The last time I visited the lake was Tuesday 6th May 2014.
There were the usual regulars in attendance with their "J" class yachts and also Le Commodore with one of his Big naval vessels, he described it as a sloop, but not being a naval man I will leave that to you more knowledge guys!, enough to say it is to Alan's usual standard with plenty of detailing on board.
There as usual is Dave's USS battleship in the background
Here are some of the notes from the exhibition Sec about the arrangements for the Lyme Park Do in June, it will soon be upon us before we know it, where did March and April go??.
You will hopefully notice that there is a tab at the top under the header that will remain there until after the event so you can refer to the arrangements without scrolling back to this post every time!.
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Lyme
Park Exhibition 15th. June 2014
Guidance
notes
After some discussion we are again going
to be able to enjoy a day’s sailing at Lyme Park this year. This will be in
conjunction with a major event at Lyme Park itself on Father’s Day the 15th.
June, which they do each year. They will be staging a number of attractions and
activities on the day and we will be one of them, i.e. we are there to enhance the Public’s day and make it more interesting
and enjoyable for them, consequently we will have to fit in with their ideas on
the subject, although in reality they are being as flexible as they can.
Therefore it is absolutely imperative that
we comply with their wishes, which I realise will make problems for some of our
disabled members, but if we want to get back there then we will have to try and
work round it. If this goes well they are already considering the option of
another day in late September.
We will be sailing on not one but two
lakes, namely the Mill Pond Lake by the tea rooms which we used to use before, and
also the Garden Reflections Lake behind the Hall. They will NOT allow any IC
engines or fast speed boats, anything else is fine. We are expected to engage
with the public and to be friendly and approachable at all times. Mention at
the entrance that you are with our Club as an Exhibitor and parking is free.
Mill Pond
Lake
Arrive 08.30hrs, vehicles have access to
the pond until 10.30hrs when they all MUST be parked in the main car park. This
includes members who are blue badge holders and/or NT members. For blue badge
holders an area of the main coach park will be roped off nearest to the lake.
There will be a Lyme Park electric buggy available to shuttle people back and
forth. It is essential that members of the public who are also blue badge
holders have access to the limited parking area by the lake. The path from the
timber yard to the play area must not be obstructed. We will have our Gazebo
erected on the small grassy area which we used before. Launching can take place
directly from the water’s edge by the path.
Vehicles will not be allowed back by the
lake until after 16.00hrs, please aim to vary the time so that all cars are not
there at the same time.
Garden
Reflections Lake
Arrive 08.30hrs and drive up to the main
Hall and through the gates, to the right hand corner entrance by the large
wrought iron railings, a member of the garden team will open the gate. There
will be a large Lyme marquee on the lawn to the right of the Hall, we have 3
tables (they will supply) for our display purposes, heavy boats can be
transported down the path by car, BUT NOT ON THE GRASS. All vehicles must then
be removed to the main car park by 10.30hrs. Again a buggy or minibus will be
available for those who need it. Finish time/comments as other lake.
It is around 50 yards from the marquee to
the lake at the rear of the Hall across the main lawn, so either bring a ‘light
weight’ boat or a trolley if you want to sail on it. The garden lake is around
5feet deep in the middle but shelves off to nothing at the gravelled edge so
keep deep keeled boats for the Mill Pond. I suggest you bring a pair of
‘wellies’ anyway. For those not familiar with the Park, to get up to the Hall
you have to climb a steep stepped slope from the car park once you have parked,
which is about 100+ yards to their main marquee – so ensure you don’t forget
anything when dropping off.
Any queries please give me a call.
Gordon
Longworth – Exhibition Secretary Tel: Home 01663 810288 Mobile 07949 578297
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After the sad passing of Henry Hollis if you go to the "For Sale" section you will see that Andy Wagstaff a close friend of the family is helping the family to sell on his boats, fancy another yacht to your boatyard?.
Thats all for now, happy sailing and fair winds
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