Update on Colwyn Bay club.

Update on Colwyn Bay club.

Been in contact with Ray Benson over the last few days, the older members will remember him as being one of our old members until he emigrated to Wales and put his expertise into the committee of the Colwyn Bay Model Boat Club.

As some of you have been to their Open Days over the years, but you perhaps will not have known that they are eventually going to lose their present lake, but are going to move to the Bigger lake in the park!,

Here it the latest news from Ray.

Our lake in Eirias park (the new one) will be officially opened at 6pm on May 10th. We still have the existing lake fòr another 12 months. This lake is ideal for yachts because there is no trees near. When completed later this year it will have seating all around and is still free to sail on, no restrictions but cars to be on free car park, access via the prom. The lake is equipped with an underwater ultrasonic device to kill weeds! All paid for by landfill grants thanks to our Secretary, Alan.

Send you some pics when opened.

All the best  Ray Benson.

I for one will be going down for the day soon to check it out. No doubt have an Ice Cream on the front as well!

Duckie.

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Meanwhile back at our lake this week has seen a couple of new boats on the scene.

This Banana Boat, the Fyffes Special?.

And this nice trimaran 

Perhaps not so nice!, but has a handy helper to run round to rescue it.

There was John Goddard, who told me a friend had given him four Marines from a charity shop, so of course John just had to build them a fast patrol boat, and as you all know Johns boats are FAST. 

Here is his "Hydra" which you will all have seen but its still a nice boat to watch and always creates a lot of interest, Johns reckons it's 35 years old! and still running great.

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Next Events

2000     11th May          Wednesday       Club night              Clubhouse   

1500     14^th May        Saturday         Club 500 Racing           Landing Stage

1100     22nd May          Sunday          Steering Comp             Landing stage

2000     25^th    May     Wednesday      Club night           Clubhouse

1500     28^th    May        Saturday      Time Trials                     Landing Stage

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A garden is a thing of beauty and a job forever!.

Did you hear about the two Mexican fire-fighting brothers?.

They were called Hose A and Hose B.

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