Gosport Model Yacht & Boat Club
Affiliated to the Model Yachting Association (MYA)
| Autumn 2009 |
In this issue
HOMELESS MARBLEHEADS
IOM and IOMICA DEVELOPMENTS
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
RC LASER
AS IT WAS
CLUB MODELS
MULTIHULL NEWS
RE CYCLED BOAT RACE
MYA AGM MOTIONS
RC LASER GLOBAL 2013
AS IT WAS (EXTRA)
BOAT HOUSE NEWS
COMMODORE’S
MESSAGE
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TWO HOMELESS
MARBLEHEAD YACHTS
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| IOM BY COLIN
COOPER THE CLASS
CAPTAIN As IOM class captain I am conscious of my poor attendance over the last few months for which I apologise. Fortunately, at Gosport, we have not only a number of very competitive skippers but also skippers who have a wealth of race running/course setting experience so that usually there is always someone in attendance who can set a good course etc. To those people thank you for your efforts. It may be of value to some skippers for me to describe my recent experience when I put my IOM back on the water for the points race a few weeks ago after an absence of a couple of months. There is a point to this story so please bear with me. I rigged my boat in what I thought was the usual way, did the usual mast checks to make sure there was no side to side bend, checked the mainsail and jib leach settings etc. and set off in my first race. Unfortunately things did not appear to go well, I got the impression that my boat was not pointing well and had poor boat speed compared to some boats around me. I then spent the next few races fiddling to such an extent that I didn't really concentrate on the actual racing, hence the fact that on two occasions I sailed the wrong course. I was spending too much time worrying about the boat trim and had lost confidence in its performance. Finally at the break I walked around a few of the 'faster' boats and even asked one of the skippers to show me the close hauled setting. I then found that my trim was not much different to their's. I then had no alternative but to come to the conclusion that there was nothing wrong with my boat, it was all in my mind. Having this new mind set I then actually concentrated on the racing, the boat went faster and my results got better. For me, there is psychological element to this sport, I have to be able to put the boat's performance out of my mind, I then know that any poor or good race results are down to me and the usual element of luck. I suppose the point of this tale is do not spend too much time fiddling with your boat. If you think it is not going well do not hesitate to have a look at the other boats and actually ask the skippers to show you their trim setting. I do not think we have reached the stage as in Formula 1 racing where competitors cover their cars to stop the other teams looking. If you do occasionally see a towel over a boat it is only to keep the sun off and that does not happen that often. Of course what my experience may also demonstrate is that I'm getting old. I had better admit this before someone points this out to me when I'm next down at the Club IOMICA DEVELOPMENTS Recently there have been developments within IOMICA to apply for direct affiliation to ISAF. This application might cause numerous changes to the operation of IOM racing in the UK and throughout the world. It also has implications for the UK IOM Class Association and of course the MYA. A new full committee is up for election to the ISAF/RSD. Will you please keep an eye on the MYA ISAF/RSD IOM UK Class Association and IOMICA websites, it is essential that all members of the IOM Class Association make their votes count, ensuring that your wishes dictate how the IOM Class develops in the UK and throughout the world. Please read carefully the attached forum posting by Peter Stollery, spend the time to understand the issues and what is at stake, and when the time comes - make sure that you VOTE. The Forum address is http://www.mya-uk-forum.org.uk/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?2640.last The MYA are recommending a no vote so ITS UPTO YOU :- PLEASE USE YOUR VOTE Return to Table of Contents |
| JOHN HAYSTON
PROMOTES THE RA CLASS We have had a successful season so far with a number of skippers sharing the lead at various times giving hope to the rest of us...We have also benefited from kinder weather than the guaranteed gales of last year. For non RA skippers - if you would like to try sailing a Radio A to see if you would like it ( I guarantee you will) please contact me and I will arrange something. They really are a lovely boat to sail and a logical next step after IOM ( and as well as, of course). Do come and see the racing, which I am sure will wet your appetite. Return to Table of Contents |
| COMMITTEE
