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Title: boat club worthing?
Post by: markymar93 on October 02, 2011, 07:45:41 pm

Hi
I recently moved to worthing in sussex. Could anyone tell me if there are any clubs in the area.
many thanks mark

Title: Re: boat club worthing?
Post by: DickyD on October 02, 2011, 08:25:06 pm

Southwater Dabblers


http://dabblers.wikispaces.com/


Southwater Country Park, Cripplegate Lane, Southwater, West Sussex
OS Landranger TQ160258 OS Grid (E, N) 516091,125819
Post code for use in sat navs RH13 9UN

Chairman: Alan Woodroffe
Phone: 01903 264387
Email : alan.woodroffe@googlemail.com

Title: Re: boat club worthing?
Post by: DickyD on October 02, 2011, 08:33:45 pm

Littlehampton

At the far western end of the sea front where the River Arun joins the sea, surrounded by Arun Parade, Windmill Road and South Terrace.

Title: Re: boat club worthing?
Post by: markymar93 on October 02, 2011, 08:56:39 pm

Hi
thanks for letting me know.  I will pop along to have a look.

thanks mark

Title: Re: boat club worthing?
Post by: Kangaroo1 on October 02, 2011, 10:02:52 pm

Hi Mark, welcome to West Sussex!

There is also Hove model boat club, which would probably be closer for you than Southwater? They sail on Sundays. http://hovelagoonmyc.wikispaces.com/

DickyD has mentioned Littlehampton, but the "club" here (I live in Littlehampton) only sail on Friday mornings, using the Oyster pond, which as DickyD says is right at the mouth of the river... One of the local councillors is very keen to resurrect the use of the oyster pond for more frequent model boat sailing, but sadly this seems to be a bit slow being taken up.

If you're just looking for somewhere local to sail, there is the lake at Brooklands park. This is on the A259 on the corner of Lancing. If you drive along the coast road out of Worthing, as if you're heading to Brighton, it's on your left, you can't really miss it! However, I think you'll find that it's a salt water lake... but I use it myself from time to time, and it has good "launching" facilities.... my only gripe is that the car park is run by NCP, so it's £1.20 for the first hour!

Anyway, I hope that this helps?

Title: Re: boat club worthing?
Post by: alan colson on October 03, 2011, 04:15:43 pm

The Warship Squadron Model Boat Club sail at the Swiss Cottage pub in Shoreham. Will PM you a contact so that you can get more details. Don't be put off by the name I sail all types of electric scale boats and on the odd occasion my yacht. Alan

Title: Re: boat club worthing?
Post by: Kangaroo1 on October 03, 2011, 06:48:30 pm

Hi Alan, would you be kind enough to pm me the same details? I too, am looking for a local club. I know where the Swiss cottage is, but wasn't aware of the club!

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: boat club worthing?
Post by: markymar93 on October 03, 2011, 10:31:39 pm

Hi
i actually work just down from hove lagoon. it is nice to see a few places to go. think i will have a look around at the various places and better charge the batteries lol

Title: Re: boat club worthing?
Post by: Bee on October 04, 2011, 10:02:47 pm

Be sure to update
http://www.modelboatlakes.co.nr/
with whatever you find that is new.

Title: Re: boat club worthing?
Post by: markymar93 on October 05, 2011, 06:24:11 pm

im now getting a little excited and think i should also start another project lol