2014 NRG Conference in St. Louis, MO, Oct 16-18

Posted on October 14, 2014 by catopower

Next week is the Nautical Research Guild conference. It’s in St. Louis this year and I actually get to go. This will be only the second NRG conference I’ve attended. My first was the one held in the San Francisco Bay Area back in 2011, I think it was. I only made it to that one because it was local. The one in St. Louis will be my first one that’s out of the area, as most of them are. However, I managed to get the trip paid for by the ship model distributor and store Ages of Sail.

As I’ve mentioned before here, I’ve been doing some work helping them out as they’re right down the road in the East Bay in San Lorenzo, CA. I basically told the owner I’d be willing to help him out with the business if he sends me to the conference. He agreed…

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September 2014 Activities

Posted on September 14, 2014 by catopower

Annual Barbecue

The Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights’ annual barbecue took place on Saturday, September 6th, and I think everyone agrees that it was a rousing success. Taking place at the home of member Paul Reck and his wife Nancy, this was one of the best of the annual gatherings to date. Not only did we have great weather and a great turnout, but member Carlos Oliva even provided us with some live Ukelele music to add to the atmosphere.

The food was good, the company was great – a terrific time was had by all. It’s a shame that it happens only once a year.

September Meeting aboard the Eureka

Now that the Eureka is open to the public again with the gangway repairs complete, we have access to our shop again. Our next meeting, which is this coming Saturday, September 20th, will take place at our club’s home aboard the Eureka. Meeting starts at 9:30 am.

Model Boats on Parade

The SF Model Yacht Club’s annual event takes place at Spreckel’s Lake in Golden Gate Park this Sunday, September 21st. Set up begins at 9:30am and is free for public viewing. For those persons interested in displaying a model, there is a registration form to fill out and there is a $20 fee, but it includes lunch. Local ship model clubs are encouraged to participate and there will be tables for displaying models inside the clubhouse.

More information can be found on the SF Model Yacht Club’s website.

Eureka Open to the Public

Posted on September 14, 2014 by catopower

A few weeks ago, we got the word that the ferryboat Eureka is now open to the public again. For members of the Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights, this means we have easy access to our Model Shop once again. It’s been many months that we haven’t had use of the shop, but now all is back to normal once again.

As a result, the next meeting of the shipwrights will be aboard the Eureka on Saturday, September 20th at 9:30 am.

Meeting Notes Now Online

Posted on August 24, 2014 by catopower

For all Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights members and those interested in the goings on at our meetings, the monthly meeting notes are now available in PDF form online. Simply go to the new Meeting Notes page by click in the menu bar above. The page lists meeting notes as far back as I’ve recorded them.

Feel free to download and read any or all of them. Print one off and share it with your fellow ship modelers if you think they might be interested. If you’re in the area and think you might like a closer look at what we do, we welcome guests to our meeting and, of course, new members.

Correction… Don’t Eat, Meet!

Posted on August 4, 2014 by catopower

No, that’s not to say “don’t eat meat.”

Looks like the Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights’ annual barbecue will have to wait for another time due to scheduling conflicts. So, there will be no annual barbecue on Saturday, August 9th, after all.

The good news is that this means that we will have an August meeting after all. Likely location of the meeting will again be in the conference room under the bleachers by the Bath House. Meeting starts at 9:30am. Don’t be late, because the doors have to remain locked, and once we start our meeting they will be closed and we’ll be out of earshot of any knocking.

Among other things of importance, we’ll be discussing the date of the rescheduled barbecue. So, be there and bring your projects!

Don’t Meet – Eat!

Posted on July 30, 2014 by catopower

There will be no regular meeting of the Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights in August due to the annual club barbecue. The member’s-only event will take place at Paul Reck’s home on Saturday, August 9th.

The next regular meeting will be on Saturday, September 20th, at 9:30am. Location TBA depending on the status of the repairs to the Eureka.

Hail to the Chief

Posted on July 30, 2014 by catopower

At the June meeting of the Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights, the club made a big change to its organization and agreed it should have an official club president. The club’s de-facto leader has for years been member Paul Reck, but at the June meeting, that was made official with the nomination and election of Mr. Reck to the post of Club President.

Nothing really changes at this point, except that we as a group have officially recognized Paul’s role. Member Leo Kane will continue to continue to moderate our monthly meetings.