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Scarborough Model Yacht Club

The Scarborough Model Yacht Club (SMYC) is a thriving, active and organised club with members of all age groups. We make these claims as we are now coming to the end of our third year with a healthy membership sailing two supported classes Dragon Force 65s (DF65), an entry level and cost effective craft that is ideal for beginners and the International One Metres (IOM) a very well established model that is sailed by enthusiasts world wide. Both of these classes are two of a number of International Class boats adopted by the Model Yachting Association (MYA).

Much more information can be found on the (click) MYA web site. SMYC was created for the purpose of supporting and promoting the sailing and racing of radio controlled wind powered model yachts for enthusiastic club members. It is hoped that there are, would be model yachtsmen, beginners or lapsed skippers in the area who are interested in joining us. We welcome anyone who whishes to visit, either to sail with us or just seek information, come and ask.

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We are a friendly club dedicated to model engineers and enthusiasts looking for an informative and relaxed place to run their boats.

On our pond the club provides access to rescue boats and even a dingy in case of breakdowns, providing a stress-free environment to run RC boats. Our member’s interests cover all manner of modelling propulsion including steam, paddle, sail, brushed, brushless, air screw and EDF. Unfortunately noise restrictions don’t allow liquid fuel engines.

If you are interested in having a look, or perhaps something different to show the kids one Sunday, you are most welcome. Members are more than happy to show you their boats and discuss the hobby of model boating.

We often run themed days such as:

• Military Day
• Fast Boat Day
• Sail Boat Day
• And Member’s Favourite; Sausage Sizzles

The Crew of St George Model Boat Club

It’s a club that launched a thousand ships.

Every Sunday morning for the past 30 years, the members of the St George Model Boat Club have run their fleet on Scarborough Park pond.

Their detailed models include tankers, fishing trawlers, cruise ships, fire boats, tugs and yachts.

The Sunday morning gathering has become a social event not just for the club members but for the public as well, St George Model Boat Club committee member Rob Mulheron said.

“It is visually entertaining for the public as they pass by the pond on their morning stroll” he said.

“Our club has more than 50 members, aged from 15 to 97 years, with a good crew turning up each weekend to socialise with the public and enjoy each other’s models.” he said.

But the club fear they may have to close because of uncertainty about their future home.

“For many years now, Rockdale Council, now Bayside Council, have kindly allowed our club to store our rescue boat, life vests and other safety and retrieval equipment within the storage area attached to the old toilet block in Scarborough Park, adjacent to the pond and pontoon which have a permit to use every Sunday.” Mr Mulheron said.

“Recently, this toilet block was closed to the public with signs posted guiding passers by, including ourselves, to the newly constructed toilet block in the adjacent Scarborough Park soccer grounds about 200 meters away”

“Bayside Council have informed us we can temporarily use the storage area.”

“We have made numerous inquires to Bayside Council but are still in the dark as to whether the old toilet block will be demolished and whether we can get a place for future storage.”

“If this structure was removed it is inevitable that our club would have to close as we could not safely run each Sunday sailing session without our equipment and retrieval boat.”

St George Model Boat Club is asking the council to leave the old toilet block standing, allowing the club to use the building for needed storage.

“We also use this space to store first-aid gear, barbecue equipment for fundraising events and gardening equipment which we use every week to clean the pathways and debris around the pond pontoon”

The club has even offered to maintain the building.

“Our club would like to see the old toilet block left standing, allow us to use the building for well-needed storage”

We have an army of builders, plumbers and electricians as members who enjoy calling in each week for a few hours to run their model boats” said Mr Mulheron, who is an industrial plumber.

They would be more than happy to maintain the structure for many years to come.

Bayside Council was contact for comment.

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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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About The Club

Scarborough Yacht Club is situated in the Lighthouse building at the end of the central pier of Scarborough harbour.

The Club has enviable views across the harbour and South bay, especially from the balcony where you can take in all the activities both on and off the water. You are assured of a friendly welcome at the bar with food being served on weekend lunch openings.

THE CLUBHOUSE

Quiet room & library.

The downstairs room has been decorated and made into a “Quiet Room”. All the books which have been donated to the club over the years are now stored on the shelving there.

If any member needs to to take a book home to read, please return it as soon as possible so that everyone can make use of this facility.

Also if any member has any books which they wish to donate, please write inside the front cover of the book donated a name and a date, which adds interest for future members.

