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Malta Model Boat Association

The Malta Model Boat Association was formed in 1994 to promote the sport of remote controlled yacht racing in Malta.

The club organises regattas for International One Meter class boats and also Dragon Force RG65 class boats. MMBA is the only model yachting association in Malta. We organise radio controlled yacht races throughout the year with IOM class model yachts.

25/10/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, David Anastasi 🎂

📅 25th October 2026

Today, the Malta Model Boat Association celebrates the birthday of one of our valued senior members, David Anastasi! 🥳

On behalf of everyone at MMBA, we wish David a wonderful birthday filled with happiness, peace, and plenty of reasons to smile.

May the year ahead bring you good health, joy, and many memorable moments, both on and off the water! ⛵🎉

Happy Birthday, David, and best wishes for the year ahead! 🎂🎈

25/10/2026

⛵ IOM Autumn Series 2026 – Day 1 | Xemxija Bay

The first day of the IOM Autumn Series took place on Saturday 24th October at Xemxija Bay, with a total of 10 boats on the water.

Sailors enjoyed a nice breeze throughout the day, although conditions sometimes pushed Rig A to its limits, with some strong gusts. We managed to complete a total of 12 races.

🏆 Final Results

🥇 1st – Kurt Camilleri Burlo' – An excellent performance, winning 6 out of the 12 races!

🥈 2nd – Alan Desira – A great result to secure second place overall.

🥉 3rd – Joseph Schembri – Third overall and 1st in the Seniors category. Well done!

👏 Congratulations to all the skippers for a great day of racing.

A big thank you to Marisa and Russell for their help and support in making the event possible.

See you all on the water for the next round!

18/10/2026

⛵ DF65 Autumn Series 2026 – Day 1 | Xemxija Bay 🇲🇹

The first day of the DF65 Autumn Series got underway at Xemxija Bay, with a total of 11 boats on the water 🌊

We had 9 boats competing in the Open Fleet and 3 in the Junior Fleet, with the juniors sailing on a course specifically set up for them. Despite the breeze gradually dropping throughout the afternoon, we successfully completed 8 races in an enjoyable day of racing.

🏆 Open Fleet Results

🥇 1st Place – Andrea Galea
🥈 2nd Place – Daniel Camilleri
🥉 3rd Place – Marlon Cortis

🌟 Junior Fleet Results

🥇 1st Place – Blake Caruana
🥈 2nd Place – Mayson Camilleri
🥉 3rd Place – Zac Caruana

👏 Congratulations to all our sailors! A special mention goes to Zac, who managed to win two races and finished just one point behind Mayson in a closely contested Junior Fleet.

It was a fantastic afternoon of racing, sportsmanship and great participation from our sailors, especially our junior members. ⛵

🙏 A big thank you to everyone who helped organise and run today's event. Your support is always appreciated!

Well done to everyone, and we look forward to seeing you all back on the water for the next round! 🇲🇹

09/10/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, David Azzopardi! 🎂🥳

9th October 2026

Today, we’re celebrating David Azzopardi, one of our valued MMBA members from Gozo! 🎉

On behalf of the Malta Model Boat Association, we wish David a wonderful birthday filled with happiness, relaxation, and plenty of reasons to smile.

May the year ahead bring you good health, peace, happiness, and many great moments both on and off the water! ⛵🎂

Have a fantastic birthday, David, and best wishes from everyone at MMBA! 🎉

21/09/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Rita Micallef! 🎉

📅 21st September 2026

Today, we celebrate the birthday of our one and only MMBA female skipper, Rita Micallef! 🥳🎂

On behalf of the Malta Model Boat Association, we would like to wish Rita a very Happy Birthday and send our warmest wishes on her special day.

May you enjoy a wonderful and peaceful birthday surrounded by happiness, and may the year ahead bring you good health, happiness, peace, and many memorable moments. 🎉

Have a fantastic birthday, Rita, and all the very best for the year ahead! 🥂🎂

12/09/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Mark Agius! 🎉

📅 12th September 2026

Today, we celebrate the birthday of one of our valued MMBA members, Mark Agius! 🥳

On behalf of the Malta Model Boat Association, we would like to wish Mark a very Happy Birthday and extend our warmest wishes on his special day.

