Kirklees Model Boat Club - Home Page 2016
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Loads more Information later on in this page - you just have to scroll down to see it - Site Updated 17/01/2017.
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Loads more Information later on in this page - you just have to scroll down to see it - Site Updated 17/01/2017.
Click on most pictures for a larger version.
Welcome to our website, hope you enjoy and please let us have your comments which can be sent to our Webmaster at kmbc2015wm@gmail.com. We are based in Batley, West Yorkshire, with members interests covering all aspects of model boat building and sailing in both scale and sail. We meet every Sunday Morning at Wilton Park and members also sail scale models on Wednesday Afternoon. Scale models are well represented throughout the year. Any models are welcome, we have the odd duck or swan. We also have submarines, hovercraft and, when the pond is clear, fast electrics can be run. We have a club night once a month (when possible, see events list for dates) at Batley Sports Centre. Some of our members have formed a sailing section which meets on Sunday Morning and on Wednesday afternoon. They hold races on Wednesday afternoon. There are several events run on a Sunday morning and both Yacht Racing and motor events are catered for. For more information please see the About Us pages HERE.
We have many events running throughout the Year, both at home and at model and engineering events in other areas. Obviously there is less activity in the Winter months and we have even been known to have to crack the ice to actually sail any models. If the lake is frozen there are always hovercraft to entertain us.
Our Sailing Group are quite a hardy bunch and they are at the lake on Sunday Morning and Wednesday afternoon come rain, sleet or snow. The only time they give up is when the Lake is iced over completely or there is a complete lack of wind. Further information on the group can be found on their website at www.rofwac2.weebly.com
In 2015 we re-introduced Club500 racing which can be fast and furious, with boats bouncing off each other, the banks, the bouy's marking the course, and even the island in the middle of the lake. The wildlife on the lake is probably grateful we do not have the races every week! For more information on Club500 see the Downloads page
For 2016 there will be the usual Gala Days which attract a lot of interest from other model clubs and local people. For all that is happening this year see our Events page.
Our Sailing Group are quite a hardy bunch and they are at the lake on Sunday Morning and Wednesday afternoon come rain, sleet or snow. The only time they give up is when the Lake is iced over completely or there is a complete lack of wind. Further information on the group can be found on their website at www.rofwac2.weebly.com
In 2015 we re-introduced Club500 racing which can be fast and furious, with boats bouncing off each other, the banks, the bouy's marking the course, and even the island in the middle of the lake. The wildlife on the lake is probably grateful we do not have the races every week! For more information on Club500 see the Downloads page
For 2016 there will be the usual Gala Days which attract a lot of interest from other model clubs and local people. For all that is happening this year see our Events page.
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2016 That's all for 2016 folks - phew - Cathy Wilson
2016 New Constitution - Membership Fees Due by end of MARCH - see - Constitution 2016 New Starter Box for Club Events - see Events 2016 2016 New Trophy - Keith Hayes Trophy - see Gala Events 2016 2016 Club 500 October - see Motor Events 2016 2016 Christmas Lunch - 4th December - see Gala Events 2016 2016 Tug Build - Envoy Tug by Peter Dredge - amazing - see Projects 2016 2016 New Project - Rebuild of RAF Launch by Bill Crowther - see Projects 2016 2016 S-Class Yacht Race - 9th October - see Sail Events 2016 2016 George Trophy Yacht Race - 25th Sep. see Sail Events 2016 2016 Night Sail at Wilton Park - see Open Day Reports 2016 2016 Sales and wants Updated - see Sales and Wants 2016 2016 KMBC Navy Day 11th September - see Open Day Reports 2016 2016 September Newsletter added - NEWS 2016 Club 500 July, August and September - see Motor Events 2016 2016 Model Boat Convention at Haydock Park 27th/28th August - see Away Events 2016 Model Making Services - Engraving - see Information 2016 Boats for Sale - Andrew Davies - see Sales and Wants 2016 2016 KMBC Open Day 10th July - see Open Day Reports 2016 2016 Updated Entry from Stan Reffin ELCO MTB - see Club Members Projects 2016 New Entry from Stuart Raistrick in Projects - see Club Members Projects 2016 Presidents Cup Yacht Race - 17th July - see Sail Events 2016 2016 For Sale - Multitool, as new - see Sales and Wants 2016 2016 Club 500 - 26th June - See Motor Events 2016 2016 New Page Added - Club Members Projects 2016 For Sale - Joysway Explorer Yacht - see Sales and Wants 2016 2016 For Sale - Engineers Quick Release Vice - see Sales and Wants 2016 2016 CADMA Model Boat Show - 4th and 5th June - See Gala and Events 2016 2016 Model Engineering Show - 19th-21st May Report - See Gala and Events 2016 2016 June Newsletter added - NEWS 2016 Northwind Trophy Sail Race - 8th May -see Sail Events 2016 2016 Club 500 1st May - See Motor Events 2016 2016 Steam Day and Mountfleet - 24th April - See Gala and Open Events 2016 2016 Club 500 17th April - See Motor Events 2016 2016 Blue Ribband Yacht Race 10th April - see Sail Events 2016 2016 Island Endurance 3rd April - Report - See Motor Events 2016 2016 Wanted - Dragon Force 65 - Bill Howie - See Sales and Wants 2016 Sold - Jif 65 - Dave Cowley 2016 For Sale - Jif 65 - Dave Cowley - See Sales and Wants 2016 April Newsletter added - NEWS 2016 RG65 Number Information Updated - RG65 Information 2016 March Hare Sail Race Report 20th March - See Sail Events 2016 2016 Club 500 13th March - See Motor Events 2016 2016 Ellesmere Port 5th and 6th March - See Gala and Events 2016 2016 Sales and Wants Updated - Club 500 Ready To Run - Bill Crowther See - Sales and Wants 2016 2016 Diary Section Updated Pictures from 17.1.2016 - Diary 2016 2016 Away and Home Events PDFs added - Events 2016 2016 January Newsletter added - NEWS 2015 Photos from 13/12/2015 - Diary Section Updated 2015 Christmas Lunch - 6th December - Events 2015 |
Next Home Events |
18th September
9th October 12th October 16th October 9th November 4th December |
George Trophy sail race – 10.30 a.m. start members only
S class sail race – 10.30 a.m. start members only Club night – INDOOR FLYING at Batley Sports Centre 8 p.m. Club 500 10.15 am. Start – final race AGM at Batley Sports Centre 7.30 for 8 p.m. Start CHRISTMAS LUNCH Manor Golf Club Drighlington 12 noon |
Next Away Events |
2nd October
9th October & 23rd 15th and 16th October 16th October ??? 5th November ?? 6th and 20th November 11th to 13th November 12th and 13th November 27th November?? 4th December |
Balne Moor MBC – Tug towing & scale sailing
Balne Moor sail section Autumn series Askern Lake Blackpool MBC HMES Open Day 11 a.m start Huddersfield Sheffield MBC Open Day Bridlington MBC Evening sail and bonfire Autumn series Askern Lake Doncaster November Warwick Model Boat Show November IPMS show at Telford November?? Mobile Marine's Christmas Cracker Autumn Series at Askern Lake Doncaster |
For a full 2016 events list Click - HERE
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Some of the boats seen at Wilton Park
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Some of our Gala Days
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