Eastbourne - Model Boat Regatta (1959)

Title reads: “Model boat regatta“. Model Power Boat Club at Princes Park, Eastbourne, Sussex. Various shots model boats being prepared for the regatta. C/U competitor oiling engine of his boat. Various articles of radio control equipment. M/S competitor starting the engine of his boat with cord. C/U three boys watching. M/S George Wilson preparing his boat “Sea Hawk“ at side of boating pond. C/U Wilson’s boat leaving side of pond. M/S small girl watching from her father’s shoulder. M/S Wilson’s boat under radio control going between obstacles in the lake. M/S Mr Kemp operating his radio control equipment. C/U Kemp’s hands turning the wheel. C/U Kemp’s steam powered boat going between obstacles in the lake. C/U another competitor, pan down to his hands working the radio control box. M/S Mr. Tamswell’s boat travelling at speed through obstacles. Tamswell’s boat coming in at speed. G/V lake with crowds in foreground watching boats. C/U Wilson being presented with Cup by Tamswell which