The Bay Area Electric Boaters is the only Scale Radio Control Model Boat Club in the Tampa Bay Area. We are a club awash with members of various occupational backgrounds, including men and women of all ages. We hope that you enjoy what you’ve observing today. If you would like more information about BAEB, drop us an email for someone to contact you. Model boating is a hobby that can be enjoyed by anyone at any age.

Brief History of our Club:

The Bay Area Electric Boaters came about due to the vision of our first Commodore, Bill Markus. Bill did not want to risk his detailed models by sailing with the gas powered boaters, since one accidental collision by a fast-moving boat could wreak havoc to a highly detailed scale boat. His only options were to sail alone, or to attempt to form a club. He advertised in a few national model boat magazines and in Tampa Bay area hobby shops. At first he received no local response at all (He did have three lonely boaters from out of state contact him). In time, a handful of model boaters responded to the advertisements. A common interest led to friendships and talk of forming a club. On January 29th, 1989, we elected officers. We had our first official meeting on February 16th 1989, where we established Bylaws, set dues rates and meeting times. Our club’s purpose and intent as explained in our Bylaws is:

"to promote the hobby of radio controlled model boats and provide fellowship with others sharing an interest in radio controlled model boats." That is what we have been doing since our founding in 1989. Collectively, we have well in excess of 100 years of experience with model boats. Our members are a great source of support and information. Additionally we are nationally chartered with the Scale Ship Modeler’s Association of North America.