The 11th Annual Rio Grande Cup, April 21-22, 2018
"The Oldest RG65 Racing Series in North America"
This Notice of Race is a PDF form you can fill out, save, and print if your
pdf viewing software is up-to-date. We will only host up to 30 boats,
so please don't wait until the deadline to send your forms in!
Notice of Race, 11th Annual Rio Grande Cup, April 21-22, 2018
Peter Roupas videos of one heat of the 2009 RG Cup Regatta may be viewed HERE.
And another of the 2013 Soling 1 m R5CR may be found HERE.
And one of the 2013 RG Cup Regatta is HERE.
The Duke City Model Yacht Club (DCMYC) is sanctioned by the American Model Yachting Association (AMYA) as club No. 213. The club promotes radio-controlled model sailboat racing for the benefit of the membership. Club activities include: Model sailboat racing, development of model sailboats and components, and the conduct of regattas with similar associations. DCMYC is the only AMYA club in the state, and membership is not limited to Albuquerque residents.
Albuquerque was founded in 1706 and named after the Spanish Duke of Alburquerque. Hence Albuquerque is referred to as the DUKE CITY. The first "r" was dropped from the city name in the 1800's.
Thirteen Solings enroute to the windward mark, February 2001 at Tingley Trench. Photo by Petynia, camera by Carlson.
Racing and RD Schedule
The yachts we sail
A Glossary of Sailing Terms has been compiled from several sources by Joe Frasier:- Go direct to: Glossary of Sailing Terms
- Or optionally, Download Glossary in pdf format (57Kb)
About DCMYC
A history of DCMYC is here.
MEMBERSHIP Includes full rights to participate in club sailing events and vote on club affairs; membership is not limited to local residents. Dues are pro-rated, and may vary from year to year. Contact the Club Secretary for current dues. A copy of the Membership Application is available in PDF.
About AMYA
Racing Rules
A tutorial on Racing Rules (.pdf 428 KB) intended for new skippers and useful to all may be found here.
Download the Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016 (.pdf 850 KB) here.
A fun, interactive sailing rules learning game is here.
The yachts we sail
The RG65 is the second class raced by the Club. Almost a new class for AMYA, it has been raced in South America since the 1950's, and in Europe for several years. This boat is a "Development" class in that it may be modified by the owner for enhanced performance. The primary restrictions on the boat are length, 65 cm (about 25.5"), sail area 2250 sq cm (450 sq inches) and mast height 110 cm (about 43"). Hull, keel, and sail shapes are open. The ready-to-sail weight is generally less than 3 pounds. This boat seems well suited for the size of our pond, and is easy to transport in any vehicle. We hosted the first National Championship Race for this class in November 2010. RG65 class rules may be found at the RG65 class owners site
Sources for RC Sailboats and Components may be found here.
Sources for RC Sailboat building tips may be found here.
--Tingley Model Boat Pond--
The Pond is five years old, July 8, 2011, a Bill Klein Photo.
Where we sail
We now have a permanent year round sailing location with handy parking, handicap access, and nearby toilet facilities. To reach the Tingley Beach Aquatic Park, exit I-40 at Rio Grande Blvd (exit 157A); then south 0.8 mile to Central Ave; then west 0.6 mile to Tingley Dr; then south about 1/10th mile to the Tingley Beach entrance road. Or from I25, exit at Lead-Coal (exit 224); then West 2.2 miles on Lead Avenue to Tingley Drive, then North 0.6 miles past the three fishing lakes to Tingley Beach entrance road. The Model boat pond is immediately North of the entrance road.
Some Details on the Model Boat Pond
Two sections of eight foot wide steps directly into the water are provided for those who prefer to walk into the water to launch or "mess" with their boats. The pond edges are sloped about 45 degrees from the edge of the sidewalk down to a four foot depth at the edges and about five feet deep at the lake center line. The pond has a five foot wide concrete sidewalk adjacent to the water around the entire pond. The water is chemically treated to reduce vegetation, and no fish are planted.
The pond is slightly hour glass shaped with the distance across the pond at the neck about 125 feet. The pond widens to about 160 feet to the right and left of this neck. The long axis of the pond is 322 feet, oriented about NNW-SSE.
Tingley Beach details, Before and After.
A Reminiscence of Tingley Beach before DCMYC, by Frank Horine
Club Officers 2017
Regatta Captain--- Gifford Hawn
Treasurer--- Peter Roupas
Webmaster Jim Scheibner, jscheib[at]swcp[dot]com
Contacting us
email: dcmyc.info@gmail.com By USPS mail: Pete Eschman---DCMYC 1916 Conita Real SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 By phone: (505) 873-1517
RG65 Photos
Albuquerques RG65 Fleet, Aug 2,08--K.Bailey photo Left to right, Jim, Steve, Michael, Earl, John Center boat is JIF-65, other four are ABQ65 hulls designed by Earl.
Skippers at the First Annual (2008) Rio Grande Cup Regatta, October 2008--K.Bailey photo L-R, Steve, Michael,John, Jim, Earl with Carveth in front.
