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• Apr 13, 2023

ARYA Endorses Gladstone as Australia's Bid for IOM World Championship.

The Australian Radio Yachting Association (ARYA) has formally endorsed an Australian bid to host the 2024 International One Metre Class World Championship.

The bid prepared by an ARYA-appointed working group nominates Gladstone , Queensland, as the venue for the event proposed to be held in October 2024.

The International One Metre (IOM) is the most popular RC racing yacht in the world and is raced in over 30 countries. The Gladstone Marina is an ideal setting for the 2024 World Championships, as Local and State events are held regularly by the enthusiastic local club at the northern end of the marina, always with glowing competitor reviews.

"We are extremely proud that the States and National radio sailing bodies have unanimously endorsed Gladstone as Australia's bid for the IOM World Titles in 2024", announced Aaron Farrar, Commodore of the Gladstone Radio Controlled Yacht Club, "Visiting sailors have always loved our sailing venue and if successful we can showcase our city, marina and our unrivalled hospitality to the world."

The prevailing South Easterly winds arrive uninhibited most of the year-round; however, with skippers and interested onlookers' unique 'god-like' elevated viewing of racing from the North-South & East-West wharf fingers courses can be set in any wind direction.

Matt Burnett, Mayor of Gladstone, has wholeheartedly supported Australia's bid to host the event in the harbour city. Support is further underpinned by the board and management of the Gladstone Ports Corporation, who have enthusiastically provided access to the marina for the event.

ARYA President Andrew Reid thanked the ARYA World Championship Working Group for preparing the Australian bid. In addition, he stated, "Our team has done a fantastic job in preparing an excellent submission to host an IOM World Championship in Australia, and Gladstone is the ideal location for this event with excellent facilities both on and off the water. We look forward to welcoming sailors and their families to Australia in 2024."

The last IOM World Championship was held at Mooloolaba, Queensland, in 2005, and an Australian bid to host the event again has been a long time coming. Australians have travelled to overseas venues for numerous World Championship events and now, if successful, will host this top-level event on our waters.

Gladstone is a dynamic regional hub full of surprises. At the heart of Gladstone's city centre are an impressive natural deep-water harbour and the picturesque marina precinct that hosts the end of the internationally acclaimed Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race, A wide variety of restaurants and bars surrounded by affordable accommodation options ensures that everything any competitor needs is within walking distance.

Bids for the event were submitted by 31 March 2023, with the announcement of the successful host city expected at any time.

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Paradise Radio Yacht Club Inc Emerald Lakes

We sail International One Meters, International Ten Rater, International RC Laser, Dragon Force 65 and Dragon Flite 95 class yachts. Prospective members are asked to contact the relevant yacht class Fleet Captain before purchasing a yacht and before applying to join the club.

The club was formed in 2007 by a group of IOM sailors looking for a venue that offered fair sailing breezes and allowed all sailors the opportunity to compete fairly. After spending some months looking at a large number of different Gold Coast venues, Emerald Lakes was chosen.

Emerald Lakes is centrally located in the Gold Coast region. The estuarine lake is fed brackish water from the Nerang River and is therefore, free from freshwater ‘weed’. The sailing area has a north/south aspect and the adjacent large open parklands provide mostly uninterrupted air flow.

Adjacent to beach and boat ramp @ Lakeside Drive Emerald Lakes Parklands Carrara Q 4211 GOLD COAST, Queensland , AUSTRALIA

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We sail International One Meters , International Ten Rater class yachts,  International RC Laser , Dragon Force 65 and Dragon Flite 95 yachts. Check out "Classes we Race" drop down menu at top of the home page and our Class Comparison .

Club Status and Hosted Event History

PRYC incorporated as a ‘not for profit’ Association in 2009.

Paradise Radio Yacht Club is one of four registered RC yacht clubs in the Gold Coast region.

PRYC currently has 80 active members in five different yacht classes, racing over six days per week throughout the year. Most classes race two days per week.

There are currently 33 IOM's , 19 10R's , 16 International RC Lasers , 46 Dragon Force 65's and 41 DF95 yachts in the club.