May you enjoy a peaceful and relaxing birthday, and may the year ahead bring you good health, happiness, peace, and many wonderful moments. 🎂🎉

Have a great birthday, Mark, and all the very best for the year ahead! 🎉

04/08/2026

🇲🇹 MALTA IOM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2027 — RACING FORMAT ANNOUNCED ⛵

As preparations continue for the Malta IOM National Championships 2027, the Malta Model Boat Association is pleased to announce the racing format for the three-day event.

To ensure a competitive, efficient and enjoyable championship, entries will be limited to a maximum of 40 skippers, with racing conducted in no more than two fleets.

🏁 SHRS — Simple Heat Racing System

The championship will use the SHRS – Simple Heat Racing System for Radio Sailing, with the three days divided into Qualifying and Finals.

Friday 9 & Saturday 10 April — QUALIFYING SERIES
The first two days will be dedicated to qualifying racing under SHRS, establishing the fleet allocation for the final stage of the championship.

Sunday 11 April — FINALS SERIES
The final day will be dedicated entirely to the Finals, when competitors will race in their respective final fleets to determine the overall championship results.

This format has been selected to provide competitors with plenty of meaningful racing across all three days, while keeping the championship straightforward, competitive and manageable.

The championship will be limited to:

40 SKIPPERS • MAXIMUM TWO FLEETS • THREE DAYS OF RACING

A limited number of places will also be available to international skippers, giving overseas competitors the opportunity to race alongside Malta's IOM fleet.

📅 9–11 April 2027
🏁 SHRS – Simple Heat Racing System
🔹 Days 1 & 2 — Qualifying Series
🏆 Day 3 — Finals Series
👥 Maximum 40 skippers
🚩 Maximum two fleets
📍 Malta — Venue to be announced

2027 IOM Nationals | Malta Model Boat Association https://share.google/2qVY02tIhUQdulDbQ

And don't forget, the Malta championship takes place the weekend immediately following the renowned Rogoznica Cup in Croatia, creating a great opportunity for international IOM skippers to enjoy two major events on consecutive weekends.

Further details regarding the Notice of Race and venue will follow.

🇲🇹 Save the dates. We look forward to welcoming you to Malta!

28/07/2026

🇲🇹 Save the Date – Malta IOM National Championships 2027! ⛵

The Malta Model Boat Association (MMBA) is delighted to announce the Malta IOM National Championships 2027, taking place from 9–11 April 2027.

Three days of exciting International One Metre racing await in the beautiful waters of Malta, bringing together the country's top IOM skippers for one of the highlights of the national sailing calendar.

🌍 International Entries Welcome

For the 2027 edition, we are pleased to open the event to a limited number of foreign skippers, offering competitors from overseas the opportunity to experience racing in Malta while competing alongside the local fleet.

📅 Perfectly Timed for Foreign Competitors

The championship has been scheduled the weekend immediately following the renowned Rogoznica Cup in Croatia, making it an ideal opportunity for international sailors to enjoy two IOM events on consecutive weekends with a single trip.

📍 Event Details

Event: Malta IOM National Championships 2027
Dates: 9–11 April 2027
Venue: To be announced closer to the event
Organiser: Malta Model Boat Association (MMBA)

Further information, including the Notice of Race, accommodation recommendations, and entry details, will be published in due course.

Places for overseas competitors will be strictly limited, so interested skippers are encouraged to follow our page or send us an email on [email protected] to reserve your slot.

We look forward to welcoming our friends from abroad for three unforgettable days of IOM racing in the heart of the Mediterranean.

13/07/2026

🎉 Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Robert Decelis! 🎂

📅 13th July

Everyone at the club would like to wish Robert a fantastic birthday and a year ahead filled with good health, happiness, success, and plenty of enjoyable moments both on and off the water.

Have a brilliant day celebrating, Robert, and enjoy every moment of your special day! 🥳⛵

12/07/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our Hon. Treasurer, Ivan Zammit! 🎂

12th July

From everyone at the club, thank you for your unwavering dedication, hard work, and continued support over the years. Your commitment and careful management of the club's finances play a vital role in our success, and we truly appreciate everything you do.

We wish you a fantastic birthday filled with happiness, good health, and many more years of success both on and off the water.

Have an amazing day, Ivan! 🎉🙌

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