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Keith Hull · Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 14 Location: Ayr

Hi Laserers

As we are approaching the end of a successful Rhu winter series, I was hoping that we could find a suitable venue to continue our inter club racing but keeping the travelling distances from both clubs reasonable. I suggest we could try Lochwinnoch which is about 10 minutes south of Erskine Bridge (tolls about to be abolished!) so about equal distance from Ayr and Helensburgh. I don't know what it is like to sail there, but if there is enough interest I am willing to try it out. We can also supply a rescue boat.

Does anyone know of other possible venues in that sort of area (10 mile radius)?

ABRL will also continue to race at Irvine at weekends and visitors are always most welcome. We now have 7 boats (If Mark can get through the snow to deliver the 3 new ones !) and there are others interested in joining us.

Fair winds,
Frae the renegade maurauding Ayrshire doon the watter sort of person.

simonglawson · Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 21 Location: Kilmarnock

Keith

I agree with Loch Winnoch, there have been model boat regattas held on the loch not so long ago.

How about Largs from the dinghy club slipway, rescue boat an absolute necessity though. could have a long distance race Cumbrae and back.

There is of course the recognised model sailing ponds at

1. Greenock MY&PBC
Greenock along with Paisley shares the distinction of
being amongst the oldest model yachts in the UK.
Currently the club sails International One Metres,
Radio 6 Metres and Seawinds at Murdieston Dam on
the southern side of the town.

2. The Paisley club was 100 years old in 1996. Today
the club sails International One Metres, and Radio 6
Metres at Barshaw Park which is just off the Glasgow
Road.

Also East Kilbride

simonglawson · Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 21 Location: Kilmarnock

Do any members of the forum have previous experience of model boat sailing at Loch Winnoch, if so please post a reply.

Simon Wink

admin · Site Admin Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 27

LWIN no , but have sailed in Largs marina , wind does get in there , there's also big reservoir behind largs . Kip looks no good (tooo sheltered)

CONGRATULATIONS to BIG KEITH HULL the marauding , sneaking , doon there frae AYr , sponny sorta person .

Actualy I'm afraid to say his winning ways were perty impressive and hope he goes forth to the nationals and puts up a similar display with fellow D T F A S F Simon . Whup ass boys , they aint so hot at rugby so sailing wee plastic boats should be a sinch ! Ken with his impressive last days racing should give them good training before they go .

admin · Site Admin Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 27

Largs slipway is most treacherous most of the year --- extremely slippy .

tip a few gallons o bleach into pond at Irvine should keep the weed at bay < ididn't say thart by the way !, had heard bales of straw has similar effect , but you guys doon there eat that for brecky and sleeep on it at night i hear.

Keith Hull · Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 14 Location: Ayr

How can I say anything against the Big Yin after all the nice things he said about me? EASY!!!! But I will desist. Thanks to Mark and all the good guys frae Rhu for making us Southerners so welcome, and for all the banter.

Still think that Mark had been up all night on Saturday praying to the wind god of the Clyde, he managed to arrange the holes for me to sail into, but forgot to ask him for guid wind for himsel! Best just tae get sum sleep pal.

Hope to see you guys at Lochwinnoch sometime soon.

Fair winds,
MSDTFASSP

PS Got any o that bleach stuff in stock Mark?

simonglawson · Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 21 Location: Kilmarnock

Visited Castle Semple today, spoke with David Hill
tel : 01505 842882
email : activities@cyclemushiel.co.uk

MYA have used the site for event in 2004 see photos
http://www.mya-uk.org.uk/Scotland...20_Ranking_Race_2004_Photos_1.htm

He was very positive about hosting Scottich Open in October and not adverse to having a series through the Summer, weed seems to be no problem.

Need Public liability insurance (via MYA affiliation). He even said they might lay on a rescue boat for the RCL Scottish open.

Good news is the cafe is open all year round. maybe we could persuade Largs Dinghy Club to be available for the Saturday evening for the open.

Only problem is a rescue boat, he was bit against another RIB, claiming the lake has SSSI status and named boats only are allowed on the lake, they do power boat level 2 there , so I do not see what the problem is, needs a bit of working on, maybe Richard Rowan may be able to help us.

Give your views, RSVP

Regards

Simon Laughing

admin · Site Admin Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 27

Sounds like an ideal venue for scottish ,

If social get together at Largs , plenty of accom in toon for visitors, I have contacts in Largs and I don't think it would take too much persuasion to get them to let us avail of their services and spend lots o money !

They do excellent grub , and the beers no bad for ayrshire !