The club was founded in August 2000, but with nowhere to sail in its home town, the Camborne Model Boat Club approached the then Kerrier District Council for permission to adopt Coronation Park Boating lake in Helston as its ‘home water’, this was granted in October 2000. Hence the Club’s better known name Camborne Pond Hoppers. Now with over 70 members it is the largest model boat club in Cornwall, it's members own all types of craft from sailing yachts to paddle steamers, the Pond Hoppers meet to sail every Sunday morning and Wednesday afternoon.  New members always welcome. Link

News for 2026

• As part of our commitment to ensuring we have sailable water all year round, the Committee has coordinated with another local club to act as our alternative venue whenever the lake at Coronation Park is deemed unsuitable.  Link
• Farewell to Sara: The committee is sorry to announce that Sara has stepped down as Club Secretary due to increased work commitments. We would like to sincerely thank her for her immense contributions and dedication through a lot of hard work over the past six years. We wish Sara the very best with her work commitments and whatever she chooses to focus on next.
• Interim Appointment: As of Monday, 27 July, Tony W. will temporarily take over the role of Club Secretary. He will serve in the interim until a permanent replacement is found or until the 2027 AGM.