About the Club

The club has its sailing waters at Setley Pond (click for directions) located in the New Forest close to Lymington, Christchurch and Brockenhurst.

It was founded in 1978, initially as a Yacht Sailing Club racing International RM and 1m Class, National R Class and 6m yachts affiliated to the MYA. The Scale Section was founded later and is affiliated to the South West Association of Model Boat Clubs.

The Yachting Section meets at the lake on Tuesday and Friday Mornings at 10 am and the Scale Section on Thursday and Sunday mornings at 10 am, and a very friendly welcome is extended to all visitors - there are also regular visits from New Forest ponies and cattle that come to drink at the pond. The pond is co-located with a Picnic Area and model boaters can park directly adjacent to the pond. Unfortunately fast electric racing boats or IC boats are not allowed by the Forestry Commission Regulations.

This web site has been set up by the Scale Section, which has a thriving membership of over 100 modellers. We hold an exhibition in Highcliffe every Spring in aid of the RNLI, this year saw 70 plus boats on display and over £700 raised for the RNLI. Our members also visit other clubs, exhibitions, and Life Boat open days in the area, and we support a number of charities. The Life Boat days, in particular, give us a chance to inspire younger generations in the fascination of model boats.

Anyone interested in starting the hobby or joining the club is welcome to come along to the lake on a club morning. Fees are Single Member: £10, Family: £20, Couple: £15, Junior: £5 and the membership joining fee is now £5. A membership application form is available here (PDF format please download and print) but please note that there is usually a waiting list (only to ensure that we don't have too many frequency clashes), and that the committee reserves the right to approve applications.

Further details from the Scale Section Captain:
David McNair-Taylor,
18 Wilton Gardens
New Milton.
Hampshire.
BH25 5UT
Telephone: 07887 967887