Oxford, MD

Oxford RC Laser Fleet

AMYA #299

The Oxford RC Laser Fleet has been in full swing at Tred Avon Yacht Club annually since 2005. We have raced on Wednesday evenings in the spring and fall every year with an average of 12 boats on the water. That makes Oxford RC Laser the largest one-design fleet in the TAYC’s racing program, and one of the largest RC fleets on Chesapeake Bay.

We offer competitive RC racing for non-members and members alike. The fleet was initially welcomed to the TAYC docks, and supported by the TAYC board. Oxford RC Laser became an official fleet in TAYC’s one design racing program in 2016.

The Oxford RC Laser fleet has become a significant force in its American Model Yachting Association region for the invitational regattas it has hosted over the years. Several national championships for other RC boats sailed by members (EC12-meters and Stars), as well as RC Lasers, have been held here. Sailors from as far away as New Zealand and the UK have been drawn to the combination of five-star hosting provided by the TAYC, and the high-quality sailing on the open waters of the Tred Avon River. Oxford RC Laser TAYC Fleet Captain, Dave Branning, who is also Secretary of AMYA Region Two and has been responsible for organizing many of these regattas.

Oxford RC Laser continues to attract veteran racers. Perhaps it’s because both the racing and the camaraderie are engaging. RC sailing is unique in that one can both sail his or her boat and appreciate its performance from afar at the same time. And all Oxford RC Laser skippers agree that because of the broad overview one has of the fleet and the course, racing RC has made them better tactical sailors. The skippers also know that sailing RC is a great way to extend their racing careers without having to make all those crew sandwiches every week.

Current fleet captain:
John Yates (hmsindy11@gmail.com)

Schedule:
Spring Series runs March to June
Fall Series runs September to October
Winter Sailing on Sundays