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London Model Yacht Club  The Round Pond, Kensington Gardens Patrons Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE Dr Charles Clarke

...the oldest Model Yacht Club in the UK incorporating The Model Yacht Sailing Association

London Model Yacht Club  

The LMYC has been the home of model yacht sailing in central London since 1876

We sail at the Round Pond in Kensington Gardens, overlooked by Kensington Palace.   The club focuses on racing  Radio Controlled 10-Raters , International One Metres, DragonFlite95s  and Vintage Model Yachts . 

You can find us at The Round Pond in Kensington Gardens most Sunday mornings from around 10.30 am.  Race Results below....

Find out more about the Club's history here .

                            London Model Yacht Club/MYSA

New members and enquiries are most welcome. we can usually arrange a boat & radio for anyone interested - the dragonflite 95 boat is usually best for a newcomer to the sport.  you can find us at the round pond in kensington gardens most sunday mornings from around 10.30 am., charlie clarke ( [email protected] ).

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We are also updating this website, so please disregard a Google Calendar if it appears....

       lmyc  racing may/june 2024.

Weed has been a problem for R10Rs.  

Thursday 30th May 2024 DF95 Racing? (George Tetley)

Saturday 1st June 2024 Vintage Sailing (Derek)

Sunday 2nd June 2024 IOM Racing

Thursday 6th June 2024 DF95 Racing (George Tetley)

Sunday 9th June 2024 IOM Racing

Vintage Day Saturday 1st June 2024

Nicholas (and his dad), Charlie, Derek, Dave

Gusty  >15knots

And Mathias sailed, in his DF65

Race Results Sunday 2nd June  2024 IOMs

8 races, wind variable <10knots

Martin Garnett 10

James Stableford 16

Charlie Clarke > 19

Ian Gill > 20

Race Results Sunday 26th May 2024 IOMs

8 races, wind variable up to 12knots., weed: improving., dave andrews 16, colin harper    17, andy lunt         12 (6 races only), charlie, nicholas, ian & james also raced - unplaced., and mathias sailed, in his df65 .,                             2023 ,                       race results, saturday 18th march 2023: the de quincey cup,                         , sunday 19th march 2023 radio 10 raters, 6 races in a light north-westerly  breeze:, dave andrews : 1st , 2nd, 3rd, 1st, 1st, 1st.​, charlie clarke : 2nd, 1st, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 2nd., john andrews : 3rd, 3rd, 2nd, 3rd, 2nd, 3rd., saturday 15th april 2023 df95s, 8 excellent races in light northerly winds:, charlie  (25): 2nd,  2nd, 1st,  2nd,  2nd, 4th, 3rd,  2nd, chris      (71): 4th,   4th,  4th,  3rd,  4th,  2nd. 4th,  4th, dave     (13): 1st,     1st,   2nd, 4th, 1st,   1st,   1st,    1st, james   (99): 3rd,  3rd,  3rd,   1st,  3rd,   3rd, 2nd, 3rd, saturday 13th may 2023 df95s, 5 excellent races in light northerly winds:, charlie (25): 1st, 2nd, 2nd, 2nd, 1st (8) , george (576): 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd (14), dave (13): 3rd, 1st, 1st, 1st, 2nd (7), dave andrews wins....., sunday 14th may 2023 radio 10 raters, 6 closely competed races in light and highly variable winds, dave andrews (13) 1st, 2nd, 2nd,1st,1st,5th (12), charlie clarke (06) 3rd, 3rd, 3rd,2nd,2nd,1st (14), john andrews (68) 2nd,4th,1st,4th,4th,2nd (17), nicholas brown (83) 4th, 1st, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 4th (19), derek forsyth (48) 5th, rtd, 5th, rtd, dnr, 3rd , chris leal (92) 6th, 5th,6th,dnr, rtd, rtd, david lees (dnr) race officer.

Dave Andrews wins again.....

Nicholas's first LMYC win, sailing Mazaru!

Sunday 21st May 2023 International One Metres

8 races: nw f2-3 - sometimes too much for no. 1 rigs, dave andrews (13) 2nd, 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st, 4th, 3rd (14), charlie clarke (28) 1st, 4th, 5th, 2nd, 2nd, 2nd, 4th, 1st  (21), nicholas brown (06) 5nd,   2nd, 6nd, 3rd,4th,dnf,dns,dns, derek forsyth (68) dnf,5th,3rd,5th,5th,4th 2nd, dnf, chris leal (66) dnr, david lees (49) dnr, billie lee (95) 3rd, 4th, 3rd 5th, 6th 5th, 3rd, 4th (33), james stableford (13*) 5th 3rd 2nd 4th 3rd 3rd 4th 2nd (26), dave andrews wins again..... followed by charlie, james, billie, next:df95s  saturday 27th, r10rs  sunday 28th may , newcomers welcome, best on on saturday..., sunday 27th august 2023 international one metres, 6 races : w f2 fine weather. no 1 rigs except charlie no. 2., martin garnett (13v) 1st, 1st, 2nd, 4th, 3rd, 1st (12), dave andrews (13p) 2nd, 2nd, 1st, 1st, 2nd, 2nd (10), john henderson (20) 3rd, 1st, 4th, 2nd, 6th, 3rd (19), chris leal (66) 6th, 6th, 3rd, 7th, 7th, 6th (35), derek forsyth (69) 4th, 7th, 5th, 5th, 1st, 5th (26), charlie clarke (28) dns, 5th, 5th, 6th, 6th, 4th, 7th (33), david lees (74) 5th, 6th, 6th, 7th, 5th, 4th (33), colin harper & dave andrews kindly provided several boats., dave andrews wins again..... martin 2nd.... various boats swapped., sunday 3rd september 2023    radio 10 raters, dave andrews, barrie martin, colin harper, celia greetham, john andrews, john henderson, chris leal, david lees, nicholas..., charlie clarke., a great turnout...but   results not fully recorded., 6 + races in a variable light breeze., 1st dave andrews (8), 2nd barrie martin (12), 3rd charlie clarke (14), saturday 9th september 2023       df95s, 6 races in light airs, george tetley (0) 3rd, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 2nd, 1st (12), jack hogan (569) 2nd, 3rd,4th,2nd, 4th, 3rd (18), dave andrews (13) 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1st,3rd, 4th (14), charlie clarke (25) 4th, 4th, 1st, 4th, 1st, 2nd (16), george wins...., sunday 10th  september 2023, international one metres (cygnet cup), 4 races in light airs - weed a problem, nicholas fezer-brown (06) 1st, 4th, 1st, 3rd (9), charlie clarke (13) 2nd, 1st, 3rd, 2nd (8), dave andrews (13) 3rd, 3rd, 2nd, 1st (9), colin harper (74) 4th, 2nd, 4th, 4th (14), charlie wins (scores slightly uncertain...).

