Ellesmere Show 2015.

Ellesmere Show 2015.

Bob Abell and myself, travelled to the show together and I think we chose the better of the two days as it was the better weather on the Saturday!.

Loading up on the Friday afternoon.

Ellesmere car park, middle couple, friends of Bob's from the Model Boat Magazine.

Our Stand.

Can you see your boat?.

Alan and Gordon on duty,

Didn't spot Bob's boat on our stand!, that's because it was in the water!, via photoshop of course!, that's the Heywood's from our club on the waters edge there, though I hadn't spotted them on the day.

There was some beautiful models in the judging room.

What a whopper,one of the Russians I believe 

It's HMS Pickle......The ship that brought the news of Trafalgar and Nelson etc, Back to London.

Other clubs present.

All excellently turned out 

 This chap is a great woodworker and his demonstration models are brilliant!.
Nice backdrop as well hey!.

Mersey ferries

The Armored Section , Based at Bury Model Boat Club.

Don't know where this one comes in in the Armored Section, more like the Amore! section, both nice models though!

Outside

Mister Plod was prowling round all day, 

Turning help

Some big stuff there.

The real thing!.

All in all a very good day out and the food was very nice though the queue was a bit long at times, still everyone enjoyed the occasion I'm sure, I think its one of the best Do's on the circuit, that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it!.

   

Sunday sailing, 8.2.2015

Sunday sailing, 8.2.2015

This Sunday it was cold, dull with fog! and most important NO wind.

So there was no one there when I arrived, perhaps sailors had been and gone disappointed with the conditions, after a bite of lunch in the Cafe,saw someone on the landing stage so wandered across and met Norman Gibson who had arrived to pay his subs!.

He showed me his two new RTR tugs in the back of his car and then put this one on the water, the Barge is scratchbuilt from the packaging from the tugs, the other tug is the Southhampton of the same scale.

A note from the Exhibition Sec

To all the Club ‘Exhibitionists’ 

 As it’s only a few weeks now to our first exhibition of 2015 I thought it might be a good idea to circulate all of those stalwarts who normally enjoy (if that’s the right word) putting a boat or two onto our club stand. I will be announcing the various events as usual at the club but it would be a great help if I know in advance who is likely to be able to commit to the various events for this year. Announcing the events on club nights only, as in the past, has proved to be a rather hit and miss affair when not everyone can always attend, so hopefully this will help. I appreciate that not everyone is on the internet so if you know of anyone who is interested but not contactable this way, or who has not exhibited before and would like to participate, please pass this on. I have a list of all the boats and people who have exhibited on our stand (to which this letter is circulated). If you are coming please fill in the information below and let me know as soon as you can. If you are exhibiting separately then it would still be helpful if I know. IMPORTANT – If you wish to enter a boat for judging at Ellesmere or Haydock, I have the application forms – I need to know now as the forms need to be send back ASAP. (Especially Ellesmere). 

Dates 7/8th March Ellesmere Port 

4/5th April Bugsworth Basin 

5 th July Marple Locks

19th July Colwyn Bay

29/30th August Haydock Park 

3/4th September Bugsworth Basin (provisional) 

  12/13th December Poynton 

1) Which shows will you be exhibiting at?

2) Name of boat/s

3) Value of boat/s

Gordon Longworth – Exhibition Secretary Tel: 01663 810288 e.mail: gordon.longworth@ntlworld.com

Thats all for now, please contact Gordon direct re; the above notice.

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AGM 2014

A good night was had by all at the AGM 2014, with lots of members present and the bar doing a good trade, though these days it's mostly soft drinks unless you can get someone to taxi you there and back!.

The Commodore before handing over the proceedings to the various committee members thanked all the people who had donated equipment, trophies and their time to help the club over the past year!.

There was the usual large number of raffle prizes and everyone was glad to see the electronic counter in use, so there was no shouts of "Shake up the Bag".

The treasurer gave his report stating that even though we had got a new storage Container and motor for the rescue boat and various other things during the year we were still in the black to the point that the club funds for the coming year would stay the same as this year, and the year before that!, so that was good news for everyone!.

