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Title: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: norry on May 10, 2010, 12:05:47 pm
...Hi Guys...

Following a very successful and busy 2010 Season Opening Day Event it is now time to turn our attention fully to the Tug-Towing Event next...

Glasgow Richmond M.B.C. are again this years hosts for the event which is being held on Sunday 13th of June 2010 at Richmond Park in Glasgow...(Directly Opposite from Shawfield Greyhound Racing Stadium)...

The Event will run from 10 am till 4pm with Displays and Competitions as well as the usual delicious "Teas & Eats" and of course the very popular Raffle...

Our substantial Model Harbour Layout is proving to be a great attraction for events and once again will be in place for the day...

So Come Along and Join us for the day and take part in the Tug-Towing Tests & Competitions or just sail your tug around the Harbour, Channels and Bays either with one of the several tows available or just Free-Running...

There will also be Pond Space Available for General Model Boat Sailing...

...Best Regards...Norry Mason...

                   ..."Come And Have A Go If You Think You Are Tug Enough"  ...
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: brianc on May 10, 2010, 07:46:19 pm
In addition to Norries post,
we also have pond side parking and toilet facilities .
in addition, a meet and greet service can be arranged for our elderly or infirm visitors, so as to help with transporting models etc to the display or launching areas,this was very well received at our last event .
just Pm myself and I`ll make the neccesary arrangements :-))
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: norry on May 13, 2010, 10:33:00 am
...Hi Guys...

Following the popularity & success of the "Bring & Buy" table at our Season Opening Day, We will again have this facility available at the Tug-In...

So if you have a Model Boat related item that you no longer need or want Then bring it along and sell it to another modeller who wants or needs that item...

...Best Regards...Norry...

                                ...Come And Have A Go If You Think You Are Tug Enough...
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: norry on May 30, 2010, 08:59:59 pm
...Hi Guys...

We spent the afternoon getting some of the tows & courses ready for the event...

Its starting to look good...

...Best Regards...Norry...
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: wilsonmu on June 02, 2010, 04:01:44 pm
4th Annual Scottish Tug-In

Sunday 13th June 2010

Hosted by Glasgow Richmond Model Boat Club

All arrangements are now in place for this year’s event. The course is set and the trophies are ready. So if you’ve got any form of tug please come along and have a go. Even if you don’t have a tug and would like to have a go we will have a tug available on the day. If you have another type of model boat you are also welcome to come and test your skill navigating round our large dock complex. All we ask is that you keep clear of the course while the event is in progress.

This year we are trying to gather together as many Clyde tugs as possible, so if you have an old dusty Clyde Shipper or a model of one of Steel & Bennies superior vessels (Yes, I am bias) you will be made most welcome.

The Clubs pond is located near central Glasgow (with a Premier Travel Inn nearby) about an hour from Edinburgh and 4 hours from Liverpool or Manchester.

If you would like to come to the event but have any problems with accommodation please contact me via our website at glasgowrichmondmbc.co.uk.

For those of you with wives or partners who would rather shop, the city centre and the famous Glasgow Barras is only 5 minutes away from the park. If they would rather sit, soak up the sun and watch the event chairs, refreshments snacks and toilets will be available at the pond side.

We look forward to seeing new faces and catching up with old friends.

Murray M. Wilson
Vice Chairman
Glasgow Richmond Model Boat Club

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Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: captain ron on June 09, 2010, 12:56:14 am
Alright guys,

I've heard Rumours that the course is similiar to last years with a few hidden surprises added.Naughty naughty boys.

So we will have some harbour manouvres ,then along the canal, out into the estuary with some tricky bends,then docking again,then off into the open pond (watching out for those nasty cross winds)then the tight channel approach at the lighthouse round into the harbour mouth (watching out for the wreck)and back into the harbour for the final manouvre.

Count me in had a good laugh and a fab day last year.Cant wait to see you all Sunday.Is the bring and buy table there on Sunday?

Captain Ron
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: davidsg1a on June 09, 2010, 09:03:47 am
Hey Everyone

I hear this tug tow is gona be good a one, but Im not gona be able to make it this year cause of work, lucky for you guys cause my new secret weapon tug Eilean Na Hearadh was ready to give you experts a run for your money, enjoy your tugging guys.

Brst regards David
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: norry on June 09, 2010, 09:35:11 am
...Hi Guys...

