Topic: Colwyn Bay Model Boat Club - Mayor's Cup Regatta, 2012 (Read 3094 times)

kinmel · « **on:** September 16, 2011, 02:29:31 PM »

Colwyn Bay Model Boat Club Mayor's Cup Regatta will be held on Sunday, 22nd July, 2012.

All our usual arrangements from previous years will continue and we will introduce a new competition for visitors displaying a boat at the Regatta. Details of that will be announced in the new year.

There will be plenty of space for any new Clubs wishing to attend.

Photos of the 2011 Regatta can be viewed here ........... https://picasaweb.google.com/106270604207025299963/Regatta_2011

kinmel · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2012, 08:52:22 PM »

Colwyn Bay Model Boat Club have now completed arrangements for the 2012 Mayor's Cup Regatta on Sunday 22nd July, 2012 at our lake behind Colwyn Bay Civic Offices, LL18 8AR.

All Model boat enthusiasts are most welcome to come along , either individually or with a Club and we will happily provide space for gazebos and display tables.

There is plenty of free parking within yards of the lake and there is no admission charge.

This year we introduce a new competition, - "The Commodore's Regatta Trophy" - open to any visitor who puts a model boat on display and simply completes an application form on arrival. The competition will be judged by our Commodore, John Palmer, assisted by two judges, who will be selected by the visiting boat clubs.

Marks Model Bits, Component Shop, Model Boat Bits and Mobile Marine Models have been invited to attend again this year.

Clubs wishing to reserve space for a Gazebo, or requiring further information etc should contact the Club Secretary, Alan Woodward, by email - secretary@colwynbaymbc.co.uk.

Trade stands are still available by prior arrangement and are free of charge.

Stavros · « **Reply #2 on:** June 14, 2012, 10:16:36 PM »

Steamboat Phil and Myself will be there representing the Blackhaeth Club and putting on a Straight running display or in my case how to get a straight runner to go suddenly left or right as it pleses and getting Phil to do the fastest 100 mtrs in his Waders.

The Phoenix will arise from the ashes Our Lass is back having had a 12mnth complete rebuild after it was knocked off the club stand,me thinks raxor wire aorund it this year lol

Dave

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2012, 04:08:40 PM »

Do you get extra points for the Sharpness of the Turn to left or right..

gregk9 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2012, 06:35:02 PM »

Chasewater MBC will endeavour to be there too!

pima · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2012, 07:41:54 PM »

after last weekends cancelled events could someone from colwyn bay
please confirm this event is still on
cheers ken.

Stavros · « **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2012, 08:04:35 PM »

As I live only a few miles away I would say it will be ON reason I say this is simple the ground aorund it is well drained and the area around it is still firm

Dave

ixion · « **Reply #7 on:** July 10, 2012, 08:05:03 PM »

Quote from: pima on July 10, 2012, 07:41:54 PM

could someone from colwyn bay
please confirm this event is still on

It is currently still on for Sunday 22nd July. Its a bit early to see what the weather will be doing but we all have our fingers crossed for a dry sunny day!

Stavros · « **Reply #8 on:** July 10, 2012, 08:08:37 PM »

http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=uk714day;page=6;ct=7018~Colwyn Bay;sess=

Dave

gregk9 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2012, 09:57:28 PM »

Is the postcode in the 2nd message correct?

Should it not read LL29 8AR as supplied to me by club sec......

I dont think you want everyone to turn up to a green field and no water !

ixion · « **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2012, 10:06:09 PM »

Quote from: gregk9 on July 10, 2012, 09:57:28 PM

Should it not read LL29 8AR as supplied to me by club sec......

Yes the postcode is LL29 8AR

kinmel · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2012, 10:34:53 PM »

The correct address for our main lake is Civic Centre Offices, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8AR.

My earlier post was made by an Idiot - me ( LL18 is my home postcode )

Sorry for the confusion.

Stavros · « **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2012, 10:37:32 PM »

Hopefull I will have the Happy Hunter all of 5 feet of it and weighing in at over 100lbs on the water and Also my Modle Slipway Our Lass you all know hte one it has Risen out of the ashes,Phil will be there displaying his straight runners and I will aslo be straight running With a bit of Luck............Phil start practising your 100 mtr dashes in your waders

Dave

Stavros · « **Reply #13 on:** July 16, 2012, 11:58:01 PM »

Well it looks good weather wise for sunday

http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=uk7dayx7;page=7;ct=7018~Colwyn Bay;sess=#forecast

Dave

gregk9 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:39:13 PM »

Is there any news on the "timetable of events" yet please.
Due to distance, Im unable to get there till around 10.30am and don't want to miss out on too much of the fun.
My Mersey Class Lifeboat wil be there, have managed to get yet another set of batteries, so can do three "sessions" .
Ok, it still not fully finished, but display events come first at the moment, hopefully for your 2013 event it will be [ha ha].
I am hoping to get at least another 3 club members on our stand too.

kinmel · « **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2012, 08:50:46 PM »

The timetable for printing can be downloaded from www.colwynbaymodelboatclub.co.uk/documents/timetable.pdf

The times are approximate and there is always boats on the lake.

Your lifeboat will be in great company and it can be in the water 10.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 14.00 and from 14.45 onwards - that should be enough for you.

