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Burton Rail Fair

We had a table at the Burton Rail Fair in the Burton Town Hall. Here are some pictures from Joe Lilley.

Internaltional Model Boat Show

Well what a show, if you didn’t go you missed a treat. With the re-organisation and extra space this year, there were lot’s more models on show and a better range of traders. I worked the stand on Saturday and from opening time up until about 3.30 the stand was very busy with enquires and questions, we even think we have picked up a few new members.
We took part in the children's sailing event for the first time this year which was also successful, although I still cannot understand how children's hour actually only lasted 20 minutes!!!
Finally but by no means last congratulations to Joe Lilley for winning the Mount Fleet cup for best Mountfleet model in the show.

Mark Hawkins

Fun Day

What started of as a very wet and miserable day, with the event nearly cancelled, suddenly changed into a gloriously sunny day and an excellent range of light hearted competition with much banter and good humour. Dekka with his usual panache had everything organised and thought he was also going to win the main event with a total time difference of only 8 seconds, unfortunately I then completed my rounds with a 1 seconddifference ( I must get a Derbyshire phrase book as I still don’t understand some of the words that Dekka used on hearing the news).

Speed Records Weekend

Despite a short bit of drizzle on the Sunday, the weather was perfect, it was just the boats that seemed to be being awkward. The Dutch contingent put on a strong showing which was reflected in the timings.

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And just for those who missed it, here it is again in slow motion

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Venetian Night

Well who would of thought after the summer we have had that the weather would be so good? We could not have asked for a more perfect evening and as for the boats they were just fantastic and this was mirrored in the marking by the judges. The scoring was so close this year that we actual had a draw for one place.

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Wind & Water

Now the Chairman has got his new toy, there is no stopping him! Here is some video of Round 2 of Wind & Water.

Wind & Water

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Here we go again, Wind & Water with no wind!!!The rain threatened early on in the morning, but it soon cleared up and we had a pleasant if windless day.It was decided that the races would consist of one lap and the winners being the one who actually finished a lap.

I am a little confused though, as to why Jean & Eddie went out in the boat to rescue a stranded yacht BUT Eddie came back in the boat with Alex “what have they done with Jean”? I think it may have something to do with Jean beating him in the races!!!! Maybe I am wrong. I love you both Mr & Mrs Woodhead.We managed to get in 12 races, and the results are as below.

The Round 2 and Overall 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd places were the same.

Congratulations to you all.

Moira Hawkins

Fireboat Funday

Despite the apalling weather we have been having, and a not too optimistic forecast, several visitors brought there Aerokits Fireboats ( and other models) to Branston Water Park for a 'fun day' of sailing and steering competitions.

video footage of the Fireboat funday from Chairman Mark.

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