Sail with us!
The Bellingham fleet of the Pacific Northwest Model Yacht Club invites you to join us at Padden Lake on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month from 10 am to 12 pm for some fun R/C sailing.
PNMYC Bellingham Fun-Sails
Our bi-monthly fun-sails are open to all R/C sailors. We meet near the swimming beach at Padden Lake in Bellingham for informal racing and socializing. Bring a boat if you have one, or we usually have spares if you don’t!
Most of our sailors have T37s from Tippecanoe boats, but we welcome any R/C sailboats. Our friendly group will be happy to help you with build and other technical questions.
About Us
Model R/C sailing is an easy and fun activity to get into and can also provide a challenging activity to grow with if you decide to race competitively or build sophisticated boats.
The Pacific Northwest Model Yacht Club (PNMYC) is a nonprofit founded in 2010 to promote model yachting, and is affiliated with the American Model Yachting Association (AMYA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a boat cost?
T37 kits cost $545-$675 from Tippecanoe boats and are very complete and easy to build. Sometimes partially built or used boats are available through PNMYC and may be cheaper.
How difficult are these boats to build?
While some model-building experience is probably helpful, a beginner can successfully build a beautiful boat. The T37 instructions are very detailed and everything you need to build and finish them is included in the kit except for paint and varnish. Detailed build videos are available online and our sailors are happy to help you out if you get stuck.
Where can I sail?
Model sailboats the size of the T37 (about 1 meter long) can be sailed in almost any pond or lake. PNMYC groups sail regularly at many locations besides Bellingham in the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle, Olympia, Port Ludlow, Puyallup, Portland, OR and Treasure Valley, ID.
How hard is it to sail an R/C sailboat?
It is very easy to sail one of these boats. There are only two controls – rudder and sails. We often put controllers in the hands of novices and small kids at the lake and they are sailing around within a few minutes. On the other hand, it is one of those things that takes a lifetime to master and to become competitive with the very best sailors.
Got questions?
Feel free to reach out.