BUSINESS Rubbish . The GBC have stated that they make a collection every Friday of such rubbish, however there is concern that this does not always take place. The cttee agreed that in future any small pieces of rubbish be collected and placed in black plastic bags, on a Thursday and any large objects e.g. trolleys, bicycles etc to be placed on the hard standing at the west end of the lakes ready for collection on a Friday. The rubbish bin in the Boat House was removed because the food waste left there was rotting and unpleasant for Peter to clean out. A new Bin has been purchased and MUST only be used for dry rubbish, please note we do not have a waste collection, this task is down to the good will of Peter. Membership: (a) Membership status. There are 126 paid up members, 8 life members. b) Annual Subscriptions. The cttee agreed a new resolution to be proposed at the next AGM: as from January 2010 the full annual subscription will be paid regardless to the date the member joins. Financial State: The financial position of the Club is in a satisfactory position. It has been a quiet month for expenditure. The new arrangement for tea and coffee money is working well and the provisions required to supply the larder are now being paid for from the donations. Ex members have all been written to for the return of security keys. This is one of the measures that the cttee are putting into place to ensure that the security of the Clubhouse is kept at a highest level. Please note new locks will be fi tted after the 2009 AGM and new keys will be issued to members who return their old ones which will no longer work. The two new Starting Boxes have been received and are working well, typically one will be for the Laser class and the other for IOM and Radio A Classes. Please note that skippers from each group should allow time to charge these starters befor or after their use. The Club has a New high out put charger in the Boat House with numerous leads. Some of the new leads have already gone missing, if you have them by mistake please replace them. These are for all skippers to use and if the leads are taken away we are all inconvenienced. Berthing: The cttee agreed that members are only allowed one boat space per “A” and IOM class because of the limited space available for all members. This is to be ratified at the next AGM. Security. (i) PL to adjust the Upper Shoot bolt on the main door as this is working loose. . (ii) Would all members please ensure that if they are last to leave the Boat House to ensure that the doors are fully closed and locked. . (iii) The cttee agreed that the locks to the Club and Boat house should be changed on a regular bases. This is because of the non return of keys from ex members and the loss of keys by existing members could be security issue and could possibly invalidate our insurance. PL is to look into this matter. (iv) New warning notice is being made concerning non entrance to the Club’s premises by people who are not members of the Club. The notice will be red lettering on a white background. Flags and Flagstaff. The halyard on the flagstaff has been lengthened and we are to purchase two new flags for the club. The original MYA flag has gone missing and a new Club flag is required. Sailing Programme:. The Vane A Nationals are already scheduled, this is a bi-annual event. Changes will also be made to ensure that skippers taking part in this event pay their dues before taking part. Future of the MYA: We have been asked by the Met and Southern councillor for our response to the discussions taking place on the way the MYA is organised. After much discussion the Committee felt that an individual class based system would be potentially more complicated and difficult to manage. There would be a need for an increase in leaders/ volunteers to run separate organisations and the cohesion provided by the MYA would be put at risk. The MYA should remain a Multi Class Association. An association of individual members would present all sorts of problems. We feel that the existing Association of Clubs with provision for other groups to be classified as Clubs would be preferable. It was recognised that there may be a lack of volunteers to run the MYA and any other associations. These ideas have been submitted to the MYA and we are awaiting a reply however there are a lot of changes going on in the ISAF, RSD and IOMCA. Sailing Programme: (a) Beginning to plan programme for 2010. The Vane A Nationals are already scheduled, this is a biannual event. BL proposed that a lump sum be assigned to member/s who will be organising it to ensure that the event is financially successful. MC and JC agreed to take this matter on. Changes will also be made to ensure that skippers taking part in this event pay their dues before taking part. A preamble to the Vane Competition Entry form will state that entry monies must be paid before the competition and the closing date will be strictly adhered to. (b) Vane A sailing: The take-up has been disappointing this year partly due to the loss of some Vane A sailors through ill health. It is proposed that Vane sailors be consulted on a seasonal arrangement for 2010 – Three Club sailing events, May, June and July, the Nationals in August and the Met and Southern in September. (c) Vintage Vane Sailing. MC is to contact Anthony Warren to offer a date for Vintage Vane Sailing. Sponsorship for the “A” Vane Nationals. MC raised the question whether there would be any objection for the Club to seek sponsorship for this event. The cttee agreed that if such sponsorship was available then it would be gratefully accepted but not from GBC. Correspondence: MYA AGM Notice was presented by RH. There is a proposal to change the membership fees. A copy of this notice will be appended to these Minutes that will be placed in the Club House. Council Business. (a) Notice Boards. RH has received from Alan Gibson (GBC) a “proof” of the content that will be displayed on the notice boards around the lakes. The cttee agreed that when finished it will be of interest to visitors. 