At the lake again, 16.4.2015

At the lake again, 16.4.2015.

Thursday at the lake again saw a good number of Sailors in attendance.

First there was Al the Comm and his assistant Colin, who had arrived to paint the Container the required Brown to match the rest of the site.

And there you were thinking that they came to the lake to get away from painting and decorating at home.

Still "All play and no work makes Jack a dull boy", I think that's back to front though isn't it!.

Alan taking a break and watching the action, after a job well done and thanks once again to the member who donated the paint!.

Is Bob there getting excited because he's in the lead or been left behind?.

Just showing off my new camera now, with the red filter on, so everything else is in Black and White.

As you will all recognize, John G had his superb fast boat when all the yachts had finished, a bit more excitement for the crowds in the park with the schools still on holiday.  

Judge Pepe, back on the bench watching the youngsters having a go, there again he could be watching Alan and Colin in the background going for a sausage break, think that's more like it!.

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On the subject of Judging this is going to be a new format for this years Photo Competition!.

This is from the Vice Commodore, David S.

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Don't forget the cafe is closed for refurbishment 20th to 22nd April inclusive, keep thinking it would be nice if they included Free Wi Fi as in most Cafes these days, I have suggested it in the past with no success, still one can live in hope hey!.

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Next events

1100     19th April        Sunday             Steering Comp              Landing stage

2000     22^nd   April      Wednesday      Club night                     Clubhouse

1900     29^th April         Wednesday      Club 500 Racing           Landing Stage  

Ps 

The Coot nesting on the boundary post is still sitting on her nest after the Club 500 racing so that's good, think there are eggs in the nest as well, perhaps it was the boats whizzing past that started her in labour!

Happy sailing in the better weather and longer daylight hours, keep your eyes on the "For sale" section.

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Donations

Donations

Just a word to say thank you to the people who have made donations to the club recently.

Firstly;

 Terry Miles for the paint for the Container and for the future refurbishments on the landing stage, ie the benches and seat's, better weather needed for these items to be done though!.

Secondly; 

A big thank you for the trophy donation from Jacqueline Smith, you will have to wait for the AGM and awards night, to see what the committee will be awarding that for, but Commodore Alan tells me its a "Belter!"

There is going to be a better sign board on the landing stage in the new year, but as said before everything is slowing down for the winter, I was at the lake on Saturday and there was only one lone sailor there, Mr Jones and his Grandson, but they were enough to create interest for the passing public with their comments and camera's, so it  keeps the interest and publicity on the club.

Talking of publicity for the club!, check out Bob Abell's thread on Model Boats magazine

Click here to read all about his latest build and the thousands of views on there.

Not much going on at the lake this weather but you will get a good read here!, and it certainly puts the club on the map, everyone know's the club and its whereabouts these days.

Well that's it for now and once again a big thank you for all donations most gratefully received.

See some of you tomorrow night at the club Christmas dinner!.

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                                                                Next events

Poynton Leisure Centre                                                Sat. 6^th & Sun. 7^th December

Exhibition in conjunction with model railway enthusiasts. This year we also have use of the swimming pool for actual sailing.

2000hrs  10^th December    Wednesday  Club night           Clubhouse  AGM

Saturday,   1100hrs     27th December, Frostbite Day Sail.

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Muggy, Damp day at the lake

Muggy, Damp day at the lake 

Today at the lake it was drizzly, damp and not very nice though it didn't put off these hardy sailors, sorry if I didn't catch you all there, but didn't want my chest infection back with all the damp and cold.

Here is a video of the sailors that were there when I was there.

                           

Commodore Al said that there were negotiations going on with the yacht club to have electrics put into our container and help with the yacht club's electrics too!.

The painting of the container will be held up at the moment with this weather, or we will be wasting your money with it blistering the first time it get's warm and coming off in big sheets!.

Not long before the Club Christmas dinner again, can't believe its a year since the last one, still time flies when you're having fun doesn't it, mind you at most of our ages it seem too fly as well!.

That's all for now folks, see you at the dinner.

Next events

Poynton Leisure Centre                                                Sat. 6^th & Sun. 7^th December

Exhibition in conjunction with model railway enthusiasts. This year we also have use of the swimming pool for actual sailing.

2000hrs  10^th December    Wednesday  Club night           Clubhouse  AGM

Saturday,   1100hrs     27th December, Frostbite Day Sail.

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Container Update

Container Update

Wednesday (29th) I found Mike and Alan hard at work at the lake, fitting out the new container with shelving.

This was the situation up to me leaving them in peace to get on with the job.

You are looking at the back of the container in this view and I was told there would be more shelves on the left side. Eric helped in getting all our items up from the cellar and transferring them to the container, so a good job done by all who helped!.

Today, Thursday (30th)

The usual crowd at the landing stage 

Nice to see a family there as well.

Garth's "Amenity" coaster.

Another regular Eric's "Aziz"

And last but not least John G's very fast boat!.

Next Events 

Sunday  1100hrs     2^rd  November , Judging of boats.

  8th November.

 Model Boat show. Warwick , Coach trip!
Pick up 0800hrs at Morrison's, Denton
0815hrs Wickes, Stockport.
Price £20

2000hrs  12^th November    Wednesday  Club Night           Clubhouse

    Includes Judging of boats, only need to show boat one of the dates.

2000hrs  26^th November    Wednesday  Club night           Clubhouse