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My other hobby

Good to see other PPLs and former PPLs on the Model Boats website. I took mine at Liverpool Airport known now as JLA (John Lennon Airport) in June 1984 and completed it in January 85. Trained with Liverpool Flying School aka Keenair in Cherokee 140s and a PA 38 Tomahawk. Later I moved into Air Nova which was also a Liverpool club and the actor Lewis Collins was also a member of that Club. At the time I was a member of Merseyside IVC (Inter Varsity Club) thus had plenty of passengers. One of them was Victoria Field, my former psychology lecturer who later became famous as a psychologist and writer. Eventually Air Nova moved to Hawarden Airport near Chester but the Club folded shortly after. I then joined the in house Club based at the field and I ceased flying in November 2016. Best flights were going over Snowdon VFR and down the Dee Valley. I also flew over Bay to have a look at the boating lake though I haven't sailed there. I also saw the lakes at Llandudno West Shore and LLanfairfechan. The latter I am considering for sailing my fast electrics. Downside to PPL flying was the crosswind component of the aircraft being 17 knots , At Hawarden there is only one runway the 04/22 and Liverpool the 09/27. I did have to cancel many times due to this. Thankfully sailing model boats is much more enjoyable as we don't have that many snags to deal with and if the motor stops we don't have to do an emergency landing.😎😁😁 Boaty

5 years ago by boaty

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Bay Model Boat Club

The Civic Centre lake has now been sold off by the council and we have moved across to the main lake in Eirias Park. Access is from the promenade opposite Porth Eirias, LL29 8HH. We sail there every Sunday morning and visitors are always welcome. Contact: secretary@baymodelboatclub.co.uk

6 years ago by kinmel

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Tony O

My 2nd son now in early 50s has returned to both boats and planes and is teaching a couple of his teenage sons how to do it and is picking my brains along the way. Needless to say I'm delighted there is some new blood in the hobbies. I've suggested they join Rhyl MFC and Bay MBC. Those being the nearest clubs to Dyserth where they live. I wish a couple more of my lads would do it too. I've got 5 of them. 3 of whom have children.👍

6 years ago by onetenor

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Upcoming Events.

How do we 'take down' or alter an Upcoming Events entry? I put one up for Bay and then the date was changed. Over to you. NPJ

6 years ago by NPJ

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Bay Model Boat Club

Hi to all at ! Just wondering what the latest is with the new lake? Where will it be and when will it be complete?

12 years ago by Mallory

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Llyn Eirias Lake

Sorry to say the bay Venetian Evening has now been cancelled. NPJ

6 years ago by NPJ

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Venetian Evening

Bay Model Boat Club, Venetian Evening NOW on September 15th 7.00pm Civic Centre Abergele Road Bay LL29 8AR

6 years ago by NPJ

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weed problem on lake

Bay MBC has had great success using Dyofix to control weeds. It is actually a food dye and there are no restrictions on it's use in the UK www.dyofix.co.uk

6 years ago by kinmel

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Leaking Boat!

Visitors have set off late to avoid traffic so only now having to close down.......... I have had a quick look at the boat and there are a fair few holes inside the structure to block up if using air pressure. To strip and paint up to the current waterline would be 'doable' for me and only need a red lead type finish and then seal. Not done that sought of think before but now on the list of possibles. Certainly not going to be on the water for the Bay Venetian Night at the end of the month! Such is life. NPJ

6 years ago by NPJ

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New Lake at ?

Thank you for that Kinmel. There are so many rumours flying around so I was wondering what was happening. Need to try out motors and props before going for the top structures. All the best. NPJ

6 years ago by NPJ

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New Lake at ?

Hi Neville, Right now Llyn Eirias is full of weed and the water level is very low, so we are presently sailing at the civic offices lake on Sunday mornings. Hopefully we will be weed cutting next week and then Llyn Eirias will become available too. You can sail at anytime.

6 years ago by kinmel

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New Lake at ?

I am a member but rarely attend. Can you tell me are the 'Club' days Wednesday/Sunday or has that changed? Is it still OK to go during the week? Also is it always at the Council Offices site rather than the lake? All the best NPJ

6 years ago by NPJ

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New Lake at ?

Regrettably not, we still don't have a Licence to use the lake for events and possibly never will.

6 years ago by kinmel

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New Lake at ?

Is there a regatta this year?

