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Northcote Birkenhead Yacht Club

NBYC welcomes sailors and would be sailors of all ages.

We cater for both competitive sailors and those who wish to Learn the Art of Sailing, in a less competitive environment, where development of sailing skills, good seamanship and enjoyment are encouraged. Located on Birkenhead Wharf , to the west of Auckland Harbour Bridge, overlooking the Waitemata Harbours upper reaches, NBYC is the only yacht club in the western side of North Shore City.

Boats available for hire:Optimists, X3's, RS Fevas, RS Quests, 420's

1a Hinemoa Street Birkenhead Wharf Auckland New Zealand

-36.821546, 174.7358

PO Box 34003 Birkenhead Auckland 0746 New Zealand

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CLUB NAME: Ace MPBA CLUB INTEREST: Multi CONTACT: Jan Taylor CONTACT E-MAIL: jan.taylor59@hotmail.com

CLUB NAME: Alpha Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: All aspects of Model Boating CONTACT: Stuart Robinson CONTACT E-MAIL: robinsons10@btinternet.com

CLUB NAME: Anglia Marine Model Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale CONTACT: Anne Riches CONTACT E-MAIL: anne947@hotmail.co.uk --> *Back to top*

CLUB NAME: Balne Moor Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Towing WEBSITE: https://balne-moor-model-boat-club.myfreesites.net/ CONTACT: Michael Butler CONTACT E-MAIL: mebutler1949@gmail.com INFORMATION: On the M62 take the exit at junction 34 turning towards Doncaster on the A19. Continue through the village of Whitley, 300 yards after leaving the village, turn left at the crossroads, onto the unnamed road sign posted for Balne, Pollington and Snaith. Continue along this road for approximately one mile, and watch out for the railway overbridge. The pond is in the first field on the right after the bridge. However because of roadside vegetation the entrance is not readily visible so as you come under the bridge, indicate right and begin to slow down. The entrance to the field is gated and may be closed. Refreshments and disabled toilets available.

CLUB NAME: Birkenhead Radio Sailing and Power Club CLUB INTEREST: Yachts. IC Racing CLUB WATER: Gautby Lake ADDRESS: Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DR WEBSITE: http://birkenheadrspc.co.uk CONTACT: Dave Marles CONTACT E-MAIL: marlesd@aol.com INFORMATION: The lake has parking nearby on Gautby Road and has a brick club house & toilet facilities which are shared with the Model Yacht section of the club and available on regatta days. There are shops nearby. The lake is 560ft long by 150ft wide and 28 inches deep. (Map reference SJ293903) Nearest Motorway Junction is M53 junction 1. Follow A554 to Birkenhead. At first roundabout adjacent to Tesco Superstore, take 2nd exit, left into Hoylake Road, then turn down 2nd road on left off Hoylake Road into Gautby Road. The lake is on left prior to bend in the road.

CLUB NAME: Blackheath Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Straight Running and Hydroplanes CONTACT: Phil Abbott CONTACT E-MAIL: philabbott58@gmail.com INFORMATION: The Boating Lake, Victoria Park, Hackney, London E9. Entrance is via St. Mark’s Gates in Cadogan Terrace. MPBA Cards must be shown. Refreshments and Toilets in Clubhouse. Parking: Drive slowly through park to road beside the ‘One O’clock Club’ up to the pond side, unload and return cars to the street or the chargeable car park. No Junior under the age of 10 (ten) years may take part in any competition (in or out of the water) at Victoria Park.

CLUB NAME: Bournville Radio Sailing and Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Yachting WEBSITE: http://www.bournvillersmbc.org CONTACT: Andrew Hines CONTACT EMAIL: hines101@btinternet.com INFORMATION: The Boat House Valley Parkway, off Bournville Lane.

CLUB NAME: Brentwood M.B.C. CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Club 500 CONTACT: John Elliot EMAIL: john.elliott50@btinternet.com WEBSITE: http://www.brentwoodmodelboatclub.co.uk INFORMATION: Brentwood MBC, Near Thoby Lodge (off Thoby Lane), Mountnessing, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0TB

CLUB NAME: Brentwood Model Yacht and Power Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Multi, Fast Electric CONTACT: Terry Holmes EMAIL: twaholmes007@gmail.com VENUE: Fitzwalters Farm, Mountnessing Road, Shenfield. From M25 take A12 towards Chelmsford, take first exit on to B1002 towards Mountnessing, take turning immediately through white gates on the left into Fitzwalters Farm. Lake is 200 yards on the left. No tents or caravans. WEBSITE: http://www.brentwoodmodelboatclub.co.uk

CLUB NAME: Bridlington Model Boat Society CLUB INTEREST: Multi-Racing, Scale, Yachts, Fast Electric, Steam CLUB WATER: BMBS Carnaby Lake ADDRESS: Carnaby Lake, Carnaby, East Riding of Yorkshire. YO15 3QY WEBSITE: Bridlington Model Boat Society GENERAL CONTACT: Sarah Randall GENERAL CONTACT E-MAIL: sarah.randall74@gmail.com MULTI CONTACT: Robert Daniel MULTI CONTACT E-MAIL: robdan@btinternet.com INFORMATION: Situated on Carnaby Industrial Estate, 3 miles from Bridlington. Turn off A614 onto Bridlington Bay Road, turn right onto Industrial Estate by John Bull Rock. After the 2nd roundabout on Lancaster Rd look for a small access road opposite 3 white silos, the club nameboard is displayed at the entrance of the access road. Continue behind the factories to the club site, there are two entrance gates, the first gives access to the Truck and Rock Crawler area the second to the lake and upper carpark. 7 acre site, Pondside parking, refreshments, toilets, clubhouse, disabled facilities. Lake belongs to club and is locked when no members are sailing.