The Exhibition Secretary who has done a great job this year gave his report and stated that we had another new venue for the coming year ( see 2015 Diary in Tab at top of site) also the venue at Poynton were so happy this year, they wanted us back and wanted 20 tables next year!, so Gordon asked for more of the members to support these events to publish the club and generate more new members perhaps.

There is a couple of new positions on the committee this year see the Committee tab at the top.

A surprise for the Social Secretary was to be given a Lifetime membership for his untiring work for the club over many years. He hadn't known about it, so it was nice to see the surprise on his face!

  Mike the Man.

There on the night!

               

See the "Awards Tab 2014  at the top of the web to see the winners of the various sections this year and pictures of the members in case you don't recognize them or their names. 

Clever and talented  people all of  them.

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Last event.

Saturday,   1100hrs     27th December, Frostbite Day Sail.

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Merry Christmas 

and a 

Happy New Year

to all our members and readers.

Follower on the landing Stage!.

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Over the weekend,Nov 2014

Over the weekend, Nov 2014.

If you haven't noticed yet!, there are some of the events the club will be involved in next year in the tabs at the top of the site.

Click here.

You will notice that there is a new Venue at Bugsworth Canal Basin, and Commodore Alan not the type to let the grass grow under his feet went to see for himself, and you of course!.

Had a run up to Bugsworth on Saturday, met one of the organisers a really nice spot looking forward to the event.

Commodore Al.

 And a local watering hole next door, can't be bad!.

Thanks for that Commodore Al, looking forward to the event as well.

On the Sunday there was an Impromptu Steering event, which was a carry over from the event that should have been at Lyme Park Show earlier in the year but was rained off.

The Higham brothers plus Geoff and all those in the image took part, congratulations to the winners and participants, the weather didn't look too clever by the way they are wrapped up there, but still all smiling.

Thats all for now folks, feeling better now so will see you all back at the lake soon.

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Next Events

2000hrs  26^th November    Wednesday  Club night           Clubhouse 

Poynton Leisure Centre                                                Sat. 6^th & Sun. 7^th December

Exhibition in conjunction with model railway enthusiasts. This year we also have use of the swimming pool for actual sailing.

Thats all folks.

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Poynton Show 2014.

Poynton Show 2014.

The Model Show – Poynton Leisure Centre, Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Cheshire SK12 1PU

Sat.6^th and Sun.7^th December 2014

Following our attendance at last year’s show we have been invited back again to participate over the above weekend.

This year we have the added feature of being able to sail in an indoor heated swimming pool (a bit different from sailing on Etherow I expect) so all those with submarines will actually be able to see them underwater for a change.

This is a display for the public’s benefit who are attending the show and only those who bring boats for the weekend’s static exhibition and man the stand will qualify to sail in the pool. (Given that they are giving up the whole of their weekend I think this is only fair).

Sailing display times are; -     Saturday 11.45 – 12.30 and 16.15 – 17.00

                                                Sunday 12.00 – 13.00 and 15.00 – 16.00

As this is a public swimming pool which will be in use when we finish, can you please ensure that you thoroughly clean your boats before bringing them to ensure that none of Etherow Lake is left on the hull! I will provide clinical ‘wipes’ for your use at the pool, plastic overshoes will be provided by the show organisers. No boats will be permitted that leak anything into the water. Therefore no IC engines or steam engines.

Please remember to wear club badges/clothing etc. and if you intend to participate please let me know beforehand. As I expect this event to be oversubscribed the committee have decided that priority will be given to those who have helped out on this and other shows in the last twelve months, which again I feel is the fairest way of doing it.

If you have any other queries please talk to me.

Gordon Longworth – Exhibition Secretary.

For the present day, here are a few boats sailing on Thursday 6th Nov 2014

                    

Peter

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Next Events 

2000hrs  12^th November    Wednesday  Club Night           Clubhouse

    Includes Judging of boats, only need to show boat one of the dates.

2000hrs  26^th November    Wednesday  Club night           Clubhouse 

Poynton Leisure Centre                                                Sat. 6^th & Sun. 7^th December

Exhibition in conjunction with model railway enthusiasts. This year we also have use of the swimming pool for actual sailing.

Thats all folks.

Haydock Show 2014, Exhibition Sec's report.

The Russians are Coming!!

     It certainly seemed like it over this bank holiday weekend when we attended the Model boat convention at Haydock Park racecourse on the Saturday and Sunday.

     The stalwarts went over to set up our ‘Etherow’ stand on Friday afternoon, a good turnout and the job was over and set up in time to have a look round some of the traders stands before the rush on Saturday morning.

     For those who don't know this model boat show, it is probably one of the best ones nearer to home, especially if you are after some bargain boats on the ‘for sale’ stand or for all those bits and pieces you need to make the next project look stunning. All the clubs in the North West were represented, and some from much further afield. Scotland taking First prize for the best themed stand.

     Free sailing on a temporary inflatable lake (pond really), or demonstrations at other times gave a real feel to actually using models for their real purpose, although how it is possible to have a temporary pond on a slope I will never know.

     Both Saturday and Sunday saw a massive attendance, and apart from our members manning the stand, there was a great turnout of EMBC who appeared and disappeared throughout the weekend.

     The Russian Federation were there again this year, taking 5 days to drive over from Russia to present the best that their country can offer. To say they were of a high standard is an understatement, absolutely top class work and modelling skills, and needless to say they walked off with most of the first prizes. As they are government sponsored, arguably they border on being professional modellers and some would criticise that we as amateurs were at a disadvantage, but having said that it does show what standard can be achieved with a bit more effort.

     In spite of the Russians we did manage to get a couple of gongs, one of which was a second for ‘Best in Show’ for one of the categories.

     So a big thank you to all those who gave up their time, particularly Mike H (yet again, what would we do without him) on Friday Saturday and Sunday, speaking personally I know how tired I was by the end, but I think we all felt that it had been a great show and well worth the effort. Finally, not forgetting all our members who came over throughout the weekend, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

Gordon Longworth – Exhibition Sec.

Next Event

2000hrs 27^th  August  Wednesday  Club night               Clubhouse
                                                         Venetian Sail/BBQ     

Fiesta Results August 2014

Fiesta report 3/8/2014

Hi to all

Fiesta report for 3/8/2014. We had a good day, with wind for a change. Weather was OK. Eight  turned up too sail. Had ten races, with the wind being good if not a little heavy at times.

Just one sailor dropping Charles, he helped out doing OOD, thanks.

The results are :-

Trevor Radford 1^ST,  Terry Miles 2^nd,  Tom 3^rd, David Lee 4^th, Andy Glen 5^th, Harry 6^th, Andy Spencer 7^th,  Charles 8^th.

Thanks to all of you for coming to sail, it was a very good turn out keep Um coming.

See you all next month David Lee.

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 After the fiesta racing and it was free sailing, here is Rob with his Tug, and David in the background finalising the Fiesta results.

The last club meeting was a talk on Servo's given by Geoff Garside, whose expertise with electronics was an eyeopener for most members, certainly for me!

Geoff explained how you can do all sorts of things with a servo and had numerous boards rigged up to explain his talk.

Geoff even stated than if you see him and tell him what you want to do with any item on your model him will customise a box of tricks for you, you can't get better than that can you!

Sold this boat on the day the previous week before it even got on the "For Sale" section, and after the fiesta racing on Sunday, Eric the buyer bought the hull to the table and as he predicted took it home in bits!,

 but it was a very constructive session with one of our clubs best modellers delving into the boats innards 

Here is Eric, "Can't look" 

But Alan working his magic and straightening the line of the motors and propshafts, moving the rudder servo and giving Eric a good idea what to do when he got home, as usual Pepe sticking his beak in as well

Donald here with Secretary Andy, even brought Eric the plans for this model which he had at home!, that's what being in a club is all about isn't it, helping each other out and picking each others brains.

Alan, Eric and Charlie

So Eric went home a happier and wiser modeller, 

During the previous week I had also taken a drop of fairy liquid and a foam pan scrub to the lake and given the signs a bit of a touch up, I am a great believer that a past Mayor of New York once said, that if a place looks derelict it will be treated as such, so for a touch of Fairy Liquid and a bit of elbow grease made a bit of difference perhaps.

Well that's it once again, don't forget Gordon the Exhibition Sec needs your forms in NOW if you are exhibiting at Haydock!.

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23^th-24^th August, Model Boat Convention 

          Haydock Park. Club Stand 

 Model Boat Convention

           Haydock Park. 

Club Stand.

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