2009 AGM. (a) Venue. PL suggested that the Scout Hall in Clayhall Road, Alverstoke could be used this year as there would be no time limit imposed for the meeting. The timing would be 1-00pm – 5:30pm. This would allow sufficient time to clear the hall. (b) Next year’s Committee. The Commodore and Committee are willing to stand for the next year. It should be noted that the Club and cttee still require a Radio Sailing Secretary and a Publicity Officer. Will anybody interested in these posts contact the Commodore for information. (c) New Proposals. Any new proposals should be submitted to the Secretary al least 28 days before the AGM to allow time for inclusion in and circulation with the AGM documents, Proposal Forms will be available in the Club House. Mayor’s Charity: The three charities that the Mayor has chosen for her charities are; Motivation (for the youth of the Borough), Roof renewal for Bury House, and Dementia Awareness. The cttee agreed to donate £100-00 each for both the Dementia Awareness and Motivation appeals. Vane sailing. (a)MC was concerned that there were not many entries for the 36 Vane event on October 10 th. MC is to write to all 36 skippers reminding them of the event and inviting them to take part. Peter Stollery the current “Vane A” Champion is to be invited. To date there has been 14 entries that promises to ensure a good event. MC to enquire whether a supper could be provided from “Peppers” for this event, 17 members are to attend a meal at Peppers during the competition.. (b) Vane Sailing Finish Line. A proposal by MC and PL to change the position of the finish line was agreed by the cttee. The Geometry has been checked by Chris Durant and Pete Lawley for accuracy and before the lines are changed the new positions will be discussed with the Vane Skippers. Please make YOUR views on the Club and its FUTURE direction known to the Committee before theAGM The MYA and your Committee are very concerned about the proposed plans of IOMICA please check them out and make sure that you understand the situation and make your vote count. Return to Table of Contents |
| ALEC
POWELL
REPORTS ON LASER NATIONALS The weekend of the 20/21 June saw GMYBC host the 2009 RC Laser National Championships. The event attracted a total of 40 skippers including 5 from overseas (2 Austrailia, 2 Austria, 1 Germany). Excellent conditions welcomed the skippers for day 1 with a reliable breeze allowing the Race Committee to set a course and leave it, thereby allowing a quick turnaround between heats. At the end of Saturday´s racing 24 heats had been sailed leaving John Tushingham as a familiar face at the top of the leader board. Gosport boats were also doing well with 3 boats in the top ten. The fleet retired to Stokes Bay Sailing Club for their evening social, and enjoyed the view of hundreds of yachts making their way to the finish line of the Round the Island Race. Day 2 proved to be a more challenging day allround. The light and shifty wind frustrated the Race Committee in their attempts to set a decent course, whilst more of the skippers found themselves in battles of promotion and relegation between the heats. One unfortunate consequence of the challenging conditions was a straining of the goodwill between skippers, on which the success of a typical Laser event usually rests. An unnecessary protest led to a 45 minute delay in proceedings and resulted in a certain amount of bad feeling. Once racing got underway again the final 2 hours proved to be a quiet and slightly frosty affair. At the end of racing on day 2 a total of 11 races (33 heats) had been sailed John Tushingham had managed to hold on to his lead to take the 2009 title and the Gosport trio of Chris Treagust (4th), Alex Powell (5th) and Tim Davison (8th) gave Gosport a strong showing in the top ten. Thanks to the members of GMY&BC who gave their time and effort to help out over the two days, with special thanks to Mark Norman, Dorothy Park and Steve Frampton for proving such a slick race team, also to John Park for his hard work in the months running up to the event. Overall results: 1st John Tushingham (Keighley); 2nd Andy Kissick (Alderney); 3rd Buzz Coleman (Coal House Fort); 4th Chris Treagust (Gosport); 5th Alex Powell (Gosport). Full results at www.rclasergosport.org.uk. Return to Table of Contents YOUR 2009 AGM IS APPROACHING FAST The new Venue for the 2009 AGM is Gosport Scout Hall, Clay Hall Road, Gosport. It is opposite the Brodrick Hall and there is free parking near by. This is a different venue from last year enabling us to