CLUB NAME: Burton & District Model Boat Society CLUB INTEREST: All Aspects of Model Boating. Lake not suitable for Straight Running and high speed I C limited to a few special events each year. CLUB WATER: Branston Water Park ADDRESS: Lichfield Road (A38), Branston, Burton upon Trent, DE14 3HD WEBSITE: http://www.burtonmodelboatclub.org.uk CONTACT: Moira Hawkins CONTACT E-MAIL: mamoi@excite.com INFORMATION: Branston Water Park, Burton Upon Trent. Branston Water Park is situated on the northbound carriageway of the A38 just south of Burton, follow A38 Lichfield signs, Brown Water Park signs south of Burton, follow A38 to Walton/Barton flyover, exit left at Happy Eater, cross over bridge, turn right for Burton to rejoin the A38 north, approx 1 mile drift left into service road, signs for Branston Ind Estate, Branston Water Park, follow to end and turn left into water park at Leavesleys container depot, follow road into water park. --> *Back to top*

CLUB NAME: Capstan Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Yachts, Steam, Small Fast Electrics, Club 500 racing No I.C. CLUB WATER: 4 Seasons Leisure Park ADDRESS: Barton’s Point, Isle of Sheppey CONTACT: John Cheer CONTACT ADDRESS: 4 Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent ME7 2YQ Telephone: 07930 637821 INFORMATION: Lake is shared with full size yachts and wind surfers so club has an allocated area. Directions available on enquiry from John Cheer, please enclose S.A.E. Nearby parking, refreshments, toilets, shops about 1 mile, on site camping available.

CLUB NAME: Cardiff Marine Modellers CLUB INTEREST: Yachts, Steam, Warships, Submarines, Hovercraft, Barges, Liners, Hydroplanes CLUB WATER: Roath Park Lake ADDRESS: Roath Park, Cardiff WEBSITE: http://www.cardiffmarinemodellers.co.uk CONTACT: Nick Evans CONTACT E-MAIL: nick-cmm@sky.com

CLUB NAME: Chasewater Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Yachts, Fast Electrics, Scale, Steam, Club 500 racing , No I.C. CLUB WATER: Chasewater Innovation Centre Pool ADDRESS: Chasewater, Norton Canes, Staffordshire. WS8 7NL WEBSITE: http://chasewatermbc.blogspot.co.uk CONTACT: Steven Gregory CONTACT E-MAIL: chasewaterbc@hotmail.co.uk INFORMATION: Club sailing every Saturday and Tuesday afternoons, starting around 2pm. All MPBA members (electric or steam) are very welcome to come along and sail with us if you are passing the venue and have your boat on board, or just pop in for a chat.

CLUB NAME: Cotswold MM Club ADDRESS: 12 Wiltshire Avenue, North Yate, Bristol, Avon, BS37 7UF Telephone: 01454 311415 CONTACT: Michael Rose CONTACT E-MAIL: mikerose.cw52@btinternet.com

CLUB NAME: Coventry Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: All aspects of model boating CLUB WATER: Canal Basin CONTACT: Richard Lambert CONTACT E-MAIL: coventry.model.boat.club@gmail.com INFORMATION: Leave M6 at J3, follow Bedworth, Longford signs for half a mile. After crossing canal bridge, turn left into Hurst Road, follow road round into Grange Road, turn right into Jackers Road, pool is opposite the end. Pondside parking.

CLUB NAME: Crowborough & District Model Boat Society CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Scale Steering CLUB WATER: Centenary Boating Lake ADDRESS: Goldsmiths’s Leisure Centre, Eridge Road, Crowborough, East Sussex. TN6 2TN WEBSITE: http://www.crowboroughmodelboatclub.org.uk CONTACT: Jeffrey Ayres CONTACT E-MAIL: jeffery_ayres@hotmail.com INFORMATION: The model boating lake inside the steam model railway. A26 Tunbridge Wells to Crowborough, at Boarshead roundabout take second exit. After 1/2 mile turn right into Leusure Centre. Parking is free, toilets and cafe in leisure centre.

CLUB NAME: Cygnets Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Multi, Hydroplanes, I.C. Sports, Sail CLUB WATER: Mote Park ADDRESS: Mote Park Lake, Maidstone WEBSITE: http://www.cygnetsmbc.org CONTACT: John Ludlow CONTACT E-MAIL: johnludlow@blueyonder.co.uk INFORMATION: TFrom M20 J7 follow signs leading to Maidstone town centre – after third roundabout (Chiltern Hundreds Pub) bear left at third set of traffic lights (Ford Main Dealer on left). Turn right at next set of traffic lights, then first left onto Mote Avenue – Entrance to the park is straight ahead.

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CLUB NAME: Darlington & District Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale (including Mini), Steam, Non-Class Yachts, Fast Electrics Club 500 racing , Scale, NFREC Classes) CLUB WATER: Middleton St. George Water Park ADDRESS: No 2 Middleton St. George Water Park, Middleton St. George WEBSITE: ** No longer functioning ** (02/07/2019) CONTACT: Ernest J Lazenby CONTACT E-MAIL: ernie.lazenby2@ntlworld.com INFORMATION: The club sails on the first of three lakes behind the village community centre. Middleton St. George is signposted off the A67 Darlington to Yarm. Access is also possible from the main A66 Darlington to Teesside via Sadburge. The community centre/lake access road is about halfway through the village. The clubhouse by the access steps to the lake has 2 toilets (inc. disabled), heating and refreshments are available. Parking is adjacent. Access to the water is via uneven steps up and down a bank. Disabled access is difficult. The club sails on Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons and evenings. Regular Steering and sailing regattas are held.. -->

CLUB NAME: Daventry Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale , Yachts, No I.C. CLUB WATER: Napton Marina ADDRESS: Tomlow Road, Nr. Napton on the Hill, Southam CV47 8HX CONTACT: Steve Phillips 07706 957217 CONTACT E-MAIL: stevephillips872@yahoo.co.uk INFORMATION: Meeting Times – Sundays from 1pm-4pm Wednesday 6pm to 8pm.

CLUB NAME: Dublin Radio Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale CLUB WATER: Club Water: Herbert Park, Donnybrook, Dublin Sunday mornings 11am to 1pm Wednesday evenings (summer time) 6pm to 9pm WEBSITE: CONTACT: Colm Finn CONTACT E-MAIL: cpfinnfc@gmail.com INFORMATION: Meeting Times – Sundays from 1pm Wednesday 6pm to 9pm.

CLUB NAME: Electra R/C Fast Electric Model Power Boat Racing Club CLUB INTEREST: Fast Electric Racing CLUB WATER: Various around South East ADDRESS: Please see Club Website WEBSITE: http://www.electrafying.com CONTACT: Martin Machen CONTACT E-MAIL: gbdc85@gmail.com INFORMATION: --> CLUB NAME: Elmbridge Model Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Fast Electric, I.C. Racing, Yachts CLUB WATER: Thorpe Lake ADDRESS: Egham, Nearest Postcode TW20 8RJ WEBSITE: http://elmbridgemc.net GENERAL ENQUIRIES: enquiries@elmbridgemc.net MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES: membership@elmbridgemc.net INFORMATION: From M25 North or South leave at J13 and follow signs A30 for Egham at roundabout under M25 (on A30) turn left into Egham, at next roundabout (Police Station) turn left, over level crossing and at next roundabout left, onto another roundabout, take 2nd. left. Entrance to lake is about half a mile on right (200yds. past open speed limit sign).

