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CLUB NAME: Ace Model Power Boat Club
CLUB INTEREST: Multi
CONTACT: Jan Taylor
CONTACT E-MAIL: jan.taylor59@hotmail.com
VENUE: See venue in Brentwood M.Y. & P.B.C. entry.
CLUB NAME: Alpha Model Boat Club
CLUB INTEREST: All aspects of Model Boating
CONTACT: Stuart Robinson
TEL: 01234 825834
CONTACT E-MAIL: robinsons.10@btinternet.com
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CLUB NAME: Balne Moor Model Boat Club
CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Tug Towing
WEBSITE: https://balne-moor-model-boat-club.myfreesites.net/
CONTACT: Michael Butler
CONTACT E-MAIL: mebutler1949@gmail.com
INFORMATION: Take exit 34 on the M62 turning towards Doncaster on the A19. Continue through the village of Whitley, 300 yards after leaving the village, turn left at the crossroads, onto Balne Moor Road signposted for Balne, Pollington and Snaith. Continue along this road for approximately one mile, and watch out for the railway bridge over the road. 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. Sat Nav DN14 0ER
CLUB NAME: Birkenhead Radio Sailing and Power Club
CLUB INTEREST: Yachts. IC Racing
CLUB WATER: Gautby Lake
ADDRESS: Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DR
WEBSITE: https://birkenheadrspc.co.uk
CONTACT: Dave Marles
CONTACT E-MAIL: marlesd@aol.com
INFORMATION: Gautby Lake, Gautby Road Birkenhead Wirral Cheshire CH41 7DT. (note: no post accepted at this address).
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 560ftv 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
TEL: 07836 208430
CONTACT E-MAIL: philabbott58@gmail.com
INFORMATION: For details contact Phil Abbott
CLUB NAME: Bournville Radio Sailing and Model Boat Club
CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Yachting
WEBSITE: https://www.bournvillebrsmbc.com/
CONTACT: Andrew Hines
TEL: 01214496178
CONTACT EMAIL: hines101@btinternet.com
VENUE: The Boat House Valley Parkway, off Bournville Lane.
CLUB NAME: Brentwood M.B.C.
CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Club 500
CONTACT: John Elliot
TEL: 01277 656783
EMAIL: john.elliott50@btinternet.com
WEBSITE: https://brentwoodmodelboatclub.weebly.com/
VENUE: 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, Yachting, Circuit
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: https://brentwoodmbcpower.weebly.com/
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 TEL: 07510 179966
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, three 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 three 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. Seven-acre site, Pondside parking, refreshments, toilets, clubhouse, disabled facilities. Lake belongs to club and is locked when no members are sailing.
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CLUB NAME: Cardiff Marine Modellers
CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Sail, Fast Electric, Hovercraft and Steam. No I/C’s
CLUB WATER: Roath Park Lake
ADDRESS: Roath Park, Cardiff, South Wales. O/C Map Ference: 51′.30″ N – 3′.10″ W.
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cardiffmarinemodeller/
CONTACT: Nick Evans
TEL: 07709 923392
CONTACT E-MAIL: nick-cmm@sky.com
INFORMATION: Venue: Roath Park Lake, Cardiff, South Wales. O/C Map Reference: 51’.30” N – 3’.10” W.
Other Information: We sail at the south end of the lake adjacent the Light House from either Lake Road East or Lake Road West depending on the weather, weed or if the rowing boats are out.
Sailing Times: Sundays 11.00am – 15.00pm and Wednesdays from 18.00pm –21.00pm in the summer and 11.00am – 15.00pm in the winter. If the rowing boats are out we sail from Lake Road East, CF23 5NN, if not then Lake Road West, CF23 5QY. The lake of some 30 acres is very prone to weed and it’s advisable to check if the we are sailing before visiting. If in the area, please do not hesitate in visiting us for a sail or just a chat. Parking, refreshments and toilets are close at hand.
CLUB NAME: Chasewater Model Boat Club
CLUB INTEREST: Yachts, Fast Electrics, Scale, Steam, Tug Towing, Sail, Club 500 racing, No I.C.
