Fast electric boat ban. 10.5.2017

As from Wednesday 10/5/2017 all fast electric boats are banned from the lake, this includes club 500/time trials for the foreseeable future.

Please pass this message on if you know anyone who does not have use of a computer, also if you see anyone at the landing stage. 

This ban is a result of complaints within the club also from the public in the park, we must protect our club and first and foremost the wildfowl on the lake.

The committee E.M.B.C.

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To All members of Etherow Model Boat Club:

Important Notice

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Over the last two months there have been a number of incidents on the 

lake where the irresponsible use of fast electric boats has caused 

significant interference both to the wildlife on the lake and to other 

club members wishing to sail.

These incidents have led to a number of written and verbal complaints to 

the Club from members of the public, with threats of escalation of these 

complaints to Stockport Borough Council if action is not taken by the Club.

Such action could quite possibly result in action by the Council either 

to revoke our access to the lake for all members, or impose significant 

restrictions on its use.

Consequently, the EMBC Committee have now taken the decision to ban the 

use of fast electric boats from the lake.

With immediate effect, until further notice, the use of fast electric 

boats on the lake is forbidden to all members of Etherow Model Boat 

Club. This includes all Club 500 boats, and any other boats designed 

for, and operated at, high speeds, the use of which would be likely to 

interfere significantly with either the wild life or the peaceful 

activities of other club members.

Infringement of this ban will be treated seriously by the Committee, and 

may result in exclusion from the club.

The Committee regrets the necessity to take this drastic action, but 

consider that it is necessary to protect the future of the Club.

This decision will be reviewed regularly, and further announcements will 

be made in due course.

Any Club member wishing to make representation or comment on this notice 

may do so, in writing, to the Commodore - alan.breese@sky.com. All such 

communications will be considered by the EMBC Committee.

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