CLUB NAME: Goole Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Yachts, Tug-towing, I.C. CLUB WATER: No 5 Coal Hoist Site, Dutch Riverside ADDRESS: No 5 Coal Hoist Site, Dutch Riverside WEBSITE: http://www.goolemodelboatclub.co.uk CONTACT: Darran Newman CONTACT E-MAIL: darran77@hotmail.com INFORMATION: From junction3 M62 head towards Goole. At first traffic lights after passing Focus DIY turn right following signs foe Waterways Museum. At next traffic lights turn right. Next traffic lights turn right again. No.5 coal hoist is approximately 300 yards down Dutch Riverside. The club are able to test and certify steam boilers.

CLUB NAME: Heaton & District Model Power Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Straight Running CLUB WATER: Paddy Freemans Park ADDRESS: Paddy Freemans Lake, Jesmond Dene, Newcastle upon Tyne WEBSITE: http://www.heatonmodelboats.co.uk CONTACT: Andrew Humpish CONTACT E-MAIL: heatonmodelboats@aol.com INFORMATION: A1 North and follow road as it crosses the river and climbs to the highest point, where you take the slip road signposted Ponteland, Kenton, etc. At roundabout take fourth exit (right) signposted A167. In 500yds at next roundabout take first exit (left). Follow road for half mile. At next roundabout take second exit (right) and in 300yds at next roundabout take first exit (left). In half mile get into left hand lane before traffic lights and turn right, and then in 20yds turn left at next set of traffic lights. Follow road until it descends hill and at bottom go over first mini roundabout, and immediately turn right at next mini roundabout. Climb hill and go straight over next mini roundabout. Pass hospital (on left) and watch for entrance on right just after the bowling greens. Enter car park. The lake and boathouse are in front of you. Refreshments, toilets and shelter available within clubhouse.

CLUB NAME: Herrington Park Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Yachts, I.C., Sub’s CLUB WATER: Herrington Country Park ADDRESS: Chester Road, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear. DH4 7EL MAP : Here WEBSITE: http://herringtonmodel.weebly.com/ CONTACT: Joe Carr CONTACT E-MAIL: joe.carr162@gmail.com INFORMATION: Herrington country park model boat club are looking for new members for the club.

CLUB NAME: Huddersfield Society of Model Engineers CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Steam CLUB WATER: Highfields ADDRESS: Highfields Pond, Huddersfield HD1 5NG CONTACT: Richard Lyons CONTACT E-MAIL: rlyons999@hotmail.com INFORMATION: M62 junction 24, take A629 towards Huddersfield. Approx two miles through two sets of traffic lights turn left before pelican crossing into Highfields. Do not go past crossing. The road is narrow and cobbled, at the end of the road bear left onto dirt road, turn right at end of long wall. Pond on right. Pondside parking, or nearby, refreshments, toilets, shelter.

CLUB NAME: Irish Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Tethered Hydro’s CLUB WATER: Herbert Park ADDRESS: Balls Bridge, Dublin 4 MAP : Here WEBSITE: http://www.irishmodelboatclub.ie --> CONTACT: John O’Sullivan CONTACT E-MAIL: mail@irishmodelboatclub.ie INFORMATION: 2.1/4 miles south of G.P.O. on the main road to Dun-Laoghaire. The park is situated between the American Embassy and the Bridge. There is car parking outside the park and there are toilets available. Saturday afternoon from 1400hrs. To 1700hrs. All year and in summer on Wednesdays at 1800hrs. Until 2000hrs. As well

CLUB NAME: Kingsbury Water Park Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Multi, Off-Shore, Tethered Hydro’s CLUB WATER: Kingsbury Water Park ADDRESS: Kingsbury Water Park, Tamworth B76 0DY WEBSITE: CHAIRMAN: Sebastian Garrett Tel: 07445 886554 MEMBERSHIP CONTACT: Judith Beesley MEMBERSHIP CONTACT E-MAIL: judith.beesley@sky.com HYDRO CONTACT: Norman Lara Tel: 07956 423410 n.lara@btinternet.com MULTI: Iain Pickersgill Tel: 07887 591838 MULTI EMAIL: multisec@mpba.org.uk OFFSHORE: Dave Sanders OFFSHORE EMAIL: ashby.towers@gmail.com SCALE: David Kennedy Tel 01455291611 YACHTING: Michael Brown YACHTING EMAIL: brown.owl@talktalk.com FAST ELECTRIC: Steve Hollis FAST ELECTRIC EMAIL: shollis@hotmail.co.uk INFORMATION: Leave M42 at Junction 9. Take A4097 towards Kingsbury. At first roundabout turn left and the park is well signed. Shops, toilets, café and childrens playground on site. Extensive walks and nearby car parking. The park entrance fee is £4.50 or you can purchase a yearly pass at £46.00, if you hold a disabled badge you can obtain discount for the pass.

CLUB NAME: Kingston Upon Hull Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Yachts, Radio Scale & Semi Scale Boats, Club 500, Straight Running plus Fun & Funky Boats CLUB WATER: East Park ADDRESS: East Park, Holderness Road, Hull HU8 8JU MAP : Here WEBSITE: CONTACT: Bill Hornby CONTACT E-MAIL: hornbyoo7@yahoo.co.uk

INFORMATION: Access for cars is restricted onto the park, however, Bill does have access and once on the Park a top quality car park is located right next to the pond. The pond is a concrete lined pond approximately half a metre deep 40metres by 90metres. Toilet facilities are available in the administration building, close by, with a café which has lots of drinks & food with great bacon sandwiches.

