Welcome to the Florida EC-12
Association, a group of model yacht clubs from around the
state, which feature the East Coast 12-Meter model yacht. The EC-12
is one of the most popular classes in America. About five feet long
with a fair amount of sail area, she is an impressive sight on the
lake.
The Association was created by EC-12 skippers from
a number of clubs around Florida. They were looking to bring new
life to the class and attract more skippers to make their events
more enjoyable. What was started by a handful of skippers nearly
a decade ago has grown into the largest group of EC-12 skippers
in the country. But the Florida EC-12 Association is not limited
to Floridians. We are open to all AMYA members who are registered
owners in the class. We have members as far away as California who
journey to Florida to join in on the great sailing we have year-round.
Besides the regular club sailing days, the Association
hosts six to seven two-day regattas each year in Florida. The regattas
attract an average of 30 skippers and are more than just friendly
competition. They are a fun social event as well, featuring dinner
parties where skippers and guests gather for good food and tall
tales. Many of the regattas are near great tourist sites or offer
plenty of interests close to the sailing site for family and friends
to enjoy while we sail.
The EC-12 is a one-design class, which means all the
boats are pretty much the same. This helps keep the cost of competing
down and puts a premium on skill. But while every skipper out there
wants to win, you will always find a skipper who will lend a helping
hand or some good advice to bring you up to speed quickly.
There is no money to be won in this sport, but if
you sail well, there is always a nice piece of wood to take home
and hang on your wall. The Florida Championship trophy is also awarded
to the top skipper with the best score in four of the year’s
regattas.
So come on out to one of our member clubs and see
just how much fun model sailing can be. EC-12 skippers are the best
folks around and they are always eager to hand you a radio and let
you take a boat for a spin.
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