HISTORY OF SCARBOROUGH YACHT CLUB

The newly formed Scarborough Sailing Club held their 1st meeting at their headquarters in the Three Mariners Inn in Quay Street on May 23rd 1895.

In 1904 they decided better accommodation was needed so in January 1905 they moved to a new floating club house moored in the harbour, which was moored by the slip way at the top of the Outer Harbour. A leading member of the club was the renowned yacht designer Albert Strange.

Again due to the increase in membership, a new home was found in 1925 within the Watch Tower/Toll house where they stayed until 1952.

On January 12th 1952 it was decided a change of name would be beneficial so Scarborough Yacht Club was born and this coincided with the move into the Lighthouse where the Club still resides. The Scarborough One Design class of boats were built by Johnny Ley at his works on St.Sepulchre Street, these attractive boats were ideally suited to sailing off Scarborough and continued as an active class into the 1960’s.

See more at the Scarborough Maritime Heritage website CLICK HERE

WORLD WAR 1

In December 1914 the Lighthouse was hit by shells from German warships which attacked the east coast of England. The building attached to the lighthouse was the Harbour Masters lodgings prior to becoming the home of the Yacht Club. With people being killed in the raid and damage to towns along the coast a Remember Scarborough campain was used to encourage people to enlist.

In September 2014 the building was painted as planned civic remembrance ceremonies are taking place in the town, in December. Also in the summer of this year the Yacht Club completely refurbished the Race Station at the front of the building.

SYC HISTORY TALK

A SYC History talk was given in the Club House in 2003 – Members Clive Murray, Win Russell , Jane Graves, Gaynor Chatt and Denise Crosier had trawled through the Club Meeting Minutes to find items of interest through the years.

This was a fun night aimed at showing how some things had changed over the years, but others still kept reoccurring! Below are the notes from the night, which hopefully you will find interesting:

47 Members 10/6d each Annual income £24.13s.6d Clubhouse rental £4.16s.0d pa Annual supper expenses £5.0s.1d Boatman’s wages £16.10s.0d Ben Grimmer

Subscriptions £19.18s.0d Total turnover £61.14s.6d Boatman Ben Grimmer’s yearly wages £39.10s.0d + Christmas tip of 10/- Entrance fees for yachts in the Regatta 5/- each Prizes totalled £52.00

Turnover £46.0s.0d Health Insurance contributions 3/- Loan to SYC by Mr W E Putna £5.0s.0d Subscriptions for the year £31.6s.8d Boatman’s wages £31.6s.8d Accident Insurance for Boatman £2.0s.0d Fire Insurance for Clubhouse 10/- Mr Strange’s Wreath 15/- Mr Strange’s Portrait framed 6s/6d

Total turnover £154.0s.0d Subscriptions £49.6s.0d Total sale of tickets for the annual dinner £22.9s.0d Rent of Clubhouse £6.0s.0d Annual dinner and Piano £24.18s.0d

Silver Spoons for Club races £4.10s.0d Cartridges for starting races 17/6d Scarborough Sailing Club Rules – adopted 19th January

Total Turnover £162 Cartridges £4.8s.0d Boatman’s wages £130.0s.0d Rent of Clubhouse £6.5s.0d Cost of annual dinner dance £110.9s.0d

Club assets amounted to £424.0s.0d Boatman’s wages £228.0s.0d 40 members attended the AGM out of a membership of 169 New members totalled 40 in this year. The Committee decided, with regret, not to hold an annual dinner dance – owing to difficulties with transport. The control of the harbour was to be taken over by the Scarborough Borough Corporation and harbour dues increased. Application was made for a telephone to be installed to the Clubhouse. A Ships Bell was donated to SYC by the Mayor Mr Shepherd – it still hangs behind the bar and rings ‘ time’ …. It was also ruled in this year that the bottom of the stairs should be kept clear – with the exception of dinghy oars ?

Membership subs £367.8s.6d Boat owners £3.3s.0d Crew members (11) £1.11s.0d Social cadets (90) 15/6d Profit on the sale of Badges, Brooches, Burgees and keys £2.2s.7d 192 members The naval vessel HMS Superb visited and SYC organised a race – Officers of the ship skippered member’s boats with members crewing. It was reported that one member had ‘cut moorings on four occasions’. The Secretary wrote to the offending skipper and told him to take great care in future when entering & leaving the Harbour. SYC wrote to the Town Clerk to ask if the present clubhouse could be altered to make it more comfortable & spacious. Regatta prizes – 1 pint tankard 1st prize ½ pint tankard 2nd prize It was reported to the Committee that Mr Corrigan had applied for an extension to the amusement park of 150’. An apology for absence was received from Mr Ringrose with a suggestion that the Committee meetings be held at the Clubhouse and members be allowed to enter for their belongings during such. There was clearly a logistical problem as; It was ‘felt’ that the next two meetings should be held at the Lancaster Inn.