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Gosport Model Yacht & Boat Club

Model Yachting has taken place at Gosport for over 100 years. We are now one of the largest and most active clubs in the UK.

We host District and National Championships and Race EIGHT different classes on a regular basis:- IOM, Radio A, RC Laser, Multihull, DragonForce 65, DragonFlite 95, Vane A and Vane 36.

Demo boats are available by prior booking for RCLasers (2), DF65 and Vane 36.

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Welcome to Great Orme Model Yacht Club

Based at the West Shore Boating Lake, Llandudno.

We are a fun group aimed at meeting new friends interested in model yacht racing, model yachts and scale boats; and are affiliated to the Model Yacht Association (MYA), the UK governing body for the sport.

We primarily race DragonFlite 95's (DF95), but other classes will be included when sufficient numbers are present, and compete under the rules of the appropriate association conducting that particular aspect of model boating or specific club sailing instructions.

If you are interested in joining our club, there is a membership form here: https://gomyc.club/files/view/GOMYC_membership_form.doc (downloads or opens the membership form, depending on your web browser)

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The  Solent Radio Controlled Model Yacht Club  is based at Setley Pond , Hampshire, situated a few miles south of Brockenhurst, in the New Forest, southern England.

The Club has two Sections:

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Welcome to Ryde Model Yacht Club

More than just model yachts.

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Our Weekly races are open to experts and beginners alike. Check out our event calendar for more details, sign up, and see if you have what it takes to take to take to the water.

Our club was established in1874 and our sailing water, the Ryde Canoe Lake, was constructed in 1882.

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Weymouth & Portland Model Boat Club

We are the model boat club based in Weymouth  in West Dorset, UK.

The clubs objectives are to:

• Promote the hobby of model boat building and sailing for sail, electric and steam models.
• Organise meetings and sailing events
• Maintain 3 sailing waters in West Dorset. Radipole, Mangerton and Symondsbury.
• Attend local shows with static and sailing displays.
• Sailing events are organised from Easter to the end of September.

We have a club social meeting on a monthly basis for discussion and presentations throughout the year.

 Members design, build and operate a wide range of models for sail, electric and steam power.

We have no restrictions other than we cannot use internal combustion engines on our sailing waters.  Other considerations on model size are that there is limited depth of water at all lakes, so usually models do not draw more than about 30-50cm.  

Help and advice is always available from our friendly bunch. Several members have joined over the last couple of years with little experience and soon become confident at sailing and building.

Some members find it hard to stop building new models! 

Our membership covers mainly West Dorset and South Somerset. If you are interested in finding out more about this friendly club please use the Contact Form and we will be pleased to get back to you. 

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The club meets on the first Wednesday of every month (except January) at: St Francis of Assisi, Merredin Close,Weymouth DT3 6S

The meeting begins at 7:00, first 20 minutes or so for tea and biscuit. Usually club business and organisation of sailing dates is discussed. Although occasionally bring & buys, talks or presentations will take place.

Sailing Venues:

Radipole Lake:

The club has arrangements with the council to use this lake which is situated in central Weymouth. Sailing of model boats takes place south of the Swannery bridge. Usually sailing is on the second and fourth Sunday of each month although other club events may conflict so check the calendar for proposed dates.

In the summer 2 Wednesday evenings are also used for sailing. There is a car park adjacent to the lake and if you don’t mind carrying your boat a little further parking in the south corner of the large Swannery carpark north of the Swannery bridge is a little cheaper.

Please use the contact form if you are interested in sailing at Radipole.

Club Contact – Mike Greenham

Please Note……

Sailing at Radipole is now suspended until further notice because of a bloom of algae…

Mangerton Mill:

We visit this pond at the invitation of the Mill’s owner. Situated ~2.5miles north of Bridport near the village of Bradpole, follow signs off the Beaminster road.

There are usually 14 sailing days there a year. This is a pleasant rural location in the Manger valley. The mill is now run as a tourist attraction and has a tea room, selction of art & craft shops and toilets.

The venue is the ideal venue for casual sailing. On our allocated days we have all day to sail, ususally starting from about 10:00am ( all depending on the weather!). The venue’s location and facilities provide enough interest for a family day out.

Club Contact – Charles Hallsworth

Sailing Dates – 2024

MAR 31 & APR 1 – EASTER HOLIDAY

MAY 5 & 6 – MAY HOLIDAY

MAY 26 & 27 – SPRING HOLIDAY

JUNE 9 – RNLI Day

AUG 25 & 26 – LATE SUMMER HOLIDAY

Symondsbury:

Club sailing days are arranged here every Wednesday, generally from mid March to the end of October – weather dependent!

Access to the pond is good as cars can be taken near to the lake. However the site should be avoided after heavy or sustained rain to avoid tearing up the grass. Users must ensure that the gate to the site is closed and secure as the farmer does have livestock in the field. This venue does have toilets.

Wednesday sailing at Symondsbury has started for the year! Weather permitting.

If you wish to find out more about taking part in model boat building or sailing then come along to a club meeting or find us at either Mangerton Mill or Radipole lake on our scheduled sailing dates.

See our venues page to find us and calender page for when. We also attend some local exhibitions where you can talk to members.

We are open to new members. Please contact our Membership Secretary who can supply a welcome pack and membership form.

Please use the Contact Form to email us.

