Boat Judging

 Boat Judging and Commodore's Challenge

A reminder that judging of boats for this year's model building competitions is on Sunday October 29, on the landing stage.

Judging of the Commodore's Challenge will take place at the same time.

A Date for Your Diary

 Quiz Night

The Club Night meeting on Wednesday 25 October be a quiz night, so gather together a team and come along. The quiz starts at 8.00 p.m.

Hot dogs will be served, courtesy of Mike H.

Free to Good Home

The Cervia

The Club has been offered a model steam tug, the Cervia, free by Peter Fenlon.

29 August 2023  -  This boat has now been snapped up by Bob McMenemie, so is no longer available.

In his Email, he says:

I have watched with pleasure your boats on the water at Etherow.

I have a model boat given to me yesterday that one of your members may be interested in re-commissioning.

It was built by the Late Alan Smith, of Oldham. Alan was in minesweepers during the war, and has a couple of the model minesweepers

He made the model on display in Plymouth's Minesweeping museum.

This Tug boat is called  the Cervia, and there is much online about its history.

The boat has fallen into some disrepair, but it looks as though it could be repaired without too much difficulty.

Dimensions are approximately  45 “ long by 11” wide.

If it is of interest to one of your members who is prepared to carry out proper repairs, and NOT sell on, please get in touch.

There is no radio equipment sadly but the motor is fitted.

WhatsApp Groups

 WhatsApp Groups

Members may be interested to know that there are now two Club WhatsApp groups, open to all members. If you wish to join either of these groups, please contact the relevant group organiser:

EMBC Yachts

All things wind powered.  -  Contact John Berry on 07842 194626

Etherow Powered Boat Group

Everything else.  -  Contact Bob McMenemie on 07527 306859

Club Night Talk - 14 June 2023

 Club Night Talk

At the next Club Night, on Wednesday 14 June 2023, Chris Galloway will be giving a talk entitled:

Model Star Yachts of Birkenhead

Make a note in your diaries. All are welcome.

Club 500 Racing

 Club 500 Racing - 21 June 2023

Please note that the Club 500 racing session on Wednesday 21 June has had to be cancelled, at short notice, owing to all of  the organising crew being away on holiday, or otherwise unavailable.

Apologies to all of those who had intended to race on that night.

Compstall Celebration

 Compstall Coronation Celebration

Don't forget that there is a Coronation Celebration at Compstall Cricket Club, just up the hill from the lake, on Sunday 7 May, from 12.00 noon until 6.00 p.m.

The club will have a stand there, and all are welcome. Come and support our local community.

Quiz Night

 Quiz and Hot Dogs

A date for your diary.

The Spring Quiz Night will be held on Wednesday 24 May, in the Clubhouse.

Hot Dogs will be served, courtesy of Mike H.

Marple Carnival

 Marple Carnival - Saturday 17 June

The Club has been invited to have a stand with a display of boats at this year's Marple Carnival, on Saturday 17 June, on the park adjacent to the Top Lock of the canal.

Sailing will be permitted in the top lock during the event, so put the date in your diaries. George Barrett will be canvassing exhibitors in the near future.

When we regularly attended the Marple Locks Festival on the same site a few years ago, this was always an excellent and popular event, so do not miss it.

A Reminder to Members !

Club Rules

The club has received a complaint from a member of the public concerning  the sailing of fast boats on the lake last Wednesday afternoon, disturbing the wildlife.

Please remember that it is the breeding season, and that extra care needs to be taken when sailing at this time of year

You are also reminded that the general ban on the use of fast electric boats on the lake at any time, except under controlled racing conditions, is still in place and that action will be taken by the Club against any member found to be harassing the wildlife.

It is very much in the Club's interest to treat the local wildlife with respect, as difficult as this might be at this time of year when the bird population is expanding with the breeding season.

Please take Note !!

Sailing on a Chilly Sunday

 A Good Turn Out for Racing

A splendid shot of sail racing on Sunday 16 March, taken by a passer by at the lake.

Photo by Milan Kostka

Commodore's Challenge

 Commodore's Challenge - 2023

The Commodore has issued his Challenge for this year. You are challenged to build a slipper launch.

This Challenge is similar to one a few years ago, but this year a complete set of full size plans is available, drawn by John Senior.

For full details of the Challenge, and to downloads the plans, see the Commodore's Challenge page of the web site.

Judging will take place in late August, so there is plenty of time - Get Building !!

Nigel Vogler

 Nigel Vogler

It is with much sadness that we have to report that Nigel Vogler, a well known member of the Club, has lost his fight with cancer, and died on February 5th.

After being cared for by Hospice at Home, Macmillan nurses and the District Nurses, he was admitted to the East Cheshire Hospice for his last days.

I am sure that all members of the Club will join the Committee in sending our condolences and sympathy to Nigel's family.

Nigel's funeral is on Wednesday March 8th, at 2.00 p.m., at St. George's Church Poynton. and his family have invited all Club members present to join them for tea and cake in the Church Hall after the Service.

All donations, in Nigel's memory, will be split between the East Cheshire Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support.