MODEL POWER BOAT ASSOCIATION |
| Membership Information |
The Model Power Boat Association, MPBA, was founded in 1924 by clubs in the London Area. Since that time it has grown into a national body, which represents all types of model boating; including static scale and a small number of yachtsmen.
The other interests included are scale models, radio control racing, known as multi-racing, fast electric models, straight running, tethered hydroplanes and radio control hydroplanes. These interests are grouped into sections, which control the organisation of the discipline; i.e. make rules and organise the programme of regattas etc. The sections are each represented on the MPBA committee together with the officers of the organisation.
The main aims of the MPBA are to promote all types of model boating and to encourage members to compete in the various competitions held throughout the country. It also enables members to contact other likeminded people.
The members pay an annual fee to the MPBA to cover the cost of running the organisation and, more importantly, to obtain insurance.
There is a full programme of events for all classes held throughout the country. These events are listed in the MPBA Yearbook, which is supplied to every member. The MPBA also represents members' interests on the various bodies concerned with modelling in the UK. These include The Unitied Kingdom Radio Control Council (UKRCC) and the Central Council of Physical Recreation (CCPR). The MPBA is a member of NAVIGA, the body controlling model boating throughout the world. NAVIGA holds world championships for all sections at regular intervals. The MPBA has traditionally attended these competitions with success and has World Champions in most events.
Enjoy your boating,
Tony Willet
President MPBA
MPBA - what does it do for you?
The Model Power Boat Association (MPBA) exists to promote all forms of model boating in the United Kingdom. The MPBA has, as a principle objective, the aim of encouraging all aspects of model boating and in particular powered models. To that end, it provides a competition structure leading to National Championships in all the sectional disciplines supported. These sectional interests are:
- Scale models - both electric and steam driven
- Multi models - i.c. powered racing craft
- Hydro models - tethered i.c. and steam models
- Fast Electric models - r/c controlled electric racing craft
- Circuit Racing models - r/c controlled i.c. models
- Straight Running models - any powered craft for straight running competition
- Non Competitive boating – any event without a judging element
The MPBA supports domestic clubs arranging competitions for the above interests and assists individuals wishing to compete in World Championship events. The MPBA provides third party insurance for paid-up members and endeavours to ensure that safety for competitors, officials and the general public is paramount at all times. The MPBA is keen to support public display events and demonstrate to the general public the various facets of model boating. A Yearbook and a half yearly newsletter (Propwash) help to keep members informed of forthcoming events. The MPBA is a member of the United Kingdom Radio Controlled Council (UKRCC) and endeavours to ensure model-makers interests are always properly considered.
Membership is normally via an affiliated club, but the lone boater is catered for by membership via the Countrywide Club.
If you would like to join as a Countrywide member, you can download a Membership leaflet, Application Form and Tariff Details (with address to send payment). (If you experience downloading this file, please contact the Webmaster)
Current tariffs: Membership Subscription Tariffs January 01 to December 31 2012
A: Affiliated Club Membership £21.00 (open to all members of that club)
B: Countrywide membership £21.00 (for the independent modeler or non affiliated club member)
C: Junior Membership £11.00 (under the age of 18 years)
D: Senior Citizen Membership £18.00 (over 60 - male or female)
E: Disabled Citizen Membership £18.00
F: New Club Affiliation £5.00 (one off payment)
G: Family Membership ***** (see note)
Note: Family Membership attracts a 25% discount for all members living at the same address unless all members
require their own Yearbook in which case they all pay the full fee.
The definition of a Junior member is any member who reaches his eighteenth birthday during the membership year. i.e. if a junior has his eigtheenth birthday on 1st January 2004 then he is a jounior for that membership year but if he is eighteen on 31st December 2003 then he is an adult for the coming year.
All affiliated clubs and Country Wide Members: Please pay your subscription fees direct to the Membership Secretary Mrs Elayne Nex. Please email for an address.