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According
to their website in 2003, the
mission of the Model Power Boat Association (MPBA) is to promote all types of model
boating using power to propel a scale vessel to navigate
(usually) closed waters and to encourage their members to compete in the
various competitions held throughout the country.
The membership of the MPBA is normally via an affiliated club,
but you can join as an individual model enthusiast by
joining on a national basis via membership in the Countrywide
category.
WHAT
COULD THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
The
MPBA was founded in 1924
by clubs in the London Area joining together and wanting
a controlling body that was not for profit, but would represent their
members in a number of ways. Since that time the MPBA has
grown into a national body that represents all types
of model boating; including static scale and a small
number of yachtsmen - so not strictly speaking; power
boaters!
The
other interests are included because not all power boat modelers
want to race or navigate their models on water. Those
who do are catered for as:
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Radio control
racing, known as multi racing,
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Fast electric models,
straight running,
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Tethered hydroplanes and radio control
hydroplanes.
These interests are
sub grouped into sections that control the organisation of the
discipline, or in other words make rules and organize the programme of regattas,
etc.
The
sections are each represented on the MPBA committee
together with the officers of the organisation.
The Model
Power Boat Association (MPBA) exists to promote all
forms of model boating in the United Kingdom.
There are many other similar organization in other
countries to include America and Australia, most of whom
have similar aims to that of the MPBA - and that is to encouraging all aspects of model
boating, but in particular powered models. The MPBA provides a
competition structure leading to National Championships
in all the sectional disciplines supported and you can
go on from there to compete internationally (see
included article reviews) :-
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Scale
models - both electric and steam driven
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Multi
models - i.c. powered racing craft
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Hydro
models - tethered i.c. and steam models
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Fast
Electric models - r/c controlled electric racing
craft
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Circuit
Racing models - r/c controlled i.c. models
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Straight
Running models - any powered craft for straight
running competition
The
MPBA supports domestic clubs arranging competitions for
the above interests and assists individuals wishing to
compete in World Championship events. The MPBA
provides third party insurance for paid-up members and
endeavours to ensure that safety for competitors,
officials and the general public is paramount at all
times. The
MPBA is keen to support public display events and
demonstrate to the general public the various facets of
model boating.
A
Yearbook and a quarterly newsletter help to keep members
informed of forthcoming events. The MPBA is a member of
the Joint Radio Consultative Users Committee (JRCUC) and
endeavours to ensure model makers interests are always
properly considered.
CONTACT
THE MPBA
MODEL POWER BOAT ASSOCIATION
Company number: 01409815
Registered office address:
1 Bartlow Gardens
Romford
England
RM5 3UA
Email: Webmaster@mpba.org.uk
Company status: Active
Company type: Private company limited by guarantee without share capital
Nature of business (SIC) 93199 - Other sports activities
Previous company names: MODEL POWER BOAT ASSOCIATION (U.K.) LIMITED
Incorporated on 17 January 1979.
MPBA
WHO IS WHO 2017
Tony Willett – President
Mick Fields – Chairman
Dave Brumstead – Vice Chairman
Linda Buonaito – Secretary
Glynis Fields – Treasurer
Bill Hornby – Membership
Peter Revill – Insurance
Peter Brown – Yearbook
Andy Coburn – Website/Facebook
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SOLAR
POWER - An
unusual model powerboat, the SeaVax is a 1/20th scale proof of concept
boat that is solar and wind powered. This boat is a large vacuum cleaner
based on a trimaran
(or three point) hull. A giant version of this vessel could begin to
make a difference in wild fish
stock levels. The Cleaner Oceans Foundation is taking up the challenge
to get a prototype in the water from May of 2017 until 2019.
MPBA
AFFILIATED CLUBS
The
usual way of becoming an MPBA member is through
membership of an affiliated club. Usually this is
through a suitable local club or one of the specialist
national clubs. The Countrywide
Club provides direct MPBA membership for those not
wishing or able to join another club. In case of
difficulty contact the Membership
Secretary.
WHY
JOIN A CLUB?
Clubs
will usually have access to their own water. Even where
the water is available to the public the club will often
have additional facilities provided for their exclusive
use. Clubs are able to provide insurance
through MPBA membership. You would not generally be
allowed to operate a powered model without insurance.
