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CR 914 - One Design - Competition Clubs 14 Members 94 Boats 198
The CR 914 is based on the original design of the International America's Cup Class.This one design class allows no variations in hulls, spars, sails or replacement parts. 36" (914mm) long, 658 sq. in. sail area, 6.25 lb displacement.
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DragonFlite 95 - One Design - Competition Clubs 105 Members 777 Boats 1489
The DragonFlite 95 is a Restricted One Design boat that is meant to compete within a strict set of rules to ensure a true test of a skipper.s ability to tune their boat and race it well.
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DragonForce 65 - One Design - Competition Clubs 55 Members 320 Boats 512
The DragonForce 65 is the fastest growing class of RC sailboats in the U.S. The boat has earned this distinction by being a great one-design sailing boat while being the least expensive ready-to-sail boat on the market. At around $300 for a boat with radio and receiver and about 2 hours of assembly and you're on the water.
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EC-12 - One Design - Competition Clubs 44 Members 241 Boats 577
Based on a 1962-63 vintage design for a full-size International 12 Meter. This medium-sized yacht's hull must be initially purchased from a licensed builder. Decks and sails are strictly controlled, purchased or made from scratch. Almost all other equipment is up to the owner. Approx 58" long.
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IOM - One Design - Competition Clubs 32 Members 195 Boats 317
Sanctioned in 1998. The International One Metre is the fastest growing class in the world. The rules in this class are identical to those used throughout the globe. The class has a one-design rig and weight minimums, but the hull design is very much developmental. One meter long, with a sail area as large as a Marblehead. 39.37" long (One meter)
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J Class - One Design - Competition Clubs 4 Members 70 Boats 151
The J class yachts are 1/16 scale versions of the original 1930's J-boats only, making it the largest of all the RC yachts. These classic yachts recreate the style of yachting's Golden Era, on a grand but affordable scale.
Approx. 85-95" long. The largest class in the AMYA, the "J" boat
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Micro Magic - One Design - Competition Clubs 15 Members 116 Boats 255
One of the most popular model yachts in the world, the Graupner Micro Magic was designed for racing. Its performance is all out of proportion to its small size. The class is managed by a Class Owners Association that is part of the International Micro Magic Class. 53.5 cm long.
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ODOM - One Design - Competition Clubs 14 Members 117 Boats 214
One Design Sanctioned in 1995. Also called "One Design One Meter". The ODOM is based on a U.S. One Meter design. This small-sized yacht's kit must be initially purchased from the manufacturer. Sails are strictly controlled, but may be purchased or made from scratch. This one design class allows no variations. The class is managed by a class association.
39.37" long.
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RC Laser - One Design - Competition Clubs 30 Members 207 Boats 470
Sanctioned in 1997. Out of the box, Ready-to-Sail scale model of Laser.
41.75" long.
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Soling 1 Meter - One Design - Competition Clubs 58 Members 452 Boats 1295
Sanctioned in 1993. The Soling 1 Meter is based on the full-size 27' Olympic Soling.
Soling 1 Meter Class Specifications: 39.37" (1 meter) long, 8-5/8" beam, approx. 60" bottom keel to tip of mast. Displacement 10 lbs. min.
Features: Performance; Single rig allowed means lower total cost; One Design for equality of boats; Kit-Based, kits Available from two manufacturers; Wide distribution of local clubs in all 8 AMYA Regions.
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Star 45, Star 45 - One Design - Competition Clubs 11 Members 117 Boats 222
Based on the full-sized Star Class of Olympic and International fame. Builders are allowed variability in materials but dimensions are closely controlled. 45" long.
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V-32 One - One Design - Competition Clubs 3 Members 30 Boats 71
Sanctioned in 2000. The 32 inch Victor Model Products V-32 Low-cost, Ready to Sail boat or kit.
32" long, 450 sq in sail area, 6.2 lbs+ displacement.
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Victoria - One Design - Competition Clubs 29 Members 183 Boats 467
Sanctioned in 1997. Low cost, ARS kit from Thunder Tiger modeled after the America's Cup yachts from the 1990's.
30.7" long, 433 sq in sail area, 4.5 lbs displacement.
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36/600 - Developmental - Nostalgia Clubs 3 Members 36 Boats 82
The 36/600 has an appearance similar to the Marblehead yachts. This development class is restricted in overall length and sail area. While these yachts are commercially available, their simplicity also makes them a good choice for beginning builders. 36" long, 600 sq. inches sail area.
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American Marblehead - Developmental - Nostalgia Clubs 3 Members 29 Boats 48
Also called "M" or "50/800". The Marblehead is a medium-sized yacht providing exciting performance and the ability to handle most sailing conditions if rigged properly. This development class is restricted in overall length and sail area. The Marblehead was considered the leader in the use of advanced construction materials and techniques. 50" long, 800 sq. inches sail area.
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Canterbury J - One Design - Nostalgia Clubs 2 Members 37 Boats 54
The Canterbury J originated in Christchurch, New Zealand, based on the J Class Ranger. A 48 inch Fiberglass hull and lead Keel both made from Class molds. Everything else can be made by the builder. Total weight of ready to sail boat is 14lbs 5oz.
