A recent addition to the Museum is a thriving Model Boat Club. This was formed in June 2008 as a compliment to the vast collection of model boats within the Museum.

Currently there is a nucleus of 25 members of the club who regularly meet to build, sail and share experiences of building model boats. Access to the Museum’s vast reference library and archive on the fishing industry can be arranged. The Club has its own library available to members. Members’ interests cover all aspects of model boating, from fishing boats to ships in bottles.

The club uses Cellardyke Outdoor Pool as a sailing venue (sea water) on certain Saturday mornings during the summer at 10 a.m. (weather and tide permitting). An inaugural event in May of 2008 saw a few sailing ‘fifies’ from the Museum Collection take to the water for the first time in 70 years. It is hoped to improve facilities in partnership with Fife Council. An experimental boating pool has been set up in the Museum courtyard.

An exhibition in August 2008 attracted 429 visitors and further events are planned.

Membership is additional to the membership fee of the Museum.

Contacts for further information :

MBC Chairman David Tod Tel: 01333 310421 email: tods2@tiscali.co.uk

MBC Secretary Iane Duncan Tel: 01333 310182 email: iane1@btinternet.com