Southwold Model Yacht Regattas

Southwold Model Yacht Regattas (SMYR) is model yacht racing club based in the town of Southwold, Suffolk, UK.

SMYR was formed in 1894 and the Southwold Regatta has been held every year (except war years) since. The event is open to all, but radio-controlled boats are prohibited. There are various types of competitions testing both speed and accuracy with handicaps for more skilled sailors. Some of the boats entered are up to 80 years old and include replicas of the old Beach Yawls. The model yacht pond used for the regattas is located at North Beach is managed by the Club with members carrying out much of the maintenance (with some assistance and financial support from Waveney District Council).

Regattas

The Regattas are structured and usually last either half a day or a whole day. Competitions are held during spring and summer months with the largest, the Annual Regatta, being held at the end of the summer. The regular races normally involve about 6 or 7 boats starting from equally spaced positions. Boats vary in length between 15" and 36"; they race in 3 different classes - A, B and C (from longest to shortest).

External links

* [http://www.southwold.ws/smyr/ Southwold Model Yacht Club]