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          –   Adult including Family – £50

          –   Introductory membership fee – joining in 2024 – £25

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9th June – RNLI Day at Mangerton

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CLUB NAME: Ace MPBA CLUB INTEREST: Multi CONTACT: Jan Taylor CONTACT E-MAIL: jan.taylor59@hotmail.com

CLUB NAME: Alpha Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: All aspects of Model Boating CONTACT: Stuart Robinson CONTACT E-MAIL: robinsons10@btinternet.com

CLUB NAME: Anglia Marine Model Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale CONTACT: Anne Riches CONTACT E-MAIL: anne947@hotmail.co.uk --> *Back to top*

CLUB NAME: Balne Moor Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Towing WEBSITE: https://balne-moor-model-boat-club.myfreesites.net/ CONTACT: Michael Butler CONTACT E-MAIL: mebutler1949@gmail.com INFORMATION: On the M62 take the exit at junction 34 turning towards Doncaster on the A19. Continue through the village of Whitley, 300 yards after leaving the village, turn left at the crossroads, onto the unnamed road sign posted for Balne, Pollington and Snaith. Continue along this road for approximately one mile, and watch out for the railway overbridge. The pond is in the first field on the right after the bridge. However because of roadside vegetation the entrance is not readily visible so as you come under the bridge, indicate right and begin to slow down. The entrance to the field is gated and may be closed. Refreshments and disabled toilets available.

CLUB NAME: Birkenhead Radio Sailing and Power Club CLUB INTEREST: Yachts. IC Racing CLUB WATER: Gautby Lake ADDRESS: Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DR WEBSITE: http://birkenheadrspc.co.uk CONTACT: Dave Marles CONTACT E-MAIL: marlesd@aol.com INFORMATION: The lake has parking nearby on Gautby Road and has a brick club house & toilet facilities which are shared with the Model Yacht section of the club and available on regatta days. There are shops nearby. The lake is 560ft long by 150ft wide and 28 inches deep. (Map reference SJ293903) Nearest Motorway Junction is M53 junction 1. Follow A554 to Birkenhead. At first roundabout adjacent to Tesco Superstore, take 2nd exit, left into Hoylake Road, then turn down 2nd road on left off Hoylake Road into Gautby Road. The lake is on left prior to bend in the road.

CLUB NAME: Blackheath Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Straight Running and Hydroplanes CONTACT: Phil Abbott CONTACT E-MAIL: philabbott58@gmail.com INFORMATION: The Boating Lake, Victoria Park, Hackney, London E9. Entrance is via St. Mark’s Gates in Cadogan Terrace. MPBA Cards must be shown. Refreshments and Toilets in Clubhouse. Parking: Drive slowly through park to road beside the ‘One O’clock Club’ up to the pond side, unload and return cars to the street or the chargeable car park. No Junior under the age of 10 (ten) years may take part in any competition (in or out of the water) at Victoria Park.

CLUB NAME: Bournville Radio Sailing and Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Yachting WEBSITE: http://www.bournvillersmbc.org CONTACT: Andrew Hines CONTACT EMAIL: hines101@btinternet.com INFORMATION: The Boat House Valley Parkway, off Bournville Lane.

CLUB NAME: Brentwood M.B.C. CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Club 500 CONTACT: John Elliot EMAIL: john.elliott50@btinternet.com WEBSITE: http://www.brentwoodmodelboatclub.co.uk INFORMATION: Brentwood MBC, Near Thoby Lodge (off Thoby Lane), Mountnessing, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0TB

CLUB NAME: Brentwood Model Yacht and Power Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Multi, Fast Electric CONTACT: Terry Holmes EMAIL: twaholmes007@gmail.com VENUE: Fitzwalters Farm, Mountnessing Road, Shenfield. From M25 take A12 towards Chelmsford, take first exit on to B1002 towards Mountnessing, take turning immediately through white gates on the left into Fitzwalters Farm. Lake is 200 yards on the left. No tents or caravans. WEBSITE: http://www.brentwoodmodelboatclub.co.uk

CLUB NAME: Bridlington Model Boat Society CLUB INTEREST: Multi-Racing, Scale, Yachts, Fast Electric, Steam CLUB WATER: BMBS Carnaby Lake ADDRESS: Carnaby Lake, Carnaby, East Riding of Yorkshire. YO15 3QY WEBSITE: Bridlington Model Boat Society GENERAL CONTACT: Sarah Randall GENERAL CONTACT E-MAIL: sarah.randall74@gmail.com MULTI CONTACT: Robert Daniel MULTI CONTACT E-MAIL: robdan@btinternet.com INFORMATION: Situated on Carnaby Industrial Estate, 3 miles from Bridlington. Turn off A614 onto Bridlington Bay Road, turn right onto Industrial Estate by John Bull Rock. After the 2nd roundabout on Lancaster Rd look for a small access road opposite 3 white silos, the club nameboard is displayed at the entrance of the access road. Continue behind the factories to the club site, there are two entrance gates, the first gives access to the Truck and Rock Crawler area the second to the lake and upper carpark. 7 acre site, Pondside parking, refreshments, toilets, clubhouse, disabled facilities. Lake belongs to club and is locked when no members are sailing.

CLUB NAME: Burton & District Model Boat Society CLUB INTEREST: All Aspects of Model Boating. Lake not suitable for Straight Running and high speed I C limited to a few special events each year. CLUB WATER: Branston Water Park ADDRESS: Lichfield Road (A38), Branston, Burton upon Trent, DE14 3HD WEBSITE: http://www.burtonmodelboatclub.org.uk CONTACT: Moira Hawkins CONTACT E-MAIL: mamoi@excite.com INFORMATION: Branston Water Park, Burton Upon Trent. Branston Water Park is situated on the northbound carriageway of the A38 just south of Burton, follow A38 Lichfield signs, Brown Water Park signs south of Burton, follow A38 to Walton/Barton flyover, exit left at Happy Eater, cross over bridge, turn right for Burton to rejoin the A38 north, approx 1 mile drift left into service road, signs for Branston Ind Estate, Branston Water Park, follow to end and turn left into water park at Leavesleys container depot, follow road into water park. --> *Back to top*

CLUB NAME: Capstan Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Yachts, Steam, Small Fast Electrics, Club 500 racing No I.C. CLUB WATER: 4 Seasons Leisure Park ADDRESS: Barton’s Point, Isle of Sheppey CONTACT: John Cheer CONTACT ADDRESS: 4 Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent ME7 2YQ Telephone: 07930 637821 INFORMATION: Lake is shared with full size yachts and wind surfers so club has an allocated area. Directions available on enquiry from John Cheer, please enclose S.A.E. Nearby parking, refreshments, toilets, shops about 1 mile, on site camping available.