have more time to complete our business, there are also tea making facilities that we can use during the course of the afternoon. Brian and Jacque will be there to deal with your membership and subscriptions prior to the meeting and also after. The motions from the Committee will be circulated with the Minutes and Accounts as per the Club Rules, if members have any items or motions that they wish to raise at the AGM can the Committee please have details so that these can be discussed and circulated with the AGM paperwork. Please let the Committee have your thoughts by the end of October. On pages 11 & 12 of this Newsletter there are details of the main MYA motion for their AGM. It is very important for you to let the Committee know how you wish the Club to vote on this issue, in summary the proposal is to have one class of membership for the MYA including the Acquaint posted to your door for £10.00, rather than £6.00 and then extra for the Acquaint. The Committee believe that all members of the Club should support the MYA by becoming members, it is after all our governing body and deserves our support. Surely the Year Book Diary, the Handbook, the Acquaint, the insurance, the Workshops and the administration of all Classes is worth £10.00 per year. Return to Table of Contents |
| AS IT WAS ! Situations do not change?? | |
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1920’s and concern the situations of weed and rubbish on the
Walpole Lakes. Nothing changes here we are 70 years on with a similar problems, however today the Club has super relationships with the Gosport Borough Council and we have never had to resort to letters like this. |
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| AS IT WAS G J F STALKARTT & MIMOSA K465 | |
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 Mr Stalkaratt at Gosport 1958 with early radio control on a Q Class theYacht Mimosa K465 won many of the early competitions. Above on the left Mr Stalkaratt winning the Laidlaw Dickenson Trophy atPoole 1961. On the right Charles Brazier a fellow Gosport skipper. |
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MODELS These half models were in the old Club House for many years and when we moved into our new building MikeThomas, our then house officer, set to work to bring them up to scratch and create a splendid display for all to see and what a super job Mike made of them. Just recently the Archivist for Camper Nicholsons, the Gosport Yacht Builders, noticed them and discovered that some of the models were of famous full size yachts as well as our model yachts. Jeremy Lines has catalogued the hulls for us in the table shown. |
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MIKE DANN on the
MULTIHULL These fast exciting and sometimes unstable yachts are certainly making an impact on the Gosport Lake. The speed sailing competition encompassing the length of the lake is something to behold in a blow. Mike’s enthusiasm has certainly rubbed off on other skippers and the Catamaran and Trimaran fleets are growing steadily. Several of these yachts on the start line of a fleet race is an awesome sight.  Return to Table of Contents |
| CUSTOMISED CLUB CLOTHING A NEW CLUB CLOTHING PRICE LIST WILL BE PLACED ON THE NOTICE BOARD IN THE CLUB HOUSE In future will members order their choice of apparel direct from Swift UK, they have the Club Logo etc on their computer system. The new prices will include postage to provide delivery direct to your home address. Payment with order please. Swift UK, CHURCHERS YARD, PORTSMOUTH ROAD, FISHERS POND,( NEAR COLDEN COMMON), HANTS. Tel 02380 600500. Your name embroidered on item £1.75. They can now add names to caps Other items possible (Fleeces, Gilets, Rugby Shirts etc.) SEE CATALOGUE IN CLUB HOUSE BE SMART AND HELP ADVERTISE GOSPORT MODEL YACHT& BOAT CLUB |
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For
many years the Club ran a
paper boat competition
for members the rule being it had to fit in a 14” square box and
be 12” high. This event fell out of favour. The Club decided to
open it up to local children and after consultation with Gosport Borough Council a relationship was formed with local Play Groups organised by the Council during the school summer holidays. A new name was sought and Junk Boat Race was proposed, however this quickly led to the re-cycling concept and hence the new name The Re-Cycled Boat Race was introduced in 2003. Each year 10 or 12 locally organised play groups take on the making of the boats as one of their projects which is coordinated by the overall Play Scheme Organiser. The children range from 5 to 11 years of age and build their boats at the play group, the Mayor this year, Diana Searle visits each group and selects two or three winners, these then represent the group at the boat race, so on the day we can have up to 36 “boats” for the race. |
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the event, all the boats are lined up at the end of the lake, with the
winning boat being first to reach the other end of the lake. Giving
children and their families a lot to shout about during the race.
