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Marblehead

The M or Marblehead Class, sometimes called the "50/800", is a remote-controlled high performance development class. It's original concept in the 1930's was to produce the largest model that would conveniently fit in the standard American car of the time. The class has been highly developed over the years to produce a high performance model that can be sailed in a wide range of conditions, assuming the owner has the appropriate rigs. Boats are available from several suppliers who can provide them from basic kit form to fully assembled.

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Show news Marblehead Nylet RM Challenge at Littleton
Guildford club still enjoying new venue, though weed was troublesome with an easterly
Posted on 29 Jun
Marblehead Halfpenny Trophy at Littleton
Phil Holliday wins GAMES 5 event
Posted on 3 Jun
On the right wavelength
The rise of Radio Sailing
Posted on 17 Mar
Marblehead GAMES 7 at Littleton
Guildford club finds new venue
Posted on 23 Oct 2025
Bill the Milk Trophy at Fleetwood
Marblehead Vane yachts from classic to vintage
Posted on 29 Sep 2025
Vintage and Classic Marblehead racing at Fleetwood
Maybe the age of the skippers is catching up and sprinting is not the preferred option
Posted on 3 Jun 2025
UK Marblehead Rankings 1&2 at Datchet
A strong fleet of two dozen competitors from far and wide take part
Posted on 25 Feb 2025
Brass Monkey Christmas Race at Abbey Meads
Marblehead GAMES 8 & smaller DF 95/BOTTLE boat classes
Posted on 21 Dec 2024
RM Ranking 6 at Norwich Model Yacht Club
Sailors met with a unexpected and steady westerly of 7-8 knots
Posted on 9 Oct 2024
RM Ranking 5 at Norwich Model Yacht Club
Various courses used in a tricky wind direction
Posted on 8 Oct 2024
Flora Cup for Marblehead Vane boats at Fleetwood
The Vintage boats won the day
Posted on 7 Oct 2024
'Bill the Milk' Trophy at Fleetwood
Free sailing with Marblehead Vane model boats
Posted on 22 Sep 2024
Marblehead GAMES 6, Nylet RM Challenge Trophy
15 races were run in uncomfortable wind conditions at Abbey Meads
Posted on 23 Jun 2024
Bradford Cup at Fleetwood
Racing nearly abandoned for vane-controlled Marbleheads
Posted on 10 Jun 2024
Marblehead Nationals at Datchet Water
A tricky weekend for reading the wind
Posted on 5 Jun 2024
Marblehead GAMES 5 event at Guildford
Halfpenny Trophy and Summer Series
Posted on 22 May 2024
2024 Mermaid Trophy GAMES 4 at Guildford
A superb day's racing with 18 races held
Posted on 15 Apr 2024
10 Rater Tankard & Marblehead GAMES 3 at Frensham
The day started inauspiciously with no sign of wind
Posted on 22 Mar 2024
M&S Marblehead ranking event at Chipstead
Analyse the results for the top two sailors, and you realise just how well both sailed
Posted on 16 Mar 2024
M&S District Marblehead Championship
It was encouraging that there were 8 different designs from 5 different designers
Posted on 27 Feb 2024
M&S Marblehead GAMES 1 event at Chipstead
At least it was dry
Posted on 16 Jan 2024
Marblehead Brass Monkey at Guildford
Traditional lunch break with hot mulled wine, sausage rolls and mince pies
Posted on 12 Dec 2023
Marblehead UK Ranking events 5&6 at Datchet
From the start, it was going to be about rig changes and rig choice
Posted on 21 Nov 2023
'Bill the Milk' Trophy at Fleetwood
Contested in free-sailing Marblehead model yachts operated by vane
Posted on 9 Oct 2023
Marblehead Nationals at Keighley
Racing on the edge of Ilkley Moor, 256 feet above sea level
Posted on 21 Sep 2023
MYA Marblehead Ranking 3 & 4 at Datchet Water
A true test of a boat's reliability, and a skipper's stamina
