Events

The MPBA Calendar

The most up-to-date model boating event calendar on the web. If you’re looking for model boat racing, scale steering competitions or Club regattas, then you’ve come to the right place. We feature upcoming events from every type of model boating activity, plus a full calendar of the seasons domestic and international model boat competition.

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All Sections : Scale : Tethered Hydro : Multi :
Str Running : Circuit : Fast Electric : Club 500 :


Upcoming Events – Tethered Hydro

25th April 2026
9th May 2026
23rd May 2026
7th June 2026

Upcoming Events – Multi

1st May 2026
2nd May 2026
3rd May 2026
29th May 2026
30th May 2026
31st May 2026
7th June 2026
12th June 2026
13th June 2026
14th June 2026

Upcoming Events – Circuit

19th April 2026
17th May 2026
12th June 2026
13th June 2026
14th June 2026
21st June 2026
3rd July 2026
4th July 2026
5th July 2026


Upcoming Events – Straight Running

2nd May 2026
17th May 2026
  • Victoria Park

    17th May 2026
    51.53939, -0.03343
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    Victoria Park Hackney

    1030 hrs Prompt Start All ClassesVanner Trophy,

    ControversialWedge Trophy, Harlow Knockout

    Shield,No Wedges in Knockout or Vanner

    £2all day.

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30th May 2026
6th June 2026
  • Tyneside Straight Running

    6th June 2026 - 7th June 2026 @ 
    54.9978, -1.59456
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                                                                    Saturday 6th/Sunday 7th June Tyneside 2Day 2026

                                                                   Saturday 6th  June 9.30 for 10.00am start:  

                                                                   Paddy Freemans Lake, Jesmond Dene,Newcastle upon Tyne.

                                                                   Straight running for the Tyne Tees TV Trophy, Heaton Wedge Trophy,          

                                                                   Frank Wright Trophy and Halligan Trophy for Nomination.  Place                   

                                                                   prizes.  Nominated time based on trial run.

                                                                   Sunday 7th June 9.30 for 10.00 am start

                                                                   Marine Park Lake, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. Straight Running for

                                                                    Tom Clement Trophy and Tony WillettFriendship Trophy.                                                                                

                                                                   Each day: £1.50 for first boat and £1.00 for each additional craft.

                                                                   Contacts: Andy Humpish (Hon Sec) Heaton and District MPBC.​ 

                                                                   andyhumpish@aol.com

                                                                   Bob Kirtley (Chairman) South Shields Model Yacht Club​  

                                                                   rbkirtley68@gmail.com

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7th June 2026
  • Tyneside Straight Running

    6th June 2026 - 7th June 2026 @ 
    54.9978, -1.59456
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                                                                    Saturday 6th/Sunday 7th June Tyneside 2Day 2026

                                                                   Saturday 6th  June 9.30 for 10.00am start:  

                                                                   Paddy Freemans Lake, Jesmond Dene,Newcastle upon Tyne.

                                                                   Straight running for the Tyne Tees TV Trophy, Heaton Wedge Trophy,          

                                                                   Frank Wright Trophy and Halligan Trophy for Nomination.  Place                   

                                                                   prizes.  Nominated time based on trial run.

                                                                   Sunday 7th June 9.30 for 10.00 am start

                                                                   Marine Park Lake, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. Straight Running for

                                                                    Tom Clement Trophy and Tony WillettFriendship Trophy.                                                                                

                                                                   Each day: £1.50 for first boat and £1.00 for each additional craft.

                                                                   Contacts: Andy Humpish (Hon Sec) Heaton and District MPBC.​ 

                                                                   andyhumpish@aol.com

                                                                   Bob Kirtley (Chairman) South Shields Model Yacht Club​  

                                                                   rbkirtley68@gmail.com

    See more details


Upcoming Events – Bournville Yachts

Upcoming Events – Fast Electric

10th May 2026
7th June 2026
26th June 2026
27th June 2026
28th June 2026


Upcoming Events – Scale

18th April 2026
9th May 2026
23rd May 2026
13th June 2026
11th July 2026

Upcoming Events – Club 500

19th April 2026
17th May 2026

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