The season opener was held a week earlier than normal this year – We usually start on the clock change weekend. The organisers, spectators and The 25 racers who entered 35 boats between them were treated to a crisp but bright and sunny day with little wind, making for perfect racing conditions. The spectre of noise again raised its head […]
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Technical report relating to noise issues at Osier Lake Peterborough. Introduction This report has been compiled in order to proactively respond to the current noise problems we now all face when running R/C Multi boats This report highlights the work which has been carried out by Peterborough Model Powerboat Club (PMPBC). This can also assist other clubs who run multi […]
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The Poisons Act 1972 controls the sale of certain explosives, precursors and poisons including Nitromethane. Currently, members of the public are permitted to acquire, import, possess and use products containing Nitromethane if the concentration is thirty per cent w/w or lower. Anyone wishing to acquire, import, possess or use Nitromethane at concentrations higher than 30% (up to 100%) has to […]
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AGM As a committee, we have made the decision that it would be prudent not to hold a circuit section AGM again this year given the current Covid situation. In lieu this post should keep everyone up to date with the going on’s of the section this year and proposals for 2022. Events We were able to hold three meetings […]
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More Photos | Back to Race Hub We ran this event to raise money in memory of boating friends recently taken from us. The chosen charity was Cancer Research UK Our thanks again go to the guys at Elmbridge for hosting this event, and all the volunteers who worked tirelessly facilitating the running of the meeting and those who provided […]
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AGM 2021 I am writing to invite you to attend the AGM to be held this year on Sunday 28th November 2021. The meeting will start at 2:30pm and will be held at: The Holiday Inn Express, Elstow Interchange A6/A421, Bedford Bypass Junction, Wilstead Row, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9BF. The Agenda for this meeting will follow the usual format and […]
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More Photos | Back to Race Hub The traditional joint Multi and Circuit event took place at Elmbridge Model Boat Club at the weekend. With 2 course changes from M to Oval and back again and reconfiguring the lap counting system, there was a lot to get through over the 2 days. We began with a minutes silence to remember […]
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So finally after a frustrating sequence of “Can we? Can’t we?” we held our first “Post-Covid” race at Peterborough. Restrictions imposed by the Park Authorities meant we were scrambling around at the last minute to dot all the i’s and cross all the t’s. We only confirmed the race was going ahead on the preceding Thursday! The weather was for […]
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Statement from the MPBA Multi Section As of the 4th of July 2020, the Government has allowed meetings in groups, outside, with people of different households, whilst following COVID-19 guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus. In following with the Government guidelines for recreational clubs, all participating members in our forthcoming events will complete a risk assessment checklist to […]
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