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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Open Meetings
The Round 2 of the M&S District IOM Championship 2025
On Sunday 11th May, HCMYC hosted Round 2 of the Metropolitan & Southern District IOM Championship 2025. A report on the event can be found on the MYA website here.
On Sunday 11th May, HCMYC hosted Round 2 of the Metropolitan & Southern District IOM Championship 2025. A report on the event can be found on the MYA website here.
First Round of the DF95 Metropolitan & Southern District Travellers Trophy 2025 Wednesday 16 April - POSTPONED
Unfortunately the decision had to be taken to postpone this event because the water level in our lake was temporarily too low to allow competitive sailing.
Unfortunately the decision had to be taken to postpone this event because the water level in our lake was temporarily too low to allow competitive sailing.
A Class PRACC 1&2 1st & 2nd March 2025 - CANCELLED
Reluctantly the decision was taken to cancel this event due to lack of entries.
Reluctantly the decision was taken to cancel this event due to lack of entries.
News for Members:
Sailing Conditions
Sailing conditions on the Rick Pond are generally good at the moment, and a programme for the second quarter of 2025 has been emailed to all members by the Secretary and can seen here. The weather is good at the moment, so let’s see more of you down at the lake sailing.
Sailing conditions on the Rick Pond are generally good at the moment, and a programme for the second quarter of 2025 has been emailed to all members by the Secretary and can seen here. The weather is good at the moment, so let’s see more of you down at the lake sailing.
Roof Repairs - Whilst we continue to seek funds to replace the clubhouse roof, we have found a roofer able and willing to undertake some interim repairs. Work started on 6th March, when 15 tiles were replaced, which it is hoped will solve the immediate problems of leaks and further work has addressed issues with the ridge and eaves.
Flag Iris Removal - On Wednesday 12th February, Eleanor Evetts, The Home Park Head Ranger, organised another session with her volunteer workers to remove more of the flag irises from the lake margins. We managed to match the number of Eleanor's volunteers, even though it seemed that half our membership were out of the country! and with the additional help of the Palace digger a large quantity of irises were removed from the lake. Many thanks to all those who took part - progress has definitely been made in tackling the iris problem.
New Page on "Introduction to Radio Sailing"
A new page has been added to the menu under "About Model Yachting" which provides answers to some of the basic questions people ask about our sport. It is based upon a page on the Poole Model Yacht Club site - plagiarized with their permission! Let us know what you think.
A new page has been added to the menu under "About Model Yachting" which provides answers to some of the basic questions people ask about our sport. It is based upon a page on the Poole Model Yacht Club site - plagiarized with their permission! Let us know what you think.
A Good Book
If you are at all interested in the theory of sailing a good book is "The Physics of Sailing Explained" by Bryon D Anderson - it is an A5 paperback, only about a centimetre thick, that explains how the hull, keel and sails work plus some of the physics of weather for sailors. I have a copy you can borrow if you want to have a look.
If you are at all interested in the theory of sailing a good book is "The Physics of Sailing Explained" by Bryon D Anderson - it is an A5 paperback, only about a centimetre thick, that explains how the hull, keel and sails work plus some of the physics of weather for sailors. I have a copy you can borrow if you want to have a look.
MYA Promotional Video
The MYA have issued a new promotional video which can be seen here.
The MYA have issued a new promotional video which can be seen here.
"HCMYC General" WhatsApp group
If you would like to be added to the "HCMYC General" WhatsApp group please let Mike Wilkie know - contact details here.
If you would like to be added to the "HCMYC General" WhatsApp group please let Mike Wilkie know - contact details here.
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.
Roof Fund - For the latest on efforts to raise funds to replace the clubhouse roof go here.
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Updated: 16/05/2025 - Update to Home Page & Racing News.
For details of previous updates please go here.