Events and Meetings

In the summer months, the club meets every Tuesday evening at the west pond in Andrew Hayden Park (on Carling Avenue in Nepean) for "running" meetings. The club also participates in a variety of community events throughout the summer.

Our 2012 calendar of community events is expected to include these great activities.

Winter 2011-2012 Meetings

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, at 19:30, marks the start of our monthly indoor meetings at the Royal Canadian Legion in Bell's Corners (Google Maps). These meetings are used to discuss news, for events planning, and to show off new model boat accomplishments. The meetings are usually on the first Wednesday of every month. The dates are:

• October 5th, 2011
• November 2nd, 2011
• December 7th, 2011
• January 4th, 2012
• February 1st, 2012
• March 7th, 2012
• April 4th, 2012
• May 2nd, 2012

Summer 2011 Meetings

Official start of Tuesday runs at Andrew Hayden Park May 10, 2011 Come down and see us, every Tuesday, between 6pm an 8:30pm (approx). If the weather's bad, or we're not there, stop by the Tim Hortons up the road for a chat.	Google Maps
Chesterville Fair - Chesterville June 18, 2011 This is the first outing of the Rideau Nautical Modellers to the Chesterville Fair, in the scenic rural town by the same name.	Google Maps
Submarine Regatta - Dows Lake June 25, 2011 The tenth annual Ottawa meeting of the SUBCOM ON, bringing together submariners from across Ontario. This year, the event will take place at a new venue.	Google Maps
Stewart Park Festival, Perth, Ontario July 16-17, 2011 Sail in the mighty Tay river, right in the heart of downtown Perth (lots of shopping nearby for the wives too :). Event starts at 10am and continues until 4pm.	Google Maps
Regatta in Merrickville, Ontario July 30-31, 2011 Come watch as club members run with the big boys, in the Rideau Canal locks. A beautiful setting, we are there all weekend. Boats will run from 10 to 4.
Lighthouse Days - Canadian Museum of Science and Technology August 20, 2011 This is a static display inside the museum, showing off many of our club models for up-close scrutiny. The nature of this event often encourages members to bring out their most detailed work, so join us expecting to observe some fine craftsmenship.	Google Maps
RNM Memorial Regatta - Dows Lake August 27, 2011 This is an open regatta for anyone who wants to bring and run a boat. The yearly event was originally named in memory of long-time member Warren Thurston. This year will begin the tradition of honouring all former members of the club who have passed away.	Google Maps
Tug Day - Dows Lake September 10, 2011 First annual "tug day" event is a unique opportunity to see what happens when remote controlled boat builders try their hand at team sport. There will be a push-and-pull competition. The highlight of the day will be a soccer match, played on the water, between teams of tugboats built to standard specifications. There will be many bumps, scratches, and all-out fun. The games start at 10am.	Google Maps
Last Day at Pond October 25, 2011 This is the last official summer meeting that the Andrew Haydon Pond. After this, the water generally becomes more solid than liquid.	Google Maps