PRYC hosted Events:

• 2024 (June) Queensland RC Laser State Championship
• 2024 (April) Queensland  DF65 State Championship
• 2023 (October) DF65 Gold Coast Classic
• 2023 (July) Queensland 10R Open Invitation 
• 2023 (March) DF95 Regatta
• 2023 (February) 10R Open
• 2023 (January) Queensland DF65 State Championship
• 2023 (January) Queensland RC Laser  State Championship
• 2022 (December) DF65 Gold Coast Classic
• 2022 IOM Queensland State Championship
• 2021 IOM Queensland Championship
• 2021 RC Laser Queensland Championship
• 2021 DF65 Queensland State Championship
• 2021 IOM South Qld Championship
• 2021 DF95 South Qld Championship
• 2021 DF65 Invitational
• 2021 Ten Rater Open Invitation
• 2020 (December) South Queensland IOM Championship - report
• 2020 (November) Queensland 10R Championship -  report
• 2020 (October) Queensland DF65 Championships - report
• 2020 (August) Queensland DF95 Championship - report
• 2020 (July) Queensland RC Laser Championship - report
• 2019 (November) Queensland 10R Championship
• 2019 (October) Queensland DF65 Championship
• 2019 (June) DF95 Invitational
• 2019 (April) South Queensland RC Laser Championship
• 2018 (July) RC Laser Queensland Championship
• 2018 (June) 10R South Queensland Championship
• 2018  (May) DF65 National Invitational Challenge - report
• 2017 (November) RC Laser Championship of Nations -  report
• 2017 (July) Queensland Dragon Force 65 Championship
• 2017 (April) South Queensland IOM Championship - report
• 2017 (March) Queensland State 10R Championship - report
• 2016 (September) Queensland State IOM Championship. A two-day event with 22 skippers competing.
• 2016 (June) Gold Coast Hobby Show PRYC Display Promotion
• 2016 (April) RG65 Dragon Force Challenge. A one-day event involving some 26 competitors from five different Queensland clubs. - report
• 2014 Australian National RC International Laser Championship hosted by PRYC.
• 2014 Queensland State IOM Championship. A two-day event involving some 52 competitors including interstate and international skippers.
• 2013 Australian ARYA National Championship involving four separate classes was held over thirteen days. Hosted by the QRYA and PRYC, it attracted a very strong field of 115 competitors from all States and New Zealand.

Annual Club Invitation Events:

Our Club was originally established in 2007 specifically for the RACING of radio controlled IOM yachts which is the largest Class in the World, being raced in over 30 countries.

We have since altered our Constitution to provide for racing other classes, but the IOM remains our Principal Class with racing on Saturday afternoons [ 12.30-4pm or 12 races] and Thursday "TOP’s" [Thursday On the Pond] providing a more relaxed and social environment [12.30– 3.00 PM]. The IOM Saturday fleet regularly enjoys 10-20 starters including ex big boat sailors with World, Sydney-Hobart and National representative honours in their personal histories.

Our IOM fleet has also produced representatives to numerous World, European and NZ Championship events.

If you are looking for competitive RC yacht racing, this is the class for you.

PRYC International One Meter Fleet Captain: Bill Clancy Phone (07) 5598 1531

Skippers considering the purchase of a second-hand IOM yacht should ensure it has a valid measurement certificate.

Every Thursday, IOM skippers take to the water with a friendly competitive attitude for handicap racing. Generally, we have between 4 and 10 boats go through the start line. Racing rules are still enforced; however, the general attitude is a little more relaxed than on Saturdays. Sailing starts at 11.00 AM each Thursday and finishes around 3.00 PM. We generally have a break for lunch after 3 or 4 races and complete 12 races by the end of the afternoon.

All comers are welcome. Because generally someone will lend you their boat to try out, Thursday on the pond is a great opportunity before you take the next step of purchasing a yacht. Competitors from all Clubs are always made to feel welcome, so come and try the most competitive radio sport available.

PRYC TOP’s Fleet Captain: Mike Austin   Phone 0427837979

The RC Lasers were introduced to the club in mid 2012 and there is now an active fleet of about a dozen boats. Lasers sail on Wednesdays with the first race starting at 11.00 am and the last at 3.00 pm. The rapid increase in the fleet is undoubtedly because of its strict one-design which makes all boats uniform. A Laser comes in a distinct blue carry bag ready-assembled so no boat building skills are needed. With a new boat out of the bag, just add a radio and receiver and start sailing. The design is simple and exceedingly robust allowing Lasers to easily survive encounters with other boats and rocky shorelines. The relatively heavy keel and standard A, B, C and D rigs allow sailing in all winds up to 40 knots. With no mast stays and a single main sheet, rigs can be changed in under half a minute... more here

PRYC International Laser Class Fleet Captain: Geoffrey Smith Phone 0459239171

• DF65's are the smallest of PRYC yachts.
• At 650 mm long and fully rigged, they easily fit onto the back seat of a car. 
• PRYC's DF65 Fleet has over fourty skippers.
• Race on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11.00 AM to 3.00 PM.
• Dragon Force 65 is a strict one design class which means that DF65 racing will never be an arms race where money rules.  . .. more here
• Before purchasing a yacht and or applying for club membership, please contact the Class Fleet Captain.

