Centurion Model Boats

Welcome to Centuron Model Boats. The 2nd New Generation rc boating venue in South Africa.

19 days ago by 🇿🇦 Wcmbc ( Leading Seaman)

Borders MBC

Borders model boats

19 days ago by 🇬🇧 Gustoph ( Recruit)

Harrogate

I forgot to mention that all of my vintage power boats are now electric powered, and any that were powered by deisel,glow fuel or petrol in a previous life have been fully converted to electric power👍

2 months ago by 🇬🇧 zooma ( Sub-Lieutenant)

when in New Zealand visit us turtel lake shippers on FB.

I, too, wud like to know more details of that Coast Guard work boat, especially if a kit

2 months ago by 🇨🇦 RodC ( Lieutenant)

Helderberg Model Boat Club

@ Hermank Yes, that is the sad reality of our greed-infested world. I suppose there are many sad tales akin to yours and it's perhaps a blessing as someone mentioned elsewhere that we won't live to see that day when the RC hobby takes its final bow. When there is a commercial intent behind the activity, it's always a safer option, but it does not sit well with the RC Boaters, especially if they have been used to a decade or more of "free water". Taking the legal route to challenge these pencil-pusher decisions is not always feasible, and relying on promises they make is even a worse horse to bet on. We experienced it here with our local council too. Pushing full astern on the construction of a concrete plinth at the launching area at a local pond, and then coming up with a new bucket-list of hoops we need to jump through to do it ourselves at our expense for the benefit of all other clubs. Two years of paper wars and one meeting after the next, went belly-up in one email. It's like an Alfred Hitchcock romance. Someone always gets killed in the end. Talking about "specially designed" ponds, we had a place called Ratanga Junction. It was a rollercoaster park for a few years, but only open during summer. Then they closed down and decided to redevelop the park. In the design, they created an RC Boat pond. And we were all very excited about it. Until we saw the size. Not even a toy shop speedboat will reach full speed before it hits the opposite wall. It was totally too small and not nearly RC ready, but the designers were the sharp pencils and did not consult any of the RC clubs. Today it's a mosquito breeding tank. It looks nice, until you disturb the surface. The larger ponds are much better but the property owner is still looking for the "reply to email" button after two years of enquiry. It's always a blessing when you find a property owner with a business brain; one who an see the potential model boating has in increasing foot traffic to his/her venue. Unfortunately the trade off is an increase in membership fees.

2 months ago by 🇿🇦 Rudy-M ( Midshipman)

Stade, Germany

Thank you Alessandro Yes, I enjoy sailing here. The wooden bridge leads into the city center, so there are lots of people out and about. Often parents with their children, and of course their eyes light up. Sometimes the children come onto the jetty and want to take a closer look at how I steer the boat, so I like to let the children steer the boat. I love the look of joy on their faces. That's what I really enjoy.

3 months ago by 🇩🇪 Wolle ( Commander)

Model Boating Association of South Africa

The Model Boating Association of South Africa (MBASA) is a new non-profit organisation founded in 2024 to promote, develop and protect the art and science of model boat building and sailing for future generations. The Organisation acts as an advocacy group for model boating enthusiasts and provide funding for affiliated model boat clubs to ensure the future of model boating as a recreational sport and hobby in Southern Africa. Their website is www.mbasa.org.za

4 months ago by 🇿🇦 Rudy-M ( Midshipman)

Sonstraal Dam

Hi Ed Again thanks for the information. I have taken the liberty of posting your comment on the Sonstraal Dam website under "Special mention." If you do find any photos from those days, please post it. I will surely give you credit as contributor.

4 months ago by 🇿🇦 Rudy-M ( Midshipman)

Cape Town Scale Model Boat Club

Good day What a nice miniharbour you have made! I jealous 😂😂 I agree people and friendships are more important than the quality or details of models made by members Keep on going strong!!!

4 months ago by 🇧🇪 hermank ( Captain)

North Texas Model Shipwrights

July 7 at Ken Ryder park in Carrollton Texas https://youtube.com/watch?v=mvJXCyt4WBU&si=tTaAqNG2dseQsLeX

19 days ago by 🇺🇸 Cashrc ( Vice Admiral)

Torbay Model Yacht Club

The Torbay Model Yacht Club was formed in late 2023 and sails yachts at two venues in Torbay. The Summer Venue is Galmpton Creek, TQ5 0EH used from March - September. From September - March the club uses Young's Park, Paignton, TQ4 6BU. Full details can be found at https://torbaymyc.org.uk/

5 months ago by 🇬🇧 neilw ( Lieutenant)

Camborne Pond Hoppers

Well done, I really like it when you comment and share the places where you surf or which in any case concern this fantastic hobby.

