95 M&S District Travellers Trophy - Round 1
March 17th - M&S District IOM Championship - Round 2
May 19th - A Class Open Meeting
On Sunday, 7th January 2024, HCMYC hosted its annual Charity IOM Open Meeting in aid of Momentum, our chosen charity, which raised £500. Full details and results can be seen here.
Sailing Programme - The sailing programme for the first half of 2024 has been circulated to all members by the Secretary, and can also be found here.
Open Meetings 2024 - Our current open meetings scheduled for 2024 are:
January 7th - Charity IOM Meeting
February 19th - DF95 M&S District Travellers Trophy - Round 1
March 17th - M&S District IOM Championship - Round 2
May 19th - A Class Open Meeting
Defibrillator - A reminder to members that if anyone should be unfortunate enough to have a heart attack at the club, we have a defibrillator that is kept in the race box. It is very easy to use and you are encouraged to look at a short YouTube video on its operation here so that you are prepared in the event that one of your fellow members needs it.
A Class Autumn Series Final Result 2023
Congratulations to Mike Stroud who was the clear winner of the 2023 Radio A Class Autumn Series. Mike's 6 points gave him the lead over Martin Shaw in 2nd place on 31 points and Peter Townsend in 3rd on 44.
Christmas Pudding Race 2023
Congratulations to Colin Trower who won the Tesco's Finest Christmas Pudding on 17 December. As the results sheet here shows, Julia Hancock was second, and not David Cole, as he announced at the end of racing! Was that wishful thinking on his part, or unclear handwriting on the race sheet....
Club DF95 Championship - On Saturday 18 November the club held its' closed DF95 Championship. Report, results and pictures can be seen here.
Congratulations to Mike Stroud who was the clear winner of the 2023 Radio A Class Autumn Series. Mike's 6 points gave him the lead over Martin Shaw in 2nd place on 31 points and Peter Townsend in 3rd on 44.
Christmas Pudding Race 2023
Congratulations to Colin Trower who won the Tesco's Finest Christmas Pudding on 17 December. As the results sheet here shows, Julia Hancock was second, and not David Cole, as he announced at the end of racing! Was that wishful thinking on his part, or unclear handwriting on the race sheet....
Club DF95 Championship - On Saturday 18 November the club held its' closed DF95 Championship. Report, results and pictures can be seen here.
Roof Fund - For the latest on efforts to raise funds to replace the clubhouse roof go here.
For Sale :There is a Fractal IOM and an A Class boat advertised for sale on the For Sale/Wanted page here.
Results for recent racing that has been possible can be found here.
Mike Stroud has been providing some topical updates on our Facebook page here en-gb.facebook.com/people/Hampton-Court-Model-Yacht-Club-Hcmyc/100063518235326/.
Results for recent racing that has been possible can be found here.
Mike Stroud has been providing some topical updates on our Facebook page here en-gb.facebook.com/people/Hampton-Court-Model-Yacht-Club-Hcmyc/100063518235326/.