CLUB NAME: Cardiff Marine Modellers CLUB INTEREST: Yachts, Steam, Warships, Submarines, Hovercraft, Barges, Liners, Hydroplanes CLUB WATER: Roath Park Lake ADDRESS: Roath Park, Cardiff WEBSITE: http://www.cardiffmarinemodellers.co.uk CONTACT: Nick Evans CONTACT E-MAIL: nick-cmm@sky.com

CLUB NAME: Chasewater Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Yachts, Fast Electrics, Scale, Steam, Club 500 racing , No I.C. CLUB WATER: Chasewater Innovation Centre Pool ADDRESS: Chasewater, Norton Canes, Staffordshire. WS8 7NL WEBSITE: http://chasewatermbc.blogspot.co.uk CONTACT: Steven Gregory CONTACT E-MAIL: chasewaterbc@hotmail.co.uk INFORMATION: Club sailing every Saturday and Tuesday afternoons, starting around 2pm. All MPBA members (electric or steam) are very welcome to come along and sail with us if you are passing the venue and have your boat on board, or just pop in for a chat.

CLUB NAME: Cotswold MM Club ADDRESS: 12 Wiltshire Avenue, North Yate, Bristol, Avon, BS37 7UF Telephone: 01454 311415 CONTACT: Michael Rose CONTACT E-MAIL: mikerose.cw52@btinternet.com

CLUB NAME: Coventry Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: All aspects of model boating CLUB WATER: Canal Basin CONTACT: Richard Lambert CONTACT E-MAIL: coventry.model.boat.club@gmail.com INFORMATION: Leave M6 at J3, follow Bedworth, Longford signs for half a mile. After crossing canal bridge, turn left into Hurst Road, follow road round into Grange Road, turn right into Jackers Road, pool is opposite the end. Pondside parking.

CLUB NAME: Crowborough & District Model Boat Society CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Scale Steering CLUB WATER: Centenary Boating Lake ADDRESS: Goldsmiths’s Leisure Centre, Eridge Road, Crowborough, East Sussex. TN6 2TN WEBSITE: http://www.crowboroughmodelboatclub.org.uk CONTACT: Jeffrey Ayres CONTACT E-MAIL: jeffery_ayres@hotmail.com INFORMATION: The model boating lake inside the steam model railway. A26 Tunbridge Wells to Crowborough, at Boarshead roundabout take second exit. After 1/2 mile turn right into Leusure Centre. Parking is free, toilets and cafe in leisure centre.

CLUB NAME: Cygnets Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Multi, Hydroplanes, I.C. Sports, Sail CLUB WATER: Mote Park ADDRESS: Mote Park Lake, Maidstone WEBSITE: http://www.cygnetsmbc.org CONTACT: John Ludlow CONTACT E-MAIL: johnludlow@blueyonder.co.uk INFORMATION: TFrom M20 J7 follow signs leading to Maidstone town centre – after third roundabout (Chiltern Hundreds Pub) bear left at third set of traffic lights (Ford Main Dealer on left). Turn right at next set of traffic lights, then first left onto Mote Avenue – Entrance to the park is straight ahead.

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CLUB NAME: Darlington & District Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale (including Mini), Steam, Non-Class Yachts, Fast Electrics Club 500 racing , Scale, NFREC Classes) CLUB WATER: Middleton St. George Water Park ADDRESS: No 2 Middleton St. George Water Park, Middleton St. George WEBSITE: ** No longer functioning ** (02/07/2019) CONTACT: Ernest J Lazenby CONTACT E-MAIL: ernie.lazenby2@ntlworld.com INFORMATION: The club sails on the first of three lakes behind the village community centre. Middleton St. George is signposted off the A67 Darlington to Yarm. Access is also possible from the main A66 Darlington to Teesside via Sadburge. The community centre/lake access road is about halfway through the village. The clubhouse by the access steps to the lake has 2 toilets (inc. disabled), heating and refreshments are available. Parking is adjacent. Access to the water is via uneven steps up and down a bank. Disabled access is difficult. The club sails on Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons and evenings. Regular Steering and sailing regattas are held.. -->

CLUB NAME: Daventry Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale , Yachts, No I.C. CLUB WATER: Napton Marina ADDRESS: Tomlow Road, Nr. Napton on the Hill, Southam CV47 8HX CONTACT: Steve Phillips 07706 957217 CONTACT E-MAIL: stevephillips872@yahoo.co.uk INFORMATION: Meeting Times – Sundays from 1pm-4pm Wednesday 6pm to 8pm.

CLUB NAME: Dublin Radio Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale CLUB WATER: Club Water: Herbert Park, Donnybrook, Dublin Sunday mornings 11am to 1pm Wednesday evenings (summer time) 6pm to 9pm WEBSITE: CONTACT: Colm Finn CONTACT E-MAIL: cpfinnfc@gmail.com INFORMATION: Meeting Times – Sundays from 1pm Wednesday 6pm to 9pm.

CLUB NAME: Electra R/C Fast Electric Model Power Boat Racing Club CLUB INTEREST: Fast Electric Racing CLUB WATER: Various around South East ADDRESS: Please see Club Website WEBSITE: http://www.electrafying.com CONTACT: Martin Machen CONTACT E-MAIL: gbdc85@gmail.com INFORMATION: --> CLUB NAME: Elmbridge Model Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Fast Electric, I.C. Racing, Yachts CLUB WATER: Thorpe Lake ADDRESS: Egham, Nearest Postcode TW20 8RJ WEBSITE: http://elmbridgemc.net GENERAL ENQUIRIES: enquiries@elmbridgemc.net MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES: membership@elmbridgemc.net INFORMATION: From M25 North or South leave at J13 and follow signs A30 for Egham at roundabout under M25 (on A30) turn left into Egham, at next roundabout (Police Station) turn left, over level crossing and at next roundabout left, onto another roundabout, take 2nd. left. Entrance to lake is about half a mile on right (200yds. past open speed limit sign).