Feb 4th SYC received a letter from a Mr Burrows – saying he was willing to let or sell the property known as The Three Mariners – SYC ‘came to the conclusion that these premises were not suitable’. April 1st SYC offered 37 Sandside for £5,000 – It is stated – ‘This price of £5,000 is out of all proportion to it’s present value. It is old and maybe only worth it’s site value, and certainly not more than as many hundreds as they are asking thousands. 1952 Trustees; G C Payne ; J Dearden ; J A Langstreth (Hon Life Member) ; Mr Briggs …. Who offered a billiard table …. Offer accepted.

Boatman’s wages £26.0s.0d Rent of Clubhouse £100.0s.0d Membership subscriptions £745.0s.0d Annual turnover £800.0s.0d Balance held of £3,947.0s.0d

Boatman’s wages £38.0s.0d Rent of Clubhouse £103.0s.0d Annual turnover £1,354.0s.0d Subscriptions £938.0s.0d Profit on fruit machine £348.0s.0d

6th Feb Dinghy pontoon. It was informed that it would not be possible to buy new pontoons and that it did seem that the present pontoons were repairable and it was resolved that the necessary steps should be taken to have these repaired – (2003 … so nothing changes!!) Further suggested alterations to the Clubhouse including a possible new entrance were shelved for consideration and discussion with the Town Clerk in the hope that more space could be obtained allowing us to provide showers. Prospect of Whitby was launched by Arthur Slater that spring and he presented a ½ model to the club which still has pride of place in our entrance. He later went on to represent England in the Admirals Cup. The Commodore explained to the Meeting that he felt that members would make much more use of the club with consequential increases in bar takings if simple meals could be provide. It was therefore suggested that the Steward should be provided, at the expense of the club (all heart) with a grill fryer and a deep freeze. Sept 65 Vice Commodore produced to the meeting a portrait of Tom Birch, the club boatman and asked if the committee would accept this as a gift on behalf of the club. The committee gratefully accepted the gift

April 67 Difficulties occurred in preventing unauthorised parking and the Rear Commodore was made responsible. Therefore a solution was to have a suitable label affixed to the car, and a car park attendant was advertised for, to be paid at £2 per day to police this new scheme. It was also agreed to spend £1600 on alterations to the clubhouse so subs were increased to £5.5s.0d In June the Burton Cup week was held with the promise of 155 boats attending. (Nat 12 championships when the Club had a dinghy park – Filey Sailing Club became the focus of small boat sailing after this time) Oct 67 It was resolved that on one Saturday each month during the winter some form of entertainment should be arranged, ladies to organize!!

Steward and Wife’s wages £1,098 Annual turnover £3,635 Rent of Clubhouse £313 Feb 68 The Mayor, Harbour Master and representatives of neighbouring clubs should as usual be asked as guests to dinner dance tickets were priced at £2.0s 0d Henderson who had been the Steward of the Yacht Club had taken cigarettes to the value of £140.02.6d. According the account there was a profit on the clubhouse but a loss on the bar account. July 68 With 325 paying members and all but 44 had paid, bar takings were very much down, and it was felt that an increase in subs would decrease the clubs subscription income, by reason of the fact that it could easily be followed by numerous resignations. The breathalyser test and the credit squeeze seemed to be blamed by the majority. There was also a consolidated racing fee of £5 for Class A and £3 for class B. These were instituted as it was becoming difficult to collect race entry fees each week W.D. & H.O. Wills kindly sponsored the offshore Regatta and presented 2 trays and paid for drinks and a buffet at the event. (Cigarette sponsorship was banned at a later date.)

Clubhouse rent £720.00 Membership subscriptions £3,548 Annual turnover £4,557 Annual profit on Bar takings £326.00 The Boatman who is mentioned up until the early 1960’s not only ferried members out to boats but also on special occasions took boats out into the bay and anchored them on an early tide so that racing could take place over low water.

Scarborough Model Yacht Club

Radio Sailing on the Yorkshire Coast

22nd April 2022

Superb racing in strong North Easterly winds today. Up to date scores on results page.

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