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• Potteries MBC Navy Day: August 07, 2011

[Number 6]

POTTERIES MBC NAVY DAY:  7th August 2011  10am-4pm, Westport Lake, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4RZ. (close to M6 J15 or J16, just off the A500).
Good facilities, ample free parking lakeside, cafe, toilets and good access for everyone. Large playground for children and lots of nice walks through the nature reserve. Potteries Shopping Centre is short drive away for the 'non-boating' travellers and is open as usual on Sundays. Everyone welcome, the more the merrier!

Full details will be on the website soon: http://www.potteriesmbc.co.uk/index.html

Details of Wesport Lake:  http://www.csd.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/content/et/environment-team/westport-lake.en;jsessionid=aQVOFK5T37y6

[Number 6]

Navy Day 2011, Sunday 7th August

Full details now on the website:  http://www.potteriesmbc.co.uk/page34.html

Classes:
Scratch:          May include commercial fittings but hull must be scratch built.
Semi Scratch:  Including commercial hulls.
Kit.

Entry Fee:
£2.50 per model if pre-booked by internet or by mail in advance:  http://www.potteriesmbc.co.uk/page36.html
£3.50 per model if entered on the day.

Third party liability insurance required. Please bring proof as you may be asked. The event is open to all “service” craft. (RAF, Navy Army, Fisheries Protection etc) including submarines. Models must be either be electrically or steam driven. The only other restriction is that models should be depicted in their “service” role e.g. Armed trawlers must have proper armaments. Each competitor will be asked to complete a simulated naval exercise on the water. This will not be a tight steering course. There will be no static judging. It is hoped that enough time will be available for 2 rounds.
Before the formation sailing, there will an opportunity to have a go at convoy sailing. Trophies will be awarded for best Exercise and Best Model as judged by one of our members.
As this is a new scoring system, then all previous winning models may enter, no model documentation is required. On completion of the competition, there will be a chance to try your hand at formation sailing with teams of 3.

Trophies will be awarded for the best formation team. Pre-booking although not essential would be greatly appreciated. Please pay on the day of the event.

You will be met at the entrance gate and given safety instructions which must be complied with before proceeding into the park. Our stewards may ask you for a donation to a local hospice at this time. It is advisable to bring your own display table and launching straps. Spectators are most welcome but will have to park on the site car park. The visitor centre will be open for tea, coffee & light snacks.

[Number 6]

Navy Day this Sunday 7th August.
We've booked the sunshine so bring your sun cream along. Everyone welcome, you can just turn up on the day.  No need to pre-book in advance. Here's hoping for a good day as usual, Dave.  

http://www.potteriesmbc.co.uk/pmbcnavy.html

[Number 6]

Many thanks to everyone that came and supported the event. A great days sailing had by all on an interesting course. The weather was good except for a brief heavy shower after dinner. I couldn't take many photos as I was one of the judges but hopefully someone will post some. Thanks again everyone, Dave and fellow members of Potteries MBC.