Audrey Pallett tugged sideways the Union Jack on the new, elevated, Cornflower Blue, RMBC member-constructed, bench to reveal the marine stainless steel plaque "Peter Pallett 1943-2024", thereby allowing the Sail Bye to start at 13.30. The largely DF95 yachts were soon on the water and sailing well, with Peter's old sail number 135 (from his 135 Squadron mapping army days) ably skippered by David Marsh. There was one Victoria yacht which fitted in well, without any tangles or anxiety. A brief race followed to the familiar format of, start at buoy number 1, and go twice round all the other yellow buoys clockwise, finishing at the start. This avoided any confusing discussions about Port and Starboard. Paul Gutteridge, sail number 440 won, after a very closely sailed race.
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Peter Pallett Sail Bye -The Movie!
Peter Pallett Sail Bye
24th June 2024  Drone view of the members assembled to remember Peter.
Scale models sailing by, Peter's dinghy on the shore. The Peter Pallett RMBC Sail Bye was a marvellous day for everyone. Thank you to all those who helped by cleaning, painting and welcoming our visitors, including from Aldridge Model Boat Club. It even ran to the planned timetable. Fish and chips arrived, delivered by Paul Golder at 12.30 from the Queen's Chippy in Lichfield. There was almost no confusion, as 38 portions were distributed and eaten with few leftovers. The collection to pay for the fish and chips provided the extra funds to pay for the bench plaque.
There was the surprise fruit salad prepared by Susan Walton, which included at least 12 different kinds of fruit. Jackie Hookham, in her kitchen, gave us all a welcome and provided tea and coffee to all. The ladies had dressed for the sunny occasion and the faintest sailing breeze arrived. The wind was not enough for Keith Hill and his crew of the sailing dinghy "Peter Pallett" which was smartly rigged and left on the beach, despite the generous offer of a tow by the safety boat.
DF95s gathering for the start of the race.
The scale model fleet were keen to join and were shooed away until their 14.00 slot. They were a fast-moving group of mostly grey naval ships, with a few tugs and speed boats or cruisers. At some stage, a yellow, air propeller, driven boat whizzed around, failing to cause havoc. An austere grey naval trimaran, (a design which never caught on with the Admiralty) set off and successfully circumnavigated the island. This was a shame as the rescue boat crew were gearing up to prove their mettle, in the firm belief that the radio control signals only go where you can see. Peter's tug Ulises (spelt the Spanish way) was joined by its twin tug. Some additional features were demonstrated with authentic engine noises from one tug, and even a little boogie music from the beautiful model paddle steamer.
Some of the scale models.
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15th July 2019