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. 

Eric Smith

Eric Smith

It is with great sadness that we have to report that Eric Smith died early this morning.

Eric has been a fixture both within the Club and around Etherow for longer than most of us can remember, and he will be sadly missed.

All our condolences go to Mrs. Smith and Eric's family.

In accordance with Eric's wishes, there will not be a funeral. He wished to be cremated privately, with no fuss.

Award fo EMBC

 MYA Award for EMBC

The Club has been awarded the Stepping Up Trophy by the Model Yachting Association. This Trophy is an annual national award for the most improved Club in sail boats.

John Berry, our Commodore, was presented with the Trophy recently by Derek Priestly, the President of the Model Yachting Association.

Many Congratulations to John and all of the Yachting Group members.

Membership Subscriptions

 Membership Subscriptions

The Committee have reluctantly decided that, having kept membership subscription rates fixed for the last six years, the time has now come that, in order to maintain an income adequate to meet the operating expenses of the Club, they will have to be increased for 2023.

Operating expenses of the Club, the major items of which are Insurance and Lake and Clubhouse Rent, are expected to rise substantially in 2023.

The Committee are therefore proposing that the membership subscription rates for 2023 will be increased as follows:

Senior Membership:        Increase from £30 to £35

Family Membership:        Increase from £40 to £45

Concession Rate:            Increase from £25 to £30

The existing Joining Fee of £10 will remain unchanged.

These subscription increases are subject to ratification at the AGM, when a formal proposal will be presented for approval by the membership.

Annual General Meeting and Prize Giving

Annual General Meeting and Prize Giving

The Annual General meeting of the Club will be held Wednesday December 14, at 7.30 p.m. in the Clubhouse, when Officers' Reports for the last year will be presented, the election of Officers and Committee for the next year will be take place, the annual accounts will be presented and other formal business will be transacted.

Nominations for Officers and Members of the Committee are invited, and should be sent to the Commodore, John Berry. The Committee needs new, younger members to ensure the continuing prosperity of the Club, as most of the existing Committee will not be able to continue in post for much longer. Any member interested in taking a role in the running of the Club should make their interest known to the Commodore.

The evening will also feature the presentation of trophies and awards for winners and runners-up of the various sailing and model construction competitions held during the year.

All members are urged to attend the AGM, the last Club meeting of the current year.

Mince pies will be served, and there will be a raffle.