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“From the Ponds Edge”
“Let’s put the fun back in Sailing”
The 2008 DRBC Team
Commodore: Lionel Oliver
Vice Commodore: Trevor Cole
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Representaves:
Power:
Scale:
IOM: Ernie Shaw
RCL:
Terry Flynn
RM: Bernie Warner
RSKZN : Ernie Shaw and Bernie Warner
Power:
Scale:
Every Sunday
Morning 8:00 and every second Wednesday Morning from 9:30
SCALE SECTION NEWS
: FEBRUARY 2008.
Attendance at the Pond remains static with the “faithful few” to be
found every Sunday and every second Wednesday putting their boats in the water,not that the weather has been too kind.
It was nice to see Lucien and Mervyn on Sunday at the AGM,pity we don’t see them more often
Rob May
continues to chase camels around the Pyramids but should be back for a visit soon(he is taking Peta on a
Hope things are improving with John Forbes and look forward to seeing him soon.
The visit by Neville and Jane Rudram of Centurion (between cruises on the QE2) was also a welcome feature of the period,things have been very quiet with no signals from the inland matelotes for some time.
Praveen brought along a friend of his ,Willie who has just completed a very good scratch built model of the tug “Ulundi”based mainly on personal observation at the Maritime Museum.We have supplied a copy of my plans of the “JR MORE” to him as he is keen to now build a 1:48
Model of the “Sturrock”on which the plans are based.Lets hope we see an application for membership form in the near future.
SLIPWAY SNIPPETS…………………….
Steve and his trainee Sphelele are in the final stages of building the
Tramp Steamer “
Steve is to be commended for his commitment and dedication to this project.
Parkington
Projects.
The building of the “Aziz”anchor handling tug was interrupted for some
time with Frank having to undergo major surgery to his hand.All is now however
well and the project continues.
Apart from all the many maintenance jobs on the books this well known establishment is busy with a 1:24 model of a “Higgins” P T boat.
A fleet of “Elco” P T boats are under construction at this busy yard
whilst the completed submarine awaits sea trials.
Praveen Development Inc.
A magnificent scratch built model of the “
Butland
Investments.
The refitting of the drive shaft on the “
Sear Shipping.
We understand that a model of one of the old era SAR&H steam tugs
is about to be started.We look forward to seeing another of the “classics”
brought to life.
Atkinson Marine
Projects.
What a pleasure to have Neville back as a regular.This establishment is
busy with the construction of a scratchbuilt “Master Hand”
IOM:
24th February
9:30/10:00.
RCL:
Every Thursday
Evening 1st Race starts at 17:30 Sharp
A
small but high quality fleet of RCL skippers gathered at the Pond yesterday for
the Valentines Regatta. With 8 skipper present but
only 10 competeing as Dr Jack RCL80 had problems with his transmitter. Thank you Jack for taking the duties of the Race Officer for
the the mornings racing. A bog thank you to Norrie RCL23 for laying the
course for the racing and all those who helped retrieve the buoys after racing.
The
racing was fast and furious with the whole fleet on the 'storm rig' with a good
north easterly blowing for the whole regatta and 12 races were completed by
13h00. 4 different skippers took 1st places with Norrie RCL23 topping the list.
The overall results show Norrie RCL23 ~ 1st, Andrew RCL7 ~ 2nd & Terry
RCL110 ~ 3rd. Bjorn RCL8 found speed after adjusting his sail and also won a
few races. Well done to everyone. Full results attached
A braai was enjoyed at the
club house after sailing which was great and then about 15h00 the westerly
'buster' came through and blew us all home!!
Dont forget there is
sailing this Thursday at 17h30, 10 RCLs sailed last Thursday so Thursday
sailing is still popular
RM:
“The Keith Mackey” Trophy to be sailed at “The Pond” From:
9th February 08 Saturday 13:00 – 16:00
10th February 08 Sunday 10:00 – 14:00
There are teams from
HMYC
RC Yachting
We are organising a model yachting “picnic” day at Midmar on Sunday 17th.Feb. The plan is to promote the sport & to enjoy a Family day at the dam. All classes of R/C yachts are welcome the more the merrier. Racing & socialising are the order of the day & with the dam now full we should enjoy a very pleasant day.We should meet at HMYC at 10am. Hope you will come & sail with us.
RSKZN:
The
Chairman of RSKZN Des
Fairbanks sent out a form asking Members to fill out the areas where they could
help at the Nationals 2008 to be held at Midmar Dam. Please
fill it in and return it to Des ASAP. Without help Des cant run the
Nationals so no help no Nationals
RSKZN
IOM Provincials 2008
Saturday 13th
September 2008
Sunday 14th September 2008
RSKZN
RM Provincials 2008
Sunday 16th November 2008
RCL
Provincials 2008
Saturday 12th
April 2008
Sunday 13th April 2008
National:
The Date for the
Nationals to be held at Midmar are as Follows:
From Saturday 28th April to Saturday 3rd
May 2008
Classes: R36r,
Radio
Camping is
available at Midmar
There will be
Breakfast and Lunch Available
For
Joe Robbertse 0828507660
Produces the
LYNX IOM as well as the AZETONE. IOM
Prices of boats in various stages of completion range from R4500 to R11,000.
He also stocks:
RMG Winches R1691.18 each
Masts R220 each
Sails R500 per set if three sets taken.
Keel leads (slotted) R250 each
Keels from R700 (ready to rub down)and R900 rubbed down and painted.
Rudders (ex Cockatoo) R200 each
Various fittings on request.
Luke Combrink 0726161299
Kite IOM
White with Blue
stripe
Futaba Winch and Rudder
servo included
Ready to sail just add
Receiver and Batteries
A,B
and C suits
R6000.00
See
You At “The Pond”