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
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
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
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 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 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
Popular Sailing Times
Although all Club members can sail at any time, a number of newer Club members have asked which days and times are the most popular for sailing so that they can visit at times when there are likely to be a number of other members on the water.
Listed below are details of those days on which particular groups normally meet up at the lake, and when a fair numbers of members are likely to be on the landing stage:
Sunday
The Yachting Group meet to race at 10.00 a.m.
Second Sunday of month International One Metres
Third Sunday of month Fiestas and DF65s
Fourth Sunday of month DF65s
Fifth Sunday of month International One Metres
On the First Sunday of each month, the steering Competition series is held at 10.00 a.m.
Tuesday
The Yachting Group meet from 10 a.m. each week.
Wednesday
The Powered Boat Group meet from 12.00 noon each week.
Thursday
The Yachting Group meet from 10.00 a.m each week.
They can also sail on the big lake with the larger sized yachts.
Saturday
The Powered Boat Group meet from 12.00 noon, each week.
Twice a month, usually on the second and fourth Saturdays, the Club 500 Group race fast electric boats at 3.00 p.m.
For day to day information, there are two active WhatsApp groups: To join either group, contact the relevant group organiser:
EMBC Yachts: John Berry 07842 194 626
Etherow Powered Boat Group: Bob McMenemie 07527 306 859
