Round 3
A Class - Rick did not run as engine broken
A3 - Tony and Norman did not finish the laps
A2 - Steve did not finish laps as conrod let go John had a good run 85.38mph and Norman engine would not start
A1 - Steve had a quick run but did not finish the laps Pete had a quick run as well but didn’t finish the laps
B1 - Bryn had a slow run 48.69mph
B1S - John did not finish the laps, as needle was too lean Bryn had a bad launch

A very good day and thanks for everyone’s hard work! Roll on to the 22^nd April

Leading Speeds
B1 Bryn Colman 48.69mph B1S John Underwood 85.79mph Bryn Colman 76.17mph B1E Bryn Colman 69.95mph
A2 Norman Lara 104.59mph John Underwood 94.72mph S40 Angela Lara 111.77mph A Class Rick Benson 63.44mph

Welcome to the second report at Hall Farm lake of the new Regatta season 2023!

A fine Saturday and the lake was like a millpond. Everyone got stuck in getting ready for the day Tony, Pete and Rick set up the pole, fencing, and bungees. Norman and Steve set up the timing equipment and took the entries and money. Two new people at the lake today, very interested and are coming to the next meeting to have a go with the club boat. We would like to extend a very warm welcome to Keith and Peter.  On behalf of the Big C Cancer Charity and in memory of Dave, donations are being collected which will be forwarded to the charity after the first Kingsbury Regatta in June. If you would like to contribute but would prefer to donate directly, please speak to Norman who has the details.

Round 1
A Class, Rick had a good opening run 65.27mph
A3, Tony and Norman did not finish the lap’s, needle setting up the wall
A2, Steve, John, Norman did not finish the laps, all engines running rich
S40, Bryn had a good run with a new boat 61.90mph
A1, Pete had a very good run 120.00mph only 2mph below the record, looks like he took the advice from Andrei Smolnikov
B1, Bryn had a slow run 60.52, engine running rich
B1S –John had a bad launch as the bungee broke on launch

Rick, John & Bryn in 'pits'	John awaiting inspiration	Bryn contemplating the electronics

Round 2
A Class, Rick did not run no more as there was some metal pieces floating around in the engine, back to the workshop
A3, Tony had a nice run 117.70mph, Norman did not run no more as the carburettor hole is too big
A2, Steve did not finish the laps, John had a slow run 87.72mph and Norman had a slow run 78,13mph
S40, Bryn did not run any more as propeller drive broke
A1, Pete had a slower run 119.3mph, Steve could not get a needle setting
B1E, Bryn had a good launch from Pete and running well until it lost radio signal
B1S, John had a very good launch and a clean run 101.5mph

Tony awaits Pete to 'man' the starting cord	Will it, won't it start?

Round 3
A3, Tony improved 119.10mph, well done
A2, Steve had a good run 112.10mph but lost the needle and glow plug at the end of the run
A1, Pete did not run no more, a happy bunny. Steve could not get the engine started
B1, Bryn could not get a needle setting, we think the weather is still to cold for the smaller engines
B1S John tried his other model, had a good launch but cut after 4 laps

Round 4
Only Bryn, tried the B1E again but the same thing happened it lost signal and stopped

A very good day and thanks for everyone’s hard work!

Leading speeds:
A1 Class Pete Dirs 120.00mph B1S Class John Underwood 101.5mph A2 Class Steve Poyser 112.1mph A3 Class Tony Collins 119.1mph

　May regattas 13.5.23

Despite being mid-May, a chilly and windy start! Lake rather choppy but everyone helped to set everything up ready for the day ahead. Despite the weeds and grasses best efforts to grow a wall between the bank and the lake, Steve had his strimmer with him and soon made short work of it with lots of encouragement from his co-chairman!

On behalf of the Big C Cancer Charity and in memory of Dave, donations are being collected which will be forwarded to the charity after the first Kingsbury Regatta in June. If you would like to contribute but would prefer to donate directly, please speak to Norman who has the details.

