A model boat competition with a difference will take place tomorrow (Saturday).
The Manx Model Boat Club is to hold an event at the model boat lake in Onchan Park.
A member of the Onchan Commissioners will select a boat ‘for its appeal’ while on static display for the commissioners’ shield. Then, as dusk descends, the boats will be launched and all assessed for their lighting displays while afloat.
There will also be a barbecue as well.
The evening’s events start at 6.30pm with the static judging and, once completed, the boats, if not already afloat, will be launched for the grand spectacle of the fleet lit up for sailing in the dark at about 7.30pm.
The club says that this will be a rare opportunity to witness the model boats with navigation and other lighting on, as its normal competition times are during full daylight hours.
The event is free to watch.
Club members will always welcome any questions from interested observers relating to any vessel on display.
