On Sunday - June 10th 2012, come see over 100 radio controlled electric, steam and wind powered model boats displayed in the Centrum Building and run on the pond. Club members will be on hand to answer questions about how to get into this facinating hobby - RAIN OR SHINE!!!
(attached photos by John Bishop)
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The Edina Model Yacht Club (EMYC) was formed in 1991 as a nonprofit, radio controlled model boat club. Membership consists of approximately 100 enthusiasts annually from all parts of the metro area, of all ages, backgrounds, hobby building skills and interests. The primary objective in the formation of the club was to create a relaxing and friendly environment for hobbyists in which to operate model boats. Although casual in nature, the EMYC is structured and well organized in its activities and group planned functions.
The club operates wind, electric and steam powered boats. No internal combustion powered boats are allowed on the ponds to maintain a quiet atmosphere. The club fleet consists of hundreds of sailboats, scale electric boats, submarines and fast electric boats of all types and cost ranges. Although some are designed and crafted from scratch, the majority of boats are built from kits.
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Anything that floats is acceptable but the most unusual and interesting boats tend to be those created from original designs. The uniqueness of the hobby is a consequence of the radio control equipment, consisting of a hand-held transmitter that communicates with a receiver in the model.
As controls are moved on the transmitter, commands are sent to the receiver, which then operates features such as propulsion motors, rudder, sail position, lights, horns, water pumps, etc. By using all of the radio frequencies available, over 30 models may be operated simultaneously.
