Straight Running
Straight Running
Contact: Dean Reynolds
The Rules for Straight Running can be downloaded in PDF Format HERE
This is the oldest form of competitive model boating. During the early part of the last century there were two classes of competition, namely Speed and Steering. As speeds rose it became necessary to tether the speed class boats and run them on a circular course. This Section is called ‘Tethered Hydroplanes’. The Steering Class being known as ‘Straight Running’ represented here. The boats are free running with no Radio Control. The discipline requires two people, one to launch and one to catch. The boats may be powered by Steam, I.C., or Electric.
There are five classes of boat: Functional, Scale Ships, Scale Boats, Metre and Wedge. There are a number courses and penalties that can be introduced but the basic steering course is described below.
- At one end of the lake eight markers are placed at a set distance apart.
- A Starting Gate is placed at a distance of sixty to eighty yards from the markers.
- The object being to direct the boat through the starting gate to the markers in the distance.
- A boat passing through the centre markers (or Bull) scores ten points next markers each side of the centre score nine points then eight and finally seven.
- A Boat passing outside the outside markers does not score any points.
This is the most inexpensive form of model boating and can without doubt be the most challenging. No boat ever runs the same twice with differing weather and water conditions.
Upcoming Events
- 2nd May 2026
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- 17th May 2026
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Victoria Park
17th May 2026
51.53939, -0.03343
View MapVictoria 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
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- 6th June 2026
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Tyneside Straight Running
6th June 2026 - 7th June 2026 @
54.9978, -1.59456
View MapSaturday 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.
Bob Kirtley (Chairman) South Shields Model Yacht Club
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- 7th June 2026
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Tyneside Straight Running
6th June 2026 - 7th June 2026 @
54.9978, -1.59456
View MapSaturday 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.
Bob Kirtley (Chairman) South Shields Model Yacht Club
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Recent Straight Running Posts
- 2019 Straight Running Season Preview 31st December 2018
- 2018 MPBA Straight Running Championship 7th October 2018
- Tyneside 2 Dayer 19th March 2018
- MPBA S.A. Straight Running Championship 27th September 2017
- Welwyn Straight Running 25th April 2017