News – Rugeley Model Boat Club

A total of eleven members took part in the 4th DF95 competition event. As only six members made the first race, the next four are taken into account for the competition.

9 July 2025

Published by Paul Golder on 9 July 2025

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Team Challenge 7th July 2025 – a knotty problem

Early leaders getting too cosy:

24 June 2025

Published by Paul Golder on 24 June 2025

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Team Challenge 7th July 2025

Brian organized a very successful mixed class team event on Monday 7th July. This was well attended including a few visitors. Brian reported:. Thanks to those who attended today , unfortunately Alan Tidman and Dave Marsh were unable to attend due to poor health and we wish them a quick recovery . We commenced with a 6 a side team event in relatively calm conditions before it soon got a bit windy , we had 9 DF95 yachts and 1 Victoria and 2 DF 65, the DF95,s had a delayed start of 30 secs for the first 2 Races and […]

19 June 2025

Published by Paul Golder on 19 June 2025

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Sailing Report open racing 21/7/2025

With the treat of thunderstorms and a very variable wind, the results of only 3 races were recorded..

22 June 2025

Published by Paul Golder on 22 June 2025

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Flash update! DF95 included

By popular demand, DF95 Yachts have now been included in the Aldridge versus Rugeley event on Monday 7th July. (With a Handicap). Thank you Brian Morris

22 June 2025

Published by Paul Golder on 22 June 2025

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Update from Colin – Aldridge Rugeley Joint Regatta

Hi,I am delighted to forward the arrangements for our friendly race day between Aldridge and Rugeley clubs plus guests, organised by Brian Morris, Officer of the Day.I am on holiday again, so I am sure that Brian will appreciate any help with laying out the buoys, crewing the rescue boat, positioning Nessie, judging the finish line, welcoming guests and making sure that everyone gets a fair chance. Certificates will be presented for most outcomes. Please come prepared for any weather, (up to Sun Lotion Factor 50 or alternatively Southern Ocean full oilskins), as only flooding over 2.0 metres at Kings […]

8 June 2025

Published by Paul Golder on 8 June 2025

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News from the north

Last Friday an MYA open DF95 event was held at Rudyard Lakes which lies between Stoke and Macclesfield. Five Manor Park members participated in what was a very successful event, Colin shared an image captured by his brother’s drone which coincidentally shows MPSC sails leading the pack. You may well recognize some sail numbers often leading in races at Manor Park.

23 May 2025

Published by Paul Golder on 23 May 2025

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Aldridge Rugeley Joint Regatta

Our friends from Aldridge have proposed a joint regatta to be held at Manor Park on the 7th July 2025. Brian Morris will be Officer of the Day for the Aldridge versus Rugeley Model Yacht regatta on Monday 7th July 2025 at Manor Park, First Race 13.30. The classes of yacht sailing will be Victoria, Df65, RG65 and Micro Magic. Df95 are not included on this occasion. Instead of our previous competition days, sailing home and away, on Aldridge or Rugeley waters, the friendly races will be at Manor Park in front of the clubhouse. Colin who will be absent […]

22 April 2025

Published by Paul Golder on 22 April 2025

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A Scale Model?

22 April 2025

Published by Paul Golder on 22 April 2025

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Dredging the Trent- Message from Colin

There will be no RMBC meeting on Monday 28th next week. The gap across the River Trent into Saddlesall Lake has silted up again after the usual 5 years. This makes sailing dinghies with centreboards between the lakes impossible, in the increasingly shallow conditions. The dredging contractors have arrived today with 3 articulated lorries carrying an enormous pontoon with a big excavator to go on top. This week they will ensure that the silt is removed that has been deposited by the River Trent, preventing access to Saddlesall Lake only. On Monday all the silt spoil will be taken off […]

6 April 2025

Published by Paul Golder on 6 April 2025

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Post from Colin 23/3/2025

The Rugeley Model Boat Club invites members, friends and family along with other members of Manor Park Sailing Club to join them, celebrating 40 years of sailing at Manor Park at 11.00 on Monday 5th May 2025. Everyone can have a go at radio sailing a Df95 from the Clubhouse patio. Alternatively visitors can try navigating a nautical scale model from the shore, in the corner of the lake away from the wind and waves, weather permitting. Since the six Rugeley Model Boat Club refugees left the redundant Rugeley Power Station and came to Manor Park, the members numbers have […]