5 months ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR ( Rear Admiral)

Runcorn and District Model Boats

Club sailing every Wednesday and Sunday 9am No ic or fast electric

9 months ago by 🇬🇧 TerryH ( Midshipman)

Fairhaven lake model boat club

Very nice 👌

9 months ago by 🇬🇧 Doogle ( Commodore)

Rawdon Model Boat Club

Hermank This is the poster I created in 2023. I'm working on an up to date poster for June 2024. Also a newspaper article from last year.

4 months ago by 🇬🇧 MikeC3 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)

SEFTON PARK MODEL BOAT CLUB

Sefton park model boat club liverpool

1 year ago by 🇬🇧 CHRISTOPHERH1 ( Able Seaman)

Quinte Model Shipwrights

Hi Westwind, A small but very active club far far away to us UK modellers. Nevertheless, your website is one of the very best I for one have seen. A really good example to us all. Many thanks for posting! Dr John F. Leeds and Bradford MBC. 👍👍😊😊

1 year ago by 🇬🇧 johnf ( Warrant Officer)

Antwerp

Such a shame that I missed the opportunity. If I ever go again I’ll look you up 😊

1 year ago by 🇬🇧 MotoPilot ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)

The Model Steamer of Glasgow

Sailing every Saturday at Rouken Glen Pond. Formed in the late 1960s to build and sail working scale models of the paddle and turbine steamers which are such a huge part of Clyde shipping history. Modern diesel car ferries and other Merchant and Naval models can also be seen at the Club on Saturday afternoons. Our scale model piers allow some practice at the difficult art of berthing. Come and join us! For more information please contact our Club Secretary : modelsteamerclub@sky.com

1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Pioneer ( Recruit)

Exeter & District Model Boat Club

What a luxury!!!!!!!! 3 sailing days a week!!!! We have to turn the world around to get 10 people at our pond For a monthly competition

1 year ago by 🇧🇪 hermank ( Captain)

Riffigweiher / Riffig pond

Michel a good evening i m jalous of the environment of your club pond surrounded by trees!!!!whawwwww

5 months ago by 🇧🇪 hermank ( Captain)

Youngster becoming member

Now we are into April and the weather in most of the UK is great; it is too recruitment time for new Model Boat Club members. We should all welcome all new members of potential members of all ages. In that respect we should see it as our duty to spread the word on this wonderful and challenging hobby. Flaxybuck and I welcomed two new nature members to our Club only yesterday Dr John F. Leeds and Bradford. MBC 😊😊😊

1 year ago by 🇬🇧 johnf ( Warrant Officer)

Marbleheaders of Spring Lake Model Yacht Club

Www.marbleheadersofspringlake.com check it out Cy⛵

1 year ago by 🇺🇸 cyril413 ( Leading Seaman)

Camborne Pond Hoppers

Coronation Park Boating Lake Porthleven Road Helston Cornwall TR13 0RA Members meet Sundays 9:30am - 12:00 pm and Wednesdays 1:30 - 4:00pm What3words:= #place.players.dote Visitors are welcome to sail anytime as this is a public lake, the only restrictions are no petrol, diesel, jet powered or very fast electric boats. Restrictions are in place to stop the local wildlife and nearby houses being disturbed.

1 year ago by 🇬🇧 SRamsden ( Able Seaman)

DEURNE

That sounds good Herman. You sound like a lucky man! John F L@B MBC😁😁😁

1 year ago by 🇬🇧 johnf ( Warrant Officer)

Camborne Pond Hoppers

surely its a public boating lake as when I inquired of the council it was said no i/c boats and to keep away from birds nothing was said about fast boats its a good lake but used by all

1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Stephen T ( Lieutenant Commander)

Antwerp belgium

Pond is on the left bank of the river Schelde next to the yachting harbour Dimensions 100x 50 meters Completely in concrete 1m deep 2 levels down to avoid wind disturbing the sailing

1 year ago by 🇧🇪 hermank ( Captain)

FAIRHAVEN LAKE MODEL BOAT CLUB (FORMERLY BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE MODEL BOAT CLUB))

The name of the club at Bury Lido (Gtr Manchester) is Bury Metro Marine Modelling Society (BMMMS). It is an active club with sailing on Weds, Friday and Sunday mornings at which time the small club house will be open. There is a large carpark next to the lake.

1 year ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)

Hayle Model Boat Club

one is the public pond on Penzance sea front and the other is a private pond only for club members near by also we have use on certain times of Hayle swimming pool

2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Stephen T ( Lieutenant Commander)

bahamas bigboystoys

Nice collection of boats all rearing to go, but expect they have better weather than us in UK. Nerys

2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Nerys ( Fleet Admiral)