A LYMINGTON school hosted its biggest ever model boat race as part of its ongoing 75th anniversary celebrations. The event, organised by Walhampton School, saw more than 100 entries which were launched on the school’s lake over two days of friendly competition. Walhampton School's model boat raceThere were plenty of innovative designs using recycled materials, but only a lucky few boats made it across the finish line amid “challenging” weather conditions. Walhampton School's model boat race“It was lovely to extend the competition to the wider community this year and welcome our friends from other local schools, who were all very excited to take part. Walhampton School's model boat race“It was great to see such enthusiasm for model boat sailing and we’re pleased to further develop our close partnership with Walhampton and the Lymington community.”

Source: The Times December 16, 2023 09:04 UTC