Heading for the start at the First Annual (2008) Rio Grande Cup Regatta, October 2008--Boucher photo
A good RG65 start,July '08.
Soling 1 meter Photos
Barging at the line as the wind changes May '08. Boucher photo. Five Soling 1 meters May '08. Jiron photo.
Almost too much wind for the S1m May '08. Boucher photo. Paddle faster guys! K.Bailey photo.
Please send comments to:
jscheib(at)swcp(dot)com
Webmaster, Jim Scheibner
This Notice of Race is a PDF form you can fill out, save, and print if your
pdf viewing software is up-to-date. We will only host up to 30 boats,
so please don't wait until the deadline to send your forms in!
Notice of Race, 11th Annual Rio Grande Cup, April 21-22, 2018
Peter Roupas videos of one heat of the 2009 RG Cup Regatta may be viewed HERE.
And another of the 2013 Soling 1 m R5CR may be found HERE.
And one of the 2013 RG Cup Regatta is HERE.
The Duke City Model Yacht Club (DCMYC) is sanctioned by the American Model Yachting Association (AMYA) as club No. 213. The club promotes radio-controlled model sailboat racing for the benefit of the membership. Club activities include: Model sailboat racing, development of model sailboats and components, and the conduct of regattas with similar associations. DCMYC is the only AMYA club in the state, and membership is not limited to Albuquerque residents.
Albuquerque was founded in 1706 and named after the Spanish Duke of Alburquerque. Hence Albuquerque is referred to as the DUKE CITY. The first "r" was dropped from the city name in the 1800's.
Racing and RD Schedule |
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A Glossary of Sailing Terms has been compiled from several sources by Joe Frasier:
- Go direct to: Glossary of Sailing Terms
- Or optionally, Download Glossary in pdf format (57Kb)
About DCMYC
A history of DCMYC is here.
MEMBERSHIP Includes full rights to participate in club sailing events and vote on club affairs; membership is not limited to local residents. Dues are pro-rated, and may vary from year to year. Contact the Club Secretary for current dues. A copy of the Membership Application is available in PDF.
About AMYA
Racing Rules
A tutorial on Racing Rules (.pdf 428 KB) intended for new skippers and useful to all may be found here.
Download the Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016 (.pdf 850 KB) here.
A fun, interactive sailing rules learning game is here.
The yachts we sail
The RG65 is the second class raced by the Club. Almost a new class for AMYA, it has been raced in South America since the 1950's, and in Europe for several years. This boat is a "Development" class in that it may be modified by the owner for enhanced performance. The primary restrictions on the boat are length, 65 cm (about 25.5"), sail area 2250 sq cm (450 sq inches) and mast height 110 cm (about 43"). Hull, keel, and sail shapes are open. The ready-to-sail weight is generally less than 3 pounds. This boat seems well suited for the size of our pond, and is easy to transport in any vehicle. We hosted the first National Championship Race for this class in November 2010. RG65 class rules may be found at the RG65 class owners site
Sources for RC Sailboats and Components may be found here.
Sources for RC Sailboat building tips may be found here.
--Tingley Model Boat Pond--
Where we sail
We now have a permanent year round sailing location with handy parking, handicap access, and nearby toilet facilities. To reach the Tingley Beach Aquatic Park, exit I-40 at Rio Grande Blvd (exit 157A); then south 0.8 mile to Central Ave; then west 0.6 mile to Tingley Dr; then south about 1/10th mile to the Tingley Beach entrance road. Or from I25, exit at Lead-Coal (exit 224); then West 2.2 miles on Lead Avenue to Tingley Drive, then North 0.6 miles past the three fishing lakes to Tingley Beach entrance road. The Model boat pond is immediately North of the entrance road.
Some Details on the Model Boat Pond
Two sections of eight foot wide steps directly into the water are provided for those who prefer to walk into the water to launch or "mess" with their boats. The pond edges are sloped about 45 degrees from the edge of the sidewalk down to a four foot depth at the edges and about five feet deep at the lake center line. The pond has a five foot wide concrete sidewalk adjacent to the water around the entire pond. The water is chemically treated to reduce vegetation, and no fish are planted.
The pond is slightly hour glass shaped with the distance across the pond at the neck about 125 feet. The pond widens to about 160 feet to the right and left of this neck. The long axis of the pond is 322 feet, oriented about NNW-SSE.
Tingley Beach details, Before and After.
A Reminiscence of Tingley Beach before DCMYC, by Frank Horine
Club Officers 2017
Regatta Captain--- Gifford Hawn
Treasurer--- Peter Roupas
Webmaster Jim Scheibner, jscheib[at]swcp[dot]com
Contacting us
email: dcmyc.info@gmail.com By USPS mail: Pete Eschman---DCMYC 1916 Conita Real SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 By phone: (505) 873-1517
RG65 Photos
Soling 1 meter Photos
| Barging at the line as the wind changes May '08. Boucher photo. | Five Soling 1 meters May '08. Jiron photo. |
| Almost too much wind for the S1m May '08. Boucher photo. | Paddle faster guys! K.Bailey photo. |
Please send comments to:
jscheib(at)swcp(dot)comWebmaster, Jim Scheibner