CLUB NAME: Little Radford Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale CONTACT: John Newey CONTACT E-MAIL: john.newey@gmail.com

CLUB NAME: Model Hydroplane Club CLUB INTEREST: Tethered Hydro CLUB WATER: Hall Farm Lake ADDRESS: Maldon Road, Essex CM9 6SN WEBSITE: http://www.onthewire.co.uk CONTACT: Andrea Gullick CONTACT E-MAIL: abhydroclub@gmail.com INFORMATION:

NATIONAL OVAL RACING CLUB CLUB INTEREST: Circuit Racing CONTACT: Keith Burgess, Drewville, Clifton, Severn Stoke, Worcs WR8 9JF Tel: 01905 371473 Email: cmduk1@aol.com

CLUB NAME: Northampton & District Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Multi, Yachts CLUB WATER: Earl’s Barton Showground ADDRESS: Earl’s Barton FACEBOOK: FB Group WEBSITE: CONTACT: Janet Hubble CONTACT E-MAIL: janethubble@btinternet.com INFORMATION: Although not a public amenity as we sail on land owned by farmers there is nothing to stop us having guests when we sail. From the M1 follow the A45 to the Earls Barton turn off (next junction after Billing Aquadrome) turn left and then left again into White’s Nurseries. The pond is situated in the bottom left hand corner of the Earl’s Barton Showground.

CLUB NAME: Northern Amp Draggers CLUB INTEREST: Fast Electric Racing CLUB WATER: Various, see Website WEBSITE: http://www.ampdraggers.co.uk CONTACT: Martin Marriott CONTACT E-MAIL: martinlmarriott@hotmail.com

CLUB NAME: Peterborough Model Power Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Multi CLUB WATER: Orton Mere ADDRESS: Orton Mere Osier Lake, Peterborough CONTACT: Mick Szebeko CONTACT E-MAIL: mickpgh1@gmail.com INFORMATION: From A1 North, take left A47 to Peterborough (Castor and Ailsworth Bypass), approx 3 miles to roundabout and underpass, turn right onto A1260 (Nene Parkway). On second turn-off go down to the A605, turn right, at next set of traffic lights turn right. Lake is on left. From A1(M)South, take right onto A1139 (Fletton Parkway) keep to left to Peterborough. At first flyover take a left onto Orton Parkway. At 2nd. roundabout turn right onto A605 (Oundle Road) strictly 30 mph, continue for approx 2miles, just before flyover at traffic lights turn left, lake is on left.

CLUB NAME: Portsmouth & District Model Power Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, I.C., Fast Electric, Sail, Steam CLUB WATER: Canoe Lake ADDRESS: Southsea, Hampshire WEBSITE: http://www.portsmouthmodelboatclub.co.uk CONTACT: Kelvin Bird CONTACT E-MAIL: michael.rudd40@ntlworld.com INFORMATION: Follow signs for Southsea Sea Front, and South Parade Pier. The club meets at the Canoe Lake on Sunday mornings in the winter and Friday evenings in the summer. Nearby parking, refreshments and toilets. NB Lake is SALT WATER. The club meetings are held at 7.30pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Baffins Community Centre, Westover Road, Copnor, Portsmouth.

CLUB NAME: Retro Racing Club CLUB INTEREST: Vintage Tethered Cars and Boats WEBSITE: http://www.onthewire.co.uk/retro.htm CONTACT: Peter Hill CONTACT E-MAIL: arty.pole@gmail.com

CLUB NAME: Seahorse Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Sail, Fast Electric CLUB WATER: Bessbrook Community Centre ADDRESS: Bessbrook Community Centre, 8 Mill Road, Bessbrook BT35 7DS FACEBOOK: Seahorse Model Boat Club This is a closed group – You have to apply to the admins to join CONTACT: Club Secretary – Craig Kane CONTACT E-MAIL: secretary-seahorsembc@outlook.com INFORMATION: Bessbrook Community Centre, 8 Mill Road, Bessbrook BT35 7DS.

CLUB NAME: Sheffield Ship Model Society CLUB INTEREST: Scale, 575, 590, Fast Electric, Tug Towing CLUB WATER: Millhouses Park ADDRESS: Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/682271818611031 CONTACT: Ronald Mallett CONTACT E-MAIL: ronnie@g0njd.co.uk INFORMATION: SW of Sheffield centre, 3miles out on A621 Sheffield-Bakewell road, on Abbeydale Road South. Lake is in park behind the Cafe, signposted from main road, near Wagon & Horses pub. From M1 North, exit junction 33 onto A630-Sheffield take ring road heading South at A61 roundabout ask directions to Millhouses Park. From M1 South, exit junction 29 take A617 Chesterfield road then A61 Chesterfield /Dronfield bypass going North. At A61/Sheffield ring road junction ask directions. Square lake paved all round and concrete wadeable bottom. Parking nearby, refreshments, toilets, shelter and shops.

CLUB NAME: South Lakes Model Club CLUB INTEREST: Yachts, Scale, Fun Electric, Experimental Types CLUB WATER: Kit Ridding Lake ADDRESS: Kit Ridding Farm, Old Town, Near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria LA6 2QA CONTACT: Malcolm Roath CONTACT E-MAIL: malcolm.roath@btinternet.com INFORMATION:

CLUB NAME: South Shields Model Yacht Club CLUB INTEREST: Sail, Straight running, Scale, No I.C. CLUB WATER: South Marine Park ADDRESS: South Marine Park, South Shields CONTACT: Robert Kirtley CONTACT E-MAIL: robb.kirtley@blueyonder.co.uk INFORMATION: On arriving at South Shields, follow signs for seafront. Park is next to fairground and the pierhead. Nearby parking, refreshments, toilets, shelter, and shops. Wadeable with chest waders. We have to be aware of the wildlife on the lake and consider public opinion. Normally no problems but no I.C. allowed.

CLUB NAME: ST. Albans & District Model Engineering Society CLUB INTEREST: Straight Running, Tethered Hydro's, Scale, Scale Steam, Model Engineering CLUB WATER: Verulamium Park, St. Albans ADDRESS: Verulamium Park, St. Albans WEBSITE: http://www.stalbansmes.com CONTACT: Roger Lane CONTACT E-MAIL: sailing@stalbanssms.com INFORMATION: We currently use the small lake in the Verulamium Park. The park has numerous facilities including ample parking, toilets, a cafe and on the warmer days an ice cream van. The Society holds a reference collection of model boat plans for use by members only. --> CLUB NAME: Stevenage Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, I.C, Fast Electric, Sail, Steam CLUB WATER: Fairlands Valley ADDRESS: Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Herts, SG2 0BL WEBSITE: http://sites.google.com/site/stevenagemodelboats/ CONTACT: Bernard Hitchcock CONTACT E-MAIL: b.r.hitchcock@btinternet.com INFORMATION: Marine modellers always most welcome at 'The Club' Sunday morning and Thursday afternoon. -->

