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What was new in 2012?

Showing: both scale and sailing items.

N.B. references to "Latest Photos gallery", "Members Adverts", etc. will be out of date! However the photos and movies referred to can now be found in the relevant Member's or Boat Type albums.
26th December 2012
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A few photographs from the 23rd December of models enjoying the pond and new extension over the car park! Also the album of RRS Discovery's last visit to Southampton now has some impressive night time photos taken by Richard Lampitt, a scientist at the Oceanography Centre ...using an iPhone! Finally there are some views of the annual Boxing Day Event at the pond... view them all by going to the Latest Photos gallery.
21st December 2012
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The Royal Research Ship Discovery has been exploring the world's oceans for 50 years. I (Peter Taylor) first sailed on her in 1970. On the 21st Decmber she left Southampton for the final time to be replaced by a new ship. Some photos of the event are in the Latest Photos gallery.
17th December 2012
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Sunday 16th December saw a few boats venturing out onto the pond - until a hail shower sent their owners back to their cars! Some photos are in the Latest Photos gallery!
11th December 2012
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The press report of the Club's Charity show can be viewed on the Home Page and there are also some photos of the huge container ship "CMA CGM Marco Polo" - you can view them on the Home Page or see higher resolution versions via the Latest Photos gallery!
9th December 2012
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Cold weather continues but at least the pond is liquid... for now! Some photos of Peter Burton's tug glowing in the gloom in the Latest Photos gallery!
27th November 2012
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Thursday 22nd November was very windy, there are some photos in the Latest Photos gallery!
27th November 2012
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Thursday 22nd November was very windy, there are some photos in the Latest Photos gallery!
20th November 2012
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At last some more photos from the pond! A sunny day in November and some models new both to the web site and the pond. See them in Latest Photos gallery!
9th November 2012
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David McNair-Taylor's report and photos of the Surface Warship Association Exhibition at the Explosions Museum is on the Home Page.
29th October 2012
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Well there has been a little action at the pond recently, but it's hard to say the weather has been pleasant on most days! Don't despair some Winter reading is available... the latest Club Newsletter can be downloaded from the Newsletters page.
4th October 2012
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Some poor weather on recent club days (unless you like gales) so why not plan for next season with a SRCMBC 2013 Calendar... On Sale Now! See the Home Page for details.
24th September 2012
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A bit late (I've been at the Boat Show!) but here are some photos from Sunday 16th for you to view in the Latest Photos gallery. And don't miss the latest offerings on the Members Adverts page!
14th September 2012
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Sunny weather and lots of photos from the last two weeks at the pond in our Latest Photos gallery. Even more bargains for sale on the Members Adverts page - take a look!
2nd September 2012
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Following a splendid Club Charity Show in Lymington on Saturday (1st September) there is a message from Stormy Sam (or is it David?) and a new photo collage - click on it for a larger view - on the Home Page.
27th August 2012
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Your webmaster has bought a new sailing dinghy so he got behind updating the photo albums! Still, the result is that there is now a bumper crop of new photos in the Latest Photos gallery. What's more the SRCMBC paparazzi have been active at the pond - check out "The Sun" next week, ...or maybe not!
17th August 2012
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There's some very interesting models newly offered on the Members Adverts page... and sales have been brisk recently so have a look now! The Latest Photos gallery from Thursday 16th includes the chance to voyage on board David Edwards impressive clipper Salamis. It was a windy day so don't get sea sick!
6th August 2012
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Photographs from the Lymington RNLI Day and Bath race are now available... see the Latest Photos gallery.
1st August 2012
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Two new movies featuring the windfarm support vessel "Island Panther". In one it is the camera platform, in the other it is the victim! For enlightenment see the Latest Photos gallery. And... snap up a bargain! new items on our Members Adverts page.
25th July 2012
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A movie (with sound!) of the Solent Cup competition on 22nd July 2012 and also photos taken that day by someone sitting in the pond! See the Latest Photos gallery.
17th July 2012
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The Riva Speedboat movie has been joined by photos and a movie of Andy Griggs' workboat "Island Panther". Also did someone put a goldfish in the pond? check out the "Jaws" movie! All accessed via the Latest Photos gallery.
14th July 2012
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Have a spin around Setley Pond in Peter Taylor's "Riva" speedboat... don't worry it's Saturday so the Club Captain won't see you! Look in the Latest Photos gallery.
10th July 2012
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Photos from Sunday 8th July are in the Latest Photos gallery... and the pond is now getting really full!
6th July 2012
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A contrast in building method for the new models photographed on Thursday 5th July... a beautiful scratch built plank on frame 8m racing yacht, a wood veneered (but fibreglass beneath) RTR Riva speedboat, and a metal hulled trawler! See the Latest Photos gallery!
5th July 2012
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Photos from the pond on 1st July 2012 are now in the Latest Photos gallery. The tug "Fairmount Alpine" and "HMS Bergamot" are both new to the web site.
4th July 2012
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At last the video from the Met and Southern R36R Championships on 12th May 2012 can now be viewed via the Latest Photos gallery, sorry for the delay!
30th June 2012
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The Latest Photos gallery contains photos from Sunday 24th and Thursday 28th June. There's also a movie of Mac Winter's Penshaw starring Mac Winter! Meanwhile there are new adverts on the Member's Adverts page and selected models are now being offered at bargain prices for quick sale!
20th June 2012
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Recent action at the pond has been rather limited due to the unseasonable weather - but at least the water level in the pond has increased! Sunday, 17th June was sunny for a change and there are some photos in the Latest Photos gallery.
30th May 2012
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If "Navy Day" had been disappointingly grey, the weather improved the next Sunday and there were Warships on display... see the photos in the Latest Photos gallery!
26th May 2012
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New adverts for racing yachts for sale (from Mike Benton) and Arthur Shannon's Thames Barge is offered again at a bargain price! See the Members Adverts page.
23rd May 2012
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Some photos of the "Navy Day" weekend at Setley Pond including a preview of David McNair-Taylors brand new Type 45 destroyer "HMS Dauntless". The cold, grey weather placed something of a damper on proceedings but there are some photos in the Latest Photos gallery.
15th May 2012
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Photographs taken at the R36R Metropolitan and Southern District Championships on Saturday 12th May can be seen in the Latest Photos gallery.
14th May 2012
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We're glad to say that long-standing Club member Archie Howie is now back home after a recent spell in hospital. He has decided to sell some of his very impressive models, see the Members Adverts page.
8th May 2012
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Photos from the Richard Graham steering competition held on 22nd April have (at last!) been added to the Scale Section Steering Competitions Photo Gallery page.
7th May 2012
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The sailing pages have their first movie! Depending on the speed of your computer and internet link you can view it in resolutions ranging up to full screen HD... view it in the Latest Photos gallery, or the Sailing Section 6m class photo gallery! There are also new photo albums for the 6m class yachts.
1st May 2012
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For direct access to the Sailing Section pages use the web site address "http://www.srcmyc.org.uk" or the short version: "srcmyc.org.uk". Conversely, the address "http://www.srcmbc.org.uk" or the short version: "srcmbc.org.uk" will take you to the scale section part of the web site (as before). The left hand menu allows you to swap between "scale" and "sail" pages!
29th April 2012
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Rain and wind all day today so I doubt if anyone was at the pond! In recompense we have the first Sailing Section advert on the Members Adverts page. You can now choose what types of adverts you see on the page - try it out, and go buy something!!!
24th April 2012
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The Sailing Section pages have had an update and it's hoped to expand that part of the Club web site in future. Some of you may have noticed that this has resulted in a new Club Calendar serving both sections of the club. The Calendar is interactive - you can view different types of events, different months, and even several months at a time.

