Sailing on the big lake.

From today, 31-5-2017, yachts can sail on the big lake on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10am to 3pm, observing marker buoys and if fishermen in proximity please ask!.

al the comm.

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This past Bank Holiday only seen these Submarines. 

 

Also John with one of his slower boats, not a happy chappy and said he was having to build another fleet, with the fast boat ban in place.

There again I was always under the impression that the left hand control on one's transmitter was what controlled the speed!.

He does build a nice model though!.

Noticed that wooden blocks holding up the goose strings had been changed for metal posts that are a lot better has you won't knock bits off your boat now!

  

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Remind's me of the Admiral that drowned in a sea of Red tape!.

Sign on the side of the road with a message from the police.

'If you drink and drive we'll provide the chasers!'.

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1940s American Day.

Colin, thought this would be of interest to some of you!

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If each mistake you make is a new one,

Cheer up your making progress!.

Mobile phones are the only subject on which men boast about who's got the smallest!.

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Yacht's on the big lake.

Today at the lake there were quite a few of the members there, the sunny weather must have brought them out, even though the forecast wasn't very good.

Sailing on the big lake today as there was a bit more wind available.

 

George meets a couple of old friends, no doubt telling them all the pleasures of modelling and sailing!

Meanwhile back on our lake a few of the members enjoying the sunshine!.

Even Rob was there home from his travels.

Al the Comms boat.

The video today.

And its not all sat on Bum's, the old notice board came down today!, must have been a good job in its day as it was quite a struggle to move it!.

New one on the way.

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You know when your getting old when:

The numbers in your little black book are all Doctors.

When the candles cost more than the cake.

Your ears are hairier than your head.

You sink your teeth into a steak and they stay there.

You have a party and the neighbours don't even realise.

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Doncaster.

I went to Doncaster Model Engineering Show this Sunday, good weather and a very good show, few boat clubs, plus Component Shop stand was in attendance.

Al the Comm.

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Pity the poor insomniac dyslexic agnostic.

He stays up all night wondering if there really is a dog.

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Fast electric boat ban. 10.5.2017

As from Wednesday 10/5/2017 all fast electric boats are banned from the lake, this includes club 500/time trials for the foreseeable future.

Please pass this message on if you know anyone who does not have use of a computer, also if you see anyone at the landing stage. 

This ban is a result of complaints within the club also from the public in the park, we must protect our club and first and foremost the wildfowl on the lake.

The committee E.M.B.C.

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To All members of Etherow Model Boat Club:

Important Notice

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Over the last two months there have been a number of incidents on the 

lake where the irresponsible use of fast electric boats has caused 

significant interference both to the wildlife on the lake and to other 

club members wishing to sail.

These incidents have led to a number of written and verbal complaints to 

the Club from members of the public, with threats of escalation of these 

complaints to Stockport Borough Council if action is not taken by the Club.

Such action could quite possibly result in action by the Council either 

to revoke our access to the lake for all members, or impose significant 

restrictions on its use.

Consequently, the EMBC Committee have now taken the decision to ban the 

use of fast electric boats from the lake.

With immediate effect, until further notice, the use of fast electric 

boats on the lake is forbidden to all members of Etherow Model Boat 

Club. This includes all Club 500 boats, and any other boats designed 

for, and operated at, high speeds, the use of which would be likely to 

interfere significantly with either the wild life or the peaceful 

activities of other club members.

Infringement of this ban will be treated seriously by the Committee, and 

may result in exclusion from the club.

The Committee regrets the necessity to take this drastic action, but 

consider that it is necessary to protect the future of the Club.

This decision will be reviewed regularly, and further announcements will 

be made in due course.

Any Club member wishing to make representation or comment on this notice 

may do so, in writing, to the Commodore - alan.breese@sky.com. All such 

communications will be considered by the EMBC Committee.

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Fiesta report,7th, 5 2017.

HI TO ALL

  

 Weather good, light wind, got nine races in. seven started.

Just two dropped out Terry had a servo problem and George had problems with his fiesta.

Thanks to Terry for doing OOD’s  for the last  three races.

 Results

Trevor Redford 1^st, David Lee 2^nd, Andy Spencer 3^rd, Adrian Pearce 4^th, Geoff  5^th,

Terry Miles 6^th, George 7^th.

Thank you, All for coming to sail.

See you all next month David Lee.

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Today Tuesday, 9th May 2017.

Most of the regular Tuesday sailors in attendance!.

Quite chilly as you can see the lads all wrapped up.

All with their one metre boats today on our lake.

Then as the wind wasn't too good most of them went on to the big lake, as there wasn't any boats from the yacht club sailing

Don't look so big now do they!.

Then some of the lads went to the Cafe whilst the others retired to the clubhouse with their butties and a brew in the kitchen.

Another nice day, how lucky we are to have such a great venue and facilities!.

Just as a matter of interest folks, the parking meter doesn't take the new Pound coins, they will have to change the meter soon but in the meantime be prepared!

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The butcher backed into his bacon slicer and got a little behind in his orders!

Even though I'm old, I've definitely still got it,

Trouble is nobody wants it!.

By the time a man is old enough to read a woman like a book, he's too old to start a library.

The older you get, the longer it takes you to get over a good time!.

Be nice to your kids, remember they'll be choosing your nursing home!.

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New swan on our lake, 2,5 2017

Today at the lake there were the usual Tuesday yacht sailors on the landing stage.

They do get some exercise these guys, moving up and down the landing stage!.

They had a handicap today though getting round this beautiful Swan!.

Had a word with Gordon Longworth the builder of this fine model.

Anyone who knows Gordon well, will know that he's built some very nice models in the past and won one of the annual trophies a few times in past years.

This model is no exception, and the cutouts and workings are very well done!.

Gordon was very adamant this is a work in progress and there was a lot more to be done, today was only the buoyancy and ballasting tests.

The basic parts, with the platform fitted. 

  

The bottom of the bird was cut off and this Aluminium bottom fitted!. 

The internal workings.

On his stand!.

A few adjustments needed.

A fine bird and more to be added!.

Gordon must be a dab hand at Christmas carving the turkey, you can hardly see the cut out section on its back to get to the works.

There are LED lights in the eyes and a water pistol in its nose, that will be a surprise for the public wanting to feed it! 

I did warn Gordon that the real young  swan on our lake without a mate the other day was trying to mount the  large yellow buoy on the right of the landing stage and might take a fancy to his bird!. 

A note from Gordon.

Attached are a couple of pictures for the swan. Today was the maiden voyage to test the stability and ballast. At the moment I simply wired up all the terminals loosely to see how everything worked. Next job is to tidy all the internals up and add the ESC to control the water pump when it arrives. With it being so ‘beamy’ the speed is fine but the rudder could do with a bigger area I think to make it a bit more responsive.

 

Cheers for now.

 

Gordon

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Bob the Abell sent me this, knowing where I live!.

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Fast Electric Boats, 2.5.2017.

Starting SUNDAY THE 14TH MAY 2017, 

there will be no Fast Electric Boat sailing, Scale Motorised and yachts only on Sundays.

This was decided at the committee meeting on Monday 1st May 2017, we find Sundays are the most popular days for families feeding the birds etc., thus the main day for complaints against us.

This will be discussed with members at the next club night meeting on Wednesday, 10th May 2017.

Al the comm.

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