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Head to Cleethorpes Boating Lake for sailing extravaganza

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RADIO-controlled tugs, trawlers and a water-spurting model swan will make a splash at a boating event next weekend.

Cleethorpes Boating Lake Model Boat Association will host its first display and sailing day of the year on Sunday, May 25.

Up to 60 model boats will be displayed on land and on the water between 10am and 4pm, weather permitting.

Chairman Peter Blanchard said: "Each year we have two display days by the lake, one at the end of May and one at the end of August.

"We always have about 50 to 60 boats on display and many of them sail on the lake throughout the day too.

"Last year we had large crowds and visitors were invited to vote for their favourite model boat and the owner received an engraved plaque.

"Children and adults alike really enjoy inspecting the models, asking us questions and choosing the boat they like best.

"The question we always get asked is how fast the boats will go!"

Cleethorpes Boating Lake Model Boat Association was formed in April 2009 with eight members and now has more than 40.

Members sail their boats on the Boating Lake, off Kings Road, every Sunday and Wednesday, from noon to 3pm, and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 6.30pm.

Among the vessels on display on Sunday will be trawlers, tugs, yachts, power boats and a radio-controlled swan.

Peter added: "The swan always attracts plenty of attention.

"We often get people trying to feed it.

"They get a bit of a shock when it squirts water at them – children love it!"

For more information on the club and how it started, visit www.cleethorpesmba.co.uk

Membership forms and information sheets will also be available on the day.

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