Straight Running

2023 Regatta List


Straight Running

Contact: Dean Reynolds
The Rules for Straight Running can be downloaded in PDF Format HERE

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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

5th May 2024
  • Victoria Park

    5th May 2024
    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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1st June 2024
  • Tyneside Straight Running

    1st June 2024
    54.9978, -1.59456
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    Saturday 1st June 09.30am 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. 

    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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2nd June 2024
  • Tyneside Straight Running

    2nd June 2024
    54.9978, -1.59456
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    Sunday 2nd June 09.30am for 10.00am start: Marine Park Lake, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. Straight Running for Tom Clement Trophy and Tony Willett Friendship Trophy. And mpba centenary 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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16th June 2024
  • Victoria Park

    16th June 2024
    51.53939, -0.03343
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    VictoriaPark Hackney

                                                                            SouthernArea Qualifier

                                                                            1030 hrs Prompt Start All Classes

                                                                            £2all day.

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