GMY&BC give prizes for the first thee boats home and one for
technology in the designs, this year two boats had ballast. Peel Common
Group also entered a combined construction boat that did not sail but
explored the theme of Pirates this is shown in fig 1. Fig 2 shows the
starting line up. This arrangement allows the Club to be involved with
the local community and to support the Council, introduce children to
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| INDIA PLATE & MEDAL
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMP John Smith’s last years winning entry really captured the feeling of vane sailing with the A Class and spinnakers flying. What can you do this year to win the solid silver INDIA MEDAL.? Judging by the posh cameras seen around the Club House the entries this year will be superb. Please get you A4 prints to the committee. The Members at the AGM will be asked to rank the pictures on display and the winner will be announced at the end of the meeting. |
YACHTS FOR SALE
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AGM MOTION Please note only the main Motion has been included, full details are on the MYA web site. Please let your committee how you wish the club to vote at the MYA AGM Return to Table of Contents |
| RC LASER
GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIPS JULY 13th -19th 2013 GOSPORT UK |
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CELEBRATE THE CENTENARY OF GMY&BC 1913-2013 THE FIRST GLOBAL
CHAMPIONSHIP OF THIS WORLD WIDE CLASS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE FAMOUS
WALPOLE LAKES GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, UK DURING JULY2013 REGISTRATION 13th SEEDING RACES 14th RACING DAILY10am to 5pm MONDAY TO THURSDAY FRIDAY19 th RACING UNTIL 12 noon CHAMPIONSHIP DINNER (formal) and PRIZE GIVING FRIDAY7pm |
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WEB SITES TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN THIS EXCITING EVENT www.gosportmybc.org.uk www.rclasergosport.org.uk A COMPLETE ENTRY FORM WITH PROGRAMME AND RULES OF SAILING SHOULD BE AVAILABLE EARLY 2011 Return to Table of Contents |
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| AS IT WAS continued EARLYRADIO CONTROL SAILING circa 1960’s This document and photograph are from the photo album of Mrs Stalkartt that has been lent to Eric Thomas one of our Members. I would not like to carry these transmitters very far, let alone up and down the lake all day. Return to Table of Contents |
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FROM THE BOAT HOUSE The security shutters are being refurbished, one at a time, by Peter Lawley who has also painted the main doors and fitted new security bolts. New locks will be fitted to the Boat House and Club House doors after the 2009 AGM. New keys will be exchanged for the old ones by (Aladdin aka) Brian Leighton. The security of the tea donations has worked well and hopefully we are back on an even keel as far as the thefts were concerned, however we should all be alert and not put temptation in others way. New engraved notices concerning access to the Club House complex are now fitted to the main door and the intentions should be supported by all skippers, especially when there are strangers about. A new system for the handling of our domestic waste, a new Stainless Steel bin, has been exchanged for the old plastic one. PLEASE DO NOT USE IT FOR FOOD WASTE . When more that a few of us are on site the towels for drying hands get saturated so a electronic hand dryer will soon be installed. We tried paper towels before and this was unsuccessful so we have pushed the boat out with a new hygienic no waste system. Yes, it will use electricity but you are all worth the addition expense. Will skippers please pay attention to the taps on the washbasin in the toilet, these are regularly being left running and as we are on a meter it is costing the Club money that could be better used elsewhere. Members are reminded that donations for the tea/coffee do not only go towards replacing these items, but also provide for washing-up liquid, soap, toilet paper and toilet cleaners. The New Starting Systems and a Fast Charger are in the Boat House for all to use. There is now a Microphone that will plug into the starting systems and create a public address system for race briefings etc. |