6 years ago by Dazzo

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Hermione Lady

I got the Decals from Ebay, 25mm vinyl lettering, for the numbers, I used BECC for the rest, the flag on the bow and the ensigns, although I believe now, they do a specialised RNLI Lettering Pack, and draught marks pack The name was BECC letters on a strip of grey painted plastic card

6 years ago by JRF1972

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Hermione Lady

Hi I am in the proses of building this in a 1/12 scale. I live near to the life boat station in Shoreham and see it launched many times Could I ask where you got the decals from and more so the name of her RNLB Hermione Lady . As I will need this for mine Kev

6 years ago by Spitfire99

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RNLI Tyne Class

Tyne-class lifeboat Shoreham-by-Sea: In 1990 Shoreham life boat station was supplied with a new Tyne-class lifeboat. She was the RNLB Hermione Lady (ON 1158). The Hermione Lady was on station from 1990 until 2010 and during that period she was launched to service 414 times and she rescued 458 people. 72 of these were classed as medical emergency but she is credited with saving the lives of 39 people. After the withdrawal of Hermione Lady in April 2010, the station was served by various relief fleet Tynes until the new Tamar-class entered service in December 2016

6 years ago by Spitfire99

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New Lake at ?

We are having problems with weeds at the moment. This week we are buying a motorised weed cutter and will be cutting them 3 times a year. Hopefully we will transfer to that lake in late October

7 years ago by kinmel

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New Lake at ?

Yes any news on the lake ?👍

7 years ago by onetenor

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New Lake at ?

Thanks for that. The Smaragd is only 18kgs, but also, as with any yacht, the bit awkward to handle when all set up. Hope not to need it but will see. NPJ

7 years ago by NPJ

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New Lake at ?

The hoist can manage 35kg at present, but our target is 60Kg once it uses ground anchors😊

7 years ago by kinmel

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New Lake at ?

Thank you for such a swift response. I see now that the Club has its place on FaceBook rather than the website. Looks really good as well. I see what you mean and it is great to see the Club has made a real effort to be 'inclusive'. I may need to make use of the 'lift' for the Smaragd yacht which is rather heavy. All the best. NPJ

7 years ago by NPJ

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New Lake at ?

Hi The water level is about 8 inches below the pavement, but whatever the level we have a battery operated, remote controlled boat hoist. Sit you model on the cradle and use the controls to swing it out and lower it down into the water. Scroll down our Facebook page to see it in action... https://www.facebook.com/baymodelboatclub?ref=hl

7 years ago by kinmel

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New Lake at ?

Just re-joined after a few years off. Is there now any 'easy' launch spot at Eirias or is it still 18 inch drop? All the best. NPJ

7 years ago by NPJ

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new brighton model boat lake

Hi, New Brighton lake is a great venue, very easy access, I live in North wales and Rhyl council allow model boats on the marine lake as long as there are no water skiers using it , it is salt water though and huge, if you break down you would need a rescue boat Real or R C. Eirias park Bay has an excellent model boat lake open to the public.👍

7 years ago by lindowbunny

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Bay MBC - 2017 Regatta is cancelled

I'm so sorry to read that. I was looking forward to driving over for a really good day out. I hope you manage to get all the permits sorted out for next year.

7 years ago by chippy

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Bay MBC - 2017 Regatta is cancelled

The 2017 Mayor's Cup Regatta that was due to be held on 23rd July at Bay has had to be cancelled and may not return in future years. We are in the process of moving to our new lake and we are yet to install all the facilities there. There is also the small matter of obtaining the necessary Licence, plus H&S and Insurance approvals to hold large events there. Thank you to all the clubs, traders and individuals whose support over the years made it all possible.

7 years ago by kinmel

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Bay MBC - 2017 Regatta is cancelled

That's bad news. Previous events had been really great. I hope those responsible for the lake and related activities change their minds and get the event reinstated.😤

7 years ago by boaty

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Tyne class lifeboat

I see you sail with Bay and I am sure one of the members there will know how to get some video on the site. The model is a credit to your skills. Dave

7 years ago by Dave M

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Ellesmere Port Model Boat Show

hi, i have been today met a few members of bay club where I sail, had a great time spending money😁 and looking round the museum. there are some real old barges there👍. the model boats were also very nice to see. saw a fantastic aircraft carrier. there wasn't much sailing on the water as it was windy. david

7 years ago by jtdavid

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New Lake at ?

The usable lake is effectively an 80 metre circle.

7 years ago by kinmel

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New Lake at ?

I have seen the old lake but not the new one. From what I've read it sounds exciting. Is it big enough for fast electrics eg Proboat Blackjack 29s and Voracity etc. Boaty

7 years ago by boaty

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New Lake at ?

Our weed control is multi-layered. Our lake is kept filled by ground water from the surrounding hills, it enters the lake through a specially created reedbed that is being allowed to develop naturally. The habit captures the silt from the ground water and the new habitat feeds on the incoming nutrients which reduces the ability of weeds to grow. The lake itself is protected by high TEC ultrasonics which destroys algae etc at cell level as it forms. Of course the swans and ducks eat any weed that gets past all the other defences. Thanks for suggesting grass carp, that's now first reserve!

