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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A Class PRACC 1&2 1st & 2nd March 2025
On Saturday and Sunday 1st & 2nd March we are hosting Rounds 1&2 of the A Class PRACC series. The invitation and Notice of Race, together with details of entries to date, can be found here.
On Saturday and Sunday 1st & 2nd March we are hosting Rounds 1&2 of the A Class PRACC series. The invitation and Notice of Race, together with details of entries to date, can be found here.
News for Members:

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.
PRACC - The club is hosting 2 rounds of the A Class PRACC championship, a national event, on 1st and 2nd March and we will be looking for members to both enter the event – either for one or both days and to help with the organisation. Please put it in your diary.
Sailing Conditions
UPDATE & NEW PROGRAMME - Sailing conditions on the Rick Pond are generally good at the moment, and a programme for the start of 2025 has been emailed to all members by the Secretary and can also be seen here. As the weather improves, let’s see more of you down at the lake sailing.
PRACC - The club is hosting 2 rounds of the A Class PRACC championship, a national event, on 1st and 2nd March and we will be looking for members to both enter the event – either for one or both days and to help with the organisation. Please put it in your diary.
Sailing Conditions
UPDATE & NEW PROGRAMME - Sailing conditions on the Rick Pond are generally good at the moment, and a programme for the start of 2025 has been emailed to all members by the Secretary and can also be seen here. As the weather improves, let’s see more of you down at the lake sailing.
AGM & Membership Renewal
The AGM was held in the Clubhouse at on Saturday 9th November. It was well attended and there was some lively discussion. The Secretary emailed all members with details of key decisions that were taken, together with membership renewal forms for 2025. Thanks to all those who completed and returned these, together with subscriptions, promptly.
The AGM was held in the Clubhouse at on Saturday 9th November. It was well attended and there was some lively discussion. The Secretary emailed all members with details of key decisions that were taken, together with membership renewal forms for 2025. Thanks to all those who completed and returned these, together with subscriptions, promptly.
IOM Open Charity Meeting 5th January 2025
On Sunday, 5th January 2025, we hosted our annual Charity IOM Open Meeting.
Despite the unfavourable weather warnings, 17 sailors braved the elements and a full days racing was possible, if rather damp, and £500 was raised for Momentum, our chosen charity.
Details of entries and results can be found here and a report on the event by Nigel Barrow here.
If you were unable to attend, but would still like to support our charity, donations can be made to the club account, Sort Code 40-20-26, Account Number 01143476, with reference “charity”.
On Sunday, 5th January 2025, we hosted our annual Charity IOM Open Meeting.
Despite the unfavourable weather warnings, 17 sailors braved the elements and a full days racing was possible, if rather damp, and £500 was raised for Momentum, our chosen charity.
Details of entries and results can be found here and a report on the event by Nigel Barrow here.
If you were unable to attend, but would still like to support our charity, donations can be made to the club account, Sort Code 40-20-26, Account Number 01143476, with reference “charity”.
St George Trophy Open Meeting for A Class Boats
On Sunday, 1st December 2024, HCMYC hosted its St George Trophy Open Meeting for A Class Boats. This was a friendly low-key event and 8 boats took to the water. Despite unexpected rain, 8 races were completed and the results can be seen here.
On Sunday, 1st December 2024, HCMYC hosted its St George Trophy Open Meeting for A Class Boats. This was a friendly low-key event and 8 boats took to the water. Despite unexpected rain, 8 races were completed and the results can be seen here.
IOM Worlds took place in Australia from 20-28 October and 6 MYA members took part including our very own David Lindsay, who came a very creditable 30th out of 76 of some of the worlds best RC sailors. Further information and results can be found here
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.