its really good fun Alan, all run the same equipment, so its down to the build quality, driving skills, and although the batteries are controlled, there is obviously a difference in quality, so a decent one is required. We are now in our 4th season, with an average turn out of 10 boats. Being in a public park, it always attracts the attention of the public, especially Dads and Lads!

That looks really good fun Paul, just a little to far to travel for me.
I have mentioned club 500 in our club a couple of times, but no one seems interested.

Alan

SHMBC held a "shakedown" pre race event this morning. We have decided to change the usual format that served us well for three years, (pretty much the standard rules) and are now using a format that will level out the results and stop the fastest 3 disappear into the distance as they did in the previous 3 years. it worked well, and all in attendance had a good time. We held 2 heats, and an optional 3rd heat (for those that might have had a disaster in either of the first 2, or are lucky enough to have a 3rd charged battery :})

We now own a club boat, anybody fancy giving it a try is more than welcome to come along. Racing proper starts sunday 9th March, and every fortnight after that, from the main landing stage behind the cafe at Taylor Park St Helens, 9.30am arrival. Please visit the website for details

http://www.sthelensmodelboatclub.co.uk/