Round 1
A Class, no one ran in this class
A/B, Ron had a new boat but didn’t finish the laps
A3, Norman still having engine problems, Stuart did not finish the laps
A2, John and Steve did not finish the laps; Norman had a very good run 119.29 mph
S40, Angela did not finish the laps
A1, Steve had problems try to get a needle setting, Stuart could not start the engine, Ron had a nice run 84.27mph
B1, Dave had a good launch but did not finish the laps
B1S, Dave had a good launch but did not finish the laps, John had a good run 88.33mph

Stuart's S40	Angela's S40	Twas rough though

Round 2
A/B Ron did not finish the laps
A3, Norman did not run - need to rethink about the Picco, Stuart had problems with the OPS; pit crew to strip engine to see the problem
A2, Steve still having needle-setting problems, John did not finish the lap, Norman could not start the engine in the time limit
S40, Angela had a good run 87.13mph, Stuart had a nice run 60.40 mph
A1, Steve did not run as a broken needle, Ron improved his speed 85.16mph
B1S, John and Dave did not finish the laps but had good launches
B1, Dave could not get a needle setting

Raw power from AB/R	Loads of torque	Norman launching

Round 3
A/B, Ron had a very good run 114.90mph
A3, Norman did not run back to the workshop to look at Picco, Stuart did not run as the front housing bearings have come loose; Norman to repair
A2, Norman did not run, John could not get a needle setting so did not finish the laps
S40, Angela did not run
A1, no one run
B1, Dave still could not get a needle setting we think still weather too cold for the smaller motors
B1S, Dave and John did not finish the laps but on a plus side had good launches

A slightly warmer day was welcoming although a bit breezy at times.

Everyone got together to set up at the start and we were all ready to start at 11am. It was lovely to see Ian and Sonia at the lake and Mark braved the swans to bring us some fantastic photos.
Linda and Mick Buonaiuto from the MPBA popped down for the afternoon and a spot of lunch. Linda then donned a pair of waders and jumped in the lake to have a go with a Sport 40, and got a reasonable run despite the strength of the running boat on the bungee completely taken her by surprise. Well Done Linda!

On behalf of the Big C Cancer Charity and in memory of Dave, donations are being collected which will be forwarded to the charity after the first Kingsbury Regatta in June. If you would like to contribute but would prefer to donate directly, please speak to Norman who has the details.

We started with the A class

Round One
A– Rick got a good launch and after a couple of laps the engine stopped on looking the front bearing had blown apart back to the workshop for rick
A3 – Tony and Norman still having problems with needle settings
A1E –Angela had a good run 118.67mph
A1 –Steve and Pete did not finish the laps, Ron had Norman trying to start his engine for 4 mins and would not start. When looking at the engine in the pits Ron had put the disc back to front.
B1 –Dave had a good launch but did not finish the laps, Pete had a good launch but the engine cut when coming on the pipe.
B1S –John had a good launch but engine was too lean, Dave had a good run 92.05mph but stripped the glow plug thread.
A2 –Steve had a very good run 115.32mph, Norman had a needle-setting run 94.29mph and Rick could not get a needle setting.

Norman launching B1S	B1S in full flight	Steve Poyser

Round Two
A3- Tony still could not get a needle setting, Norman had a run 99.65mph but the shaft came unsoldered.
A2- Steve had a slower run 113.50mph; Norman got the needle right 123.07mph, Rick did not finish the laps.
S40- Linda had a very good launch for her first time and a good speed 69.66mph and a BIG smile on her face
A1E –Angela improved 124.55mph
A1 – Steve had a good run 106.22mph, Ron had a nice run 83.60mph now the disc is in the right way
B1 –Dave did not finish the lap as needle came loose and lost the setting, Pete still could not get a needle setting
B1S –Dave did not run as glow plug has stripped in the head, John had a very good run 111.09mph

Ron Hankins	Angela's A1E	MPBA Secretary Linda Buanito

Round Three
A3- Norman did not run, Tony still can’t get a needle setting
A1E – Angela did not run saving it for Bulgaria
A1 – Steve did not run, Ron and Pete did not finish the laps
B1 –no one run
A2 –Ron had a good run 107.99mph, Rick had a slow run but he was happy as it went around 37.76mph, Norman and Steve did not run

Ron's AB/R	Norman's Vintage 10cc	Tony Collins A3

Round Four - training
A3- Tony was trying to get the Picco sorted but with no luck so back to the workshop
B1- Pete was trying to sort out the needle settings but no luck we think the inlet pipe is too long so back to the workshop

A very good day and thanks for everyone’s hard work!

