The 3rd round of the MPBA Multi National Drivers Championship today saw some great racing. A top performance by 2014 3.5cc World Champion and 2016 iMBRA Silver Medallist Zack Humphries saw him take wins in both 3.5 and 15cc. Hot on his heels was Mark Wraight in 2nd place in both 3.5 and 15, narrowly pipping Andrew Aykroyd for 2nd […]
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MPBA President Tony Willett presenting Jan and Vince Taylor with the Presidents Award. This is the first time that a joint award has been given and is thoroughly deserved. Over many years, Jan and Vince have given so much to the Association in the form of helping out at regattas, being team leaders in various International competitions. Congratulations and well […]
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Remembering Fred Coburn (1928-2003) Fred was a 50 year plus MPBA member and father to MPBA Webmaster Andy Coburn. He began his model boating at Victoria Model Steamboat Club, trying his hand at all disciplines, eventually settling on RC Scale and Functional steering. His all-conquering Oceanic Tug dominated the both the Senior and Junior (With Andy at the controls) Scale […]
» Read more23/4/2017 – The first open MPBA Straight Running regatta of the year was held at Welwyn Garden City and as is normal it was a fun day with a variety of different courses to test the skills of those that attended. a good day was had by all with lots of fun and banter coupled with good weather, the picture […]
» Read moreEvent Photos Traditionally one of the best Internationals on the calendar, this years event is run under iMBRA rules and forms part of the 2017 iMBRA Western League. With a rare appearance from Naviga Champion and top Swede Frederick Cederberg, this event will be a long awaited clash between all the top ranked drivers.
» Read moreThe second round of the MPBA National Drivers Championship was held at Brentwood MBC 3.5cc : 1st Julian Waumsley, 2nd Chris Alder, 3rd Dave Clay 7.5cc : 1st Dave Pillman, 2nd Mick Fields, 3rd Geoff Parmenter 15cc : 1st Paul Adams, 2nd Owen Thompson, 3rd Ross Waumsley 27cc : 1st Mick Pain, 2nd Terry Holmes, 3rd Roger Sparkes Championship Tables
» Read moreThe full results from the Elmbridge meeting on 9.4.17 and the Championship placings are available to view
» Read moreThe second round of the Nationals Drivers Championship held at Brentwood MBC was a chance to gain some ground while the early leaders were missing in Gonzaga or otherwise unable to attend. Julian Waumsley won the 3.5 class in his first appearance this season. Dave Pillman was the surprise winner in 7.5 after an unfortunate crash between favourites Geoff Parmenter […]
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The first round of the UK National Drivers Championship was a success for our experienced international racers. Dave Marles returned to the top step in 3.5, Robert Daniel winning the 7.5 with a 12 year old boat and taking a close-fought 2nd to Mark Wraight in 15cc and Ian Folkson continued his winning ways in 27cc. Championship Tables Click on […]
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