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April 13, 2026Access to the pond has now been restored following remdial work to the access road by Forestry England. You are reminded that, from Monday 20th April, Car Parking Fees are now payable. [...]
February 20, 2026Members will not be surprised to learn that the Car Park at Setley is very flooded. There are also large potholes in the track to the pond. These photos were taken by Scale section Captain, Charles Chambers on Thursday morning (19th February 2026)
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February 6, 2026Date: 2026
Event
Wednesday 8th April
AGM – All Saints Hall, Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea. SO41 0SG – 7pm till 9pm
Friday 3rd April
Good Friday
Monday 6thApril
Easter Monday
Monday 4th May
Early Bank Holiday
Sunday 17th May
Navy Day starts at 9.30 am at Setley Pond
Monday 25th May
Spring Bank Holiday
Sunday 28th June
Sail Day starts at 9.30am at Setley Pond.
Saturday 29th August
Exhibition, The Bridge, Milford on Sea Community Hall, 9 Sea Road, Milford on Sea, Lymington, SO41 0PH
9am till 10am set up, Open to public 10am till 3pm, Clear up 3pm till 4pm.
Monday 31st August
Late Summer bank Holiday
Sunday 13th September
Commercial Vessel Day, starts at 9.30am at Setley Pond.
Sunday 8th November
Remembrance Sunday
Wednesday 9th December
Christmas Lunch, The Cliffe House, Marine Drive West, Barton on Sea, New Milton BH25 7QL [...]
Club News (←last 4 posts→)
November 4, 2024Road to the Pond repaired but it still has some issues! [...]
February 29, 2024Club Member David Reith took these photos at Setley Pond today, the 29th February 2024. And guess what… more rain is forecast!
The pond has now extended over the banks which are very slippery with sudden drops into deep water. These drops are hidden by the water, do not paddle! Great care is needed in the vicinity of the pond.
Click on the images below to enlarge. [...]
January 14, 2024On the 26th December each year the Club surrenders it’s use of Setley Pond in favour of the traditional Boxing Day “Setley Cup Races” which are organised by the Lymington sailing clubs. You can read all about the 2023 event on the Yachts and Yachting web site. [...]
July 6, 2023With regard to our Permit to use the Pond from Forestry England please note the following Rules:
Access is now permitted from 07.00 to 19.00
The Rule of 12 remains in place i.e. maximum of 12 boats on the water at any one time.
No additional structures or buoys can be placed in the Pond
All Vehicles to be parked in designated car parks
Please drive slowly to preserve the road
Anything brought with you take home
No smoking or lighting of fires
All members to carry some form of medicine box (a lot of cars come with one, if not a small First Aid Kit is available from most chemists).
Forestry England will be monitoring the use of the Pond from time to time.
New Information signs have been put up please have a quick read.
Committee Members will have a copy of the Permit in their cars when visiting the Pond in case we are asked for proof of use – please refer any such contact to a member of the Committee. [...]
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Mike Moore writes:
I am offering for sale a yacht “Lulu” (see photos below) made by my father-In-law, Ken Burton during the 1990’s.
The Radio Controlled Yacht “Lulu” was built to the majority of specifications (Transom modified) detailed in Model Maker Drawing 511 titled “LEO” Designed by W J Daniels” not dated but contains imperial measurements throughout and priced at 5 shillings! I have the Drawing in my possession used for the Build. The radio control system is a “Futaba Attack – Sport AM 27 Digital Proportional Radio Control System)”.
Following WWII, Ken became a highly regarded Toolmaker in the Aero Industry and later the Head of the Woodwork & Metalwork Department at a local school. He made four yachts in total (see photograph above) each with an exceptionally high build quality. He regularly sailed his yachts “Lulu”, “Windrush II”, “Bridie” and “Gremlin” around Setley Pond, often in the company of his brother-in-law Mick (aka Earnest) Chelmick who also built and sailed radio controlled model yachts. Alas, Ken and Mick passed away in 2017 and 2020 respectively.
Lulu has been in “dry dock” in a bedroom for the last 5 or more years and it is time to get her back on the water. If there is any member of your club that would be interested in becoming the new owner, then please don’t hesitate to forward the details. I have placed a sale price of £300 but the money is not important, it is the ownership and use by a passionate RC Yacht enthusiast with an abundance of tender loving care for a yacht with a fine pedigree.
I will of course travel to Setley Pond to enable a full viewing for any interested party.
Contact: michael-r-moore@hotmail.co.uk [...]
This model was scratch built and is in excellent condition, with no leaks and is fully working. The electric motor runs on twin 12v Lead Acid Batteries that are included with the boat, along with the stand, and the fitted speed controller. No Rx or Tx supplied.
Length: 113cm.
Width: 30cm.
Price: £420
Collection only, phone or email to view or collect.
Contact: Simon Jeffs – Email: y2sjeffs@gmail.com Mobile: 077577 12709 [...]
The tools are mostly of the DIY hand held power type, such as. routers, planers, circular saws etc. I don’t have an inventory but if anyone cares to contact Paul Nixon with a particular need he could send details to them directly. In return a reasonable donation to the Poole Men’s Shed would be acceptable.
Pauls email address: gumb00t79@gmail.com
gumb00t79@gmail.com
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Anyone interested in the following models please contact Keith on 01425 612129
Merchant Ship: “SS Lady P”; 3ft long, with all the electronics, horn, smoker and battery together with 6 channel radio 2.4Mhz; Price: £185.00
“Southampton tug”; as new, only used a couple of times; Price: SOLD
Yacht Metre long “Windstar”; fibre glass hull, good condition; SOLD
Classic sports boat in mahogany, 830 mill, radio with it; Price: SOLD
Small Boat: SOLD
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