Another “blast from the past”. These photos come from the IOM Nationals sailed at Poolsbrook lake, but sailed under the burge and organised by Doncaster MYC. I am indebted to Brian Cheetham for lending these excellent photos and to Kliff…
For those of you who like me are curious in how things were run in the past, here is a bit of a gem. it is a copy of the oricinal scoring sheet for the First Marblehead Veterans Nationals sailed…
Next up for an article about members from the Northern District, here is Sam Gill. If you’ve met him, I can guarantee you will remember him. He is wonderfully friendly, always seems to have time for those around him. At…
Joanne Sharpe has written the article below sharing her experiences in the use of 3D printing in model yacht construction. Part 2 will follow later as the project progresses. She sails at Askern Radio Sailing Club, and is one of…
In the second of the articles about people in the Northern district, we are featuring someone who actually does not sail model yachts or any boats at all. I think its fair to say that in any ideal world every…
J.A. Alexander & Sons of Preston Andrew Peter has asked for help in finding information about the above firm. In his own words: “I am researching the history of J.A. Alexander & Sons of Preston, those once famous designers/builders/racers of…
Eric Austwick is a founder member of Balne Moor in its present guise. A new trophy, “The Eric Austwick Cup” has been named in his honour. The IOM event will be competed for annually, and is an Open Meeting. Eric…