Radio controlled model sailboats
by Dan Gidcumb
To confirm previous communication, the DF 95 Sunset Series start time will be 2PM. Communication of reminders and cancellations will be made via text messaging to skippers who have indicated their desire to race the series. If you wish to race this series and have not previously indicated, please reply with your phone number to the Fleet Captain @ dgidcumb@yahoo.com
Makeup of cancelled races will be held on the following week.
by Dan Gidcumb
Fleet and year end regatta champions have been posted to the respective fleet pages.
Congratulations Tom Grabowski – DF-65; Ted Flack – DF-95; Mike Vanover – Soling; Wick Smith – Marblehead; Wick Smith. – 10R
by Dan Gidcumb
The DMYC Annual Membership Meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 16, 6:30 PM at the Yard House in Troy.
950 W Big Beaver
Troy
Located on the NE corner of Big Beaver and Crooks.
We will be in a side room, not completely private. Food and beverage will be available to order at your own expense.
by Dan Gidcumb
Club By-Laws and Policies and Procedures documents were updated in January 2024 and can be found under the Members tab.
by Dan Gidcumb
The 2024 calendar is posted. Get your boats ready and plan to start racing in May.
by Dan Gidcumb
A request for unused DF65 boats was made by Rick Mette, and received a few suggestions by members at the meeting. If you are not using your DF65, and would like to either sell or donate your boat to the club, please contact Rick Mette.
Awards were handed out for the 2022 Season by FC’s
DF65 Fleet: Season – 1) Jim Grover, 2) Rick Mette, 3) Ken Feldbush / Fall Regatta – 1) Jim Grover, 2) Rick Mette, 3) Scott Mohring
DF95 Fleet: Season – 1) Rick Mette, 2) Brad Bos, 3) Jim Grover / Fall Regatta – 1) Ted Flack, 2) Jim Grover, 3) Rick Mette
Soling Fleet: Season – 1) Mike Vanover, 2) Rick Mette, 3) Brad Bos / Fall Regatta – 1) Mike Vanover, 2) Brad Bos, 3) Rick Mette
Marblehead Fleet: Season – 1) Wick Smith, 2) Paul Eseman, 3) Tom Grabowski / Fall Regatta – 1) Wick Smith, 2) Eric Reno, 3) Paul Eseman
10R Fleet: Season – 1) Wick Smith, 2) Tom Grabowski, 3) Paul Eseman / Fall Regatta – 1) Wick Smith, 2) Eric Reno, 3) Paul Eseman
by DMYC
Hello all,
Hope everyone is safe. As you can imagine, the start of the 2020 season has been postponed. The Board Of Directors will be looking more into this later this month. We hope to start racing soon. But we need to take members safety into consideration. Stay tuned, be safe, Work on your boat.
More information will be coming out that effects our season start. As per our Governor we are shut down till June 1.
The DMYC calendar has been updated to reflect this change. We hope to start soon so in the mean time stay safe.
by DMYC
Model sailboat racing uses the same rules as full-size boats, with a few changes that are required for RC sailing:
DMYC was formed in 1979 and is a Member of the AMYA. Racing is held at Delia Park in Sterling Heights Monday through Thursday depending on class. The season is May through September. There are over 30 Sanctioned classes of boats in the AMYA.
Individual Fleet and specific Regatta pictures are posted by on their respective pages. A complete gallery of images can be found clicking the Image Gallery button or by clicking Gallery in the Footer navigation. Vintage images and Videos can also be found on the Gallery page.
What we sail, Regatta information, Fleet Captain Reports and DMYC Race Reports can all be found on the Regattas page. Membership options, DMYC By-Laws/Policies & Procedures, DMYC T-shirts, and Dues Payment options can all be found on the Members page.