CLUB WATER: Chasewater Innovation Centre Pool
ADDRESS: Chasewater, Norton Canes, Staffordshire. WS8 7NL
WEBSITE: https://chasewatermbc.blogspot.co.uk
CONTACT: Steven Gregory
Tel: 07785 545624
CONTACT E-MAIL: chasewaterbc@hotmail.co.uk
VENUE: Chasewater Sailing Club, Chasewater, Norton Canes, Cannock, Staffordshire. WS8 7NL
INFORMATION: We have club sailing every Sunday Morning, beginning at approx. 10.30am and Tuesday evenings during lighter nights. ALL MPBA members more than welcome to come and sail with us or pop in for a chat about our Club.
CLUB NAME: Countrywide Club
INTERESTS: All aspects of model boats, for those unable to join the M.P.B.A. through an affiliated model boat club.
CONTACT: Linda Buonaiuto
CONTACT E-MAIL: generalsecretary@mpba.org.uk
CLUB NAME: Coventry Model Boat Club
CLUB INTEREST: All aspects of model boating
CLUB WATER: Coventry Canal Basin
CONTACT: Richard Lambert
CONTACT E-MAIL: coventry.model.boat.club@gmail.com
VENUE: We meet at the Coventry Canal Basin every Tuesday Evening from 7pm (weather permitting). We also meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month 11:00 to 1:00 at Sutton Stop. Please contact the Club Secretary for more details.
Other information: past and future events can be viewed on our Facebook Page: Coventry Model Boat Club.
CLUB NAME: Crowborough Model Boat Club
CLUB INTEREST: Scale
CLUB WATER: Centenary Boating Lake
ADDRESS: Crowborough 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
TEL: 01342 850605
VENUE: Centenary Boating Lake, Crowborough Leisure Centre, Eridge Road, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 2TN.
Situated at the front of the Leisure Centre it is a purpose built lake with all-round access and approx. 40 Metres x 20 Metres in size suitable primarily for Scale models. However the overall size is not suited to really high speed craft and the depth of 12 – 18 inches (30 – 45 cm), depending on rainfall, might limit the use of larger yachts. There is a cafe and loos in the leisure centre and free car parking space near lake. There is a campsite run by the Camping and Caravanning Club nearby.
OTHER INFORMATION: Organised meetings and regattas are shown on the calendar section of website. However, club members also meet informally at the lake on Saturday afternoons and some summer evenings. Indoor club meetings are now held at the Crowborough Community Centre on the first Monday in the month.
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: https://www.cygnetsmbc.org
CONTACT: Simon Diaper
CONTACT E-MAIL: cygnetsmodelboatclub@gmail.com
INFORMATION: From 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), Yachts, Fast Electrics
CLUB WATER: Middleton St. George Water Park
ADDRESS: No 2 Middleton St. George Water Park, Middleton St. George
CONTACT: Ashley Wilson
CONTACT E-MAIL: ashwilson1986@gmail.com
TEL: 07926 298514
VENUE: Situated in the Water Park, Station Road, Middleton St George, Darlington.
OTHER INFORMATION: We sail on Wednesdays 8:30 – 14:00 and on Sundays 08:30 – 13:00. There is free parking next to the water (limited space, but enough for about 30 cars). We have our own clubhouse with tea making facilities, microwave and fridge, toilets (including disabled facilities) and workshop. Although there is a flight of steps up to the lake, help for disabled visitors is always available.
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
VENUE: Napton Marina, Tomlow Road, nr. Napton On The Hill, Southam CV47 8HX
OTHER INFORMATION: Sundays from 1.00pm—4pm, Wednesdays 6.00pm to 8.00pm. We are a small club as the Marina owners set a membership limit of fifteen. Our members get on well with them as well as the boat owners who are moored there; they often ask about our models and, if offered, have a sail with them.
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: cpfinnfci@gmail.com
INFORMATION: Meeting Times – Sundays from 1pm Wednesday 6pm to 9pm. The Club was formed in 1978. The members sail each Sunday morning 11.00am – 1.00pm throughout the year, and on Wednesday evenings 6.00pm—9.00pm (summer time). Some members are involved in fund raising for local Charities and the RNLI by displaying and demonstrating their crafts at locations around the country.
