Fairhaven Lake Model Boat Club (formerly Blackpool & Fylde model boat club ) are a group of like minded enthusiastic individuals that build, sail , buy and sell all things related to model boats.

 

We have been granted a licence to operate and sail yachts, electric & steam model boats on Fairhaven Lake by Fylde Borough Council and are also affiliated to the Model Yachting Association (MYA).

At the Northern end of Fairhaven Lake there is a quiet corner which was originally a swimming pool and is reserved for operating mainly scale model boats.

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Weather permitting, you will find members enjoying scale boat and sailing sessions from 18:00 until sunset generally on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings weather permitting, and have recently added a Wednesday afternoon from 14:00 onwards to the official days. Although during the more clement months you can often find us active at the lake most days.

 

There is plenty of paid parking within easy reach of the lake, and it is free after 18:00, Disabled spaces are available. 24 Hr Parking is free on both sides of the adjacent road "Inner Promenade" there are also electric charging points available.

 

The club have use of the newly refurbished park building positioned next to the lake complete with high quality kitchen and other facilities. The building is used to hold our regular club meeting held the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

We also have exclusive use of a secured container in the compound to store and maintain boats and yachts and other related items which is accessible at all times to active members.

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The Blackpool Model show held at the Norbreck Hotel. The event will be held on the 12th & 13th September for 2026 with the doors opening at 10 AM. We are responsible for the running of the Bring & Buy Sale each year, donating 10% of all sales to our two main charities the RNLI and the Blackpool Air Ambulance.

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Membership for 2026 remains at £15 per annum for existing members £20 for new members and includes 3rd party insurance.