Marple Carnival

 Marple Carnival - Saturday 17 June

The Club has been invited to have a stand with a display of boats at this year's Marple Carnival, on Saturday 17 June, on the park adjacent to the Top Lock of the canal.

Sailing will be permitted in the top lock during the event, so put the date in your diaries. George Barrett will be canvassing exhibitors in the near future.

When we regularly attended the Marple Locks Festival on the same site a few years ago, this was always an excellent and popular event, so do not miss it.

A Reminder to Members !

Club Rules

The club has received a complaint from a member of the public concerning  the sailing of fast boats on the lake last Wednesday afternoon, disturbing the wildlife.

Please remember that it is the breeding season, and that extra care needs to be taken when sailing at this time of year

You are also reminded that the general ban on the use of fast electric boats on the lake at any time, except under controlled racing conditions, is still in place and that action will be taken by the Club against any member found to be harassing the wildlife.

It is very much in the Club's interest to treat the local wildlife with respect, as difficult as this might be at this time of year when the bird population is expanding with the breeding season.

Please take Note !!

Sailing on a Chilly Sunday

 A Good Turn Out for Racing

A splendid shot of sail racing on Sunday 16 March, taken by a passer by at the lake.

Photo by Milan Kostka

Commodore's Challenge

 Commodore's Challenge - 2023

The Commodore has issued his Challenge for this year. You are challenged to build a slipper launch.

This Challenge is similar to one a few years ago, but this year a complete set of full size plans is available, drawn by John Senior.

For full details of the Challenge, and to downloads the plans, see the Commodore's Challenge page of the web site.

Judging will take place in late August, so there is plenty of time - Get Building !!

Nigel Vogler

 Nigel Vogler

It is with much sadness that we have to report that Nigel Vogler, a well known member of the Club, has lost his fight with cancer, and died on February 5th.

After being cared for by Hospice at Home, Macmillan nurses and the District Nurses, he was admitted to the East Cheshire Hospice for his last days.

I am sure that all members of the Club will join the Committee in sending our condolences and sympathy to Nigel's family.

Nigel's funeral is on Wednesday March 8th, at 2.00 p.m., at St. George's Church Poynton. and his family have invited all Club members present to join them for tea and cake in the Church Hall after the Service.

All donations, in Nigel's memory, will be split between the East Cheshire Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support. 

Eric Smith

Eric Smith

It is with great sadness that we have to report that Eric Smith died early this morning.

Eric has been a fixture both within the Club and around Etherow for longer than most of us can remember, and he will be sadly missed.

All our condolences go to Mrs. Smith and Eric's family.

In accordance with Eric's wishes, there will not be a funeral. He wished to be cremated privately, with no fuss.

Award fo EMBC

 MYA Award for EMBC

The Club has been awarded the Stepping Up Trophy by the Model Yachting Association. This Trophy is an annual national award for the most improved Club in sail boats.

John Berry, our Commodore, was presented with the Trophy recently by Derek Priestly, the President of the Model Yachting Association.

Many Congratulations to John and all of the Yachting Group members.