About The Club
The Villages R/C Model Boat Club was started by some local hobbyists who agreed to meet at the pond regularly. It grew, and by the year 2000 there were over 20 skippers sharing their experience. Then, the club was chartered through The Villages and began conducting regular business meetings at Paradise Center on the second Monday evening of each month. It is operated under bylaws making it a nonprofit organization. It is managed by an elected Commodore and four additional board members.
The club presently sails (weather permitting) four times a week at Lake Mira Mar. On Mon. and Wed. we sail the Soling 1M. Sailing hours are from 10 am to Noon. On Fri and Sun we sail the US12 from 10:00 AM to Noon. Another class we are sailing is the Dragon Flight 95. It is being tested on Wednesdays with the Soling 1M from 10:00 AM until noon. However, you will often see skippers testing their boats and skills almost anytime.
The club participates in local events each year, such as The Villages Outdoor Expo. We generally have two regattas each year, a Winter Series and a Summer Series for the members. In addition we sponsor a Soling 1M regatta in November attended by sailors from across Florida and other states. Members also attend other sailing events across the State. Sanctioned races allow earning points toward regional/national standing. Our club is a member of the AMYA (American Model Yacht Association). Member AMYA #208
Guests are always welcome to come to the pond or business meetings and share in the fun and club activities. We are always looking for new members, however, you must be a resident of The Villages.
The club presently sails (weather permitting) four times a week at Lake Mira Mar. On Mon. and Wed. we sail the Soling 1M. Sailing hours are from 10 am to Noon. On Fri and Sun we sail the US12 from 10:00 AM to Noon. Another class we are sailing is the Dragon Flight 95. It is being tested on Wednesdays with the Soling 1M from 10:00 AM until noon. However, you will often see skippers testing their boats and skills almost anytime.
The club participates in local events each year, such as The Villages Outdoor Expo. We generally have two regattas each year, a Winter Series and a Summer Series for the members. In addition we sponsor a Soling 1M regatta in November attended by sailors from across Florida and other states. Members also attend other sailing events across the State. Sanctioned races allow earning points toward regional/national standing. Our club is a member of the AMYA (American Model Yacht Association). Member AMYA #208
Guests are always welcome to come to the pond or business meetings and share in the fun and club activities. We are always looking for new members, however, you must be a resident of The Villages.
