Ten of our members assembled on the foreshore for our midweek sale. two were non combatants, the weather was kind to us for a change, it has been pretty dismal lately.
We decided to sail off the foreshore as the public have a better view of our activities there, scale models were allocated the section between the cafe and the floating pier . For web site purposes I call this area Port St Helens, fast electrics were allocated the 500 course area.
Chris and Ian emptied the second leg of rubbish which will gives us a bit more storage space, the rescue boat will be kept here. Well done to them. Sorry I never got to photograph of Chris in her green overalls pushing a wheelbarrow.
All went well except for Big Jims Custard slice as a smell of fried speed controller drifted across the lake. back to the dockyard Jim ! . Always go for the heavy side Jim.
Weather permitting We hope to have the cargo ship out next Wednesday for the tugs to manouver around. Many of our Fun Day visitors bring tugs, especially Liverpool and Runcorn clubs, they will be wanting to take part in a tug towing course of some kind. If you have a tug pop down next wednesday.
There are quite a few tasks to complete before our Fun Day which will be on us in no time. Amongst other things the cargo ship and barge need renovating and painting. Please help if you can !
15 members have signed up for our trip to Kirklees, Their lake is in a very nice setting as can be seen on our web site Away Days page. A grand day out ! everyone is welcome to come along and help advertise our club. Let Chris know if you wish to join us. it is only 50 min away, the way I drive anyway !
All in all a good day, numbers were low but our spirits were high, just wish the weather would buck up!
Afterwards Chris and I visited the Stanley Arms to replenish stores and fuel.
Full speed ahead - Ships Scribe
Port St Helens 9th May
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