Model Boating in South Africa is based on a tri-partite relationship among the public, property owners and model boat clubs. While the prevalent relationship exists between a model boat club and its members, there is also a legal relationship and obligation between a model boat club and the stakeholders in its area of operation.

In the South African context, most recreational clubs are founded in common law and are governed by a constitution. while more formal clubs have taken on a juristic persona as registered  Public Benefit Organisations or Non-Profit Organisations.

Each of these relationships are regulated within the SA Legal system and our role at MBASA is to act as advocacy group for the model boating fraternity, whilst also serving the public interest as an Alternative Dispute Resolution agent.

Our mandate therefore arises from a number of public policies and statutory requirements as these apply to model boat clubs and their stakeholders. These are:

  • National Legislation
  • Provincial legislation
  • Local Authority By-laws and Ordinances

In addition to the statutory requirements affecting model boating in South Africa, we have also adopted an internal policy framework for the protection, promotion and development of the model boating community and the clubs that operate for their benefit. These are: