Do You Recognise This Member ?

Do You Recognise this Member ?

Following a recent incident on the lake, a complaint has been made to the Club by a member of the public, concerning the actions of a Club Member. A photograph of the member concerned was passed to the Club by the complainant.

The Committee are anxious to identify and contact this member, so that the incident can be further investigated. If anybody can put a name to this image, please contact the Commodore, or the Membership Secretary, Chris Galloway, as a matter of some urgency.

Landing Stage Maintenance - Part 2

 Landing Stage Maintenance

The working party last Monday did a splendid job replacing the fencing around the landing stage - at least until they ran out of wood. Additional supplies have now been obtained, so the work will now be completed next Monday, July 13.

In addition, the landing stage work benches will be overhauled and cleaned on the same day.

Any member who can offer an hour or two to help will be most welcome. Meet on the landing stage at 10.00 a.m.

Landing Stage Maintenance

 Landing Stage Maintenance

All members please note

The landing stage will be closed and out of bounds between 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. next Tuesday, July 7, for essential maintenance.

A working party will be replacing worn out and damaged fencing. Any member who can offer help on the day will be welcome. The sooner the work is complete, the earlier the landing stage can be re-opened for sailing.

Club Night Talk

 Club Night Talk

At the next Club Night, on Wednesday 10 June, Geoff Garside will be giving a talk and demonstration entitled " Trains and Boats and .. Dynamometers ".

This talk will describe a new ongoing project on the remote measurement of the performance of model boats on the water, and will be of particular interest to modellers of tugs.

Fast Boat Sailing - Notice to Members

 Fast Boat Sailing

Notice to Members

Within the last two weeks, the Committee have received a number of complaints from members of the public concerning the use of fast electric boats on the lake, with consequent danger to the wildlife on the lake.

Members are reminded that the use of fast electric boats on the lake was banned some years ago, with the exception of Club 500 racing under controlled conditions. This rule was instituted following similar complaints of danger to the wildlife on the lake at that time. This rule is still in force. 

The Committee wish to remind all members that this rule will be strictly enforced, and that any member proved to have flouted it is liable to be banned from the Club.

Landing Stage

 Landing Stage Improvements

Work is ongoing on the Landing Stage to replace the tops of the work tables, which are rotten. One has already been completed, and the other will be done within the next few weeks.

This work can only be done in fine weather, and will probably take place on a Monday in June, at short notice. While this work is in progress, the landing stage will be closed for sailing until 4 p.m., so if you intend to sail on a Monday in June, please check with Mike H that the landing stage will be open.

Membership Subscription Reminder

 Subscription Reminder

This is a reminder to all those members who have not yet renewed their Club subscription for 2026, that subscription renewals are now due.

Subscription renewals for 2026 are the same as 2025:

• Concession     £30
• Senior            £35
• Family            £45

Any member who has not received a direct subscription request letter or Email should contact the Membership Secretary, Chris Galloway either by Email at rcgallo32@gmail.com, or by telephone on 07794 931563.

If you wish to renew your subscription by direct Bank Transfer, please contact the Membership Secretary for the Club bank account details.

Any member who believes that they have already renewed, but have not received membership card stickers for this year, should also contact the Membership Secretary.

Club Diary

 Club Diary

The Club Diary for 2026 has now been published.

Printed copies can be obtained from the Commodore, Mike Hodgson, the Hon. Treasurer & Membership Secretary, Chris Galloway, or from the Web Master, Geoff Garside, at any Club Night.

Alternatively, you can download an electronic copy, in PDF format from the Club Diary and Directory section of the Website.

Commodore's Challenge

Commodore's Challenge

The Commodore has now issued his Challenge for this year - Build an Air Boat.

For full details, see the Commodores Challenge page of the website.

Club Night and Commodore's Challenge

 Club Night - 14 January 2026

The first Club Night of 2026 will be on Wednesday 14 January.

Our new Commodore, Mike Hodgson, will be announcing his Commodore's Challenge for this year.

Rumours say that it is a build and sail challenge, but details will be revealed on the night.

Club 500 Racing

 Club 500 Racing Results - 2025

Now that the racing season is over, the results of this year's racing series have been announced.

        1st     Peter Bruce                791 points      (Home built boat)
        2nd    Graham Beale            621 points      (Slipway boat)
        3rd     Bob McMenemie         589 points      (Slipway boat)

Maximum possible points over the whole season is 1000.

Congratulations to all.

For the annual Club 500 report from John Senior, please see the Club 500   Racing Section of the website.

Quiz Night

 Quiz Night  -  12 November

Don't forget that Club Night this Wednesday is Quiz Night.

Teams of Four, prizes for the winners, and free Hot Dogs, courtesy of Mike H.

Quiz starts at 7.45 p.m.

Nigel Vogler

 Nigel Vogler

Many of you will remember Nigel Vogler, who died after a long battle with Cancer in February 2023.

His wife, Sheila has recently informed the Club the she would like to dispose of some of Nigel's boat collection to Club members, with all proceeds going to the Christie Charity, in memory of Nigel.

Nigel was an expert model builder, and all of his boats were built to a high standard.

The boats offered are now listed in the For Sale section of the site, and are well worth a look.

Models on the Water

 Scale Models on the Water Display

Saturday 11 October - 1.00 p.m.

By popular request, Bob McMenemie is organising another 'Scale Models on the Water' display, featuring Tugboats, Passenger, Military, Work and Fishing vessels.

Among our membership of nearly 100 within the Club, many members must have boats which have not seen the water for some while and are crying out to be sailed.

So bring them along to the lake at 1.00 p.m. on Saturday, 11 October and put them on the water in a grand parade.

The rescue boat will be in attendance to retrieve any vessels in difficulty.

Non-members of the Club are welcome to join in, under supervision of regular members.

Bob will be filming the event and the pictures and videos will be posted on the EMBC Power Group WhatsApp forum. If you are not already a member, and wish to join the forum, send a text message to Bob on 07527 306 859.

Forthcoming Club Nights

Club Nights - Dates for Your Diary

Note Change of Date - Boat Judging date is 22 October, not 29 October, as previously listed in error

Wednesday 10 September

Preview Of Commodore's Challenge boat entries, and finalisation of Commodore's Challenge competition.

Wednesday 24 September

Donate and Buy Sale. Clear out your unwanted boat modelling bits and pieces and bring them along to sell in aid of Club Funds. Anything goes - modelling materials, boat fittings, electrical items - you name it !

Wednesday 22 October

Boat Judging Night - Bring along your entries for this year's model building competitions.

Wednesday 12 November

Quiz night, with hot dogs courtesy of Mike. Teams of four - prizes for the winners.

Updated - 10 October 2025

Commodore's Challenge

 Commodore's Challenge

This year's Commodore's Challenge has just been published.

The Challenge this year is to build and sail a straight running boat to compete on a straight course from the landing stage, across the lake, to a fixed marker point. The boat must be built to a set of plans and rules drawn by Chris Galloway and available for download below.

No remote control of the boat is permitted. i.e. fixed throttle setting and rudder.

The winner will be the boat which comes closest to hitting the marker on the other side of the lake. The winner will be awarded the Commodore's Challenge Trophy.

If you need any further details, contact Chris Galloway [see Contacts page].

The competition sailing day is yet to be decided, but will not be before the middle of August.

To download boat plans and construction details, as a .PDF, click HERE.

Quiz Night

 Annual Club Quiz Night

Don't forget that that the Annual Club General Knowledge Quiz will be held on the next Club Night, Wednesday 28 May, starting at 8.00 p.m. Teams of four.

Hot Dogs will be served, courtesy of Mike H, and there will be prizes for the winning team.

Colin Harrison

Updated 15 May 2025

 Colin Harrison

We are sorry to have to report that Colin Harrison, a long time member of the Club, has died.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife and family.

Funeral Arrangements

Colin's funeral will be on Tuesday, 27 May, at 10 a.m. in the Rowan Chapel at Stockport Cemetery.

Colin's family would like to invite all Club members present to join them after the service at the Alma Lodge Hotel, but if you do intend to do so, will you please let George Barrett know [483 3279] so that he can liaise with Colin's family for catering numbers.

Donations in Colin's memory may be made to St. Anne's Hospice.

Membership Badges

 Wearing Membership Badges

The Committee wish to remind members that a current, valid Club membership badge should be worn at all times on the landing stage, and at Club Events.

Members may invite non-members on to the landing stage, who may sail under the supervision and responsibility of the inviting member, but all visitors [ and members] must abide by Club rules, especially with respect to the ban on fast electric racing boats.

Children under the age of 16 may not be present on the landing stage or sail, unless accompanied by and under the supervision of, a parent or authorised guardian.

Steering Competition

 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.