- Open - Developmental
- This class is without restriction. It provides organization for yachts that don't belong to a specific class or have not qualified as a sanctioned class according to the AMYA By-Laws.
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- Fairwind
- One Design Class sanctioned in 2002. The Fairwind is built by One Manufacturer, and sold through many outlets. The Kyosho Fairwind and Fairwind 900 model yachts are 36" (900mm) long replicas of International Offshore Racing (IOR) yachts with cabins.
36 inches (900mm) long
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- Footy - Developmental
- Sanctioned in 2006. Low cost, fun, easy to build class that puts to rest the theory that boats under 30" long don't sail well. 12" long (thus "Footy") is the smallest of the development class yachts
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- Victoria - One Design
- Sanctioned in 1997. Low cost, ARS kit from Thunder Tiger modeled after the America's Cup 12 meter yachts. 30.7" long, 433 sq in sail area, 4.5 lbs displacement.
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- V32
- Sanctioned in 2000. Low-cost, Ready to Sail boat or kit from Victor Model Products.
32" long, 450 sq in sail area, 6.2 lbs+ displacement.
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- 36/600 - Developmental
- The 36/600 is the second smallest of the development class yachts, with an appearance similar to the Marblehead yachts. This development class is restricted in overall length and sail area. While these yachts are commercially available, their simplicity also makes them a good choice for beginning builders. 36" long, 600 sq. inches sail area.
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- Traditional 36 - Developmental
- Sanctioned in 1995. Slightly restricted version of the 36/600, in that it does not permit the use of swing rigs. 36" long, 600 sq. inches sail area.
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- CR 914 - One Design
- The CR 914 is based on an America's Cup Class yacht. One Manufacturer, several US retailers. This small-sized yacht is available as an ARF (Almost Ready to Float) kit. This one design class allows no variations in either original assembly or replacement parts. Approx 36" long (914mm long).
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- International One Metre - Developmental
- Sanctioned in 1998. The International One Metre is the fastest growing class in the world. The rules in this class are identical to those used throughout the globe. The class has a one-design rig and weight minimums, but the hull design is very much developmental. One meter long, with a sail area as big as a Marblehead. 39.37" long (One meter)
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- U.S. One Meter - Developmental
- The U.S. One Meter is a small-sized development class yacht, with an appearance similar to the Marblehead yachts. This development class is restricted in overall length and sail area. The U.S. One Meter is surprisingly fast and seaworthy for its size. 39.37" long, 600 sq. inches sail area.
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- ODOM - One Design
- Sanctioned in 1995. Also called "One Design One Meter". The ODOM is based on a U.S. One Meter design. This small-sized yacht's kit must be initially purchased from the manufacturer. Sails are strictly controlled, but may be purchased or made from scratch. This one design class allows no variations. The class is managed by a class association. 39.37" long.
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- Soling One Meter - One Design
- Sanctioned in 1993. The Soling One Meter is based on the full-size Olympic Soling. One Manufacturer. This small-sized yacht is available in kit form only. This one design class allows few variations. 39.37" long.
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- Seawind
- One Design Class sanctioned in April 2003. The Seawind is built by One Manufacturer, and sold through many outlets. The Kyosho Seawind, Seawind SE, and Carbon Seawind model yachts are meter-long replicas of a late 1990's early 2000's America's Cup yacht.
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- Tempest /Islander - One Design
- Sanctioned in 2000. The Tempest or Islander one meter boats are based on the full-size Olympic Soling. This one design class allows few variations. 39.37" long.
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- R/C Laser - One Design
- Sanctioned in 1997. Out of the box, Ready-to-Sail scale model of Laser from Out There Technologies. 41.75" long.
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- Schooners
- Not a specific class, but a frequently requested area of interest these models generally range in size from 40+ inches on up.
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- Star 45 - One Design
- The Star 45 is a hard chine hull; semi-scale model of the full-size Olympic Star. This medium-sized yacht may be purchased as a kit from a licensed builder. You may also build this yacht from scratch according to the plans specified in the rules. This one design class allows few variations. 45" long.
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- Marblehead - Developmental
- Also called "M" or "50/800". The Marblehead is a medium-sized yacht providing exciting performance and the ability to handle most sailing conditions if rigged properly. This development class is restricted in overall length and sail area. The Marblehead is considered the leader in the use of advanced construction materials and techniques. 50" long, 800 sq. inches sail area.
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- Soling 50 - One Design
- The Soling 50 is based on the full-size Olympic Soling. This medium-sized
yacht's hull must be initially purchased from a manufacturer (See Class
Page). Decks, keels, rigging, spars and sails are strictly controlled, but
may be purchased or made from scratch. Almost all other equipment is up to
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- Infinity 54 - One Design
- The Infinity 54 is an original design expressly for model yacht racing. One Manufacturer. This medium-sized yacht must be initially purchased from the exclusive supplier. This one design class allows no variations in either original assembly or replacement parts. 54" long.
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- A - Developmental
- De-Sanctioned in 2000. The A class yacht is one of the larger of the RC yachts, employing classic lines to enhance it's graceful appearance. This development class allows variations in the waterline length, sail area and displacement based on a formula. This results in yachts that give the skipper the "feel" of sailing a full size yacht. Approx. 55-80" long.
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- East Coast 12 Meter - One Design
- The East Coast 12 Meter is based on a 1962-63 vintage design for a full-size International 12 Meter. This medium-sized yacht's hull must be initially purchased from a licensed builder. Decks and sails are strictly controlled, but may be purchased or made from scratch. Almost all other equipment is up to the owner. Approx 58" long.
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- 10 Rater - Developmental
- The Ten Rater is a medium-sized yacht with a reputation for speed. This development class is restricted by a simple formula of waterline length multiplied by sail area, multiplied by eight, to equal ten or less. As there are few restrictions, the class allows the greatest freedom for development and experimentation. Approx. 60-65" long.
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- Santa Barbara - One Design
- The Santa Barbara is an original design expressly for model yacht racing with the classic lines of a full-size yacht. One Manufacturer. This large-sized yacht's hull and keel must be initially purchased from the manufacturer. Decks and sails are strictly controlled, but may be purchased or made from scratch. Almost all other equipment is up to the owner. 70" long.
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- Newport 12 Meter - One Design
- The Newport 12 Meter is a 1/12 scale model of a typical full-size 12 Meter. Hulls/kits are available from McClung's Enterprises. 72" long.
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- AC - Developmental
- The AC class yacht is the largest of the development class yachts, being 1/12 scale versions of the full-sized America's Cup class yachts. This development class allows variations in length, sail area and displacement based on a formula. These swift and agile yachts provide for close racing. Approx. 75" long.
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- Wheeler - One Design
- Sanctioned in 1997. Large one-design modeled after full-size "Maxi" boats. 2000 sq. in. of sail, 30 pounds displacement.79" long.
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- J - Developmental
- The J class yachts are 1/16 scale versions of the original 1930's J-boats only, making it the largest of all the RC yachts. These classic yachts recreate the style of yachting's Golden Era, on a grand but affordable scale. Approx. 85-95" long.
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