CLUB NAME: Stourbridge Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, I.C, Fast Electric, Sail, Steam CLUB WATER: Heath Pool in Mary Stevens Park, also Lake in Baggerridge Country Park ADDRESS: Please see Website, directions below. WEBSITE: http://www.stourbridgemodelboatclub.org/ CONTACT ADDRESS: The Club Secretary Stourbridge Model Boat Club, 173 Kingsway, Stourbridge, DY8 4TW CONTACT E-MAIL: eric@morse-brown.com CHAIRMAN: Alan Ryder, 19 Pineridge Drive, Kidderminster DY11 6BG Tel 01562754302 TREASURER: Jerry Hayes, 12 Station Road, Hagley, Stourbridge, DY9 0NU Tel 01562882043 INFORMATION: Heath Pool towards Stourbridge on the A451 Norton Lane – B4186 Heath Lane. Car Park and public toilets nearby. Club members can use the lake six days a week Monday to Saturday from June until March, and three days from April until June, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. From June we meet on a Sunday morning at 11am, this is because of the wildlife’s breading season. The park also offers a children’s play area, toilets and grassy areas for ball games or just to sit about.

CLUB NAME: Swindon Model Boat & Engineering Club CLUB INTEREST: Steam, I.C., Electric, Sail, Scale CLUB WATER: Coate Water Country Park ADDRESS: Swindon. SN3 6AA CONTACT: Robert Hobbs CONTACT E-MAIL: triumphaustinman@gmail.com INFORMATION: M4 J15. Take A419 (Swindon by-pass) then A4259 west to Swindon. The entrance to the lake is adjacent to the Post House Hotel and the Sun Inn roundabout. Enter park, drive through public car park, and park adjacent to lake – all amenities for the family.

CLUB NAME: Victoria Model Steamboat Club CLUB INTEREST: Straight running, Hydroplanes, Radio functional and Scale CLUB WATER: Victoria Park Lake ADDRESS: Victoria Park, Hackney, London E9 WEBSITE: https://vmsc.home.blog/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/xVMSCx/ CONTACT: Keith Reynolds, VMSC Secretary CONTACT E-MAIL: keithreynoldsV71@talktalk.net INFORMATION: The Boating Lake, entrance is via gates opposite “The Top of the Morning” pub just before St Marks Gate in Cadogan Terrace. Refreshments and toilets in clubhouse. Shops nearby. PARKING: Security on gate. Produce M.P.B.A. card to gain entrance. Drive slowly through park to road besides one o’clock club up to the pond side, unload and return cars to the street or chargeable car park. OTHER INFORMATION: No Junior under the age of 10 (ten) years may take part in any competition (in or out of the water) at Victoria Park.

CLUB NAME: Watermead Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Sail, Scale, Steam, No I.C. or Fast Electric CLUB WATER: Watermead Lake ADDRESS: Aylesbury HP19 0FU WEBSITE: https://www.watermeadmodelboat.club/ CONTACT: Leonard Bryant CONTACT E-MAIL: lenbryant1@gmail.com INFORMATION: Watermead Lake is signposted off the A413 Buckingham Road out of Aylesbury. The car park is at the Watermead Crematorium which is adjacent to the Lake.

CLUB NAME: Welwyn Garden City Society of Model Engineers CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Straight Running, Steam CLUB WATER: Stanborough Lakes ADDRESS: Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6DQ WEBSITE: https://wgcsme.wordpress.com/ CONTACT: Paul Graver CONTACT E-MAIL: graverp70563@gmail.com INFORMATION: The club meets the 3rd. Monday of each month at the Church hall, St. Johns Church, Lemsford, near Welwyn Garden City.

CLUB NAME: West Hampshire Modellers CLUB INTEREST: Scale Tugs, Trawlers, lifeboats, cruisers, warships, fun boats, working boats and sail CLUB WATER: Poole Park ADDRESS: Poole Park, Lilliput End, Hampshire CONTACT: Barry Thomas CONTACT E-MAIL: barry.thomas728@btinternet.com INFORMATION: The Reed bed South within Poole Park which is at the extreme Lilliput end next to the gate piers, some on road parking with four hour limit outside the park but can return after an hour though some disabled parking much closer but only three hours but can return after an hour, also some main road all day parking. All radios must be on 2.4GHz and no fast boats or I.C’s we now incorporate “Poole Park Tuggers” in our group --> WINDERMERE M.B.C CLUB INTEREST: Electric Scale & Scratchbuilt, Steam, Club 500, Yachts: Dragon Force, One Metre, Free/Social Sailing. CLUB WATER: Home waters are located at Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories, formerly the Windermere Steamboat Museum, on Rayrigg Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 1BN CONTACT: Hon Secretary: Capt. John Bateman, 18 Hillside. Holme, Carnforth, Lancs LA6 1QD Tel: 07919 126018 CONTACT EMAIL: johnpbateman@btinternet.com WEBSITE: (Under construction) http://www.windermeremodelboatclub.co.uk and http://www.windermerembc.co.uk

CLUB NAME: Yate & Sodbury Model Boat Club CLUB INTEREST: Scale, Fast Electrics, Small Yachts CLUB WATER: Kingsgate Park Lake ADDRESS: Yate, Bristol BS37 4DZ WEBSITE: CONTACT: Derek Battson CONTACT E-MAIL: derek.battson@talktalk.net INFORMATION: TFollow A432 through Yate to Lidl Store. Turn onto Sundridge Park and then take 6th turn on left, which is Sunningdale, follow to end, Parking is on grass area.Parking at pond side and nearby. Limited refreshments are available. Toilets available, shops nearby. --> *Back to top*

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Northcote Birkenhead Yacht Club

Nestled on the shores of the waitemata harbour at birkenhead point , nbyc is a fantastically friendly club offering sailing activities from learn-to-sail through to advanced sailing tuition and fun-oriented club racing., we have a top-notch coaching team, great facilities and cater for children, youths and adult sailors. nbyc's clubrooms are also a very popular seaside venue for birthday parties, weddings and business meetings..

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The club is pleased to be hosting the Vintage Model Yacht Group www.vmyg.org.uk on 3 Sundays during the 2016 season – April 24th, June 26th and September 18th.

For further information, contact VMYG and BRSPC member Andrew Peter ([email protected])

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Hoylake Boating Lake reopens after refurb

Volunteers and club members, alongside Wirral Council, have helped to clean up, refurbish, and re-open the model boating lake in Hoylake.

Community groups, members of the Hoylake Model Boat Club and visitors to the area, can get back to enjoying the well-loved feature on Hoylake promenade, now that it has been repaired and refilled.

