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What are model sports?
Model sports involve building, displaying or operating scale models such as remote controlled cars, boats and aircraft. Activities can take place at clubs, exhibitions, tracks, boating lakes or other designated sites.
Are model sports covered by travel insurance?
Yes. Model sports are included as a standard activity across the travel insurance policies available through Direct Travel.
Select model sports when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents. If your plans involve a separately listed activity, such as model flying or operating a drone, choose the option that most accurately matches what you will be doing.
Things to remember:
- Choose model sports when getting your quote
- Follow local rules for the model you plan to operate
- Use a club, track or other permitted activity area
- Check the controls, batteries and moving parts before use
- Keep models away from spectators, traffic, and restricted areas
What can travel insurance help with?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if you’re injured while taking part in insured model sports. Repatriation can also be covered when medically necessary, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
The selected policy may also provide cover for cancellation, curtailment, personal belongings and other travel related problems. Cover for models, controllers and Personal Liability can vary, so read the applicable Policy Wording.
Model Sports FAQs
Are model sports included as a standard activity?
Yes. Model sports are included as standard across the policies available through Direct Travel. Select the activity when getting your quote and confirm that it appears on your policy documents.
Which types of models can be covered?
Model sports can include recreational use of scale cars, boats, and aircraft. Choose a more specific activity where one is listed and better describes the model you intend to operate.
Can I attend a model sports exhibition or club meeting?
Yes, recreational participation at a club, exhibition or informal meeting can be covered when model sports appears on your policy documents.
Can medical expenses be covered after an accident?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered when model sports is shown on your policy documents and the claim meets the policy’s terms and conditions.
Are my models and controllers covered?
Cover for models, controllers, batteries and related equipment can vary. Check the baggage and equipment limits in the applicable Policy Wording, including any exclusions for damage during use.
Is Personal Liability covered during model sports?
Personal Liability may be restricted or excluded while operating a model. Check the applicable cover and any separate insurance required by the club, venue or local authority.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Select model sports, check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents and read the applicable Policy Wording before taking part.
