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 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 - 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.
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 !!
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 - 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
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.