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Model ship clubs of the usa.

• Updated on: 24th January 2021
• Written by Gary Renshaw

Model Ship building is a craft that has been around since water transport first began. Every boat ever built has a unique story to tell. The model ship clubs of the United States have an important part to play in continuing the skills and tradition of the art of model ship building. Here we have compiled a list of the model ships clubs that are situated across the United States.

California Model Ship Clubs

Ship modelers association.

The Ship Modelers Association (SMA) is the largest ship modeling club in California, and one of the largest in the nation. They seek to foster research and interest in the nautical heritage of the United States by researching and building scale ship models. 

Sacramento Mo del Shipwrights

The Sacramento Model Shipwrights, are a club of radio-control model ship enthusiasts, who sail at the lake in Elk Grove Regional Park in Elk Grove, California. They are known for building civilian and military models, which are powered by electric motors, steam engines, or sail.

South Bay Model Shipwrights

The South Bay Model Shipwrights is a club to learn and share info on shipbuilding techniques using a variety of materials.  Member’s projects include model ships from plastic and wood from commercial kits and scratch built vessels in resin and wood. 

Club members have built ships ranging from 3’ to 56” in Over All length.  Members have built vessels from all timeframes in human history.  This includes rafts, Viking Ships, Galleons, Clipper Ships, Japanese and Chinese Sailing ships, Steam Ferry Boats, and modern era combat ships.

At club meetings they discuss maritime construction, current events, history, and archaeology.

Channel Islands Maritime Museum Ship Model Guild

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum sponsors a Ship Model Guild, an active club of local model builders, who meet once a month at the Museum.  The public is welcome to the monthly meetings, third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM and all are welcome to join the Guild.

Learn Maritime history by building models of ships that made history.  Techniques for wood, plastic or metal construction are addressed at the meetings.  Every meeting is different as members discuss their progress during the “show and tell” sessions.  Interesting bits of information are exchanged about the ships of adventure on the high seas. 

Inland Nautical Society

Inland Nautical Society is a club for Radio Controlled Model Boaters. The club have beginners who have never built a model before, to the experienced modelers who have built museum quality models. The club has a reputation of friendly and knowledgeable members who are eager to share a wealth of their knowledge and expertise of radio controlled modeling.

San Diego Ship Modeler’s Guild

The San Diego Ship Modeler’s Guild welcomes people of all ages with an interest in preserving maritime history through the art of ship modeling. Membership ranges from new ship modelers to experienced master modelers. Ship model projects include period sailing ships through to contemporary steel navy.

Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights

The Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights are associated with the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, a unit of the National Park Service, and have a model shop aboard the historic ferryboat Eureka berthed at the Hyde Street Pier.

Anyone interested in model shipbuilding is welcome to attend their meetings. Members can offer advice and support on all stages of model shipbuilding, from selecting a kit for your first model to advanced layout and scratch building.

San Francisco Model Yacht Club

Colorado model ship clubs, rocky mountain shipwrights.

The Rocky Mountain Shipwrights group of model ship builders in Colorado dedicated to promoting, developing, and furthering scale model shipbuilding. With about 50 members, building many types and sizes of model ships – from Egyptian barges to WWII destroyers, ships in bottles to all-paper models, miniature liners to four-foot men of war. Several members and their creations have won national and regional awards, and some have built models now on display at maritime museums nationwide.

But they are not all expert modelers. Some members are working on their first models. They get advice and encouragement from those who are more experienced, and the goal is for everyone to enjoy the hobby of building model ships and to get the satisfaction of completing and displaying their work.

Connecticut Model Ship Clubs

Connecticut marine model society.

Connecticut Marine Model Society are a group of enthusiastic ship model builders from Connecticut. They meet on the second Saturday of the month from September to June in West Haven, Ct. They build models from scratch or from kits; both wood and plastic. The subjects range from wooden sailing ship to present day ships of steel.

Florida Model Ship Clubs

Southwest florida shipmodeler’s guild.

The Southwest Florida Shipmodeler’s Guild purpose is to provide and promote a forum from which its members can share their model ship building knowledge, skills and techniques, personal experiences, nautical history and any other related maritime interests that might benefit its membership. Their goal is to learn and grow in competence in pursuing the construction of ship models in an atmosphere of constructive fellowship, assistance, and active participation.

Their members come from all walks of life and represent all levels of ship modeling skill from novice to expert. Meeting in a friendly and informal environment at the beautiful Fort Myers Riverside Community Center.

Tampa Bay Ship Model Society

The Tampa Bay Ship Model Society brings together model ship builders, both newcomers and veteran builders, for the mutual benefit of expanding their knowledge of ships, research, techniques, and further develop their abilities in all areas relevant to ship model building and maritime history.

Members model in all materials; wood, metal, paper and polymers, from plans only, or commercial kits, vessels from every era and purpose; Exploration, Steel Navy, Submarines, Yachts, Tugs, Commercial, Fishing, Liners, Working Small Craft, Coast Guard, River/Paddle Wheel, Racing Power and Sail.

Georgia Model Ship Clubs

Atlanta model shipwrights.

Atlanta Model Shipwrights aim to educate and promote model shipbuilding through fellowship mentoring and instruction in a non-competitive environment. Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Illinois Model Ship Clubs

The north shore deadeyes.

The North Shore Deadeyes primarily focused on static scale ship models with an emphasis on the Great Age of Sail, but builders of models from all eras and at all levels of skill welcome.

Midwest Model Shipwrights

The Midwest Model Shipwrights was formed in 1982 by individuals who had a common interest in model ship building and maritime history. Goals of the club are to discuss and share modeling ideas and concepts while making new friends.

Vessels built by the Shipwrights represent a variety of types and eras. Sizes range from miniatures a few inches in length to radio control warships over five feet long, and from basic to amazingly complex. Their membership includes beginning through to advanced modelers, some of whose works can be found in museums, galleries and private collections.

In spite of all these accomplishments, the organization’s primary focus remains the interaction between expert, intermediate and novice.

Indiana Model Ship Clubs

Admirals of indianapolis.

Admirals of Indianapolis club’s members build and operate scale merchant ships, pleasure craft, work boats, military ships, sailboats, and just about anything that floats or submerges (in the case of submarine models). Many boats are built from kits and some are scratch-built from plans and photographs. The models are powered by electric motors, steam engines, or wind power in the case of sailboats.

Kansas Model Ship Clubs

Kansas city square riggers modeling association.

