Quiz Night

 Quiz Night  -  12 November

Don't forget that Club Night this Wednesday is Quiz Night.

Teams of Four, prizes for the winners, and free Hot Dogs, courtesy of Mike H.

Quiz starts at 7.45 p.m.

Nigel Vogler

 Nigel Vogler

Many of you will remember Nigel Vogler, who died after a long battle with Cancer in February 2023.

His wife, Sheila has recently informed the Club the she would like to dispose of some of Nigel's boat collection to Club members, with all proceeds going to the Christie Charity, in memory of Nigel.

Nigel was an expert model builder, and all of his boats were built to a high standard.

The boats offered are now listed in the For Sale section of the site, and are well worth a look.

Models on the Water

 Scale Models on the Water Display

Saturday 11 October - 1.00 p.m.

By popular request, Bob McMenemie is organising another 'Scale Models on the Water' display, featuring Tugboats, Passenger, Military, Work and Fishing vessels.

Among our membership of nearly 100 within the Club, many members must have boats which have not seen the water for some while and are crying out to be sailed.

So bring them along to the lake at 1.00 p.m. on Saturday, 11 October and put them on the water in a grand parade.

The rescue boat will be in attendance to retrieve any vessels in difficulty.

Non-members of the Club are welcome to join in, under supervision of regular members.

Bob will be filming the event and the pictures and videos will be posted on the EMBC Power Group WhatsApp forum. If you are not already a member, and wish to join the forum, send a text message to Bob on 07527 306 859.

Forthcoming Club Nights

Club Nights - Dates for Your Diary

Note Change of Date - Boat Judging date is 22 October, not 29 October, as previously listed in error

Wednesday 10 September

Preview Of Commodore's Challenge boat entries, and finalisation of Commodore's Challenge competition.

Wednesday 24 September

Donate and Buy Sale. Clear out your unwanted boat modelling bits and pieces and bring them along to sell in aid of Club Funds. Anything goes - modelling materials, boat fittings, electrical items - you name it !

Wednesday 22 October

Boat Judging Night - Bring along your entries for this year's model building competitions.

Wednesday 12 November

Quiz night, with hot dogs courtesy of Mike. Teams of four - prizes for the winners.

Updated - 10 October 2025

Commodore's Challenge

 Commodore's Challenge

This year's Commodore's Challenge has just been published.

The Challenge this year is to build and sail a straight running boat to compete on a straight course from the landing stage, across the lake, to a fixed marker point. The boat must be built to a set of plans and rules drawn by Chris Galloway and available for download below.

No remote control of the boat is permitted. i.e. fixed throttle setting and rudder.

The winner will be the boat which comes closest to hitting the marker on the other side of the lake. The winner will be awarded the Commodore's Challenge Trophy.

If you need any further details, contact Chris Galloway [see Contacts page].

The competition sailing day is yet to be decided, but will not be before the middle of August.

To download boat plans and construction details, as a .PDF, click HERE.

Quiz Night

 Annual Club Quiz Night

Don't forget that that the Annual Club General Knowledge Quiz will be held on the next Club Night, Wednesday 28 May, starting at 8.00 p.m. Teams of four.

Hot Dogs will be served, courtesy of Mike H, and there will be prizes for the winning team.

Colin Harrison

Updated 15 May 2025

 Colin Harrison

We are sorry to have to report that Colin Harrison, a long time member of the Club, has died.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife and family.

Funeral Arrangements

Colin's funeral will be on Tuesday, 27 May, at 10 a.m. in the Rowan Chapel at Stockport Cemetery.

Colin's family would like to invite all Club members present to join them after the service at the Alma Lodge Hotel, but if you do intend to do so, will you please let George Barrett know [483 3279] so that he can liaise with Colin's family for catering numbers.

Donations in Colin's memory may be made to St. Anne's Hospice.

Membership Badges

 Wearing Membership Badges

The Committee wish to remind members that a current, valid Club membership badge should be worn at all times on the landing stage, and at Club Events.

Members may invite non-members on to the landing stage, who may sail under the supervision and responsibility of the inviting member, but all visitors [ and members] must abide by Club rules, especially with respect to the ban on fast electric racing boats.

Children under the age of 16 may not be present on the landing stage or sail, unless accompanied by and under the supervision of, a parent or authorised guardian.

Steering Competition

 Steering Competition

Have you considered taking part in the regular Club Steering Competition series ?

Events are held on the first Sunday of each month, from now until November, starting at 10.00 a.m.

A trophy is awarded to the best pilot over the series.

Come along to the next event on Sunday April 6, and join in the fun.

Bob Dunkerley

 Bob Dunkerley

We regret to announce that Bob Dunkerley, a very long serving member of the Club died a few days ago, aged 93.

His funeral will take place on Friday 28 February, at 12.00 noon in the Cypress Chapel at Stockport Crematorium.

Tom Walton

 Tom Walton

We have just heard that Tom Walton, a member of the Club for the last thirteen years, has died, aged 88.

Tom's funeral will be at Altrincham Crematorium, Whitehouse Lane, Dunham Massey, WA14 5RH, at 2 p.m. on Friday 14 February.

Club Night Talk - Wednesday 12 February 2025

 Club Night Talk

At Club Night on Wednesday 12 February, Geoff Garside will be giving an illustrated talk on:

This is a revised and updated version of a similar talk he gave in 2016, and is being repeated at the request of the Power Boat Section of the Club.

Club Night - 08 January 2025

 Club Night Cancelled

Owing to circumstances beyond our control, we regret that Club Night on this coming Wednesday, 08 January 2025, has had to be cancelled.

Please inform any other members with whom you come into contact, who may not see this announcement, of this cancellation.

The Committee apologises for the short notice.

New Hon. Treasurer and Membership Secretary

 New Honorary Treasurer

and Membership Secretary

Chris Galloway has now formally taken over the duties of Honorary Treasurer and Membership Secretary of the Club.

His contact details are:

Phone:    07794 931 563

EMail:    rcgallo32@gmail.com