T H E SP IN N A K E R - Northampton & District Model Boat Club
THE SPINNAKER The Newsletter of the Northampton and District Model Boat Club Issue Thirty Five April 2015 CLUB OFFICERS CHAIRMAN VICE CHAIRMAN Chris Larsen 01604 601828 christopher.larsen@ntlworld.com Herbert Cave 01604 696736 herbert @greenyard.freeserve.co.uk TREASURER John Price 01933 430374 john.price53@ntlworld.com SECRETARY Ian Hunter 07788 421370 ikseno@oneski.freeserve.co.uk SCALE SECRETARY / WEBMASTER Andy Harmer 01933 382113 aharmer@hotmail.com MULTI SECRETARY Mick Fields 01603 869778 mickfields@hotmail.com Website www.ndmbc.co.uk WORST JOKE OF THE MONTH Q What do you do with a sick boat? A Take it to the Doc! COVER PAGE New boat on the pond—Colin demonstrates his lifeboat. 27 CHANGES TO CLUB OFFICERS Thanks to Paul for his stint as secretary. The role has been taken on by Ian Hunter and we have a new sale secretary Andy Harmer who is also our webmaster. The website continues to provide a platform for enquiries, NEWS IN BRIEF It has been a while since the last Spinnaker but not much sailing between the end of 2014 and now—let’s hope the weather is kind during Spring and Summer. We have had Adrian Clutterbuck demonstrating his scale figures and Stuart Wilkins giving an illustrated talk on the work of the Air Ambulance Service. We look forward to a couple of sessions, with Ian Peacock, on airbrushing techniques. Our event diary is filling up nicely and includes a new venue at Fenny Stratford where they will be having a canal festival in August. Please check with the website for details of visiting speakers and venues that we will be attending/displaying Membership numbers remain steady—whilst we have lost members we have gained two or three—it is always good to have new blood and different boats to display We will be having more ‘work in progress’ sessions during the year as they are a good motivator to get on with a build! Sunday sailing has re-commenced at the Earls Barton pond 3 SUNDAY SAILING The pond is in pretty good condition apart from weed in the far right hand corner. Otherwise the lifeboats took pride of place. Boats by Andy and Colin 4 AROUND THE SHOWS Our first show of the year took place at Windmill Avenue School, Raunds, at the end of March. Whilst it was well attended by our members the number of visitors left much to be desired. Work in progress was well received 5 NATIONAL MODEL BOAT SHOW—COALVILLE Our second show of the year close on the heels of Raunds. Again well attended by our members. Andy is rewarded at long last with an award described as best ‘semi scratch’ This is our new club banner as designed by Andy Harmer. It will replace the old one which has been around almost as long as the club itself. 6 THE SPINNAKER The current edition of Spinnaker (April 2015) is number 35 and this newssheet has been going since August 2003.I have been editing/writing since issue number 9 (August 2005) The last few issues have been electronic although a few copies have been printed for the few members who do not have access to the internet. I have a copy of every issue back to 2003 should anyone wish to see them — they are part of the club history. Spinnaker used to be published four times a year but now only twice due to lack of contributions. Perhaps someone would like to take over the role of editor and give Spinnaker a fresh face! VOLUNTEERS WELCOME Chris Larsen 7 MEETING DATES FOR 2015 TUESDAY EVENINGS AT 7.30 PM January April July October 13,27 7,21 14,28 6,20 February 10,24 May 5,19 August 11,25 November 3,17 March 10,24 June 2,16,30 September 8,22 December 1,15 AGM – November 17 SHOWS FOR 2015 Sat/Sun 28/29 March Model-Ex, Raunds Sat/Sun 11/12 April National Model Boat Show, Hermitage Centre,Coalville Sat/Sun 13/14 June Stoke Bruerne Canal Festival Sun 16 August Fenny Stratford Canal Festival Sat/Sun/Mon 29/30/31 August Earls Barton Steam Rally, Earls Barton Showground Further shows to be advised 8
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