Open day event at newton pond was plain sailing

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. 09:09, 05 Jun 2025 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!” Article continues below 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.”

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Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android. 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. Article continues below 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 www.ayrmodelboatclub.org or telephone Kenneth on 07730 890128.