10.00    - Free sailing on lake

12.00    -   Club 500 race

12.20 - Free steering yachts

13.00    -   Parade of all Boats on the lake

Mayor arrives
Mayor’s Cup Competition judging
         “Scratch Built” Competition
         Commodore’s Regatta Trophy Competition

14.00 -   Items for Auction to be delivered

14.00    -   Steamboat Phil

14.45    -   Lifeboats Parade on lake

15.00    -   Auction

15.15    -   Free sailing on lake

Seven Clubs have booked display space, three important traders have stands reserved and lots of individuals are expected too.

We have a visitors only competition for the "Commodore's Regatta Trophy", which the winner gets to keep.

Free parking on the large tarmac council car park and no admission fee.

Everyone is welcome to just turn up on the day with boats. We could even fit in one more trader ( no fees ! )

We are one minute from junction 22 on the A55, just follow the signs.

Stavros · « **Reply #16 on:** July 17, 2012, 10:03:21 PM »

Really looking fwd to it lets have a good un

Dave

Liverbudgie · « **Reply #17 on:** July 17, 2012, 11:15:01 PM »

Used to such such a quite and pleasant day - now look at it................Organised, Traders, parade of models, being told what to do and when to sail, shouting and certain persons kicking models (their own I hope)

Stavros · « **Reply #18 on:** July 17, 2012, 11:22:25 PM »

YOU having a personal dig so easy to be a Keyboard warrior isnt it Liverbridge

Dave

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #19 on:** July 18, 2012, 12:00:57 AM »

Nothing wrong with a bit of structure to event.

Without structure there would be chaos

If there was chaos there would only be Mayhem

Now why does that sound Familiar

gregk9 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 18, 2012, 07:09:39 PM »

Thanks for the timetable, I will circulate to our attending club members.
I have to agree, a timetable is always the better choice, otherwise its total chaos on the water with everything or nothing trying to get on there, plus it also allows those wanting to see the boats closeup, on their respective tables, they also know when to get the camera ready too.

kinmel · « **Reply #21 on:** July 18, 2012, 08:36:11 PM »

Quote from: Liverbudgie on July 17, 2012, 11:15:01 PM

Used to such such a quite and pleasant day - now look at it................Organised, Traders, parade of models, being told what to do and when to sail, shouting and certain persons kicking models (their own I hope)

We have quiet, pleasant days every Sunday, so why not pop along to one of those ?

But at the Regatta we try to provide what the majority ask for and that means some organisation is necessary.

New this year is a visitor's competition, because last year visitors asked us to introduce one.

We provide the Traders with free pitches because our members and visitors want Traders at the event. Some Traders have to leave home at 4am and don't get home until 10pm, we greatly appreciate their involvement.

The Parade of boats not only ensures everyone gets plenty of sailing opportunities without being micro-managed, but because the huge fleet creates a great spectacle, which attracts the general public.

If you demand to be allowed to sail around while SteamboatPhil and Stavros are centre stage in the lake, we can allow that - it almost guarantees a great spectacle

If you do decide to come along anyway, look me up and I will buy you a cup of tea and a slice of Bara Brith.

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #22 on:** July 20, 2012, 09:50:40 PM »

All packed and ready to leave (I'm staying at Chez Stavros Saturday )
I have a gallon of fresh petrol, 2 boxes of matches....yup I'm ready
Looking forward to a good day

Bill D203 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 20, 2012, 10:11:33 PM »

Quote from: SteamboatPhil on July 20, 2012, 09:50:40 PM

All packed and ready to leave (I'm staying at Chez Stavros Saturday )
I have a gallon of fresh petrol, 2 boxes of matches....yup I'm ready
Looking forward to a good day

Nice one

Have a Geat time.

Stavros · « **Reply #24 on:** July 20, 2012, 10:21:39 PM »

OH NO it seems that I will have to get out the FIRE PROOF underwear AGAIN lord help me

Dave

kinmel · « **Reply #25 on:** July 21, 2012, 08:14:02 AM »

The last bit of the organising is now in place......................

Fine weather

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2652513

red181 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 22, 2012, 04:17:22 PM »

great day thanks to all at Colwyn Bay for their efforts, I had to leave late morning unfortunately, weather was fantastic

and plenty of people there, if anyone has photos or video it would be nice to see,

ixion · « **Reply #27 on:** July 22, 2012, 06:19:29 PM »

Quote from: red181 on July 22, 2012, 04:17:22 PM

if anyone has photos or video it would be nice to see,

Thanks for coming, I took a few general views of the lake.

kinmel · « **Reply #28 on:** July 22, 2012, 08:13:44 PM »

Today's Regatta had plenty of sunshine, perhaps a bit too much wind fort some though.

However it was great success with more Clubs attending than ever before.

Everyone is a little tired tonight, so it will take a day, or two, to get the photos online.

As ever, a huge thank you to the Clubs and Traders who travelled long distances to make the Regatta such a popular day.

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #29 on:** July 22, 2012, 08:36:36 PM »

Our First Time Since I have been a Memeber that we have attented as a Club/Group . I can only really say that If Invited we will be back again next year

It was a great day , well organised and a Credit to all at Colwyn Bay Club, what a great Venue..

, NIce turn out of Clubs and Traders (the latter not so good SWMBO says) as I spent to much.

They will Never find my new hiding spot for my £20.00 note !!