CLUB NAME: Goole Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Yachts, Tug-towing, I.C. CLUB WATER: No 5 Coal Hoist Site, Dutch Riverside ADDRESS: No 5 Coal Hoist Site, Dutch Riverside WEBSITE: http://www.goolemodelboatclub.co.uk CONTACT: Darran Newman CONTACT E-MAIL: darran77@hotmail.com INFORMATION: From junction3 M62 head towards Goole. At first traffic lights after passing Focus DIY turn right following signs foe Waterways Museum. At next traffic lights turn right. Next traffic lights turn right again. No.5 coal hoist is approximately 300 yards down Dutch Riverside. The club are able to test and certify steam boilers.

CLUB NAME: Heaton & District Model Power Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Straight Running CLUB WATER: Paddy Freemans Park ADDRESS: Paddy Freemans Lake, Jesmond Dene, Newcastle upon Tyne WEBSITE: http://www.heatonmodelboats.co.uk CONTACT: Andrew Humpish CONTACT E-MAIL: heatonmodelboats@aol.com INFORMATION: A1 North and follow road as it crosses the river and climbs to the highest point, where you take the slip road signposted Ponteland, Kenton, etc. At roundabout take fourth exit (right) signposted A167. In 500yds at next roundabout take first exit (left). Follow road for half mile. At next roundabout take second exit (right) and in 300yds at next roundabout take first exit (left). In half mile get into left hand lane before traffic lights and turn right, and then in 20yds turn left at next set of traffic lights. Follow road until it descends hill and at bottom go over first mini roundabout, and immediately turn right at next mini roundabout. Climb hill and go straight over next mini roundabout. Pass hospital (on left) and watch for entrance on right just after the bowling greens. Enter car park. The lake and boathouse are in front of you. Refreshments, toilets and shelter available within clubhouse.

CLUB NAME: Herrington Park Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Yachts, I.C., Sub’s CLUB WATER: Herrington Country Park ADDRESS: Chester Road, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear. DH4 7EL MAP : Here WEBSITE: http://herringtonmodel.weebly.com/ CONTACT: Joe Carr CONTACT E-MAIL: joe.carr162@gmail.com INFORMATION: Herrington country park model boat club are looking for new members for the club.

CLUB NAME: Huddersfield Society of Model Engineers CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Steam CLUB WATER: Highfields ADDRESS: Highfields Pond, Huddersfield HD1 5NG CONTACT: Richard Lyons CONTACT E-MAIL: rlyons999@hotmail.com INFORMATION: M62 junction 24, take A629 towards Huddersfield. Approx two miles through two sets of traffic lights turn left before pelican crossing into Highfields. Do not go past crossing. The road is narrow and cobbled, at the end of the road bear left onto dirt road, turn right at end of long wall. Pond on right. Pondside parking, or nearby, refreshments, toilets, shelter.

CLUB NAME: Irish Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Tethered Hydro’s CLUB WATER: Herbert Park ADDRESS: Balls Bridge, Dublin 4 MAP : Here WEBSITE: http://www.irishmodelboatclub.ie --> CONTACT: John O’Sullivan CONTACT E-MAIL: mail@irishmodelboatclub.ie INFORMATION: 2.1/4 miles south of G.P.O. on the main road to Dun-Laoghaire. The park is situated between the American Embassy and the Bridge. There is car parking outside the park and there are toilets available. Saturday afternoon from 1400hrs. To 1700hrs. All year and in summer on Wednesdays at 1800hrs. Until 2000hrs. As well

CLUB NAME: Kingsbury Water Park Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Multi, Off-Shore, Tethered Hydro’s CLUB WATER: Kingsbury Water Park ADDRESS: Kingsbury Water Park, Tamworth B76 0DY WEBSITE: CHAIRMAN: Sebastian Garrett Tel: 07445 886554 MEMBERSHIP CONTACT: Judith Beesley MEMBERSHIP CONTACT E-MAIL: judith.beesley@sky.com HYDRO CONTACT: Norman Lara Tel: 07956 423410 n.lara@btinternet.com MULTI: Iain Pickersgill Tel: 07887 591838 MULTI EMAIL: multisec@mpba.org.uk OFFSHORE: Dave Sanders OFFSHORE EMAIL: ashby.towers@gmail.com SCALE: David Kennedy Tel 01455291611 YACHTING: Michael Brown YACHTING EMAIL: brown.owl@talktalk.com FAST ELECTRIC: Steve Hollis FAST ELECTRIC EMAIL: shollis@hotmail.co.uk INFORMATION: Leave M42 at Junction 9. Take A4097 towards Kingsbury. At first roundabout turn left and the park is well signed. Shops, toilets, café and childrens playground on site. Extensive walks and nearby car parking. The park entrance fee is £4.50 or you can purchase a yearly pass at £46.00, if you hold a disabled badge you can obtain discount for the pass.

CLUB NAME: Kingston Upon Hull Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Yachts, Radio Scale & Semi Scale Boats, Club 500, Straight Running plus Fun & Funky Boats CLUB WATER: East Park ADDRESS: East Park, Holderness Road, Hull HU8 8JU MAP : Here WEBSITE: CONTACT: Bill Hornby CONTACT E-MAIL: hornbyoo7@yahoo.co.uk

INFORMATION: Access for cars is restricted onto the park, however, Bill does have access and once on the Park a top quality car park is located right next to the pond. The pond is a concrete lined pond approximately half a metre deep 40metres by 90metres. Toilet facilities are available in the administration building, close by, with a café which has lots of drinks & food with great bacon sandwiches.

