Open Day May 2025
On Monday we had a very successful Open Day. Wives and partners of members attended and and enjoyed a glimpse into the obsession of their spouses. Several scale modes were on show and a dozen members sailed their radio controlled yachts. Members of, our host club, Manor Park Sailing Club, took visitors and club members around the complex of lakes which make up our beautiful sailing space. We were able to see herons and the many traces of the activities of the beaver colonies on the lake. The spring like day was warmed by the sun in a clear sky, welcoming the families of ducklings and goslings which have appeared this week. Nevertheless there was a brisk breeze evident out on the lake which propelled the r.c. yachts.
Not all the activities were typical of a normal Monday’s sailing. The galley kept visitors fed with a supply of bacon butties and cups of tea, whilst some members had brought their own picnic lunches.
To emphasise the celebration of 40 years of MPSC (or 41 or any excuse to celebrate) a fantastic cake was ceremonially cut by Colin and enjoyed by members. The cake was possibly inspired by a visit of Vikings to Kings Bromley in 875 exactly 1150 years ago when it is rumoured they founded the original Manor Park Sailing Club.
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Thanks to Colin for organising a successful celebration.
Colin expressed his thanks to the many members who made the day such a success including:
Graham Coope, Neil Smith and Luke Benton the RIB team . Everyone commented on how much they had enjoyed their tour of the lakes, along with the beaver commentary.
Lisa and Sam Hill for the Viking Longboat coke. The blue sea icing was a big help in establishing who had already had a slice as it remained on everyone's lips.
Jackie and Kirk Hookham in the galley kept us all fed with 38 superb bacon sandwiches and many cups of tea.
Audrey Pallett was able to attend thanks to transport by David Marsh.
Brian Cadman built the best model, a 1/100 scale HMS Mantis which was bought by Colin Walton. Brian was awarded the miniature sailing ship in a bottle to celebrate his achievement. We are expecting a detailed report in the future on the Voyages of the Mantis from Colin.
Paul Golder and Chris Griffin were recognised for work on the new web site. Paul received a Santa Maria galleon, which traveled to the West Indies, where they met the native Red Indians.
David Marsh received The Rules of the Road prize (for shipping) for his ability to interpret rules and constitutions.
