We had pretty good weather for this meet of the Suncoast Scale Model Boat Club. The temperature was 84F instead of the usual 90-92F for this time of the year. No rain, clear skies and a light breeze. The photos show the variety of boats (leaning a little heavy on the tugs) present at the meet.
Lew
SSMBC Event Coordinator

On Sunday Knightcote Model Boat Club had its annual openday, here are some pictures.

The Confederation Marine model club put on a static show Saturday & Sunday.Rain all day Saturday, so I could not visit the small ship that is a replica of 1813 Hamilton sloop that sank along with the Scouge Aug.18 1813 Club had a good turnout of members.

Had a nice meet today, albeit a little cool. (Nice break.) Got some photos I am posting here. (The close-up photos of the American Scout are posted in the Media Gallery.)

Lew
Suncoast Scale Model Boat Club
Florida, USA

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

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

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

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

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

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