The Setley Weather page has been updated to take account of changes to the Met Office site and to make it easier to access weather information for deciding whether to go to the pond!

17th April 2012
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An iceberg meets Titanic on Setley Pond... we have the movie! See the Home Page or the Latest Photos gallery.
10th April 2012
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Photos of the Sailing Section racing One Metre yachts on a sunny day with an increasing breeze... see the Latest Photos gallery!
2nd April 2012
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A wealth of photos from the end of March and the start of April featuring models old and new... all in our Latest Photos gallery!
25th March 2012
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Warm sunny water resulted in a number of "new" or returning models taking to the pond... use it before the water evaporates! See the Latest Photos gallery!
19th March 2012
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The Club Newsletter for Spring 2012 is available for viewing or download on the Newsletters Page.
13th March 2012
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Photos of the 2012 Highcliffe Show and a report from David McNair-Taylor on a "Ton Class" Minesweeper/Minehunter event - see the Home Page or go to the Latest Photos gallery. There's also a new offering on our Members Adverts page
27th February 2012 The warm sunshine brought members out of hibernation yesterday (Sunday 26th) so there are lots of new photos in the Latest Photos gallery!
17th February 2012 The pond's been frozen recently but there are some photos to prove it has now thawed in our Latest Photos gallery! Also two tugs on offer in the Members Adverts.
2nd February 2012 To our surprise, following a very cold night the pond was not covered in ice; however only Steve French had brought some boats (possibly persuaded by some Klingons)... photos in the Latest Photos gallery! Also there are Members Adverts.
31st January 2012 The movie demonstrating Paul Nixon's Rope Making Machine in use is now available on the Hints and Tips page.
26th January 2012 The latest Club Newsletter is now available from the News Letters page. Amongst other items it features Paul Nixon's Rope Making Machine. A video of the Machine is in production - watch this space!
12th January 2012 The Latest Photos gallery features Steve French's Waveney Class lifeboat on a dull, rather damp, day at the pond!
9th January 2012 Alan Bond has produced a movie demonstrating how easy his new Programmable Engine Sound System is to program. There's also a movie of Peter Taylor's "Bardot" performing at the pond ...see the Latest Photos gallery!


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