I.C. Model Power Boating in the NDMBC

This club was started some 31 years ago by I.C. boaters. We have been somewhat taken overby the 'Scalies' who now make up the majority of the clubs membership. In the past some of our racers have tasted success, in the British championships and one Junior World championship. One of our more successful members, Mick Fields, has qualified for this years (2008) World Championships to be held in Leno, Italy.

It is hard to find water for model boating, even more so I.C. boats. Our first venue was Beckett's Park in Northampton, which we out grew on safety reasons. Our best site was Billing Aquadrome. We don'thave anywhere at the moment. This does not stop us, our small band of competetors travel to other venues around England and the Continent to compete against fellow racers.

In multi-racing there are 4 classes based on engine size. These are 20/30 minute races. In circuit racing there are more classes based on engine size and hull configuration. The races are much shorter typically being only 6 or 7 laps in length.

Some boater design and mould their own hulls. But the majority of racers buy hulls and parts from one of two manufacturers in Britain

At the time of writing this article, (March 2008) our racing clug members will either be refurbishing their boats from last season or building a new boat. Mick Fields, our Multi Seceratry has taken the route of building a new boat. He will will be using this new boat when he takes part in the World Championships in Italy.

That's all for now, I will try and keep the information on these pages as up-to-date as possible. Good luck to all I.C. boaters wherevener you are.

John Ives. ND11.