Sunny Sunday, 8.5.2016.

Today at the lake it was a beautiful sunny day and the was no shortage of public watchers with their usual questions "how fast will it go!" and "how much does it cost", still that's how we all started I suppose!.

David was there as usual with one of his large fleet, and there's Eric "What No boat!", though he did have his Fiesta out earlier, but quickly recovered it when a young family came sailing with the usual energetic children sailing a bit erratically!.

Eric and Dave.

Can tell its getting warmer, David dispenses with his socks!.

There was Donald bookended by the Higham brothers,

Alan on the left was sailing another of his fleet a nice Fibre Glass launch , 

A nice little runner and so quiet it didn't even disturb the ducks,

And its for sale, the boat not the Duck!,

Nice compact water tight compartment, competent with all the electrics and battery.

 

Comes ready to sail with its own 2.4 gig transmitter as well, just charge the batter and away you go!.

Check out the "For Sale" section tab at the top of the page"!.

About 14 inches long and not too heavy, so ideal for the older or infirm sailor!.

Happy families!

The ducks seem to have got used to the anti duck strings, but there again it was the Geese that were the problem with their poo!, the ducks seem to be toilet trained.

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Al the Comm would like to thank Ray Benson and members of the Colwyn Bay Club for their nice offer to let our club members use their waters when in the area, as stated in the previous post.

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If your an American when you go into the bathroom and an American when you leave the bathroom, What are you while your in the bathroom?, European!!.

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Next Events

2000     11th May          Wednesday       Club night                     Clubhouse   

1500     14^th May        Saturday               Club 500 Racing    Landing Stage

1100     22nd May          Sunday           Steering Comp        Landing stage

2000     25^th    May     Wednesday      Club night         Clubhouse

1500     28^th    May        Saturday          Time Trials             Landing Stage

Is it Spring? March 2016.

Is it Spring? March 2016.

Today at the lake there was plenty of sailors in attendance, the sun must have brought some more out to increase the numbers, fair weather sailors perhaps but there again who am I to speak as I tend to only sail in the Spring and Summer.

You have to admire those dedicated members that turn out at every opportunity and then I don't think people realise at the Awards Night the dedication that's gone into their winning their trophies.

Today there was a few Tugs on the water,

 

Eric Prestley's (no relation) Retriever.

 

Garth's 'Meander' Like the deck clutter!.

Their Captains, on lunch break.

The yachts and their sailors.

As you can see they are still wrapped up against the cold wind on this corner!.

Then there was Rob with one of his Aziz,s or should the plural be Azizii!, I'll bet my Proof reader Bob will correct me on that, Hey Bob.

  No problem giving Robb a bit of advertising, see the shipping containers on the back

Don't forget to keep you eye on the 'For sale' section, you don't want to miss a bargain I'm sure.

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Pierre Gaston the famous chef was cremated yesterday. the service lasted 30 minutes at gas mark 6!

Did you hear of the cannibal who ate his mother-in-law? She still didn't agree with him!.

Next Events

1500     19^th March      Saturday               Time Trials                    Landing Stage

1100     20th March     Sunday                 Steering Comp               Landing stage

2000     23rd March      Wednesday        HOT POT AND QUIZ       Clubhouse

                            

26th and 27th March   Bugsworth Basin   (Details to follow)

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2016 Diary and new clothing prices

2016 Diary and new clothing prices.

Please find the 2016 diary of events and shows in the top tabs!

Also there are a number of items in the clothing section that have changed, these are not extortionate but I guess reflected by the prices we have to pay for said items from manufacturers!.

Have you checked the "For Sale" section recently or are you still suffering from the terrible weather we have been having lately, there are a few nice new entries in there!. 

We have been more fortunate that some of our friends in other clubs who have suffered from the terrible flooding of late, our thoughts go out to them and hope for a speedy return to normality.

I have been suffering from a heavy cold and bad chest recently but getting better now so will be back to the lake with the camera shortly, being this time of year though I don't think I've missed much!, though I'm sure the TT (Tuesday/Thursday) members have been at the lake well wrapped up and sailing as usual!.

Thank you all that have been asking about my absence and giving me a call at home much appreciated.

Here are some pictures of yesteryear to put you on until the better weather.

      

Geoff giving one of his excellent talks 

The arrival of the container.

A tricky bit of the new landing stage edging strip.

The strings for keeping off the geese has prove excellent and the landing stage has never been cleaner.

Bob the Builders Slo Mo 2.

The docking station.

Our stage at the Poynton Show, another good venue we will no doubt be revisiting in the future!.

A visitor to our lake recently, A Bean Goose, just passing through and checking out our beautiful venue no doubt!.

Well that's it for now, hopefully the weather will be picking up soon and we will get together at the lake in the near future!.

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You know your getting old when.

The candles cost more than the cake.

The names in your little black book are mostly doctors

You sink your teeth into a steak and they stay there.

Work is a lot less fun and fun is a lot more work.

You can live without sex but not without glasses.

That's all folks!

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Fiesta results, Sept 2015

Fiesta results, Sept 2015.

Fiesta report 6/9/15

Hi to all                

Fiesta report for 6/9/15

 The weather was OK, but very little wind at first, but did pick up later on. 

Nine  turned up to sail.

Had eight  races in all, first race was short, then the wind picked up and we did the full course. keep up the good work.

I had a bad day the receiver, packed up, it got wet.

Tom only did one race and had to go.

The results are :-

Trevor Redford 1^st, Terry Miles 2^nd,

 Bob Dunkerley 3^th, Andy Spencer 4^th,  David Lee 5^th,

Andy Glen 6^th, Charles Smith 7^th, George Taylor  8^th, Tom 9^th.

 Thanks to all of you for coming to sail.

See you all next month David Lee.

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More items in the "For Sale"

Check them out, you may be missing out on a good bargain, specially the newer members!.

Next Events 

2000       9^th September         Wednesday          Club night                     Club House

1100      14th September        Sunday        Commodore’s Challenge       Landing Stage.

See tab at the top for details.

1900     16^th September         Wednesday          Club 500 Racing         Landing stage

That's it for now folks.

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Busy Sunday at the Lake.22.8.2015

This past Sunday at the lake saw a crowded Landing Stage, it was standing room only at one stage!. 

Alan Higham's Corvette "HMS Geranium"

And Brother Eddie's new build, A stealth boat, still not got the aerials fitted yet though   

Check the video to see if your boat is sailing there.

Check  out the "For Sale section" a few new entries there if you're looking for a boat, Ready to Run, just charge the batteries and you're off!.

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Next Events

2000           26th August            Wednesday           Club house and  Landing Stage                                          Evening Sail and BBQ.

             

              29th -30^th August,    Haydock Park Model Boat Show  

Theme – “Glyn Guest Models”          Haydock Park. 
                                                Club Stand.

      

1000      6^th  September          Sunday                    Fiesta Racing              Landing stage

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