Defibrillator Available
Our shared AED is located at the side of the boat club building
Available 24/7 for emergency use - registered with The Circuit
Next Sailing: Sunday
Sunday 24 May - Morning Session
Your Safety is Our Priority
Please read our safety guidelines before visiting the pond
Familiarise yourself with pond safety, emergency procedures, and sunken boat retrieval
For Your Safety & Security
CCTV cameras are in operation at our premises
Images are recorded for crime prevention and the safety of members and visitors
Sea Commander Rescue
Built by Brian Lower
Cruiser - Last updated October 2025
How to Build a Timber Boat Stand
Woodworking - by Pete Farrell (Dr. Faz)
Dr. Faz's 2 Minute Tips: a step-by-step carpenter's guide to building a tailored softwood boat stand using 2x1 and 3x1 PSE, with shaped cradle to fit your hull.
Welcome to SMBC
The club has been in existence since 1983 and at its purpose-built Jubilee Pond on Rotten Row for over 20 years. We share the site with the Southport Model Engineering Club who offer the public model train rides throughout the year.
Our regular sailing times are Wednesday and Sunday mornings, but the pond is open to members 7 days a week. Please feel free to come along to see the wide range of member's model boats and chat with us about the joy of model boat building and sailing.
Upcoming Events
View AllMay 24th
09:00 - 13:00
Night Sailings with illuminated boats run from September through to March. We also host public Open Days and Bring and Buy events throughout the year.
View Upcoming EventsBoat of the Month
View AllKittiwake
Liverpool Pilot Vesselby Jeff Foreman
PV Kittiwake - a Liverpool Pilot vessel, modelled in the distinctive red and black livery.
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