So David, what is "EILEAN NA HEARADH" in Scottish.?..I know it  is Gaelic for something or someone...

Yes, Captain Ron...The Bring and Buy Table will be there on Sunday...Loaded up with Boats & Boaty Bits For Sale as usual...

...Best Regards...Norry...


                                          ...Come And Have A Go If You Think You Are Tug Enough...
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: davidsg1a on June 09, 2010, 09:41:52 am
Isle of Harris, I had a few other gaelic names but they were too rude when translated into english.

David
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: gingyer on June 09, 2010, 06:29:21 pm
Quote from: davidsg1a on June 09, 2010, 09:41:52 am
I had a few other gaelic names but they were too rude when translated into english.

and that stopped you WHY???? {-)
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: brianc on June 09, 2010, 07:41:11 pm
Hee hee :}
He told me a few of them today,not to be repeated on here, or your in for an instant ban  :-X <*< <*<
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: davidsg1a on June 09, 2010, 08:50:26 pm
I'll tell you them tomoz gingyer.
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: tugnut on June 10, 2010, 08:38:10 pm
Hi all tugers up there,cant make this one to much work :((.
Have a great day and dont forget lots of pictures.

 best regards John B
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: captain ron on June 11, 2010, 12:38:23 am
Tugnut we'll miss you this year, but as you know, last year........

YOU DID COME..... AND YOU WERE TUG ENOUGH!

The lads at Richmond Model Boat Club.
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: davidsg1a on June 11, 2010, 05:17:29 pm
Still no word from work so I might be there sunday, watch out tuggers!! :-))
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: brianc on June 11, 2010, 09:49:19 pm
Hi Guy`s.
Got the yellow peril out of mothballs tonight :-))
I`ve had to replace the rudder servo but I`ve got her running pretty smoothly now  ;)
Looking forward to Sunday,see you all there O0
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: ministeve on June 11, 2010, 10:53:52 pm
i am coming up and bringing a couple of English with me  :o :o hope you have booked the good weather can not wait to see ya all again  :-))
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: ministeve on June 11, 2010, 11:01:31 pm
oh yes i have had a quick look but can not find a post code for the lake i may have missed it so could any body please provide one

thanks for any help

Steve
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: gingyer on June 11, 2010, 11:06:18 pm
the dog racing stadium which is across the road is the best  I can do  :-))
it is;
Shawfield stadium
Rutherglen road
Glasgow
G73 1SZ
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: ministeve on June 12, 2010, 09:51:14 am
thanks gingyer
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: pakie0 on June 12, 2010, 09:03:14 pm
Hi Norry hope to see you tomorrowfor the first time
PAT :}
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: norry on June 12, 2010, 09:37:40 pm
...Good Evening Guys...

We had a mighty team of men at the pond this Afternoon building up the Harbours , Canals & Channels and roping off the pond in order to keep the swans out...
Just the Sheds, Cranes Trucks etc and the Barges , Ships , Oil Rig and other floating objects to position in the morning....

I am really looking forward to a good day...A Safe Journey to all who are travelling to visit us tomorrow...

...Best Regards...Norry...
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: ministeve on June 13, 2010, 09:58:20 pm
hi just got back from richmondpark 478 miles and wanted to thank all involved with putting this day on myself john and Malcolm from Ellesmere port left at 6am and arrived pondside at 9.30am in the rain which only lasted afew more minutes. i am shattered now so will leave the pics for tomorrow. thanks again for a great day


Steve
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: norry on June 13, 2010, 11:21:03 pm
...Good Evening Guys...

What A Day...I am "Pure Dead, Cream Crackered"...

Nice to see you got back home safely Stevie...

After turning up at the pond at 8am this morning to find all of yesterdays hard work had been undone by the Mindless Ars%%%les who hang around our park at night...The course was completely destroyed and some of the smaller parts deposited on the Clubhouse roof...

But, As usual our Mighty Men got stuck right in and had it all put right by 10 am...

The event was well attended and everyone taking part and spectating enjoyed the rest of the now Sunny Day...

Results and pictures will be posted later...

A Huge Thanks to the Ellesmere Port and Balne Moor guys for making the trip North...I hope you all enjoyed the day...

Also A Huge Thanks and Well Done to all the Guys who helped out both Today and Yesterday and over the last few weeks of preparation...