PRYC Dragon Force 65 Fleet Captain:   Julian O'Brien      Phone 0431930744

The 10R division fleet sails every Saturday at Emerald Lakes on a course separate to the IOMs. Racing commences at 10.00am and we sail a minimum of 16 recorded races (weather permitting), completing at around 3pm. Thereafter social sailing takes place on demand, followed by informal refreshments, on demand.

The up to 14 strong fleet of PRYC members are often joined by visitors from other clubs and by prospective sailors, with the accent always being on a fair, fun - filled but competitive day... more here

PRYC Ten Rater Fleet Captain: Ross Capper  Phone 0467521313

Skippers considering the purchase of a second-hand yacht should ensure it has a valid measurement certificate.

The Dragon Flite DF95 is our new kid on the block!

DF95 yachts are the 'big cousin version' of Dragon Force 65 yachts and are new to PRYC. 

 DF95 Fleet race on Friday at Emerald Lakes from 11.30 AM to 2.45 PM and on Sunday from 11.30 AM to 2.30 PM.

PRYC DF95 Fleet Captain: Ron Brown Ph 0450176522

See more DF95 class information here

• 2024 IOM Qld Championship Full Results 02-09-24
• IOM Qld Championship DAY 1 Results 31-08-24
• PRYC skipper records another state championship win in Victoria 26-08-24
• 10R 2024 Qld Championship Regatta Results 28-07-24
• PRYC skipper the 2024 QLD RC Laser Champion 08-06-24

Latest Results

• RC Laser - 14th September 2024
• IOM - 14th September 2024
• 10R - 14th September 2024
• DF95 - 13th September 2024
• DF65 - 14th September 2024
• DF95 - 11th September 2024
• DF65 - 10th September 2024
• DF95 - 8th September 2024
• DF95 - 6th September 2024
• RC Laser - 4th September 2024
• DF65 - 3rd September 2024
• DF95 - 30th August 2024

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• PRYC BEHAVIOU R POLICY STATEMENT
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Please contact relevant Fleet Captain ( refer to PRYC website relevant class page) before submitting a membership application form. 

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• PRYC NOTICE OF RACE
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• PRYC RO GUIDELINES  
• PRYC GUIDE TO CONDUCTING HANDICAP RACING
• Study Guide Racing Rules of Sailing 2021 to 2024
• Summary of Changes for  RRS 2021 to 2024
• RRS 44.1 (b) explained
• RRS 20 explained

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• John Ball's RC Sailing Rules & Tactics
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• Australian Radio Yachting Association  (ARYA)
• Queensland Radio Yachting Association  (QRYA)

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  Sailing Secretary:   John Gower       Ph 0403825561

Member :    Gary Boulton                      Ph 0433063740                              Member :   Geoffrey Smith                    Ph 0459239171

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The early years.

Early Model Yachts starting a race in a small pond, Photo Stephen Crewes.

The building and racing of scaled down racing yachts is not a recent idea, but has a long and rich history worldwide. With records showing such yachts being sailed in organised groups in England as far back as the early 1800’s. The earliest recorded history of model yachts in Sydney is in 1868 when an English Naval Squadron visiting Sydney, report the event of Model Yacht Racing in the park land around the city. There were several early clubs racing on the harbour and at various lakes such as the one in Centennial Park. These early yachts were controlled by setting the sails for tacking, reaching or running and fixing the rudder.  The boat would then have to be followed for the length of its course to the other side of a lake, its rig would then be re-adjusted and the yacht would be sent on its next course.

The late 1800’s and early 1900’s saw model yacht racing skippers and a crewman (usually out of season footballers looking for some exercise), racing their boats around large courses on Sydney Harbour. These boats were very similar to the types of Skiffs being raced in Sydney at the time, short skiff type hulls with heavily over canvassed rigs. The crew would row along behind their charges grabbing them at the next mark, resetting the rig and fin and then set them loose on the next leg of their race. This form of Model Yacht Racing became very popular, especially during the depression were skippers and crew could earn themselves some extra money for a win or a place or for taking a bookies sponsored dive to loose the race on purpose! Large amounts of money would change hands out on the water as ferries crammed full of punters would follow the fleet around the harbour.

