I am happy to announce that Vac-U-Boat has been approved as a Manufacturer for the Soling One Meter Class. The New “Vac-U-Soling” has been built and Sailed with positive feedback … Continue reading New Soling available soon.

We did manage 4 races today between rain showers and we did manage to put everything away for the winter. A sad moment at the end of a most unusual … Continue reading MHBMYC Goodbye 2020

Strong southerly breeze today for the 6 DF95’s that enjoyed the fun racing! Not many days left. Next Tuesday we will do it again. Bring any boat and join us … Continue reading Informal racing 10/15

MHBMYC Fun Racing There was a very relaxed feel to the proceedings at the cove today. A feeling like It’s the end of the season and we’re not in the … Continue reading Informal Racing DF95’s & Solings

A perfect day for DF95 Racing. Strong breeze generally southerly. Water fairly flat, a surprise given the last few days of strong wind. High Tide late morning, so plenty of … Continue reading DF95 Match Racing

First of all, please join me in saying a big “Thank You” to Wilkie for running this very enjoyable event and to Rob for preparing the roster.> Sue and Steve … Continue reading Soling Match Racing

What a great day yesterday.  There were 17 entrants so we had to divide into three fleets.we ran 15 races so each fleet had 10 races each.There were a few … Continue reading First Annual DF95 Regatta

It was a chilly start to the morning, but the water was still quite warm. We were all disappointed to hear that Bill Raposa was the victim of an over-enthusiastic ‘flu … Continue reading MHBMYC 12th Soling Regatta

No racing today, but we did complete 5 days of racing this season.  Thursday weather has not been great for us, but we had some good days and a lot … Continue reading DF95 Series Championship

Another near-perfect summer day although we could have done with a little more wind.  Soling Fleet Captain, Bill Raposa, laid out the course which was our usual course for low wind … Continue reading Soling Regatta #9

Last Thursday amid the confusion of “to race or not to race”, nine or ten members went down to the cove and we spent some time discussing the remainder of … Continue reading Important Racing Update

For once there were no shouts of “Double Zero” or “Sixteen” as either Bill David or Paul Mercer cross the line highly placed.  These two fine gentlemen decided not to … Continue reading Soling Regatta #8

The first thing to let you know is that member, David Cochran is planning to move from the area and has, most generously, given his Soling to our club.  So sail number … Continue reading Soling Regatta #7

Yet another beautiful day for model boat racing. 14 members made their way down to the cove this morning and at the start of racing there were 14 boats in … Continue reading DF95 Regatta #5

A damp and rainy early start to the day soon gave way to sunshine and an adequate breeze.  There were seven boats in the water at the start of racing … Continue reading Soling Regatta #6

The morning started hot and muggy as we’ve come to expect these days. There was quite a heavy local shower and it was still raining very lightly as the members … Continue reading DF95 Regatta #4

The exceedingly high temperature coupled with high humidity must have contributed to the sparse number of participants this morning, but as things turned out it was not too bad given the cooling … Continue reading Soling Regatta #5

Race day 3 seems to have been a big success.  I couldn’t be there, but Paul has posted the results on our web site mhbmyc.org and he sent them to me.  You … Continue reading DF95 Regatta #3

Storm Isaias threatened, but this morning was rain-free so 13 members went down to the cove to race, score, help, or support. There were 8 boats in the water at … Continue reading Soling Regatta #4

The steamy hot overcast start to the day gave way to sun and clouds with a pleasant breeze.  Thirteen members with 10 boats came down to the cove for some … Continue reading DF95 Regatta #2

The only apt description of the weather this morning is, “brutally hot”.  Nevertheless, 12  members made their hot and sticky way down to the cove and racing started with 7 boats … Continue reading Soling Regatta #3

This coming week Solings will race on Tuesday at 11.00 am and DF95s will race on Thursday at 11.00 am.  This will be the pattern for the remainder of the season.Thursday racing will have … Continue reading VOTES ARE IN

It was hot, very hot at the cove yesterday and this might have deterred some members from making the trip, but there were only five of us racing in the morning … Continue reading Race Day 2

Yesterday was the first day of scored racing this season and also the first time we tried to race two classes of boats on the same day.  Weather forecasts of … Continue reading MHBMYC Day 1 of the racing season is here at last

Scored racing begins tomorrow. Solings at 11AM & DF95s at 1PMWe can always use help with scoring if you’re not racing!

Another warm summer day and a brisk wind enticed 14 members to come down to the cove, most brought lunch and all were ready for a 1 pm start with a mixture of … Continue reading Today…and the Future

A pleasant sunny morning, but only with a modicum of wind.  Around a dozen members came down to the cove dodging the sewer works on Schooner Drive and brought a … Continue reading Today (7/2/20) and next Tuesday

In view of adverse weather reports, our normal Tuesday sailing is cancelled and moved to next Thursday, July 2nd at 11.00 am.  Rob will be at the cove from 10 am and will start … Continue reading June 30

Twelve members spent a pleasant hour or so at the cove yesterday sailing Solings and DF95 all-in together.  Bill Raposa had a tech problem before we got started and did most of … Continue reading MHBMYC Yesterday…………and the Future……………Input please.

Thirteen members turned up at the cove today and we had a number of races, two Solings, and the remainder DF95s.  We battled a quirky wind vaguely from the north … Continue reading June 16th

Next Tuesday, June 16th, is forecast to be a beautiful day. Tide will be low at 10:30AM. Breeze expected to from ENE at 8 knots. Great day for more informal … Continue reading June 16th

Beautiful day at the cove yesterday. 8 boats were there to “shake off the rust”. Only issue was the lack of a breeze. Only 1 painfully slow fun race was … Continue reading June 9, 2020

The opening up yesterday was just a tiny chink, but it was a start.Rob, Will, and Bill Raposa went down to the cove early and got the marks in the … Continue reading MHBMYC “Opening Up”

From June 1st, Rhode Island is going into Phase Two of opening up which will mean gatherings of fifteen will now be allowed. Social distancing will still be required and … Continue reading May 30, 2020

MHBMYC Meeting of May 19th, 2020 at 3 pm                                               … Continue reading Zoom meeting May 19, 2020

The new Soling 1 meter boat is coming along. The inside Keel support is taking much time for design as this piece is probably the most important component of the … Continue reading Soling 1 Meter Update

MHBMYC Meeting of April 23rd, 2020 at 3PM Attendees:  David, Rob, Kim, Paul, Manny, Wilkie, Bruce, Jim P and Derek. Dick M, Jim K and Bill joined towards the end of the … Continue reading Meeting by Zoom 4/23/20

Just wanted you to pass onto you and your fellow Soling Skippers that the new Soling One Meter Forum is operational. Please to http://www.soling1m.com/  and click on the Forum tab at … Continue reading Soling 1M Update

For you Facebook users, please join our new site. Search for Mount Hope Bay Model Yacht Club on FB. It is a private site, meaning it requires a one time … Continue reading Facebook site

Thanks for your patience! You are using our newly designed website. It will be refreshed frequently during our 2020 sailing season. You can expect to find notices and news items … Continue reading New website