CLUB NAME: Little Radford Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale CONTACT: John Newey CONTACT E-MAIL: john.newey@gmail.com

CLUB NAME: Model Hydroplane Club CLUB INTEREST: Tethered Hydro CLUB WATER: Hall Farm Lake ADDRESS: Maldon Road, Essex CM9 6SN WEBSITE: http://www.onthewire.co.uk CONTACT: Andrea Gullick CONTACT E-MAIL: abhydroclub@gmail.com INFORMATION:

NATIONAL OVAL RACING CLUB CLUB INTEREST: Circuit Racing CONTACT: Keith Burgess, Drewville, Clifton, Severn Stoke, Worcs WR8 9JF Tel: 01905 371473 Email: cmduk1@aol.com

CLUB NAME: Northampton & District Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Multi, Yachts CLUB WATER: Earl’s Barton Showground ADDRESS: Earl’s Barton FACEBOOK: FB Group WEBSITE: CONTACT: Janet Hubble CONTACT E-MAIL: janethubble@btinternet.com INFORMATION: Although not a public amenity as we sail on land owned by farmers there is nothing to stop us having guests when we sail. From the M1 follow the A45 to the Earls Barton turn off (next junction after Billing Aquadrome) turn left and then left again into White’s Nurseries. The pond is situated in the bottom left hand corner of the Earl’s Barton Showground.

CLUB NAME: Northern Amp Draggers CLUB INTEREST: Fast Electric Racing CLUB WATER: Various, see Website WEBSITE: http://www.ampdraggers.co.uk CONTACT: Martin Marriott CONTACT E-MAIL: martinlmarriott@hotmail.com

CLUB NAME: Peterborough Model Power Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Multi CLUB WATER: Orton Mere ADDRESS: Orton Mere Osier Lake, Peterborough CONTACT: Mick Szebeko CONTACT E-MAIL: mickpgh1@gmail.com INFORMATION: From A1 North, take left A47 to Peterborough (Castor and Ailsworth Bypass), approx 3 miles to roundabout and underpass, turn right onto A1260 (Nene Parkway). On second turn-off go down to the A605, turn right, at next set of traffic lights turn right. Lake is on left. From A1(M)South, take right onto A1139 (Fletton Parkway) keep to left to Peterborough. At first flyover take a left onto Orton Parkway. At 2nd. roundabout turn right onto A605 (Oundle Road) strictly 30 mph, continue for approx 2miles, just before flyover at traffic lights turn left, lake is on left.

CLUB NAME: Portsmouth & District Model Power Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, I.C., Fast Electric, Sail, Steam CLUB WATER: Canoe Lake ADDRESS: Southsea, Hampshire WEBSITE: http://www.portsmouthmodelboatclub.co.uk CONTACT: Kelvin Bird CONTACT E-MAIL: michael.rudd40@ntlworld.com INFORMATION: Follow signs for Southsea Sea Front, and South Parade Pier. The club meets at the Canoe Lake on Sunday mornings in the winter and Friday evenings in the summer. Nearby parking, refreshments and toilets. NB Lake is SALT WATER. The club meetings are held at 7.30pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Baffins Community Centre, Westover Road, Copnor, Portsmouth.

CLUB NAME: Retro Racing Club CLUB INTEREST: Vintage Tethered Cars and Boats WEBSITE: http://www.onthewire.co.uk/retro.htm CONTACT: Peter Hill CONTACT E-MAIL: arty.pole@gmail.com

CLUB NAME: Seahorse Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Sail, Fast Electric CLUB WATER: Bessbrook Community Centre ADDRESS: Bessbrook Community Centre, 8 Mill Road, Bessbrook BT35 7DS FACEBOOK: Seahorse Model Boat Club This is a closed group – You have to apply to the admins to join CONTACT: Club Secretary – Craig Kane CONTACT E-MAIL: secretary-seahorsembc@outlook.com INFORMATION: Bessbrook Community Centre, 8 Mill Road, Bessbrook BT35 7DS.

CLUB NAME: Sheffield Ship Model Society CLUB INTEREST: Scale, 575, 590, Fast Electric, Tug Towing CLUB WATER: Millhouses Park ADDRESS: Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/682271818611031 CONTACT: Ronald Mallett CONTACT E-MAIL: ronnie@g0njd.co.uk INFORMATION: SW of Sheffield centre, 3miles out on A621 Sheffield-Bakewell road, on Abbeydale Road South. Lake is in park behind the Cafe, signposted from main road, near Wagon & Horses pub. From M1 North, exit junction 33 onto A630-Sheffield take ring road heading South at A61 roundabout ask directions to Millhouses Park. From M1 South, exit junction 29 take A617 Chesterfield road then A61 Chesterfield /Dronfield bypass going North. At A61/Sheffield ring road junction ask directions. Square lake paved all round and concrete wadeable bottom. Parking nearby, refreshments, toilets, shelter and shops.

CLUB NAME: South Lakes Model Club CLUB INTEREST: Yachts, Scale, Fun Electric, Experimental Types CLUB WATER: Kit Ridding Lake ADDRESS: Kit Ridding Farm, Old Town, Near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria LA6 2QA CONTACT: Malcolm Roath CONTACT E-MAIL: malcolm.roath@btinternet.com INFORMATION:

CLUB NAME: South Shields Model Yacht Club CLUB INTEREST: Sail, Straight running, Scale, No I.C. CLUB WATER: South Marine Park ADDRESS: South Marine Park, South Shields CONTACT: Robert Kirtley CONTACT E-MAIL: robb.kirtley@blueyonder.co.uk INFORMATION: On arriving at South Shields, follow signs for seafront. Park is next to fairground and the pierhead. Nearby parking, refreshments, toilets, shelter, and shops. Wadeable with chest waders. We have to be aware of the wildlife on the lake and consider public opinion. Normally no problems but no I.C. allowed.

