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Welcome to the Solent Radio Controlled Model Boat Club. This is the Scale Model Section. For the Sailing Section (model yacht racing) please use the link on the left.

If you've visited before, why not check what has changed since you last looked? Last update: 5th May 2013

Latest News
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The real "Bluebird of Chelsea" in Southampton
image There are two fine models in the club of the 1931 motor yacht "Bluebird of Chelsea". The original, built by Thornycrofts of Southampton and previously owned by Sir Malcolm Campbell, was amongst the "Dunkirk Little Ships" on display at Southampton Maritime Festival 2013. On the 6th May, your intrepid reporter was out on the water viewing them, more photos of Bluebird and the Festival can be seen via the Latest Photos Gallery.

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Tall Ships Rule - OK!
It's beginning to feel as if the Club has a "Sailing Section" and a "Tall Ships Section"! See the Latest Photos Gallery for more evidence! At last the car park is now almost completely dry and the last couple of weeks have seen some fine new models taking to the pond.

Information about the Club and the Pond!
image A double page handout giving information about both sections of the club is now available. It can be downloaded from the Members Information page or printed copies are available from the Scale Captain.

image There is also a new movie Setley Pond - The Story of an Industrial Landscape which illustrates the History of Setley Pond from Victorian times. Included are post World War 2 aerial photos of the pond (right) and the Setley Plain Prisoner of War Camp.

Previous news stories are in our News Archive

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World Record Attempt
Graham Davies from Norwich MBC has asked us to tell you about their attempt at a Model Boat Long Distance World Record using a 9 foot long model of the frigate HMS Norfolk. It's in aid of Help for Heroes, E.Anglia Air Ambulance, and a medical charity Magpas. More details on their website

Page maintained by Peter Taylor Last modified: 14:05, 04 February 2012
Page maintained by Peter Taylor Last modified: 14:05, 04 February 2012