Return to Lyme Park!

Well, after a few years wandering in the wilderness, we have finally returned to Lyme park, well not really wandering in the wilderness, got carried away there, we have been to other places in the mean time.

It was due to our new exhibition secretary's efforts than we are finally back to this lovely venue.

There was some hiccups at first with the promised equipment not being there but I'm sure that that wasn't down to Gordon, perhaps the park's new events manager not being aware of the size of our club's fleet.

The weather looked a bit off putting at first and the crowds weren't in evidence, but after an early dinner in the Cafe the rain stopped and the crowds stuffed with Sunday dinners appeared to admire our fleet.

Apart from our own club members in attendance, Ray Benson and Sid both ex Etherow members and their wives all the way from Colwyn Bay, (we will be returning the favour next month don't forget.).

Also there were Gareth Jones (Of Model Boats magazine forum fame)  and wife Elizabeth (a keen Yachtswoman), from over the hill in Yorkshire,and they added to the day with this superb model of Nessie,

Seen having  a go on the steering course, but more of that later in the video's.

The pictures and video's show more and a better idea of the interest shown on the day, so without more ado sit back and watch the following video show.

Nessie from Yorkshire?.

"Ellie" from the forum of Model Boat Magazine

Slo Mo 2 from the hull Design of "Ellie" and additions from the thoughts of Bob the Builder!, with a nice twist at the end!.

Last but not least a selection of Photo's and short video's for the general feel of the event.

We had a few sailors on the top lake, didn't manage to get up there myself but got these pictures off Gordon.

John Senior with his Narrow boat

Gordons steamer and followers 

 George's steamer

George Barrett's narrow boat

Well that's it, I think it was a great first event for our return to this lovely venue and hopefully we will be back in September, with a better understanding with the park people of our requirements.

Knackered after a great day out

Hope you enjoy the post and have seen your boat somewhere here!, if not perhaps next time hey.

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Next event, new on the diary for you.

Bring your boats to the club meeting for a change 

1900hrs 25th  June      Wednesday   Club night               Clubhouse/ Landing stage. 

                     BBQ and sailing night on BOTH lakes so bring your long keel boats as well.

Note earlier time of start!

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