Yet More Boats !

Static Ship Models

We have been sent details of a collection of static boat models by Bob Smith, who is disposing of them on behalf of a late neighbour's family. Proceeds are to go to Charity.

Mr. Smith says:

"I have been offered a collection of model boats by the family of my neighbour who has passed away.

I do not have the space too keep them all, They are going to throw them out so I have asked if I can find them good homes.

This they have agreed to asking for a fair donation to be split between Cancer reacher and Deme.

I am hoping some of your members may like to have some of the models please note they are static models.

I am willing to deliver within 20 miles of Marple or bring them down to the Lake to view etc 

My Telephone number is 07429 645335. "

If anybody is interested, please ring Mr. Smith.

Updated: 03 November - Two boats deleted - Found new homes.

Updated: 16 November - Two more boats deleted - Found new homes.

Free Hull

 Free to Good Home

We have been contacted by a lady in Bramhall who has a wooden boat hull she wishes to give away to a good home. It has been in store in a dry garage for the last thirty years, but is still in good condition. The length is just over six feet [ It's a big one !!].

She wants to dispose of it as soon as possible, and whoever wants it will have to collect it from Bramhall.

This hull has now been taken by an EMBC member - 21 October

New Club Facebook Group

                 Etherow Model Boat Group

Neil Barton has started a new Facebook Group, Etherow Model Boat Group, to provide a platform for members to chat and discuss Club boating matters. It is a private group, so you will have to apply to join, but all Club members will be welcome.

If you are interested, give it a try !

 Model Yacht Racing

Report by John Berry

EMBC is still racing model yachts on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays starting around 9 am to avoid the rush at the park. We also have some members sailing later in the afternoon on the same days.

The most popular classes are International One Metres (IOM), Canterbury J Class and Fiestas.

We also have a few DF65s which are similar to the Fiestas and probably easier to get hold of.

A few of us have travelled to Birkenhead Radio Sailing & Power Club to take part in their series racing and to get some tips from their list of national and world champion sailors.

Last weekend I lent one of my boats to Martin Roberts (Housemartin Sails) asking him to tweak it for me, I think he just put the sails on and won 8 out of ten races sailed. 

I cannot blame the boat anymore. 

I did manage to win one of the races with my other boat but generally I was at the back of the fleet.

Martin borrowed a Lintel MMX and I sailed a Viper both made by Dave Creed and rigged by myself with Housemartin sails.

Over last winter I completed 5 of the 6 races in the Northern District IOM winter series finishing 9th out of 43 entries, the high position was mainly down to a lot of competitors not entering enough of the race days. The racing was good and as a newcomer to the sport I felt very welcome. My highlight was winning one race when the wind blew up a bit and I changed to a smaller sail when other boats were struggling to round the marks with bigger rigs. In the next few races the wind dropped and I did not have time to change up and subsequently lost out big time.

The clubs I travelled to were Birkenhead, Fleetwood, Ripon, Rotherham and Askern. I did not go to Scarborough and Keighley was cancelled because of the weather.

The Fiesta racing series is still on going on the third Sunday of each month the placings at the moment are as follows:-

Trevor Redford 8 points  3 wins

John Berry 8 points  2 wins

Dave Lee 16 points

Ken Jones 19 points

Dave Percy 24 points

Andy Spencer 25 points

Terry 31 points

Phil Davies 31 points

Steve Toulson 38 points

Arthur 43 points

Phil Davies sailed a DF65 with a A rig at the last race and finished mid fleet.

We are still sailing with a maximum of 6 sailors on the landing stage with rotation as required on the day. We will not turn anybody away, however they may have to wait for a short time for a slot to become available

John Berry

 Commodore's Challenge Judgement Day

Judging of this year's Commodore's Challenge took place yesterday, on the landing stage.

There were five excellent entries from Bob Abell, Chris Galloway, Geoff Garside, John Senior and Harry Twist.

After much deliberation the Commodore made his choice.

The worthy winner was:

Chris Galloway

Many Congratulations to him.

Bob Abell         Geoff Garside     Chris Galloway        John Senior       Harry Twist

                            The Audience -  Nigel Vogler and Colin Harrison                       

Comments by the Commodore:

Bearing in mind that many people have more important things on their mind and we have not had the opportunity to meet and generate enthusiasm I was very pleased to see five entries.

The boats were all built to high standards with many people using re-used material .

Sailing characteristics of these little planning hull boats was also impressive.

Bobs boat was double size and built from cardboard, the other boats were true to plan. Working searchlights were provided on some of the boats.

Special mention must go to Harry who is a new member to the club who usually sails an International One Metre with the yachting guys, have we lost him to the scale builders?

The worthy winner of the challenge was Chris Galloway.

Any suggestions for next years challenge?

John Berry - Commodore EMBC