Topic: Svitzer Challenge Shield at Balne Moor (Read 7121 times)

Butts · « **on:** June 20, 2016, 09:08:28 pm »

Calling all Tuggers - this is a date not to be missed so put it in your diary today.

18th September 2016 will see the inaugural Svitzer Challenge Shield at Balne Moor.

As the name suggests, the event is sponsored by the Svitzer Company which has provided a shield, a flag and some prizes - a representative of the company will be at the event to present the shield to the winning team.

The competition will be based on a one, two and three tug format. Sailing fees will be £1 per tug entry or £1 per boat for non-competitors.

At Balne Moor, there are a number of tugs sporting the Svitzer livery but there is always room for more! Don't worry if yours has other markings, they will still be welcomed.

If you have ever fancied coming to Balne Moor but not got around to it, why not come to this event? There is plenty of time for you to make your travel plans - check the website (click the link below) for directions and get in touch if you need advice (see contacts page).

Butts · « **Reply #1 on:** August 09, 2016, 09:40:26 am »

Those of you who also read Model Boats magazine may have noticed there is a discrepancy with the date of this event.

The correct date is Sunday 18th September not 20th as shown in Model Boats magazine. My mistake

. Sack cloth for a month, again!!!

A correction will appear in the next MB 360 Compass.

If you fancy having a go at a real competition for 1, 2 and 3 tug formats why not come along. I'll post more details nearer the date.

Fastfaz · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2016, 04:57:50 am »

Hi Mike,
We will be there wouldn't miss it. Hopefully there will be three of us coming over this time we will try to bring the good weather with us! See you at Haydock.
Cheers,
Pete. SMBC.

Fastfaz · « **Reply #3 on:** September 04, 2016, 06:06:10 pm »

Hi again Mike,
Re the 18th,
I will definitely be there with Steve and my mate John, Jim told me today that he won't be coming and when I asked him why he said he didn't fancy it! Maybe its my cynical nature but I think there maybe an outside influence after Haydock (think Auntie Wainright). But hey its his choice and loss. I'll explain the clue when I see you and Tess. My mate John is ex RN having sailed on the Ark Royal so if Adam is there we'll all be sea sick swinging the lamp. Fingers crossed I'll have the "Thomas Morley" ready to tow but its a big ask.
Looking forward to seeing you all again on the day.
Cheers,
Pete.

Butts · « **Reply #4 on:** September 05, 2016, 10:34:10 am »

Hello Pete,

John and I were at the pond yesterday making plans for the Svitzer challenge. We have one or two surprises up our sleeves

The format will be for teams of 1, 2 and 3 tugs.

Its a pity Jim does not fancy it, I reckon it will be a good day!!

See you on the 18th

poll · « **Reply #5 on:** September 05, 2016, 10:34:09 pm »

Can I have his Lemon Drizzle? PLEASE

John

Fastfaz · « **Reply #6 on:** September 06, 2016, 08:21:49 am »

Nice one Poll!
See you on the 18th.
Cheers,
Pete.

poll · « **Reply #7 on:** September 15, 2016, 10:27:38 pm »

Getting near now you tug towers come and have a tow at the new steel barge, this is for the single tow. if you have no tug come
along you can have a go with this one.

John

ellisgarth · « **Reply #8 on:** September 16, 2016, 08:44:42 pm »

Hi john will see u Sunday looking forward to seeing u all and up for a cracking day of towing

The Old Gals · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2016, 10:03:05 am »

Butter out of the fridge to come to room temperature, lemons at the ready - let's hope lemon is the only drizzle we get tomorrow!

davidsg1a · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2016, 07:36:44 pm »

Will hopefully be there tomorrow,

David

Butts · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2016, 07:51:48 am »

Excellent David, see you there

The San George is ready for a great towing event

Stan · « **Reply #12 on:** September 18, 2016, 08:15:04 am »

HI Butts hope all goes well have a great day towing.

Stan.
K M B C

Butts · « **Reply #13 on:** September 18, 2016, 08:19:42 am »

Cheers Stan,
Just setting off for the pond to help with final set up.

Looks like we're going to be blessed with good weather, again!

davidsg1a · « **Reply #14 on:** September 18, 2016, 08:33:05 pm »

Hello folks.

That's murray and I home now, great day thanks for having us, that's the weather we want every time we are there.

David

ellisgarth · « **Reply #15 on:** September 18, 2016, 09:21:25 pm »

😀😀 what a cracking day good towing sun /and good company what more can u ask for/ a big thank u :-to all

Fastfaz · « **Reply #16 on:** September 19, 2016, 08:27:14 am »

Greetings everyone,
Yet another brilliant day! nice people,nice pond, great butties and coffee n tea plus the weather we brought with us from Southport.
A big thank you to Mike, Tess, Poll, Eric, Steve and Paul and the girls in the kitchen. Roll on the 2nd of October.
Pete,Steve and John. SMBC.

poll · « **Reply #17 on:** September 19, 2016, 02:22:01 pm »

Hi Thanks to all that came to the Svitzer challenge shield, What a day, was glad to get home for a rest

John

poll · « **Reply #18 on:** September 19, 2016, 02:34:51 pm »

This is may be the last time you will see the SD14 San George on tow at Balne Moor mbc because it as been sold

to whom we
do not know.

John

ancientmariner4 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 19, 2016, 04:04:44 pm »

Heard you had a great day and were very busy in the kitchen ! Sorry we weren't there but we'll see you all on the 2nd October .

ellisgarth · « **Reply #20 on:** September 19, 2016, 06:47:52 pm »

Brilliant photos again says a lot of the day well done to all at balne moor see u for the next tow

imsinking · « **Reply #21 on:** September 19, 2016, 07:18:44 pm »

Quote from: ellisgarth on September 19, 2016, 06:47:52 pm

Brilliant photos again says a lot of the day well done to all at balne moor see u for the next tow

AND you weren't wearing your LUCKY WHITE TRAINERS

they'll make you do it ONE HANDED next time .
Well done

Bill

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