The christchurch model yacht club is situated beside lake victoria in hagley park, right in the middle of the city. the lake is ideal for model yachting, and the club is strong with a general membership of 100 or so sailors.. Model railway clubs, model car clubs, model aircraft clubs, model helicopter clubs & model boat clubsin bridport, swanage, weymouth, bournemouth, christchurch and poole dorset model helicopter club tell a friend. The canterbury j class model yacht peter vincent and hugh hobden , after some protracted negotiations, purchased hulls and built up boats. with three boats sailing, others saw the potential and the rest is history – and an active owners’ association has been formed, a set of rules drawn up and championships sailed..
Photo gallery look through the photos of past and current boats and events. remember to check back regularly for new photos of events and boats throughout the year... We are a friendly club based in and around the christchurch area. we have over 120 members who fly most types of aircraft, including gliders (both thermal and slope soaring), indoor (free flight and rc), and electric power fixed wing and a few helicopters..