- Model Yacht Club Notes. By “Commodore”
February 1952 | MODEL YACHT NOTES Doncaster M.Y. & P.B.A. : The Club are happy to. announce ‘that they have “COMMODORE” of National Coal Lake, Woodlands, Nr. Doncaster, and members will already have had their first “Practice Races” there on Sunday, Janua ry 6th. It is hoped that a formal opening will be arrang ed a little later in the year. This club are 36 in. specialists and have evolved CLUB BY lives at 21 Boswell Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster. This invitation is extended to both Mede l Yacht and Power Boat enthusiasts, . ; now signed an agreement with the N.C.B. for the use ~ = E inauguration of this feature in our Januar y issue has. met with a favourable reception. Only the fact that at this time of year outdoor activity is necessarily limited by the anticipated weather makes a very fine costing and time schedu le for their construction. A club sharpie design of hull has proved ports—even if they must for the moment be con- ings only—in a fortnight of spare time at a cost for it difficult for clubs to provide interesting write-ups. However, we look to all secretaries to let us have Te- very promising, and this can be built —working even- wood, bits and pieces and down proofi ng (ticking) fined to details of winter fitting-out efforts . for sails at an all-in cost of £4/0/0. Exper ience has shown that further instruction is desirable in making the sails to really professional standards, and their plea is now to Model Maker to provid e an article or Model Yacht Association Final dates for the National (British) Open Championships will not be confirmed until after our press date this month. Following venues have, however, been agreed as follows: “A” Class Gosport, Hants 10-Raters Fleetwood, Lancs “M” Class Birmingham 36-in. Class Clapham, London 6 metre Dennistoun, Glasgow 12 metre Paisley Thus we have a nice distribution of events , with one each in north, south, midlands and two from an authoritative source on sailmaking tips and wrinkles. We will see what we can do. Arrangements are in hand for the North ern District 36 in. class Championship, which it is hoped may be televised. Paignton Model Yacht Club Commodore Pinsent is still plugging away at the Paignton Council to get something done about a per- London areas, and two events of particular interest to Scot- tish enthusiasts taking place over the border . We hope that Model Maker will be able to ‘cover the four events in England, and invite Scottish yachts- manent men-photographers to get in touch with us with a use of the lake. The local press has now taken the influential local supporters. For the benefit of M.Y.A. correspond ents we give _— A new approach is being made with the assistance of even make a small profit on the visit! ‘Meanwhile, enthusiasts are getting what use they can out of their winter facilities with regular racing. L. Mole, 35 Strode Road, Damew Road, Forest Gate, London, E.7, and Hon. Racing Secre tary: M. Fairpeter, 1221 Pershore Road, Stirch ley, Birming- Fortunately weather in Devon is inclin ed to be more temperate than elsewhere so there has been no need to break the ice. The Commodore’s Trixie won the Boxing Day Sweepstake for 10-raters, from Dolores I and Dolores II sailed by A. and F. Austin respec- am 30. North Eastern Section ? tively; and again trounced Dolores II in the 10-Rater Points Cup on Saturday, December 29th, with L. Chenowith’s Melody in third place. This was Trixie’s third off the reel, for she had a clear sixpoints lead over Melody and eight over Dolores II in the earlier heats for this cup. We shall watch the Paignton Club’s efforts to get full local support with interest, for only by continual We understand the M.Y.A. woul d favourably regard the formation of a Northern Eastern Section of England, and would give every assis tance in promoting such a group. The Northern District Committee have also expressed their willingnes s to assist. A North Eastern Section would provi de opportunities for clubs such as Scarborough, Hull, Bradford, etc., and foster the sport on the N.E. Coast and York- Pressure can progress be made. Interested parties are invited to get Secretary of the Doncaster M.Y. and P.B.A., who the club. article on the subject circulated to counci llors, and a not go unrewarded and might well enable our corres- shire districts. water for matter up on their behalf, Model Maker’s January pondents to attend the meetings at no charge—or im touch with John S. Reev es, Chairman and Hon. all-the-year-round further approach to the Council again drew a blank, in spite of the club’s offer to take out appropriate insurance against any accident arisin g out of their view to covering these more distant events on our behalf.. We would mention that such work would names and addresses of Hon. General Secretary: The setting of their new water is such that viewers would be indee d entranced by white sails on the water against a sylvan skyline. coming against “vested It is no question of interests” but rather that other old-stager of local affairs “do nothin g and you can’t be wrong!” 169