Frequently owners of water insist on insurance for all
types of model boat.
Other club members will provide advice and help on all
aspects of building and running model boats. The
encouragement and assistance gained from members can
prove invaluable in overcoming the difficulties that
arise especially when building your first boat.
Lakes are few and far between in the UK. They are being
lost to Fishing & Wind-Surfing. By supporting your
local club and the association in general, we are more
likely to be able to hold on to these lakes.
HOW
DO YOU FIND A MODEL BOAT CLUB?
You
can use these links but they may well be out of date [National]
[Northern]
[Midland]
[Southern]
or [all
venues] for a full list. If you run into problems
their Membership
Secretary will try to help, but please visit the
MPBA's website for up to date information.
One
thing that is very useful is that MPBA
membership includes insurance
cover on your clubs water and also when competing in
Regattas held by other clubs, the MPBA or organisations
anywhere in the world. You will also be provided with a
number of other services including the MPBA's magazine
Propwash and news from their website.
The
MPBA also promotes the interests of boat modellers
generally, including holding exhibitions and affiliation to
a number of related organisations including NAVIGA
and the UKRCC.
WORCESTER NEWS 8 SEPT 2016 - Model power boat racer scoops top medal at the IMBRA World Championships
A YOUNG model power boat racer battled competition from around the world to scoop a top medal at a global championship.
Zack Humphries, who works in Worcester, represented Great Britain at the International Model Boat Racing Association (IMBRA) World Championships in Holland last month.
After reaching the finals of both the 3.5cc and the 15cc classes, the 22-year-old won a silver medal in the latter.
Mr Humphries, who is sponsored by Worcester-based company Dynamometer World, said: "It was pretty ecstatic really, it was quite a shock that we could do it again. In 2014 I was world champion.
"It was quite a proud moment because I do it with my dad, overall it was just a really good, happy feeling.
"It is something we work towards and we all enjoy it as a family - my mum comes along as well!
"I pushed for first place all the way coming back from 6th place racing against multiple-world champions from various countries."
Nearly 40 countries were represented at the championships, including the USA,
China, New Zealand and Nigeria, and more than 400 boats took part.
SHOREHAM HERALD 28 AUG 2014
A SHOREHAM man has become the youngest-ever world model powerboat racing champion.
Zack Humphries, 20, represented Great Britain as part of the senior team at the FSR-V World Championship in Dessau in
Germany on August 8, and won gold in the 3.5cc class.
Rod McBeth, his grandmother’s partner, said: “He became, as far as we are aware, the youngest-ever world champion – and he won it by a lap.
“He was also in the final of the larger 15cc class boat but did not achieve a medal place.”
Six years ago, when Zack was part of the British junior squad, he represented Great Britain in the model powerboat racing world championships at the age of 14. The competition, his first world championship, took place in Leno in Italy and Zack brought home a bronze medal.
His father, Dave Humphries, who used to work at Ricardo in Shoreham, helped him to build his own boat.
They bought the shell and parts and then Mr Humphries, an ‘engine man’, set the radio-controlled model powerboat up for maximum performance.
Mr McBeth added: “Zack works with his dad on preparing the boats but being a whizz on a remote control, he races the boat around the lake. It really is very much a team effort.”
Zack, who is studying mechanical engineering at the University of
Brighton, became involved in the sport after watching his dad compete.
He started competing in model powerboat racing in 2007, when he was a student at St Andrew’s High School in Worthing, and his first world championship was only a year later.
This year’s FSR-V World Championship saw 21 countries take part and a total of 481 boats. There were 13 people chosen for the British FSR-V team, competing in five classes.
Zack’s next event will be an international regatta in Germany.
LINKS
TO OTHER MODEL BOAT CLUBS
NATIONAL
CLUBS
Countrywide
Club Electra
NFERC
Model
Hydroplane Club National
Oval Racing Club Retro
Racing Club
MIDLAND
AREA
Anglia
M.M.C. . Bournville
M.Y. & P.B.C. Burton-on-Trent
and District M.B.C. Caldicot
M.B.C. Cheltenham
S.M.E Cotswold
M.M.C.
Coventry
M.B.C. Daventry
M.B.C. Derby
M.B.C. Grantham
and District M.B.C. Hartsholme
Electric M.B.C. Kingsbury
Water Park M.B.C.
