Northern District IOM Championships at Wheecher reservoir Wheecher Reservoir tested the ND IOM competitors to the full, with all 3 rigs needing to be used. We had wind (quite a lot), rain and sun, sometimes at the same time. We…
I was lucky enough to spend a thoroughly enjoyable day down at the newly formed / merged Askern Radio Sailing Club, who were holding a Wooden Hull event, which was sailed in the true Corinthian spirit. Jo Sharp has produced…
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…
Jubilee Cup July 29th 2018. Hosted by Killingworth Model Yacht Club at Yeadon Tarn After weeks of hot, sunny weather, with generally reasonable winds for sailing, it seemed like this edition of the Interclub Jubilee Cup sailed in IOMs would…
4 visiting boats travelled to join 5 home boats to Askern Lake to take part for the Eric Austwick Cup for IOMs. As is the norm for Balne Moor MBC you are guaranteed a warm welcome, and this time was…
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…
Colin Mason from Scarborough MYC has submitted a gadget that can help anyone setting up a Bantock type rectangular main boom. Details below: Application: For standard goose neck (i.e.not for Ball Raced type) and SAILSetc spar section booms When assembling…