7 years ago by kinmel

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New Lake at ?

Get some grass carp in as soon of possible to keep the weed down 👍

7 years ago by onetenor

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New Lake at ?

Shame about this years regatta, but what an opening year 2018 will be, if you can give early warning on the date i will be there, good luck with the rest of the renovations, you are making fantastic progress Mark

7 years ago by jarvo

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New Lake at ?

The dinosaurs went a good few years ago and we have just scrapped the remaining paddle boats. No Regatta this year, our old lake may be empty by then and our licence for the new lake is still a work in progress. This year is all about completing the move and settling in.

7 years ago by kinmel

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New Lake at ?

glad to see that big lake will be back in use, I'm not that old, and remember the paddle boats there, then it all fell into disrepair. I take it the dinosaurs have moved out of the new club house! I take it general parking is either infront of the old bike rental building (from the prom) or up at the swimming pool at the top of the hill? Will this years mayors regatta be there? maybe I can bring my avatar picture some time!😊

7 years ago by pmdevlin

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New Lake at ?

Looking great, hope to be visiting in May Mark

7 years ago by jarvo

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New Lake at ?

Today we started the ground work for our move to Llyn Eirias. The first two of 8 purpose built benches were concreted in place with the rest following as soon as possible. in the background is our centrally heated clubhouse, complete with full kitchen facilities and toilets. As you would hope, it is all disabled friendly. We are also working hard to fit out the lakeside boathouse with storage racks and a workshop. It is a huge improvement on the facilities we had at the old lake with it's open sided shelter and a small toilet once used by the gardener.

7 years ago by kinmel

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New Lake at ?

Access is from the promenade, turn up the hill. The correct road is opposite Porth Eirias.

7 years ago by kinmel

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New Lake at ?

Hi Kinmel, do we use the old roadway to the new lake?? Mark

7 years ago by jarvo

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New Lake at ?

Access is good, club members can park at the lakeside , others must use the public car park about 75 metres away. The lake is open to everyone 7 days a week. Unless you have access to the clubhouse, you will need a second boat to rescue your model if it breaks down. Members have use of the clubhouse which has toilets and a kitchen, public use the leisure centre about 200 metres away. We meet every Sunday morning in winter

7 years ago by kinmel

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New Lake at ?

Good news about the new lake. What is access like and can non club members use the lake with their r/c boats ?

7 years ago by vosper

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New Lake at ?

Looking Good. Eiras Park had Paddle boats on when I was a lad. Lovely spot and the increased size will be good for yachts and larger models Dave

7 years ago by Dave M

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New Lake at ?

At present we are able to sail at both the existing lake and the lake that we have restored in Eirias Park. The old lake will close some time in the year. The photo shows our old lake on the left and our new, much larger, lake on the right

7 years ago by kinmel

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Bay MBC - 2017 Regatta is cancelled

That is a shame.Great pity John

7 years ago by onetenor

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Thorneycroft 72 'MTB (Vic Speed)

Another model shop on main road in Bay on main road on right as you go down the hill from Old There is a pond in Er ias Park behind the council offices. Don;t know about I.C . though 😎

8 years ago by onetenor

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MERSEYSIDE MODEL BOAT ASSOCIATION

We are pleased to announce the formation of the "MERSEYSIDE MODEL BOAT ASSOCIATION" The association is made up of the following club LIVERPOOL MODEL BOAT CLUB HOYLAKE MODEL BOAT CLUB ST.HELENS MODEL BOAT CLUB CROSBY MODEL BOAT CLUB OWLS MODEL BOAT CLUB BAY MODEL BOAT CLUB The first official Association Clubs "open-day" is at Liverpool Model Boat Club on the 17th April other dates are :- St.Helens Model Boat Club 22nd May Crosby Model Boat Club 17th July Bay Model Boat Club 24th July Southport Model Boat Club 11th September Hoylake Model Boat Club 9th October There will be a "Best on Stand" and "Best on Water" on the day (association clubs only) Other clubs and individuals are welcome to our "Open Days" and should contact the host club for further details For further details you can contact me via the forum or go to www.liverpoolmodelboatclub.co.uk website for my contact details Mike Broadbent Hon, Secretary Merseyside Model Boat Association

8 years ago by Flying-Flea

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Bay Regatta

Thanks to all for a great day and many thanks to the Lady's who kept us all in tea and cakes.

9 years ago by dragon

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Bay Regatta

Click on the Events Page on the Web site for dates. Annual Event and excellent day out to a very friendly club. DONT MISS THIS EXCELLENT REGATTA.

10 years ago by MAXTON