Leicester
M.B.C North
Birmingham M.B.C. Northampton
& District M.B.C. Nottingham
M.B.C. Peterborough
Area M.B.C. Peterborough
M.P.B.C. Rugeley
Power Station M.B.C. Sandwell
M.B.C. South
Wales M.B.C. Telford
M.B.C. West
Wales M.B.C.
NORTHERN
AREA
Birkenhead
M.Y. & P.C.
Blackburn
and District M.B.C. Bolton
M.P.B.C. Bridlington
M.B.S. Bury
Metro M.M.S. Conisbrough
and District M.A. Darlington
and District M.B.C. Dewsbury
M.M.S. Featherstone
M.P.B.C. Goole
M.B.C. Heaton
and District M.P.B.C.
Huddersfield
S.M.E. Hull
M.B.C. Humber
Marine M.B.C. Keighley
& D.M.E.S. Leeds
& Bradford M.B.C. Manchester
R.C.B.C.
Northern
Fast Electric R.C. Peterlee
M.B.C. Seahorse
M.B.C. Sheffield
S.M.S. Silksworth
M.P.B.C. South
Shields M.Y.C
Wearside
M.B.C.
SOUTHERN
AREA
Ace
M.P.B.C. Alpha
M.B.C. Basingstoke
& Deane M.B.C. Blackheath
M.P.B.C. Brentwood
M.Y & P.B.C. Bromley
M.P.B.C.
Capstan
M.B.C. Chichester
Lakeside M.B.C. Coalhouse
Fort M.B.C. Cygnets
M.B.C. Dolphins
M.B.C. Eastbourne
M.P.B.C.
Elmbridge
M.C. Gipping
Valley M.B.C. Hanwell
and District M.S. Herne
Bay "Heron" M.B.C. Hertford
and District M.S.
Leighton
Buzzard M.B.C. Marches
Model Boaters Mayesbrook
M.B.C. Mid
Thames M.B.C. Moorhen
M.B.C. Portsmouth
and District M.P.B.C. South
Ham Southampton
M.P.B.C. Southend
S.M.P.B.C. St.
Albans & District M.E.S. Stevenage
M.B.C.
Swindon
M.B. & E.C. Victoria
M.S.B.C. Warminster
M.B.C. Watermead
M.B.C. Waterside
M.C. Welwyn
Garden City S.M.E.
Willen
M.P.B.C. Woodbridge
M.B.C. Worthing
and District M.B.C. Yate
and Sodbury M.B.C.
Links
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ABOUT
RADIO FREQUENCIES - THE GOOD OLD DAYS
There
were three bands available for Model Boat use. The UKRCC
represents the modelling community to the regulatory
authorities.
27
MHz is the traditional band allocated to all
Radio
Control users many years ago. Much of the lower cost
radio equipment produced still uses this band. Since the
introduction of CB radio and radio controlled childrens
toys, the 27 MHz band has been subject to interference
problems. Improvements are being made to equipment to
reduce channel spacing in the future.
40
MHz is the latest band to be allocated and is for
the exclusive surface models. When purchasing new
equipment the 40 MHz band is the best choice for model
boats. Equipment is still more expensive than the 27 MHz
band but the difference is shrinking.
UHF
band (459 MHz) is once again a band allocated to all
Radio Control users many years ago. It is rarely used
and little commercial equipment has ever been produced.
Equipment for the UHF band is hard to obtain and
expensive.
On
NO ACCOUNT may the 35 MHz band be used. This band is
reserved solely for the use of aeromodellers and its use
for surface craft is forbidden.
Other
countries have frequency bands that differ from those in
the UK. Increasingly these bands are being rigidly
enforced. Regattas have been cancelled because of
problems and there have also been instances where the
authorities have confiscated equipment. It is essential
that you check before you travel.
NEW
RADIO FREQUENCIES
These
days radio sets are so advanced that the new frequency
equipment can be used to control aircraft, cars or model
boats.
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Kingston
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LINKS
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http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/news/model-powerboat-champ-youngest-to-win-world-gold-1-6257660
http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/14731813.Model_power_boat_racer_scoops_top_medal_at_world_championships/
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