Skipper and crew attending to a Model Skiff, circa 1930’s. Photo Stephen Crewes

Yachts automatically steered (kept on course) by Vane Gear mounted on the rudder became popular around the mid 1930’s. If the boats course was altered in any way the vane would move the rudder slightly to bring it back on course, but these boats were still only capable of sailing on a course between two fixed points. With the introduction of Radio Control equipment in the early 1970’s all this changed. For the first time the skippers had some control of their yachts not only being able to steer the boat by operating the rudder but also being able to control the sails using small electric servo motors inside the boat.

Radio Controlled Yacht Racing Today

Today’s modern Radio Controlled (RC) Yachts bear only a passing resemblance to their heavy, wooden hulled over canvassed forebears from the past and look more like their full sized ocean racing cousins. Many RC Yachts were, and still are designed and built by reputable yacht designers to test out their theories prior to full size production. With today’s hulls manufactured from modern materials such as glass fibre, carbon fibre and epoxy resins as well as sails made from mylar film the current styles of RC racing yachts are durable, fast and reliable.

Standard International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Racing Rules as modified by Appendix E apply to RC Yacht Racing. All the preparation, skill and tactics of modern yacht racing are available in RC Yacht Racing. The sport of RC Yacht Racing appeals to a wide range of different tastes, you might be looking for some close competition racing during the winter season or you might be interested in designing, building and racing your own yacht. Many skippers in the various clubs have become involved in RC Yacht Racing after having sailed full sized yachts or dinghies so there is already a lot of talent in the various classes. Having said this One Design Entry Level Yachts also cater for the novice who has never sailed before and gives them the ability to get involved on a “level playing field”. Age, gender or physical condition usually provides no barrier when wanting to get involved in the sport of RC Yacht Racing. There are quite a few clubs in NSW, some based at local full size yacht clubs and others operating from lakes and rivers.

Current RC Yacht Classes

There are six main classes of RC Yacht currently available in NSW, most of which can be raced at club, interclub, state, national and international regattas. These classes are the International One Meter Class, Marblehead Class, 10 Rater Class, A Class, East Coast 12 and Soling One Meter Class. These classes offer something for everyone ranging from One Design, cheap on water action through to boats such as the high performance 10 Rater Class or the large majestic A Class. Each class has its own set of class rules that governs it for such things as minimum sailing weights, hull lengths, size of sails, depth of fin and types of materials used.

The One Metre class is the fastest growing international class of RC. The class rules are very tight and limit yachts to two-channel control, and three one design rigs. Hull, ballast, draught and construction materials are also limited. There is, however, sufficient freedom to allow different hull, fin and rudder shapes to be developed.

The One Metre is sailed in all states. The tight rules have the effect of allowing beginners to produce a competitive yacht while keeping costs down. Maximum length is 1 Metre. Mast height is 1.7m and Minimum weight is 4kg.

The Marblehead (M) class is popular worldwide and is sailed in all states of Australia. The M class is a restricted development class, and is controlled by a few maximum dimensions. The boat is restricted to a maximum length and sail area. There are no restrictions on beam, weight or construction.

The typical weight for an M is between 4.5 and 5.5 kg. The M class has exciting performance and if properly rigged can handle most sailing conditions.

The A class is the largest and most graceful of the RC yacht classes. The class is based on a similar formula to that used by full size 5.5 Metre yachts.

Length overall can vary between 1.6 and 2.3 Metres, and weigh between 11.3 and 23kgs. Typical weight of a Modern A Class is around 14kg. The A class is popular in many states and is large enough to handle any conditions.

The 10 Rater yacht is generally more graceful than the Marblehead. The freedom to choose water-line length against sail area produces a rather sleek appearance and is the classes’ main attraction. The 10 Rater is a medium sized yacht and is the fastest International class. The 10 Rater class is sailed in all Australian states. The 10 is a development class restricted by a simple formula of waterline multiplied by sail area, multiplied by eight, to equal ten. As there are few restrictions, the class allows the greatest room for development work and experimentation.

Typically the hull is 1.5m long and the all up weight is between 5.5 and 7.5kg. The class has spectacular performance and can handle the worst sailing conditions.

Soling One Meter

The Soling One Meter is the most recent RC Yacht to be sanctioned by the NSW Radio Yachting Association. The Soling One Meter is a kit yacht based on the full-size Olympic Soling. This one design yacht is readily available in kit form only from Hobby Shops.

The class allows few variations from the standard kit and is 1.0 meter long. It is the perfect beginners yacht.

East Coast 12

The East Coast 12 Meter is based on a 1962-63 classic 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, but may be purchased or made from scratch. Almost all the other equipment is up to the owner.

Approx 1.473 meters long.