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Clevedon & District Model Boat Club
CLUB FAQs
Why should I join a club
You do not have to join a club to enjoy boating, but there are numerous
advantages if you do so, Firstly, you are meeting people who share a
common interest in model boating in an assortment of types and sizes,
Secondly, it allows access to a wealth of hands on experience and
knowledge which sometimes is necessary in order to enjoy the hobby to
the full, There is usually someone to assist if you have a problem,
Thirdly whether you like sailing for relaxation, for competition or for
exhibiting, the club provides opportunities for all, Fourthly, it provides
essential insurance to insure against third party risks whilst sailing
Finally its good FUN
Do I have to build a boat myself
No. You do not have to be a model boat builder to be a member
Some members buy ready to sail (RTS) boats or almost ready
to sail (ARS). Kits are also now quite popular where everything
is provided to build the model. There are of course more
experienced modelers who 'scratch build' and try and make
everything themselves. Many members often have boats for
sale to anyone, wanting to try out the hobby
How are most boats controlled
Most model boats are radio controlledin as much as a Receiver (RX)
is located inside the boat and a Transmitter (TX) held by its owner.
An important aspect of the control is that a matching pair of frequency
crystals are required to operate. The club only uses the nationally
recognized frequencies of 27MHz ans 40MHz, it is important when
sailing a boat that you check with others who are sailing to ensure
that you are operating on different crystals, otherwise you will have
problems with the control of the boats. There could be dire consequences if two people are using the same frequency, More
and more people are now switching to the new 2.4Ghz controls as
these do away with the need to use different crystals, and the
likelihood of clashing frequency with someone else is very remote.