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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: https://elmbridgemc.net
GENERAL ENQUIRIES: enquiries@elmbridgemc.net
MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES: membership@elmbridgemc.net
VENUE: Thorpe Lea Model Centre, (formerly Crabtree Lake), Egham. From the M25 North or South leave at J13 and follow the signs A30 for Egham. As A30 loops down keep to inside lane, after traffic lights at end of loop pass under the M25 (on A30) turn left into Egham, at the next mini roundabout turn left, over the
level crossing and at the next mini roundabout turn left, onto another mini roundabout, and take 2nd exit. The lake is situated on the B388 Thorpe Bypass between Thorpe Lea and Thorpe, south of the junction with Ten Acre Lane. The entrance to the lake is approximately half a mile on the right, 200yds past the Open Speed Limit sign.
The nearest postcode is TW20 8RJ. What3words app location: BUNK.JUICES.DADS
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CLUB NAME: Goole Model Boat Club
CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Yachts, Tug-towing, No I.C.
CLUB WATER: No 5 Coal Hoist Site, Dutch Riverside
ADDRESS: No 5 Coal Hoist Site, Dutch Riverside
WEBSITE: https://www.goolemodelboatclub.co.uk
CONTACTS:
CHAIRMAN: Geoff Hudson 07879 435338
SECRETARY: Darran Newman 07747 736068
CONTACT E-MAIL: darran77@hotmail.com
VENUE: No 5 Coal Hoist Site, Dutch Riverside, Goole, DN14 5TB. Leave the M62 at Junction 36, and take the second exit on the Goole roundabout towards the Tesco Distribution Centre. Follow the road towards the docks. Take the first exit at the roundabout, and at the next traffic lights turn right. After crossing the first bridge (and just before the second) turn right again on to the Dutch Waterside. No 5 Coal Hoist Site is on the right after approx. 300yds and is marked by two yellow wheels on blue plinths. On site lobby, open fire, hot drinks, etc. Disabled accessible toilets. Workshop and car park next to pond. The club are able to test and certify steam boilers. What3words app location: LIVED.SNIPPETS.ROCK
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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: https://www.heatonmodelboats.co.uk
CONTACT: Andrew Humpish
CONTACT E-MAIL: andyhumpish@aol.com
TEL: 07534 167830
VENUE: Paddy Freemans Park Lake, Jesmond Dene, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Leave the A1 (North or Southbound) at the slip road at Junction 77 signposted Kenton Bar. Exit the roundabout following the A167 signposted for the City Centre. In 0.2 miles take the 1st exit onto Kenton Lane/A191. Continue to follow A191 Kenton Lane. After 1.1 miles turn right at T Junction. In 0.1 miles at the mini roundabout take the 1st exit onto Salters Road/A191.
At next mini roundabout take 2nd exit straight on, Salters Road/A191. At next junction (traffic lights) stay in the Left Lane and go straight on (Church Street) following road until it descends hill leading to double mini roundabout. Go straight over first roundabout and immediately turn right at second roundabout into Freeman Road (signposted Freeman Hospital).
Follow Freeman Road, going straight on at next mini roundabout,Straight on at Traffic Lights (Freeman Hospital on your left).The car park is on your right after 0.3m. Parking charges apply
Sat Nav: Postcode NE7 7AH and follow the directions above for the car park.
OTHER INFORMATION: The Lake is a modest sized ornamental lake (situated in an inner city public park) which requires thigh boots for wading in most areas. Chest waders are required for the central areas. The club has a clubhouse adjacent to the lake with all necessary facilities for competitors and families use only. Nearby parking and shops.
CLUB NAME: Herrington Park Model Boat Club
CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Multi, Circuit
CLUB WATER: Herrington Country Park
ADDRESS: Chester Road, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear. DH4 7EL
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CONTACT: Joe Carr
CONTACT E-MAIL: joe.carr162@gmail.com
CLUB NAME: Huddersfield Society of Model Engineers
CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Steam
CLUB WATER: Highfields
WEBSITE: https://www.huddersfield-sme.com/
ADDRESS: Highfields Pond, Huddersfield HD1 5NG
CONTACT: Richard Lyons
CONTACT E-MAIL: rlyons999@hotmail.com
Tel: 07930 330450
VENUE: From Huddersfield Ring Road take the A629 signposted Halifax. Proceed across the mini roundabout for approx. 500 metres. Turn right into Highfields Road—Proceed down the cobbles when you run out of buildings. Turn left into Highfields—Highfields is a dirt track road. Proceed to the end of the track and turn down to the right. You have arrived at Huddersfield Society of Model Engineers. From the M62 Junction 24 Follow the A629 towards Huddersfield. Proceed through first set of Traffic Lights (Calvery Arms Pub on right) Proceed through second set of Traffic Lights (Edgerton Road/New North Road) Turn left in to Highfields Road, before Pelican Crossing. If you miss the turn keep right and make a U-Turn at the mini roundabout.Having turned left into Highfields Road– Proceed down the cobbles when you run out of buildings. Turn left into Highfields—Highfields is a dirt track road. Proceed to the end of the track and turn down to the right. You have arrived at Huddersfield Society of Model Engineers. Pond on right Pondside parking, or nearby, refreshments, toilets, shelter. If directions required from other directions please use contact.