July 17th

Despite being mid-July it was a very windy, start! Lake rather choppy but everyone helped to set everything up ready for the day ahead. We started at 11.15 with Ricky A class boat, as water was choppy but it stopped after a few laps.  After a little time it calmed down so we went with the A2 and S40 but then it started, blowing a gale so we stopped for a little time until it changed wind direction.

So not a good day but lots of jokes and banter and went home early

Round 1

A Class, Rick Benson had an old model out as he not made a new crankshaft yet it got away well in but it back to the workshop as it broke a piston ring
A3, No one run as too windy and rough
A2, Norman, Steve, and John did not finish as the water was too rough
S40, Bryn had a good run 79.30mph it liked the rough
A1, No one run to rough
B1, No one run too rough
B1S, No one run to rough

Round 2

B1E Bryn had a good launch as the wind dropped but did not finish the laps
We all said it was too rough to run anymore so we packed up and went home early

A very good day and thanks for everyone’s hard work!

July 29th

Despite being July, chilly and another windy start! Lake a little choppy but everyone helped to set everything up ready for the day ahead. Norman would like to thank everyone for the support and kind words and donations that people gave him to get back boating thank you.

Round 1

A/B, Tony and Ron did not finish the laps as needle settings not right
A3, John U, John H or Stuart did not finish the laps.
A2, John U lent Norman a model who recorded a good speed 117.17mph John U got a run 91.57mph, Steve however had engine problems.
S40, Stuart could not start his model (where’s Pete)
A1, Ron was playing with a new engine but could not get a needle setting
B1, Dave did not finish the laps
B1S, Dave did not finish the laps

Round 2

A/B, Tony still trying hard to get a needle setting, Ron had a good run 130.27mph and put it away for the International
A3, John U, John H, did not finish the laps, Stuart got a run 110.90mph
A2, Norman did not run, John U had a better run 91.84mph, Steve had a problem starting the ops engine at the workshop c clip had come out and damaged the piston
S40, Stuart did not finish the laps
A1, No one run
B1, Dave did not finish the laps but it looked quick
B1S, Dave had a good run 90.58mph

Round 3

A/B, Tony had a good launch and after a couple laps stop so will move tank inboard
A3, Stuart and John H did not run, John U got a slow run 71.55mph but was happy
A2, No one run
S40, Stuart got a run 67.11m

A very good day and thanks for everyone’s hard work and to Mark for taking the photos.

September 2nd Regatta Results.

B1 Class Bryn Colman 148.46mph B1S Class Norman Lara 88.88mph A1 Class Pete Dirs 115.32mph A2 Class Ron Hankins 110.03mph
S40 Class Bryn Colman 90.98mph A3 Class John Hyder 120.85mph A/BR Ron Hankins 127.21mph A Class Rick Benson 71.75mph

September 23rd Regatta Results

B1S Class John Underwood 57.42mph A1 Class John Underwood 84.66mph A2 Class Norman Lara 108.00mph A3 Class Stuart Falconer 52.62mph
A/BR Ron Hankins 132.57mph

October Regattas

7th October

Good turnout for the penultimate regatta of 2023. Trailer loaded up at 9am with everyone’s boats and accessories and it was off to the lake we went.

Weather was good although a bit windy to start but by the time we started racing at 11am the lake was calm.

Thank you to the Wednesday Control Line Club (Steve, Alistair, Pete and Sandra) for coming down to have a look, which they thoroughly enjoyed and may be back.

A good days racing and thank you to everyone for all the help with setting up and putting away.

A very good day and thanks for everyone’s hard work!

Results:
B1 Class Bryn Colman 77.94mph B1S Class John Underwood 96.9mph A1 Class John Underwood 90.2mph A2 Class Steve Poyser 113.7mph
S40 Class Stuart Falconer 100.6mph A3 Class John Hyder 124.79mph AB/R Class Tony Collins 127.6mph

21st October

Owing to the poor turnout with only three members turning up the decision was made, reluctantly, to cancel the last regatta of the season.

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

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