CLUB NAME: ST. Albans & District Model Engineering Society CLUB INTEREST: Straight Running, Tethered Hydro's, Scale, Scale Steam, Model Engineering CLUB WATER: Verulamium Park, St. Albans ADDRESS: Verulamium Park, St. Albans WEBSITE: http://www.stalbansmes.com CONTACT: Roger Lane CONTACT E-MAIL: sailing@stalbanssms.com INFORMATION: We currently use the small lake in the Verulamium Park. The park has numerous facilities including ample parking, toilets, a cafe and on the warmer days an ice cream van. The Society holds a reference collection of model boat plans for use by members only. --> CLUB NAME: Stevenage Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, I.C, Fast Electric, Sail, Steam CLUB WATER: Fairlands Valley ADDRESS: Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Herts, SG2 0BL WEBSITE: http://sites.google.com/site/stevenagemodelboats/ CONTACT: Bernard Hitchcock CONTACT E-MAIL: b.r.hitchcock@btinternet.com INFORMATION: Marine modellers always most welcome at 'The Club' Sunday morning and Thursday afternoon. -->

CLUB NAME: Stourbridge Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, I.C, Fast Electric, Sail, Steam CLUB WATER: Heath Pool in Mary Stevens Park, also Lake in Baggerridge Country Park ADDRESS: Please see Website, directions below. WEBSITE: http://www.stourbridgemodelboatclub.org/ CONTACT ADDRESS: The Club Secretary Stourbridge Model Boat Club, 173 Kingsway, Stourbridge, DY8 4TW CONTACT E-MAIL: eric@morse-brown.com CHAIRMAN: Alan Ryder, 19 Pineridge Drive, Kidderminster DY11 6BG Tel 01562754302 TREASURER: Jerry Hayes, 12 Station Road, Hagley, Stourbridge, DY9 0NU Tel 01562882043 INFORMATION: Heath Pool towards Stourbridge on the A451 Norton Lane – B4186 Heath Lane. Car Park and public toilets nearby. Club members can use the lake six days a week Monday to Saturday from June until March, and three days from April until June, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. From June we meet on a Sunday morning at 11am, this is because of the wildlife’s breading season. The park also offers a children’s play area, toilets and grassy areas for ball games or just to sit about.

CLUB NAME: Swindon Model Boat & Engineering Club CLUB INTEREST: Steam, I.C., Electric, Sail, Scale CLUB WATER: Coate Water Country Park ADDRESS: Swindon. SN3 6AA CONTACT: Robert Hobbs CONTACT E-MAIL: triumphaustinman@gmail.com INFORMATION: M4 J15. Take A419 (Swindon by-pass) then A4259 west to Swindon. The entrance to the lake is adjacent to the Post House Hotel and the Sun Inn roundabout. Enter park, drive through public car park, and park adjacent to lake – all amenities for the family.

CLUB NAME: Victoria Model Steamboat Club CLUB INTEREST: Straight running, Hydroplanes, Radio functional and Scale CLUB WATER: Victoria Park Lake ADDRESS: Victoria Park, Hackney, London E9 WEBSITE: https://vmsc.home.blog/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/xVMSCx/ CONTACT: Keith Reynolds, VMSC Secretary CONTACT E-MAIL: keithreynoldsV71@talktalk.net INFORMATION: The Boating Lake, entrance is via gates opposite “The Top of the Morning” pub just before St Marks Gate in Cadogan Terrace. Refreshments and toilets in clubhouse. Shops nearby. PARKING: Security on gate. Produce M.P.B.A. card to gain entrance. Drive slowly through park to road besides one o’clock club up to the pond side, unload and return cars to the street or chargeable car park. OTHER INFORMATION: No Junior under the age of 10 (ten) years may take part in any competition (in or out of the water) at Victoria Park.

CLUB NAME: Watermead Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Sail, Scale, Steam, No I.C. or Fast Electric CLUB WATER: Watermead Lake ADDRESS: Aylesbury HP19 0FU WEBSITE: https://www.watermeadmodelboat.club/ CONTACT: Leonard Bryant CONTACT E-MAIL: lenbryant1@gmail.com INFORMATION: Watermead Lake is signposted off the A413 Buckingham Road out of Aylesbury. The car park is at the Watermead Crematorium which is adjacent to the Lake.

CLUB NAME: Welwyn Garden City Society of Model Engineers CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Straight Running, Steam CLUB WATER: Stanborough Lakes ADDRESS: Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6DQ WEBSITE: https://wgcsme.wordpress.com/ CONTACT: Paul Graver CONTACT E-MAIL: graverp70563@gmail.com INFORMATION: The club meets the 3rd. Monday of each month at the Church hall, St. Johns Church, Lemsford, near Welwyn Garden City.

CLUB NAME: West Hampshire Modellers CLUB INTEREST: Scale Tugs, Trawlers, lifeboats, cruisers, warships, fun boats, working boats and sail CLUB WATER: Poole Park ADDRESS: Poole Park, Lilliput End, Hampshire CONTACT: Barry Thomas CONTACT E-MAIL: barry.thomas728@btinternet.com INFORMATION: The Reed bed South within Poole Park which is at the extreme Lilliput end next to the gate piers, some on road parking with four hour limit outside the park but can return after an hour though some disabled parking much closer but only three hours but can return after an hour, also some main road all day parking. All radios must be on 2.4GHz and no fast boats or I.C’s we now incorporate “Poole Park Tuggers” in our group --> WINDERMERE M.B.C CLUB INTEREST: Electric Scale & Scratchbuilt, Steam, Club 500, Yachts: Dragon Force, One Metre, Free/Social Sailing. CLUB WATER: Home waters are located at Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories, formerly the Windermere Steamboat Museum, on Rayrigg Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 1BN CONTACT: Hon Secretary: Capt. John Bateman, 18 Hillside. Holme, Carnforth, Lancs LA6 1QD Tel: 07919 126018 CONTACT EMAIL: johnpbateman@btinternet.com WEBSITE: (Under construction) http://www.windermeremodelboatclub.co.uk and http://www.windermerembc.co.uk

CLUB NAME: Yate & Sodbury Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Fast Electrics, Small Yachts CLUB WATER: Kingsgate Park Lake ADDRESS: Yate, Bristol BS37 4DZ WEBSITE: CONTACT: Derek Battson CONTACT E-MAIL: derek.battson@talktalk.net INFORMATION: TFollow A432 through Yate to Lidl Store. Turn onto Sundridge Park and then take 6th turn on left, which is Sunningdale, follow to end, Parking is on grass area.Parking at pond side and nearby. Limited refreshments are available. Toilets available, shops nearby. --> *Back to top*

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 international one metre radio controlled model yacht racing at its best:.