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CLUB NAME: Irish Model Boat Club
CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Fast Electrics
CLUB WATER: Herbert Park
ADDRESS: Balls Bridge, Dublin 4
MAP : Click for Map
CONTACT: John O’Sullivan
TEL: 08603 50352
VENUE: Herbert Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Toilets available.
CLUB NAME: Kingsbury Water Park Model Boat Club
CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Multi, Yachts, Fast Electric, IC, Off-Shore, Tethered Hydro’s
CLUB WATER: Kingsbury Water Park
ADDRESS: Kingsbury Water Park, Tamworth B76 0DY
WEBSITE:
CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERSHIP CONTACT: Judith Beesley
MEMBERSHIP CONTACT E-MAIL: judith.beesley@sky.com
HYDRO CONTACT: Norman Lara Tel: 07956 423410 n.lara@btinternet.com
MULTI: Dave Clay Tel: 07887 591838
MULTI EMAIL: davidclayk11@aol.co.uk
OFFSHORE: Dave Sanders
OFFSHORE EMAIL: ashby.towers@gmail.com
SCALE: David Kennedy Tel 01455291611
SCALE EMAIL: asheilaa.kennedy@mypostoffice.co.uk
YACHTING:
FAST ELECTRIC: JP
FAST ELECTRIC EMAIL: johnpheritage@gmail.com
IC: Iain PickerSgill Tel: 07887 591838
IC EMAIL: iain@ip-solutions-ltd.co.uk
VENUE: Venue: Kingsbury Water Park, Tamworth – Leave M42 at Junction 9, take the A4097 towards Kingsbury. At first roundabout turn left and the park is well signed. Shops, toilets, café and children’s playground on site. From south leave the M6 at Junction 4, follow the A446 through Coleshill to large roundabout (M42 J9) then as above. Extensive walks and nearby car parking which operates on a pay and display system. An Annual pass is £46.00 but Disabled Badge holders can get a discount. To satisfy a condition required by the County Council, participants are asked to sign in and thus become temporary members covered by our Clubs PL insurance. SATNAV B76 0DY
CLUB NAME: Little Radford Model Boat Club
CLUB INTEREST: Scale
CONTACT: John Newey
CONTACT E-MAIL: john.newey@gmail.com
TREASURER CONTACT: Mike Scarborough
TREASURER EMAIL: scabs1952@sky.com
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CLUB NAME: Model Hydroplane Club
CLUB INTEREST: Tethered Hydro
CLUB WATER: Hall Farm Lake
ADDRESS: Maldon Road, Essex CM9 6SN
WEBSITE: https://www.onthewire.co.uk
CONTACT: Angela Lara
CONTACT E-MAIL: abhydroclub@gmail.com
TEL: 07763545606
OTHER INFORMATION: The Model Hydroplane Club was founded in the early 1970’s. Members compete at events hosted by other clubs in the Midlands and London. The club is keen to welcome new members, with existing members happy to share their knowledge and experience. In order to encourage new competitors a Sport 40 class has been Introduced, the idea being that this relatively easy to build craft uses an off the shelf engine, propeller etc. and can be easily crafted using only basic tools. Full size plans are available.
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CLUB NAME: NATIONAL OVAL RACING CLUB
CLUB INTEREST: Circuit Racing
CONTACT: Keith Burgess
Email: cmduk1@aol.com
TEL: 01905 371473
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: https://www.ndmbc.co.uk
CONTACT: Andy Smith
CONTACT E-MAIL: wendover6688@gmail.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. Sailing is every Tuesday from 1.00pm to about 3.00pm and every Sunday from 10.00am to about 12.00 noon. Guests please by arrangement with club contact.
