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The Marblehead Model Yacht Club (MMYC) is a non-profit organization comprised of enthusiasts who are dedicated to the sport of model yachting.

Our organization is one of the oldest model yacht clubs in America, with origins dating back to 1892. MMYC's mission is to foster an enjoyable environment for sailing, racing, building and designing model yachts. MMYC is an open organization that welcomes anyone interested in model yachts. Our members race four classes of boats: The Marblehead Class, the CR 914, the East-Coast 12 Meter and the Dragon-Flite 95. To learn more about our sport, visit us at Redd's Pond during one of our events. MMYC sailors generously share information about their boats with guests to help them develop an appreciation for the sport.

11/03/2026

Entry forms for both Worlds can be found on homepage

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10/30/2026

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Model sailboats at Redd’s Pond in 1965 using long sticks, not remote controls! Note the red barn that would be moved this same year. (35mm slide, Dixey Collection)

10/28/2026

Happy birthday to Paul Zimmerman.
Hope you have a great one

10/27/2026

MMYC Chowdah Cup – Season Finale!

This past Sunday, 10 sailors battled frustratingly light winds under beautiful sunny skies and warm temperatures at Marblehead Model Yacht Clubs’s annual Chowdah Cup!

Minuteman Model Yacht Club members made a strong showing, with Greg LaPlante winning the Over 40” Class and Rick Gates taking first in the 40” and Under Class. We were also pleased to welcome AMYA Region 1 Director Glenn Chalder, who raced one of the club’s loaner CR914s.

A huge thank-you to Betsy White for the outstanding chowder, cowboy cookies, hot c***r, and food setup, and to Kathy Hayden for the delicious mac & cheese!

Despite the light winds, it was a great day of sailing, food, and camaraderie—and a perfect way to wrap up another successful MMYC season!

Thanks to everyone who made it a great year!

Photos from Sundays 2026 Chowdah Cup

10/23/2026

Must be time for the chowder cup.
“Cowboy cookies” are coming out of the oven.
A true crowd pleaser for the competitors

10/22/2026

Bithell Cup Regatta Recap & Upcoming Chowdah Cup

This past Sunday, MMYC held its annual Bithell Cup Vintage Marblehead Regatta. Eight sailors participated, one traveling from as far away as Maryland. Three Traditional and five Classic Marbleheads raced up and down the pond under beautiful sunny skies and shifting winds that prompted a few course changes throughout the day.

Longtime member Rick Laird took first place in the Traditional Division with his Cheerio, while Commodore Joel White claimed first place in the Classic Division with his Rolling Thunder.

Special recognition goes to Stanton Smith, who traveled from his home port in Maryland to race his beautiful Traditional White Rabbit, Marblehead. It was wonderful to welcome sailors from other clubs, share boats and knowledge, and enjoy the camaraderie that makes these events so special!

Up Next: The Annual Chowdah Cup – Sunday, October 25th!

This Sunday, October 25th, MMYC will host its annual Chowdah Cup, our last formal event of the season!

We’ll be racing in two classes: 40 inches and under and over 40 inches.

It’s a great opportunity to bring out your V36, CR914, DF95, US1M, ODOM, IOM, Star, Marblehead (new or old), EC12, or just about any other boat you care to sail!

Come enjoy some friendly competition, spend time with fellow members, and celebrate the end of another sailing season.

We’ll wrap up the day with chowder, mac & cheese, desserts, and the announcement of our winners!

First race begins at 10:00 AM.

We hope to see you at the pond!

10/16/2026

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San Diego Argonauts Radio · Episode

10/14/2026

2026 Bithell Cup Vintage Marblehead Regatta

Join us this Sunday, October 18th, for the MMYC Annual Bithell Cup Vintage Marblehead Regatta!

We will sail as a single fleet, with scoring by division: Traditional, High Flyer, and Classic. The winner of each division will have their name etched in history on our new perpetual trophy!

The first race begins at 10:00 AM.

There is no entry fee, but donations to the club are greatly appreciated. Please RSVP to [email protected] so we can plan accordingly.

Important Note to Sailors:

The pond is currently listed on the Massachusetts Cyanobacteria Bloom Advisory list following testing earlier this summer that detected elevated levels of cyanobacteria. Participants choosing to sail should take appropriate precautions to minimize exposure and potential health risks.
For more information, please visit the Massachusetts Harmful Cyanobacterial Bloom Advisories⁠ page. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/harmful-cyanobacterial-bloom-advisories-in-massachusetts

01/01/2026

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some guest videographers take the camera for a couple of races, thanks Matt Sole and Charlie Sumners

Address

1 Norman Street
Marblehead, MA
01945

Telephone

+18579910963

Website

http://mmyc.us/

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