Visit to Southend - October 2015
In October we were guests of the Southend Model Boat Club as we engaged in the first of our inter-club competitions at both Scale Steering & Club 500 racing. Although we showed signs of progress in our efforts to beat them at Club 500 racing, the day still belonged to them in the end. They provided hot food & drink all day for us & the weather played its part by giving us a warm sunny day. |
Night Regatta - October 2015
We held our second night regatta on a Saturday evening early in October. Due to weather conditions & all of the electrical lighting that is required, this event can only be held on the driest of evenings. thankfully we were blessed with the weather this time. Although there were some minor problems with the electrical supply, which were over come. All who attended had a great time. It's a great way to see our hobby at its best when all of the boats come out with there lights on. We also fired up the BBQ & enjoyed some hot food to go with the event. |
Barleylands Essex Country Show - September 2015
The Brentwood Model Boat Club was proud to once again be invited to exhibit at this years Essex Country Show at Barleylands Farm, Billericay. The show had its usual mix of craft displays & the local model boat clubs had a marquee close to the large boating lake at the heart of the show. There was a good selection of different model boats ob the water from sailing, scale & speed boats to yacht racing & Club 500 racing. Of course, some people will try to show off (see below)! Andy did get his tug back after this, but in two separate pieces! |
Visit to Moorhen Club - August 2015
We were invited to a special day at the Moorhen Model Boat Club this year. To celebrate their new waters at Roydon, we joined them for their BBQ day. The weather was extremely hot & we had more food than we could eat. There was also a Scale Steering Competition, which all lead this day to be one of the highlights of this years summer calendar. |
Open Day & Moorhen Visit Us - August 2015
The Club had it's usual Summer Open Day this year when we open up our water to local clubs to join us, for the day, for a variety of on the water fun. This year we ran a Scale Steering event & Club 500 Racing, all of which had trophy's for the winners & runners up. There was also ample time to enjoy some free sailing on the lake whilst enjoying the free hot dogs that were on offer from the BBQ! We also held a similar day the following week, for just the Moorhen Club to visit us for Scale Steering & Club 500 racing. The free BBQ hot dogs were once again very popular on the day. Both events were a great success & we are already planning similar days next year |
Wings & Wheels Model Show - June 2015
The Brentwood Model Boat Club exhibited at the Wings & Wheels Model Show at North Weald Airfield again this year. The two day show has a full day flying model airshow programme & an artificial lake for model boaters to exhibit on. AS usual, the show attracted a large number a huge variety of models from all over the South East of England, which lead to some impressive on the water displays. |
Visit To Fishers Green Club - March 2015
Fisher Green Club once again kicks the season off to an early start with a Saturday Open Day in March. You are always going to be chancing your luck at this time of year with the weather, but they just about got away with it as the rain didn't sweep in until after we had all packed up! We were able to once again enjoy the wonderful facilities & natural setting of the lake which has both an open water area for high speed & sailing boats & a sheltered area for smaller scale boats. Delicious BBQ'd food was available at small charge to support the club funds, so no one went hungry. Our members look forward to repeating the visit again next year, its become a most enjoyable day in our calendar. |