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Daily Record
3 days ago
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- Daily Record
Members delighted with Ayr Model Boat Club's open day success
The five-hour event was a showcase and allowed the public to talk to members and find out more about the club and its activities. Members of the public were given permission to come aboard when Ayr Model Boat Club held its annual 'Open Day' sail at Newton Park Pond. And among the interested ranks were some serious figures from the maritime world. The five-hour event was a showcase and allowed the public to talk to members and find out more about the club and its activities. And Kenneth Ireland, club secretary, was delighted with the turnout. He said: 'Our Open Day was a success and we had a good turnout from interested/curious members of the public. 'And the Captain of Calmac vessel Glen Sannox was one of our visitors who I met and spoke to at length. He's possibly a future member!' Kenneth, who has previously built a WW2 destroyer and a Clyde-based firefighting tug boat, said: 'We're at the pond on Wednesdays and Sundays from around 1pm to 3.30pm depending on the weather. And we have our own wee clubhouse where we meet up, so people are welcome to come along.' Ayr has a long history of having a model boat club. Ayr Model Yacht Sailing and Power Club was formed on March 8, 1910 at a public meeting held in the YMCA rooms, High Street, Ayr. However, little is known of the history of the AMYC after 1937. Interests vary from electric powered vessels to steam-powered craft and yachts, and the size of the models varies from tiny to enormous, with most being around 600-1000mm in length. At the moment the club is in the process of updating its website and a social media page will be set up later in the year. In the meantime, to find out more go to or telephone Kenneth on 07730 890128.
Daily Record
24-04-2025
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- Daily Record
Open Day invite as model boat club prepares to set sail once again
The Ayr Model Boat Club is to host its annual 'Open Day' sail at Newton Park pond on Sunday, May 11 from 1pm until 4pm. And members have issued a special invite to the public to come along and find out more about the club and their activities. Kenneth Ireland, club secretary, said: 'Like every club, our numbers are on the decline and we are trying to encourage more young people to come along and join us. 'So the Open Day is the perfect way for people to come along, have a chat with us and find out more about Ayr Model Boat Club. ' Currently, there are 30 members at the club with around 15 to 20 still building and displaying their magnificant vessels. Kenneth, who has previously built a WW2 destroyer and a Clyde-based firefighting tug boat, said: 'We're at the pond on Wednesdays and Sundays from around 1pm to 3.30pm depending on the weather. And we have our own wee clubhouse where we meet up, so people are welcome to come along, have tea and a biscuit, a natter, compare models and all the rest of it. 'There's a great social side to it and there's plenty of enjoyment to be had. 'If it's a decent day there are always quite a few members of the public sitting around with their children and watching all the models as they sail along.' Ayr has a long history of having a model boat club. Ayr Model Yacht Sailing and Power Club was formed on 8th March 1910 at a public meeting held in the YMCA rooms, High Street, Ayr. However, little is known of the history of the AMYC after 1937. And Ayr Model Boat Club was formed on March 10, 1982 at Newton Park. Over the years, the main interest has been in scale models, mostly radio controlled, although some members do build static models too. Interests vary from electric powered vessels to steam-powered craft and yachts, and the size of the models varies from tiny to enormous, with most being around 600-1000mm in length. At the moment the club is in the process of updating its website and a social media page will be set up later in the year. In the meantime, to find out more go to or telephone Kenneth on 07730 890128.