We are a friendly and welcoming club where new and seasoned sailors are always made to feel at home, so why not come and join in the fun. To get you going we can lend you a boat and show you the basics. We even have a special deal, with low cost membership for your first year so you get to give it a real good try before you decide. Within the club there are usually some used boats for sale, should you wish to get a bit more involved in this fascinating and absorbing hobby.

We are the premier mid-Essex club for racing radio controlled International One Metre (IOM) model yachts, racing on Sundays and Tuesdays at a lake in Heybridge near Maldon in Essex. The race meetings run from 10-00 AM until 1-00 PM, with well earned coffee break mid morning.

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Summer Club Racing  Schedule Sunday 10:30   International One Metre Racing Sunday 14:00 Dragon Flite 95 Racing Monday 10:30 8 Metre Racing Tuesday 10:30 International One Metre Racing Tuesday 18:30 Dragon Force 65 Racing Wednesday 10:30 RC Laser Racing Thursday 10:30 8 Metre Racing Thursday 18:30 Dragon Flite 95 Racing Friday 10:30 International One Metre Racing Friday 14:00 Classic IOM Racing Saturday 10:30 RC Laser Racing Saturday 14:00 Dragon Force 65 Racing MYA Standard Sailing Instructions Local s ailing rules - appendix to SSIs

The Club continues a tradition of model Yacht Racing in Poole Park dating back to 1890.

Poole Radio Yacht Club was formed in 1950 and is one of oldest model yacht clubs in the country.

The Club actively promotes the sport of Radio Yacht Sailing, construction

and competitive racing within the spirit of friendly and fun competition.

The Club warmly welcomes new members ( experienced skippers and beginners) ​

Peter Popham is pictured here with Keith Allen (then Commodore) at the 2011 Met & Southern Championships being awarded his trophy.  Peter was a much loved member of the club and a larger than life character.  Sadly he is no longer with us as he passed away on Thursday 4th January 2024 after an illness.  He will be much missed.

Model Yacht Racing is

Exciting, Competitive and Fun

The Club races four classes of yacht:-

International One Metre        an international racing class

Marblehead                            known worldwide as the Greyhound of the Water

Dragonflite 95                        a very popular One Design racing class

J Class                                     like the old Americas Cup racers

We offer top class radio yacht racing for the experienced skipper and excellent support for those new to the sport.

If you are interested in radio-controlled yacht racing, come and have a sail with us during our sailing mornings. No experience is required and we will lend you a boat and show you how to sail it. Call us or turn up at the lake and we will make you welcome. Have a look at the videos on the About Us page to see what we do. You will find contact details and directions to the sailing water at Rickmansworth Aquadrome (Bury Lake) in the main menu above.

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There are many aspects to what makes a radio or free sailor but the MYA is primarily of interest to those who wish to race them, and it doesn’t matter whether you are a mid week skipper who sails locally with your mates or a top end competitor who spends their time planning the next international event, the one thing in common is that if there is another boat on the water there will be a race, and that’s what we do, whether for fun, for the social aspect or for the competition its all racing.

Model Yachting

The term Model Yachting is based on the heritage and traditions of our sport which go back over 200 years, however the boats we sail are in most instances not models or scale versions of full sized boats but specifically design purpose built yachts for racing, nowadays primarily with radio controls but also for free sailing.

Whether designed on the kitchen table or the latest computer design package, a lot of time, energy and enjoyment goes in to making a modern model yacht.

How we do it

Most racing is done via a club structure, and to be a member of the MYA you have to be a member of a recognised club.   This club will have a structure that provides organised and structured racing, typically to the World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS); with occasional variations to take into account local requirements. The newcomer will soon pick up the basics of how a race takes place.

Radio Sailing will be around a series of buoys and a race will last between 15 and 20 minutes with a series of these in a days racing. This is probably the biggest difference between full size and what we do, instead of 2 or 3 races in a day, we will have 10 to 15 in a day, with 10-15 starts, 10-15 1st beats and 10-15 close finishes!

Free Sailing requires a different lake with access required all the way round and is the core form which the modern sport has evolved, this is a series of windward legs and downwind legs where every boat races against each other and the wins against other boats are added together to find the overall winner, although less obviously tactical, its challenges are still many with boat trim a great skill which takes time to understand and achieve consistently.

Like many sports; Golf, Motorsport or even full size Sailing the first time you participate it can seem “odd” but most people who experience radio or free sail cannot wait for the next time, and if the “bug” gets you it can lead to many hours of enjoyment across the country.

Most clubs will organise a club league or competition and for those with more time there are races organised between local clubs or districts. For the keener skipper there are national and international events with the associated social aspect!

Who does it

The sport has champions in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s & 70’s, in fact we have members in an age range from 7 to 97 with classes, races and series to suit all. It is a great way of making friends getting some exercise and removing the stresses of life.

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Whether you are an ex Olympian, World Champion, Full Size Sailor or just like the idea of having a go, there will be something for you in Radio or Free Sailing. Why not look through the MYA clubs page and find a club close to you.

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 Nottingham Model Boat Club

Welcome to Nottingham Model Boat Club.

The club is a group of members who all have an interest in model boats of all types, scale, sail, speed, and steam and we welcome others with a similar interest. Within the club we have a wide range of expertise to aid members pursue their interest whether you are just starting out or have experience in building and sailing model boats.

We meet regularly to sail at Colwick Park all year round and also at Highfields in the summer on Sunday mornings. Our hobby is engaging and satisfying but above all its about having fun, both in building models and also at a social level when we meet up. 

We welcome any sort of model boat and we hope that when you have seen the wide range of models we sail we will enhance your knowledge and understanding of model boating with all its diversities and variations.

Many of our members will build their own models either from scratch or from kits but it is increasingly popular for members to buy their models as "ready to run". Whichever, we are pleased to see you!

You may have a model that's been languishing in your attic for years and if you would like to resurrect it and see it on the water we are pleased to help.