ASSOC CLUBS:
Heaton and District Model Power Boat Club.
South Shields Model Boat Club.
Tynemouth Model Boat Club.

DATE:
Traditionally the first weekend in the month of June.

EVENTS:
On Saturday, 10.30 am start at Heaton, (Paddy Freemans Park).

(1) Straight running competition for the “Tyne Tees Television Trophy” and combined Nomination Event consisting of a trial and three scoring runs. There is a separate Wedge class for the “Heaton Trophy”.
(2) If time allows, a Knockout competition for straight runners will be held, (the flag width to be decided on the day). In the event of a tie a run off will be held.

On Sunday, 10.30 am start at South Shields, (Marine Park).

(1) A Straight running competition consisting of a trial and 3 scoring runs.
(Note that a separate wedge class will be included in this event.)
(2) A Club 500 radio regatta run as a series of knock out heats. Note new rule “H” in the “ general rules” section.
(3) If time allows, a Knockout competition for straight runners will be held. (the flag width to be decided on the day). In the event of a tie a run off will be held.

ENTRY FEES
£1.50 per boat per competitor, plus £1.00 for each additional boat entered in the same competition by the same competitor.

GENERAL RULES

(a) Straight Running : No more than two persons are permitted to sail the same boat in the same competition, providing that the boat is removed from the lake between each set of runs and that the time delay between each set of runs be determined by the officer of the day.
(b) Radio : No more than two persons are permitted to sail the same boat in the same competition.
(c) In either Radio or Straight Running competitions, if 2 persons are to sail the same boat then they must both enter before the declared starting time of the competition.
(d) The Officer of the days decision is final.
(e) No single entry for any of the competitions will be accepted after 1pm on the day of the regatta. (Note: rule “c” above applies to where there are two entrants).
(f) Persons sailing Steam powered boats must be in possession of a valid boiler test certificate.
(g) No prizes will be given unless a minimum of 4 boats have sailed in the competition. This rule includes sub groups within a competition, e.g. juniors.
(h) Club 500 – Boats must comply absolutely with the standard rules for the class, ie - use standard commercial battery packs, original motors, props etc. Modifications will result in disqualification.

INSURANCE:
It is not a requirement that competitors be affiliated to the M.P.B.A. but all competitors must be covered by suitable 3rd party insurance.

PRIZES:

Saturday S.R. 1st 2nd 3rd
WEDGE CLASS 1st 2nd 3rd
KNOCKOUT and NOMINATION prizes to the value of a 3rd prize.

Sunday S.R. 1st 2nd 3rd
Wedge 1st 2nd 3rd
RADIO. 1st 2nd 3rd
S.R. KNOCKOUT, a 1st prize to the value of a 3rd prize.

Current nominal value of prizes are as follows :

1st £6.00 - 2nd £5.00 - 3rd £4.00

This means the total prize fund is currently valued at a total of £87.00