Posted on 20 Jul 2023
Marblehead GAMES 5 event at Guildford
Halfpenny Trophy won by just one point after 16 races
Posted on 20 Jun 2023
DF95 Global Championship overall
78 competitors from 15 countries who completed 22 races each after 88 heats
Posted on 24 May 2023
Marblehead GAMES 4 event at Guildford
Mermaid Trophy contested by a small but high quality fleet
Posted on 5 Apr 2023
GAMES 3 Marblehead event at Frensham
All but two of the fleet won races, and three helms had multiple wins
Posted on 24 Mar 2023
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ARO, competitors and their boats - Marblehead Nylet RM Challenge GAMES 6 at Littleton
© Roger Stollery
Oliver 117 and Peter 39 finishing as Chris 70 flashes by to the gate - Marblehead Nylet RM Challenge GAMES 6 at Littleton
© Roger Stollery
The duel continues, Rob 41 versus Peter 39 - Marblehead Nylet RM Challenge GAMES 6 at Littleton
© Roger Stollery
Peter 39 still in control under pressure with rudder out - Marblehead Nylet RM Challenge GAMES 6 at Littleton
© Roger Stollery
Rob 41 slips away from Peter 39 and Chris 70 at the start of Race 6 - Marblehead Nylet RM Challenge GAMES 6 at Littleton
© Roger Stollery
Roger presenting the Nylet trophy to Peter on the left - Marblehead Nylet RM Challenge GAMES 6 at Littleton
© Roger Stollery
Oliver 117 pushing it with big bend in the swing rig but no broach - Marblehead Nylet RM Challenge GAMES 6 at Littleton
© Roger Stollery
Peter 39 makes the best start as Rob OCS returns to the line - Marblehead Nylet RM Challenge GAMES 6 at Littleton
© Roger Stollery
Phil Holliday (left) thanking Martin Crysell for an excellent day's racing - Marblehead Halfpenny Trophy at Littleton
© Roger Stollery
All competitors and their boats in front of the Littleton clubhouse - Marblehead GAMES 7 at Littleton with Guildford MYC
© Roger Stollery
Just after the start with Rob Vice getting the best of it - Marblehead GAMES 7 at Littleton with Guildford MYC
© Roger Stollery
Rob Vice and Peter Stollery having a really good tussle - Marblehead GAMES 7 at Littleton with Guildford MYC
© Roger Stollery
Radio controls under handwarmers - Marblehead GAMES 7 at Littleton with Guildford MYC
© Roger Stollery
Another close encounter, Nigel Barrow and Peter Stollery - Marblehead GAMES 7 at Littleton with Guildford MYC
© Roger Stollery
Very close finishes; some decided by which gate was best - Marblehead GAMES 7 at Littleton with Guildford MYC
© Roger Stollery
Last race, the drizzle increasing - Marblehead GAMES 7 at Littleton with Guildford MYC
© Roger Stollery
Close competition at the windward mark - Marblehead GAMES 7 at Littleton with Guildford MYC
© Roger Stollery
An example of lots of good starts - Marblehead GAMES 7 at Littleton with Guildford MYC
© Roger Stollery
Bill the Milk Trophy at Fleetwood
© Tony Wilson
Bill the Milk Trophy at Fleetwood
© Tony Wilson
Bill the Milk Trophy at Fleetwood
© Tony Wilson
Vintage and Classic Marblehead Vane racing at Fleetwood
© Sharon Johnson
Vintage and Classic Marblehead Vane racing at Fleetwood
© Sharon Johnson
Vintage and Classic Marblehead Vane racing at Fleetwood
© Sharon Johnson
Vintage and Classic Marblehead Vane racing at Fleetwood
© Sharon Johnson
Vintage and Classic Marblehead Vane racing at Fleetwood
© Sharon Johnson
UK Marblehead Rankings 1&2 at Datchet Radio Sailing Club
© Richard Jones
UK Marblehead Rankings 1&2 at Datchet Radio Sailing Club
© Richard Jones
UK Marblehead Rankings 1&2 at Datchet Radio Sailing Club
© Richard Jones
UK Marblehead Rankings 1&2 at Datchet Radio Sailing Club
© Richard Jones
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