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LewZ

Admiral 5 months ago

Suncoast Scale Model Boat Club meet on April 19, 2024

A light turn out and heavier that normal winds limited the number of boats in the water at this meet. Got some video and for the boats that did not "go for it" I have some video of them on the tables. On top of that we had to make two "rescues".

Lew

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LewZ

Admiral 6 months ago

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Suncoast Scale Model Boat Club - March 1, 2026 meet

SSMBC - although a little windy, only four members showed up. The wonderful temperature and no rain was great. I decide to run my trawler, "Elena", which has not seen the pond in over five years. It handled the wind quite well and is perhaps my best operating boat for rough conditions. I know there is a limit with that much above the deck to catch the wind, but I must admit this was a very good run with a little challenge!

I hope you all enjoy the short video.

Lew

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LewZAdmiral6 months ago
Ronald, the reason I built this boat with the nets up is I wanted it to show it in action. The net is loaded with fish and two men are working to bring the catch aboard. See photos.
Lew
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LewZAdmiral6 months ago
Yes Dave, is was the Helen kit. I bought it (2016?) partially built (up to the deck) but had to rip it apart to get the big dead battery out.

Worst part was the entire hull was covered in masking tape for many years. What a pain it was to remove it. In the long run it worked out.

I renamed it "Elena" after my wife. It sits in our front room and is the first model one sees in our home. Still uses the old FM radio. Runs perfect as I have alluded to.
Lew
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LewZ

Admiral 7 months ago

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Suncoast Scale Model Boat Club

Finally our first meet of 2026! Very unusual weather for us, like the rest of the country. Normally we might miss 1 or 2 weekends during the winter season but this was our first meet since December.

This would have been a great perfect day was hampered by wind, a little much for many smaller boats. Also a lot of dead fish around the pond, probably caused by a lack of oxygen because of a lack of rain. We are in the middle of a drought, but it is supposed to rain tonight.

Lew

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PhilHLieutenant Commander7 months ago
Great to see a young face doing sailing need more other wise the hobby will die
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LewZAdmiral7 months ago
In case anyone missed it, that bridge to the floating dock is the one in the video (recently posted) of my towboat pushing the barge under it.

Lew
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GARTH

Commodore 9 months ago

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Christmas theme

Tonight the Confederation model boat club is having the last meeting of 2025 and we are bringing models with a Christmas theme.

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RossMCaptain9 months ago
so, does this mean Rudolph is outta job this CHRISTMAS😁?
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BOATSHEDCaptain9 months ago
Hi Garth,
That's great, Love the Christmas decorations.
is that the naughty elf in the boat.
Hope he'smnot taking with out consent.
Out of curiosity, what model boat is that??
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philcaretaker

Commodore 10 months ago

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Spooky - (Evening sail November)

Look here for more info on last years Spooky evening sail . (2025 planned for mid November)

https://buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk/news/
https://model-boats.com/places/60518#159078

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SouthportPat

Rear Admiral 11 months ago

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Professional Photographer at Southport

Please find enclosed some pictures taken last Wednesday by a Professional Photographer from Maghull that was visiting the lake (Southport Model Boat Club) - courtesy of Mike McMullin

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luckyduckLieutenant Commander11 months ago
If it wasn't for the 'fixed' people on board you could almost imagine these as full size boats. Just the odd exception with a rather disproportionate bow wave!
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jumpuglyFleet Admiral11 months ago
Love these!!! Thanks for posting them Pat!
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philcaretaker

Commodore 12 months ago

"Sailor Sam" greets onlookers at the Sunday morning "Run In The Park".

For more photos and information see - Boat Clubs & Lakes - (Direct Link below).
https://model-boats.com/places/60518

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GARTH

Commodore 12 months ago

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Light up the Night on the September 25th 2025 including safety cautions

Our club will be sailing at Spencer's in the evening with our model boats lit up. I have upgraded my Jimwilder Tug with an LED light from our Dollar Store ( $ 4.50 ) now. Did a few modifications to get it in the tug.Looks pretty good & should be visible.

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hermankRear Admiral12 months ago
Gentlemen skippers
The koninlijke model yacht club antwerpen,1of the 5 oldest model yacht clubs in the world, 120 years young wishes you and your members a fantastic event! A lot of participants, interested visitors and a lot of youth as they are the future of our hobby. Regards KMYCA
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philcaretaker

Commodore 1 year ago

Club Visit to Bugsworth Basin

For more photos and information see - Boat Clubs & Lakes - (Direct Link below).
https://model-boats.com/places/60518

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GARTH

Commodore 1 year ago

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Club Event

I'm a little late posting this photo but on Aug.21 the Confederation Marine Modelers had a event at 9AM at Spencer's pool for working boats so my Fireboat Edward M. Cotter had a sail for the first time in 2025 It's the red Fire boat. Just thought I'd add a real photo of the Buffalo N.Y. fireboat that visits Port Colborne, Ontario Every Aug. first weekend. There was more working boats but to take a photo with a I Phone 8 and sail a model is kind of difficult.

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RonaldFleet Admiral1 year ago
Thanks for sharing this story and I see they haven’t changed at Spencer’s. There are no policies on shipping lanes or the direction of travel.

This was the Festival of Lights last year.
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algonChief Petty Officer 1st Class1 year ago
Looks to me like one of the nicest ponds for model boating. Visibility like a swimming pool. Would make it great to spot a sunken vessel. Likely a good training ground for novice submariners!
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Brightwork

Commodore 1 year ago

Dundee model boat club 140th anniversary

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philcaretaker

Commodore 1 year ago

Direct links for Buxton Model Boat Club information.

Hope this helps for better access from the :- Boats Clubs & Lakes .
https://model-boats.com/places/60518#155821
https://buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk

MODEL BOATS WEBSITE

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