The Kansas City Square Riggers Club are a model ship-building enthusiasts club based out of the greater Kansas City area. They welcome builders of all skill levels and interests. If you are into naval research and model building they would love to hear from you.

Massachusetts Model Ship Clubs

Uss constitution model shipwright guild.

The USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild is the largest model ship association on the East Coast. Meetings overlooking Old Ironsides at the USS Constitution Museum are well attended.  In addition to monthly meetings, the Guild takes part in the annual meeting of model clubs from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. They also attend the annual Salem Maritime Festival and the Antique & Classic Boat Festival, as well as the biennial Woods Hole Model Boat Show.

Novices and experienced model builders alike can have fun developing resources, experiences, and skills by joining us. SS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild

U.S. Vintage Model Yacht Group

The US Vintage Model Yacht Group is a Special Interest Group of the American Model Yachting Association. Their organizational goals are the preservation, building, and sailing of older model yacht designs and the study of the history of the sport of model yachting.

“Vintage” primarily means any older model sailboats no longer sailed (or never raced) in serious competition. These encompass free-sailing model yachts, older designs converted to R/C and pre-1970s R/C sailing models. This includes class racing yachts, non-class sailing models, and commercially-built toys of the past. There are also replica models built to the older designs and new designs recreating older sailboat styles.

The group also support those who sail traditional sailing craft models, such as Schooners, Skipjacks, and other scale models. The hulls are generally made of wood, with some fiberglass models, and range in length from 1 to 6 ft. The rigs are usually constructed from wood or aluminum, with cotton or dacron sails.

Marine Modelers Club of New England

The Marine Modelers Club of New England have about 50 members, based in the greater Boston area.  They meet monthly, usually pond-side, when the weather allows it.  Meetings are rather informal, with little time spent on business, and lots of time talking about RC boats. 

Their members are a creative bunch, and there is usually an interesting array of models at gatherings. Their modelers are a creative bunch and there is usually an interesting array of models at their gatherings. Their interests include tugboats, warships, pleasure craft, sailboats (both scale and racing) and pond sailors.  

Merrimack Valley Ship Model Club  

The Merrimack Valley Ship Model Club are an enthusiastic and friendly group of model ship makers who share a particular interest in the naval history of Newburyport, and the Merrimack River Valley area.

Maryland Model Ship Clubs

CBMM’s volunteer Maritime Model Guild supports the curatorial needs of CBMM with exhibition models and building kits that are available for purchase  online  and at the Museum Store. In addition, the Guild offers classes for building scratch models, and the annual  Maritime Model Expo  featuring “live” steamboat models, skipjacks with working sails, speedboats, tugs, and other radio-controlled miniatures.

The group also hosts children’s model-making activities at CBMM’s signature events and other outreach and educational programs throughout the year. 

Washington Ship Model Society

The Washington Ship Model Society (WSMS) was founded in 1929 and is the oldest continuously active ship model club in the United States. The organization is composed of active ship model enthusiasts from the Greater Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area. Its purpose is to provide a socially enjoyable means for serious ship modelers to meet, share, and expand upon their common avocation through the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

The society draws its members from all walks of life and many different occupations. The modelers’ skills range from absolute beginners to professionals who have constructed models for maritime exhibits in the Smithsonian Institution and other museums throughout the United States and Europe. Over the years, members have written numerous articles for nautical research and ship model publications. Society membership has included such notables as President Franklin D. Roosevelt, then Major (and later General) George Patton, Howard I. Chappelle, and Paul E. Garber.

The interests of the modelers are as varied as their occupations, ranging from 17th-century sailing vessels to radio-controlled models of modern powered craft. All types of ship models have been constructed, in static display and operating versions, and in wood, brass, plastic, and card media. 

The society conducts monthly meetings, alternating between Virginia and Maryland locations. The meeting format consists of brief society business, informal discussions of members’ model projects and a program or presentation relating to a nautical or ship modeling topic.  Society members also form subgroups to focus on common modeling interests, such as steel (modern) ship modeling or plank-on-frame modeling. Subgroups are open to all members and meet on a periodic basis, generally in members’ homes. The club’s newsletter, the  Lynx , is published monthly. 

Maine Model Ship Clubs

Down east ship modelers guild.

The Down East Ship Modelers Guild is an active group of static and R/C modelers, ranging from novice to experienced. They meet on the second Thursday of each month from 1 pm – 3 pm at the Legion Hall in Bath, Maine. The group has a long history of association with the Maine Maritime Museum , also in Bath, ME.

Michigan Model Ship Clubs

Great lakes nautical society.

The Great Lakes Nautical Society is a club consisting of model shipbuilders, who are interested in persevering Great Lakes history through model ship building, the model ship shows and educational seminars put on by the club members. The club is open to anyone with an interest in model shipbuilding and the Great Lakes.

Minnesota Model Ship Clubs

The state of Minnesota currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Missouri Model Ship Clubs

St. louis admirals model boat club.

The St. Louis Admirals R/C Model Boat Club is a group of hobbyists dedicated to sharing the knowledge and fun of the R/C model boat hobby. The depth and breadth of experience the club offers, combined with its laid-back atmosphere, attract the beginner modeler and master builders alike.

Nevada Model Ship Clubs

The state of Nevada currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

New Hampshire Model Ship Clubs

Their members are a creative bunch, and there is usually an interesting array of models at gatherings. Their modelers are a creative bunch and there is usually an interesting array of model at their gatherings. Their interests include tugboats, warships, pleasure craft, sailboats (both scale and racing) and pond sailors. 

New Jersey Model Ship Clubs

The ship model society of new jersey.

The Ship Model Society of New Jersey is dedicated to the pursuit and enjoyment of ship model building in all its forms. They welcome those who enjoy or would like to learn more about this fascinating hobby. Membership spans all skill levels, from novice or highly accomplished and from gadget guru to historical recreator.  Meetings aim to share collective wisdom and resources, and provide the opportunity to enjoy the company of other modelers. 

South Orange Seaport Society

South Orange Seaport Society is a group of folks of all ages who like model boating. They have boats from kits and scratch builds, electric and steam-driven, quite a few fun electric race boats, and some eccentric things. A group of people from all walks of life who like RC boating. 

New Mexico Model Ship Clubs

The state of New Mexico currently has no model ship clubs listed.

New York Model Ship Clubs

Buffalo model boat club.

