SOME CLUB EVENTS FROM 2011
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CHRISTMAS PARTY 2011
The Club Trophies.
Hans (Club President) presents the club 2011 IOM Series trophy to winning skipper Tim.
Roger receiving the Victoria Class Series Trophy.
Steve being presented with the award for Best Boat 2011.
James is presented with the RY Modellers Trophy (for the restoration of Tug 'IMARA').
David receiving the Navigator of the Year award.
Well done to all the other winners and a big thanks to -
The hard working ladies who made all the food.
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NOVEMBER CLUB TALK - ENGLISH CLOCKS 16th-19th Century.
James Lowe gave a very interesting presentation on the development of early English clockmaking. A slideshow also illustrated the changing styles and movements through the ages.
Attending club members were given an fascinating insight into the complex construction and workings of many types of longcase, lantern and mantle clocks.
An explanation of a restoration project followed and a number of clock components and tools were available for inspection.
James spoke with an evident passion for his subject and we look forward to another of his talks.
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WAVERLEY TRIP - 16th SEPTEMBER
On 16th September 28 people, comprising members, partners and friends, left Silvermere at 9.30 and went by coach to Portsmouth, there to join the paddle steamer Waverley which had come from Southampton. On arrival at Portsmouth we had to walk the length of the Station platform then down a ramp to the Wight Link terminal. More than 100 travellers joined the boat there which already had a good number on board. Its full capacity is 800 ! Due to the restricted room the boat was turned with help from a tug but thereafter had no more assistance. The trip took us to Yarmouth, IOW, where a few disembarked but another large group boarded for the trip around the Needles. Once there we were treated to a commentary about the cliffs and related matters of interest. To the East there is a cove which boasts the only GB independant Lifeboat in its boat house, maintained and manned by the local inhabitants. The boat then returned by the same route. The cruising speed was 14 knots but it has a top speed of 19 knots. We were very fortunate to enjoy warm and sunny weather all day with a mild breeze so the sea was calm. I didn't see anyone hanging over the rails ! There was much to see with the coastline of the IOW and all the yachts in the Solent.
Waverley is a very impressive boat with a restaurant, two buffets, two bars, lounges and many seating areas inside and out. There is also a gift shop which was well used. There is easy access to view the three pistons driving the paddle crank together with the controls and gauges, all in pristine condition. It seemed rather strange that tickets were only collected on disembarking. Presumably anyone without would be kept on board and put to work painting and cleaning ! We returned uneventfully to Silvermere at about 1800. From comments made it seems that everyone thoroughly enjoyed the trip. It only remains to get ideas for our next big day out in 2012.
Laurence.
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SEPTEMBER CLUB TALK
An interesting evening of knots, splices, cable and warp.
The club night talk was given by Howard Denyer of the International Guild of Knots & Tyers. For local information on the Guild see the link below.
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CLUB OPEN DAY - 7 AUGUST
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