CLUB NAME: Northern Amp Draggers
CLUB INTEREST: Fast Electric Racing
CLUB WATER: Various, see Website
WEBSITE: http://www.ampdraggers.co.uk
CHAIRMAN CONTACT: Martin Marriott
CONTACT E-MAIL: martinlmarriott@hotmail.com
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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
TEL: 07754391019
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
TEL: 02392 695943
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: https://www.onthewire.co.uk/retro.htm
CONTACT: Peter Hill
TEL: 01507 450325
CONTACT E-MAIL: arty.pole@gmail.com
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CLUB NAME: Seahorse Model Boat Club
CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Sail, Fast Electric
CLUB WATER: South Lakes, Craigavon, County Armagh
FACEBOOK: Seahorse Model Boat Club This is a closed group – You have to apply to the admins to join
CONTACT: Club Secretary – Michael Kernaghan
CONTACT E-MAIL: secretary-seahorsembc@outlook.com
INFORMATION: Normal sailing on Sunday mornings 9.00am-11.30am.
CLUB NAME: Sheffield Ship Model Society
CLUB INTEREST: Scale, 575, 590, Fast Electric, Tug Towing, No I.C.
CLUB WATER: Millhouses Park
ADDRESS: Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield
WEBSITE: http://www.sheffieldshipmodelsociety.co.uk
FACEBOOK: 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: rbkirtley68@gmail.com
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: Stourbridge Model Boat Club
CLUB INTEREST: Scale
CLUB WATER: Heath Pool in Mary Stevens Park, also Lake in Baggerridge Country Park
ADDRESS: Please see Website, directions below.
WEBSITE: https://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 Tel: 01562754302
TREASURER: Tony Edwards Tel: 07825 264265
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 breeding 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
WEBSITE: https://www.smbec.co.uk/
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.
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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 lakeside at Stanborough 1st Saturday of the month throughout the year (weather permitting) and 3rd Monday of the month in March, May and November at the Church Hall, St. John’s Church, Lemsford, near Welwyn Garden City.
CLUB NAME: Windermere Model Boat Club
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:
VENUE: Windermere jetty, museum of steam and stories (Formerly the Windemere Steamboat Museum) on Rayrigg road, Windemere, LA23 1BN
OTHER INFORMATION: We have access whenever the museum is open from 10:30am to 5pm in summer and to 4pm in Winter however, we have club days on Mondays and Thursdays. We arrive at 10:30 an weather permitting will usually stay until mid-afternoon. We have access to the museum facilities including the toilets and cafe. Our open fronted pavilion provides shelter when pond sailing. And we also have open lake sailing on Windemere for larger yachts such as Dragonflites or One-Metres. We have out own rescue dinghy for any boats going wayward on the lake. Visitors are always welcome. Any visitors bringing steam boats must bring their test certificates with them and all steaming and testing has to be carried out in the secure area on the lake side of our pavilion. There is a charge for parking at the museum but if you visit the exhibition or the café you are provided with a code to nullify your parking charge.
CLUB NAME: Woodbridge Model Boat Club
CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Steam, Yachts and Club 500. No I.C.
CLUB WATER: Woodbridge Model Boating Pond, The Quay House, Woodbridge, IP12 4BB
CONTACT: John Rowles
CONTACT EMAIL: secretary@woodbridgemodelboatclub.org.uk
WEBSITE: https://www.woodbridgemodelboatclub.org.uk
INFORMATION: The Woodbridge Model Boat Club was established over 40 years ago and currently has over 55 members.
We can be found “on the pond” or in the Deben Watersports Centre classroom (next door to our small shed marked ‘Woodbridge Model Boat Club’) four days of the week between 10:00am and 12:00am. Mondays are dedicated to our “Scale & Power” and Wednesdays are open to all categories be it “Scale, Power, Fun or Sail” whilst Tuesdays and Saturdays are when the yachts can be found racing. Please look at our website for further details.
We are a welcoming and friendly club, ready to chat about our hobby to anyone wanting to know about model boats.
There is a public car park and public toilets nearby. Refreshments are available Wednesdays to Sundays at The Tea Hut café/restaurant.
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