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Hi Pete, its a pity that firm hadn't been contracted to make a proper job of the sea gate, it might still be operational if they had been involved.Bazz is good at getting to grips with a mechanical problem. They do make a good intreresting video. D
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Loads! 25 every second! D

see Facebook for a video

. Some time ago, in February, we were inundated with spammers trying to join our forum and the only way we could prevent it was to completely stop new applications. . If you do want to write a post you have to log in each time you switch you computer/phone on, if you have forgotten your old username...

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https://lancasterport.org/news/glasson- ... JcHt5QKZ1k
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. I have found this on the Club's Facebook page: . Lancaster Port Commission (LPC) is increasing pressure on the Environment Agency to reinstate a working Dock Gate at the port. The 38-year-old gate acts as a flood defence when raised. When lowered it gives access to the inner dock and neighbouring ...

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Sorry Mick, thats a broken-down miniature submarine from Barrow
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I am trying to find a new home for a Streaker sailing dinghy that I started to build from a kit many years ago. Unfortunately, I am not in a position to complete it now, nor sail it even if I could do so. The boat was purchased in 1980 as a Jack Holt kit and the work that has been done took place im...

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Thanks john, for all your posts in the past. Here is the direct link to their NMs page:
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https://lancasterport.org/notices-to-mariners/
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He was a great character and kept coming to the club as long as he possibly could.
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Yesterday we were pleased to welcome two new members to the committee: Dave Riley for membership and John Howarth (Chorley John) as Moorings Officer. Good news, but there are still a couple of vacancies, ie Cruising Commodore and Mainsheet Editor.

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The agenda is now online: http://glassonsailing.co.uk/wp/agm-2023/
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The Port of Lancaster Dock gate is now raised/closed, the Port of Lancaster (Glasson dock) is now closed until such time the gate is lowered again (details as yet unknown). The dock gate will close over the potential flood risk periods and will be possibly opened again for short periods between Spri...

' Dear Member, Re -Annual General Meeting 2023. I am writing to advise you that our 2023 Club AGM is scheduled for Sunday 29th October 2023 commencing at 1300 hours. I will be circulating the agenda and any supporting papers in due course. I will also display this information in the Clubhouse foyer ...

No. 018– 2023 Dock Gate Repairs/Dock closure The Port of Lancaster Dock gate will be raised using a temporary winch system, The dock gate will be raised on Mon 25th September or soon after, The dock gate will remain closed until the large Spring tide period is finished in early October. Every signif...

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Might be Elon Musk and his Skylink!.
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There is some good drone footage on the home page for the Port of Lancaster:

https://lancasterport.org/
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Hi Mick,

I shall check and get them updated if needed. cheers, D

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe ... -66139199

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Thanks, Mick,

So it looks like ours is not far out, on Friday, before the monsoon, the new anemometer was saying 10 to 12 knt when it looked like this:
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. Thanks for getting the new windsock Chris that looks like good value, and it even seems to be pointing in the right direction! 😏 Today I went up on the roof and changed the anemometer for a new unit so now it's working properly. Also I have put I spare unit in the computer room so next time it fai...

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Dave Riley went on the roof and fixed it with a dose of WD-40 today. It might be reading a bit low. I have now got a new replacement and will fit it shortly.

Thanks Dave

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It looks like the anemometer has packed up, so I have ordered a new Wind speed cartridge for it, they don't seem to last more than 3 or 4 years in our location (no surprise there!)
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Thanks Jim, it was moved at weekend. It probably had new tyres fitted, so no problem now. cheers, David
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