...Best Regards...Norry...

...They Came, They Had A Go, And They Were Tug Enough...
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Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: captain ron on June 14, 2010, 12:00:28 am
Good to see you guys got home safe.

Fantastic time had by all.We all learned loads on and off the water.

A big thank you to all who came to the 4th tug in from all over.

Even the non-tuggers commented on what an interesting day it was.

Roll on the 5th tug in.

Captain Ron

Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: brianc on June 14, 2010, 07:23:50 pm
Hi Gents.
A big thanks to all who helped make this a superb day :-)) :-))
I would also like to thank the lads who made the long journey up north,it was a pleasure to meet you all  ok2
I was really impressed by the skill shown by all competitors,I`m not really a tug man myself but watching these guy`s at work was trully inspiring,so much so ,that I`m thinking of taking up this tug towing lark up myself O0
Here`s a couple of pics.
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And the smallest competitor,the SD forceful!!  a little Pollux tug tthat unfortunatly did`nt finish the course due to her slipping her tow and not being able to re-attach it(She did however complete over half the course without any faults,propably a clear winner if she had finished :-)))

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The Gaffa tape kids attempt to keep the water out...No chance David {-) {-)
 
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And what has to be one of my best pics so far ,Steves Svitzer Powerful in action :-)) :-))

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Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: tugnut on June 14, 2010, 08:41:06 pm
I wish i could have come up,looks like you had a great day :((.
Thanks Brian for pictures  O0 O0.

Best regards John B
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: cakes on June 15, 2010, 09:54:07 am
PICTURES ARE SUPERB GUYS,,,,, JUST WANT TO THANK AND CONGRATULATE EVERYONE ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRMBC FOR PUTTING ON SUCH A GREAT DAY, AND ALL THERE HARD WORK IN SETTING UP THE HARBOUR AND TOWING COURSE, WHICH MAKES EVERY YEAR A JOY TO PARTICIPATE IN..............

OH !!!! AND THE HOT DOGS WERE A BIT OF ALRITE AS WELL   :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))

 
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: davidsg1a on June 15, 2010, 11:40:45 am
The gaffer tape works!!!!!! sort of!! It was a good day and I would like to thank everyone for the good day and it was good to see the boy's from down south up.

David
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: captain ron on June 15, 2010, 10:30:23 pm
Come on guys there must be loads more pics to be seen.

Captain Ron
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: ministeve on June 16, 2010, 11:00:31 am
finnaly got my web book working
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: ministeve on June 16, 2010, 11:30:53 am
one with the gaffa tape kid too
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: davidsg1a on June 16, 2010, 04:30:08 pm
Hey ministeve, is that me the gaffa tape kid!!!? That one will prob stick.
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: brianc on June 16, 2010, 07:01:53 pm
You know what they say about Gaffa tape david,it sticks to about anything %%

Methinks thats what you`ll be called down at the club from now on  {-) {-)
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: ministeve on June 16, 2010, 07:18:26 pm
 {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: brianc on June 16, 2010, 09:36:29 pm
A few more pics.
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Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: brianc on June 16, 2010, 09:41:33 pm
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Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: brianc on June 16, 2010, 09:46:29 pm
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And the worthy winners
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Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: captain ron on June 17, 2010, 12:21:32 am
Excellent photos from big bri and ministeve.

Check out our web site and see the event on you tube.

www.glasgowrichmondmbc.co.uk
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: Arrow5 on June 17, 2010, 09:05:56 am
We need names to faces if poss, great pics BTW. :-)) Wish I could have made  it down.
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Post by: over_powered84 on June 21, 2011, 04:11:23 am
dang i wish i had have made it just to have another Pollux to tow with, really show you big tuggers what the little guys can do  %% <*<
looks like an extra effort for next year to be made even if by train, the revamp should be done by then  {-)

Jnr
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: brianc on June 21, 2011, 10:36:27 am
The Wee Pollux in the pics belongs to Gordon Morlan from GSSMS, I think he woud have won the single tow, as he had  the longest clear run of the competition until his battery gave out  :((
Title: Re: 4th Annual Scottish Tug -In...
Post by: over_powered84 on June 21, 2011, 08:51:20 pm
ahhh thanks Brian, surprised we never seen it at the GRMBC open day, gutted to hear he lost cause of his battery though, better luck to him next time %%