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Columbia 42 - One Design - Nostalgia Clubs 2 Members 20 Boats 35
The Columbia 42 is a semi-scale 12 meter model of the Sparkman and Steven's designed winner of the America's Cup. This boat was generally accepted as the best sailing of the 12's and also the best looking boat on the water.
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Footy - Developmental - Nostalgia Clubs 5 Members 49 Boats 118
Sanctioned in 2006. Low cost, fun, easy to build class that puts to rest the theory that boats under 30" long don't sail well.
12" long (thus "Footy") is the smallest of the development class yachts.
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Infinity 54 - One Design - Nostalgia Clubs 3 Members 26 Boats 40
The Infinity 54 is an original design expressly for model yacht racing. This one design class allows no variations in either original assembly or replacement parts.
54" long.
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Marblehead, Marblehead - Developmental - Nostalgia Clubs 11 Members 89 Boats 225
The Marblehead (or simply "M") is a 50 inch long yacht providing exciting performance and the ability to handle most sailing conditions if rigged properly. This development class is restricted in overall length and sail area. It has spawned two sub-classes, the "American Marblehead" and the "Classic Marblehead". The Marblehead is considered the leader in the use of advanced construction materials and techniques. 50" long, 800 sq. inches sail area.
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Newport 12 Meter - One Design - Nostalgia Clubs 2 Members 19 Boats 34
The Newport 12 Meter is a 1/12 scale model of a typical full-size 12 Meter. Hulls/kits are available from McClung's Enterprises and is 72" long.
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Open - Developmental - Nostalgia Clubs 7 Members 30 Boats 48
This is where boats that don't fit in other classes register and track their growth on the way to full-fledged class status. It is also where innovation and experimentation are encouraged and permitted.
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RG-65 - Developmental - Nostalgia Clubs 10 Members 85 Boats 203
The RG-65 is an International development class with a 30 year history. The class rules limit only the length of the hull (65 cm), the height of the rig (110 cm) and the sail area (2250 square centimeters) 650mm long.
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Santa Barbara - One Design - Nostalgia Clubs 6 Members 92 Boats 159
The Santa Barbara is an original design expressly for model yacht racing with the classic lines of a full-size yacht. This large-sized yacht's hull and keel must be initially purchased from the manufacturer. Decks and sails are strictly controlled, but may be purchased or made from scratch. Almost all other equipment is up to the owner.
70" long.
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SeaWind - One Design - Nostalgia Clubs 14 Members 126 Boats 285
One Design Class sanctioned in April 2003. The Seawind is built by One Manufacturer, and sold through many outlets. The Kyosho Seawind, Seawind SE, and Carbon Seawind model yachts are meter- long replicas of a late 1990's early 2000's America's Cup yacht.
39.37 inches (One Meter) long
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Soling 50 - One Design - Nostalgia Clubs 7 Members 33 Boats 56
The Soling 50 is based on the full-size Olympic Soling. This medium-sized yacht's hull must be initially purchased from a manufacturer (See Class Page). Decks, keels, rigging, spars and sails are strictly controlled, but may be purchased or made from scratch. Almost all other equipment is up to the owner. 50" long.
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T-37 - One Design - Nostalgia Clubs 6 Members 29 Boats 96
The T-37 is a 37 inch RC sailboat with 635.5 square inches of sail area. The hull is built of 1/8 inch mahogany plywood assembled with epoxy for a light, strong composite boat. Most T37s are built from the kit by the owners although the T37 is also available ready to sail.
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US 12 - One Design - Nostalgia Clubs 6 Members 49 Boats 120
The US12 class is a beautiful full keel, spoon bow yacht of the old America's Cup 12 meter design. She is 46 inches in length with a 16 pound minimum weight, carries a rig of 714 sq. inches of sail area, with a 55 inch hoist. Her "B" rig is 600 sq. inches.
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US One Meter - Developmental - Nostalgia Clubs 14 Members 125 Boats 315
The U.S. One Meter is a small-sized development class yacht, with an appearance similar to the International One Metre yachts. This development class is restricted in overall length, sail area and several other minor measurements. The U.S. One Meter is surprisingly fast and seaworthy for its size. 39.37" long, 600 sq. inches of measured sail area with about 50 sq inches of "free area".
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Vintage - Both - Nostalgia Clubs 5 Members 42 Boats 80
Our organizational goals are the preservation, building, and sailing/racing of older model yacht designs, and the study of the history of the sport of model yachting. These encompass free-sailing model yachts, older designs converted to R/C and pre-1970s R/C sailing models. There are over 450 boats registered across six classes. At the 2022 National Regatta 75 boats raced in five classes with some restored yachts approaching 100 years old.
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Wheeler - One Design - Nostalgia Clubs 4 Members 19 Boats 29
One Design Sanctioned in 1997. Large one-design modeled after full-size "Maxi" boats. 2000 sq. in. of sail, 30 pounds displacement and is 79" long.
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