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Mess Deck: General Section => Tugs and Towing => Topic started by: poll on July 28, 2009, 07:10:13 pm

Title: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: poll on July 28, 2009, 07:10:13 pm
Hi Tug Towers and None Tug Towers,
Balne Moor M.B.C. are Holding a Pro-Am Tug Tow on the 15th 16th August  10.30am Start both days. To run in Conjunction with Mobile Marine Models.
All are welcome with or without a Tug, you will be able to lone a tug  to tow with.
There will be refreshments on both days.
Disabled Toilets and Caravan parking Available.

How to get to the Venue.

On the M62 take the exit at junction 34 turn towards Doncaster on the A19.  Continue through the village of Whitley, 300yds after leaving the village, Turn left at crossroads signed posted Balne.  Pollington.  And  Snaith.  Continue for One mile watch for railway overbridge.the pond is in the first field on the right after railway bridge.
Post code for Sat Nav  DN14  OEL
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: ministeve on July 29, 2009, 01:01:36 am
i wouldn't mind coming john can i have my room again lol shall i bring moor lights i think i have a 400 watt hqi lamp in the garage loved the night time sailing the other year and Eric's bacon butties are to die for will there be the usual sunny days on order
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: portside II on July 31, 2009, 12:22:55 am
I will be there on the saturday John  .
daz
ps might bring some tom puddings to tow and the new tractor S.D.M. tug.
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: ministeve on August 01, 2009, 12:16:34 am
come on you guys this is a great opportunity to have a go at tug towing and you don't even have to bring a boat if you haven't got one i am sure we can find one for you to use also this venue has got to be one of the best lakes to sail in the world ( well maybe not the world but not far off  O0 ) so if at all you can make it then you will not be disappointed

hope to see you there

Steve
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: norry on August 01, 2009, 06:35:46 am
...Hi Guys...

I will have to wait & see how things are with Wee Johnny following his operation on the 14th before i can make a decision on whether i will be there or not...

I am hoping to be there on the Sunday at the least...

...All The Best...Norry...
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: barryfoote on August 01, 2009, 08:38:22 am
I would love to visit this event and am even in the UK at the time.......at a wedding in Newcastle though <:( <:( <:(
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: chrise on August 01, 2009, 02:20:27 pm
Approaching Balne Moor from the South - up the A1 - which route would the locals choose? The route planners all seem to suggest routing through the middle of Doncaster which might be OK but I haven't driven there.
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: Andy K on August 01, 2009, 09:00:08 pm
HI Chris, for someone who has not visit the pond before the easiest way (but the longest) is to keep going up the A1 to the M62. Follow the M62 East to Hull. The first junction you will come to will be the A19 (Selby (North) or Doncaster (South)). Go A19 South, through Whitley Village. Just after village Xroads, turn Left (BALNE), carry on for just over a mile and you will see a railway bridge over the road. As you approach the bridge start to indicate right. On your right is Blane Moor fishery, turn right through the gates and carry on straight forward. The sailing lake is infront of you.
Hope to see you there.
Andy
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: chrise on August 02, 2009, 05:44:35 am
Hope to see you there.
Andy

Oh yes & looking forward to it.

I am desperately trying to get a tug finished that I can have on holiday with us as my others are too big (46" or 54" tugs, caravans, wife, a Red Setter dog & 2.5 weeks away from home are not an easy combination) . If I can't then I hope to take up Ministeve's very kind offer of borrowing one. I am sure that I would finish mine better for towing after learning from the experts than I will if I finish it before; but it would be nice to bring my own.

Chris
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: poll on August 09, 2009, 08:56:34 pm
Hi Chris.  Will you be coming for both days  Sat/Sun?  There is room for vans on the site (  small charge  ) I will PM you with my mobile number just in case
you miss the turning.

Regards

John.
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: poll on August 09, 2009, 09:00:07 pm
I would love to visit this event and am even in the UK at the time.......at a wedding in Newcastle though <:( <:( <:(
Hi Footski  Come to towing mate cheaper and more fun.   :-)) {-) {-)

Cheers

John
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: barryfoote on August 09, 2009, 09:07:53 pm
I'll just tell Mrs Footski of the change in plans.........I am sure she won't mind!!! %) %) %) %) %) %)
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: poll on August 09, 2009, 09:46:15 pm
I'll just tell Mrs Footski of the change in plans.........I am sure she won't mind!!! %) %) %) %) %) %)
Ha She will be OK  got a job for her in the canteen. :}
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: ministeve on August 10, 2009, 12:33:42 am
you would never survive that day footski or poll
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: barryfoote on August 10, 2009, 07:45:13 am
you would never survive that day footski or poll

So true ministeve.. O0 O0
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: Martin (Admin) on August 10, 2009, 05:21:10 pm
If we get a long enough rope, can we join in from Llanberis?  :-))
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: poll on August 10, 2009, 10:20:07 pm
Come on Martin it's your duty to share your self out,  Saturday Llanberis.  Sunday Balne Moor. Do you think thats fair Boy's.?   :-))

John
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: barryfoote on August 11, 2009, 07:11:45 am
Quite right. as our Master, he should be seen to be being fair to his loyal Membership.......... {-) {-) {-) :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: Martin (Admin) on August 11, 2009, 07:29:59 am
I am willing to be flown out to Spain any time Footski!   :-))
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: barryfoote on August 11, 2009, 01:15:26 pm
I am willing to be flown out to Spain any time Footski!   :-))

Hang on boss, I am flying into England tomorrow!!!
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 08, 2009, 08:40:10 pm

   Photos now up on Mayhem....  http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2009/BlaneMoor/index.htm


Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: poll on October 09, 2009, 09:29:50 am
Thanks Martin.

John
Title: Re: Pro-Am Tug Towing
Post by: tolnedra on October 09, 2009, 11:55:22 am
Brilliant set of photos Martin, thanks for posting them. Must have spent well over an hour going through them yesterday evening, there wasn't an awful lot on the tele!

Danny