Radio Controlled model boating is a fascinating hobby that can be as simple or as complex as one wants and can be enjoyed by all age groups. There are as many types of model boats as there are full sizes: enough to satisfy all tastes and interests. Those who enjoy the excitement of speed will find plenty of thrills and competition in the fast electric field. Sailing enthusiasts will find that the racing of radio-controlled sailboats offers all the challenge and exhilaration of the full-sized yachts. Builders of exact scale models get the added satisfaction of operating their craft under full radio control. 

The Model Shipwright Guild of Western New York

Upon a chance introduction at the Military History Society of Rochester New York in 2015 several like-minded individuals, working through the Nautical Research Guild, were able to form our group.  They quickly realized they were an enthusiastic collection of ship modelers and researchers interested in the history and preservation of our maritime legacy in the age of sail and more.

The Model Shipwright Guild of Western New York brings together members from near and far;  Rochester NY, Syracuse NY, Buffalo NY and even Lisbon Portugal. From all walks of life, experience, endeavours with varied nautical interests making for a very dynamic group.

They draw in subject matter experts to enlighten the club meetings on the historical nature of the naval and maritime craft, and their accurate modeling.

Empire State Model Mariners

The Empire State Model Mariners club was founded in 1988, by a group of model boat enthusiasts. The club is a non-profit organization aimed at recreational RC boating and building, with emphasis placed on helping each other and welcoming new members.

We welcome all classes of modelers, from beginners to experts. Boats can be ready to runs, semi kits, kits and scratch built. Whatever your passion is, pleasure crafts, speedboats, workboats, fishing vessels or military replicas.

North Carolina Model Ship Clubs

Carolina maritime society.

The Carolina Maritime Model Society exists to promote the production of high-quality ship models and encourage members and the public to participate in this craft that is as old as shipbuilding itself. 

The society is the only such organization in the entire state and has become a major vehicle for widening public interest in North Carolina’s maritime history and culture.

Ohio Model Ship Clubs

Shipwrights of ohio.

The Shipwrights of Ohio is a club dedicated to model shipbuilding. All types of ships and boats: sailing to steel navy, wood, resin, plastic, kits to scratch built, static to radio control. for all ages – young to retirees, and all skill levels – beginner to expert. Members share their skills, ideas and expertise.

The Shipwrights of Ohio were founded in 2004. Its purpose is to provide a socially enjoyable means for serious and not-so-serious ship modelers to meet, share, and expand their common avocation through the exchange of ideas and skill knowledge. Skills range from beginners to those who build museum quality models.

Oklahoma Model Ship Clubs

The state of Oklahoma currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Oregon Model Ship Clubs

The state of Oregon currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Pennsylvania Model Ship Clubs

Philadelphia ship model society.

The Ship Model Shack is the home of the  Philadelphia Ship Model Society , the oldest ship modeling society in America. The Museum is home to over 50 ship models, but this is the only place to see them being created right before your eyes. Have a seat, and watch a model come together while talking with the modelers. 

Rhode Island Model Ship Clubs

Tennessee model ship clubs.

The state of Tennessee currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Texas Model Ship Clubs

Gulf coast ship modelers society.

The Gulf Coast Ship Model Society is a welcoming group of amateur and professional ship modelers who enjoy sharing their work and discussing tips and tricks of the trade.

Meetings are held on the second Saturday every odd month from 10:00am – 1:00pm at the Houston Maritime Museum. Members are encouraged to bring models they are working on for a ‘show & tell’ discussion.

Utah Model Ship Clubs

Utah State currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Virginia Model Ship Clubs

The Washington Ship Model Society (WSMS) was founded in 1929 and is the oldest continuously active ship model club in the United States. The organization is composed of active ship model enthusiasts from the Greater Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area. Its purpose is to provide a socially enjoyable means for serious shipmodelers to meet, share, and expand upon their common avocation through the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

The society draws its membership from all walks of life and many different occupations. The modelers’ skills range from absolute beginners to professionals who have constructed models for maritime exhibits in the Smithsonian Institution and other museums throughout the United States and Europe. Over the years, members have written numerous articles for nautical research and ship model publications. Society membership has included such notables as President Franklin D. Roosevelt, then Major (and later General) George Patton, Howard I. Chappelle, and Paul E. Garber.

The interests of the modelers are as varied as their occupations, ranging from 17th century sailing vessels to radio-controlled models of modern powered craft. All types of ship models have been constructed, in static display and operating versions, and in wood, brass, plastic, and card media.

The society conducts monthly meetings, alternating between Virginia and Maryland locations. The meeting format consists of brief society business, informal discussions of members’ model projects and a program or presentation relating to a nautical or ship modeling topic.  Society members also form subgroups to focus on common modeling interests, such as steel (modern) ship modeling or plank-on-frame modeling. Subgroups are open to all members and meet on a periodic basis, generally in members’ homes. The club’s newsletter, the  Lynx , is published monthly.

Hampton Roads Ship Model Society

The Hampton Roads Ship Model Society, founded in 1967, is an association of individuals who are interested in pursuing the art of ship model building and the exploration of maritime history. The primary purpose of the society is to bring together persons interested in building quality ship models so that they may have the opportunity to exchange views and improve their skills. Members are people representing a wide range of ages who come from many varied occupations and backgrounds. Members come from as far north as the Northern Neck, as far west as western suburbs of Richmond and as far south as the border of North Carolina. Honorary members hail from such dispersed locations as Annapolis, Maryland and Toronto, Canada.

The interests of our members runs full spectrum, from the historical (photos and records), artistic (painting), decorative (pond yachts/half hulls), radio-controlled (RC) models, to highly detailed and historically accurate scale reproductions of all ship types. The skill level of members runs the full gamut from complete novices to highly skilled experts who have won top awards in highly regarded competitions both in the United States and abroad. Models built by past and present members of the Society can be found in many of our nation’s premier museums. Model builders of all skill levels are always welcome. The Society is dedicated to helping ship model builders new to the craft learn new skills while giving experienced builders the opportunity to perfect their abilities. Even the most highly-skilled members are always seeking to improve their techniques with the help and advice of other Society members.

Washington Model Ship Clubs

The state of Washington currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Wisconsin Model Ship Clubs

Wisconsin scale boating association.

The Wisconsin Scale Boating Association is about promoting and enjoying the model shipbuilding hobby. 

They are a “scale” model club.  Models are representative of an actual boat or type of boat, either static or operational.  Radio-Controlled models attempt to recreate authentic operation and look like a full size boat. 

The club participates in several events throughout the year.  Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in the model boating hobby.​

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