Model boat enthusiasts are descending on Onchan Park and Silverdale this weekend.
The Island's Model Club is holding its biggest competition of the year - Mannanan 2013.
Proceedings get underway in Onchan Park before moving to the south of the Island tomorrow.
Press officer for the club Kim Holland says people are travelling from the UK for the event:
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