Effective sailing of this model yacht requires patience, anticipation, and a substantial commitment to the task. Most of our racing is at the club level and you will find EC-12 fleets interspersed across the US and Canada. Regional EC-12 racing is active in some areas, such as the hotly challenged Carolina Cup that attracts over 50 skippers a year over five events. And many of those entered will have AMYA Divisional and National Championships in other classes. Of course not everyone is going to win, and most are there for the camaraderie and friendly competition.
Most hobby shops cater to model planes, trains, and cars.
Use your local hobby shop for supplies, but EC-12 specific parts come from our class manufacturers. From there you will find an array of links to model yacht information. First the good news, once built model yachts are very inexpensive to operate. It is often done for significantly less cost. Sometimes a hull manufacturer or enthusiastic class member will also offer completed yachts, although this is not typical.