Harrington Waters Radio Sailors

IOM Information

The International One Metre (IOM) is the fastest growing class of radio controlled yachts, and is administered by the ISAF. The IOM yachts are designed to make an affordable way to compete and to enjoy the sport. The class rules are very tight and limit the yachts to two channel control and three one design rigs. Hull, ballast, draught and construction materials are also limited. There is however, sufficient freedom in different hull, fin and rudder shapes to be developed.

The International One Metre is sailed in all states of Australia, and a recent world championship in Europe attracted 80 competitors from 15 different countries including 5 from Australia. In 2005, Craig Smith from Australia won the World Championships and then in 2007, Brad Gibson from Australia won the World Championship with Craig Smith achieving third place. The tight rules have the effect of allowing beginners to produce a competitive yacht, and keep costs down. The maximum length is 1 metre. Mast height is 1.7m and the minimum weight is 4.0kg.

There are some excellent web sites which give all sorts of information on the class.  The best of these are listed in our Links page.

Club Information

Harrington Waters Radio Sailors (Inc) is affiliated with the West Australian and the Australian Radio Sailing Associations. We have about 7 full members and about 13 affiliate members who sail every 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday's of the month at Harrington Waters in Safety Bay. Most of our members are also members with West Coast Radio Yacht Club which sail every 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.  So if you want to sail every Saturday (weekly or fortnightly) with good competitive sailing and with a friendly bunch of people, then come on down for a look.

We have standardized on the International One Metre (IOM) Class and have great racing and some fun events.  We sail at the Southern or Eastern side of the main lake. Parking is available on the street verge. Have a look at the map page for more details.

We encourage visitors to come and join us.

Sailing Rules and Fees­

Sailing Rules

Our sailing events are sailed on an Olympic triangle course and are conducted under the International Sailing Federation's Racing Rules of Sailing (2009-2012) as amended by Appendix E. Radio-Controlled Boat Racing Rules.  (Some minor procedural variations are used to suit our conditions.)               

All competitors must abide by the Club Rules and Sailing Rules.

Fees.

Currently the Club fees are:

       Annual Subscription                     $40 P/Yr for RSAWA/ARYA Membership
       Joining Fee (All applicants)           Nil 
       HWRS Membership Fee              $20 p/Yr

Click on the link for

‘Application For Membership Form’ (pdf format)

For anymore information, please contact one of our Club Officers. You’ll find their details on our Contact Us page.