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Waikawa Boating Club
E-News Letter
October 11th 2017

Please check under the headings below for a calendar of events for each section - the combined calendar was a bit of a blur!

LATEST

A massive shout out to Kevin Morgan Plumbing who supplied a cherry picker at no charge so Dave and his team could paint the underside of the awning apex, note the new blue on the framing - looks fab! Thank you to Dave, Jason and Brian for your time and expertise, much of it donated and hugely appreciated!

Picton Weather

Philip Middlemiss operates the Picton Weather site and has kindly forwarded on the link for all to use.
Go to www.pictonweather.nz in your browser. The weather data is updated every 15 seconds and the locally generated weather forecast us updated seven times a day.
The weather forecast wind data is in knots.

Get your WBC Vest here!!!!

Wonderfully modeled by Anna and Dave, these vests are of non pilling material, that will look great for years to come.

Available in a number of mens and ladies sizes and only $60.00 each.

Order yours now by clicking on the link below, or contact the club.

WBC Vest Order Form

HOUSE

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What's coming up in House

OCTOBER

Tonight Wednesday 11 - Guest Speaker - DOC Zero Invasion Predators, 6.30pm, update on the Bottlerock predator control trial - Free nibbles before - Bar open at 6.00pm
Thursday 12 - America's Cup: Your opportunity to have a photo with Ye Auld Mug!! Bar open 6:45pm, Members only!!
Friday 13 - Club Night: Jackpot Draw and Raffle
Saturday 14 - Casual Saturday Night - (Guest Chef Special and Saturday Social evening postponed - (Deferred to December sorry)).
Sunday 15 - Special General Meeting 5pm followed by Special Curry Night dinner (see below)
Friday 20 - Club Night: Jackpot Draw and Raffle
Saturday 21 - The Club is Booked for a private function, if the weather is good we are going to have a boat bar drink. (ie a number of boats rafted up on a mooring with socialising on them)
Friday 27 - Club Night: Jackpot Draw and Raffle
Saturday 28 - Club History Book Launch, 3pm, Complimentary afternoon tea followed by casual Saturday, Renaissance Beer Tasting and a range of snacks to compliment the various beers - ALL WELCOME

NOVEMBER

Friday 3 - Club Night: Jackpot Draw and Raffle
Saturday 4 – Volunteer Saturday Social, 5 to 7ish, food available.
Friday 10th - Club Night: Jackpot Draw and Raffle
Saturday 11 - GUEST CHEF - Oysters and Bubbles Night (+ other seafood) Details to follow next week
Friday 17th - Club Night: Jackpot Draw and Raffle

Club Night Friday

Bar open from 5pm meals from 6pm

Raffle will be drawn around 7.30pm, followed by the Membership draw

MEMBERSHIP DRAW
Congratulations to Steve and Mary on winning the draw last Friday, and a very appreciated shout at the bar.

The jackpot this week is at $559.

Each club membership has an accompanying number, if your number is drawn and you are in the wardroom at the time, you win - simple.

You must be here to win!
The next must win Friday (if not won before) will be 5th Jan 2018.

A portion of each weeks raffle proceeds go towards the membership draw jackpot.

Tonight Wednesday 11 October
Guest Speaker from DOC
Bar open from 6pm

What’s going on at Bottle Rock?
ZIP (Zero Invasive Predators) is a research and development entity focused on developing the tools and techniques to enable an ambitious and exciting vision for New Zealand:
The complete removal of rats, stoats, and possums from large mainland areas – and defence of these areas against reinvasion – for the long term, sustainable protection of native biodiversity.
This model is known as Remove and Protect.
The Remove and Protect approach, if successful, will make it possible to:

eradicate predators at sites where it is neither desirable nor possible to construct predator fences
reduce our dependence on the repeated wide scale application of toxins at chosen sites
enable progressive expansion of a protected area as funds and confidence allow
create an environment on the mainland where, in time, ecological integrity could rival that of predator-free offshore islands

ZIP has maintained a 400 hectare field development site at Bottle Rock Peninsula, Queen Charlotte Sound, since September 2014. At Bottle Rock, the team is assessing the effectiveness of the current predator control toolset in a ‘virtual barrier’ system to protect the peninsula against reinvasion, and testing new prototype technologies as they develop.
Join Duncan Kay and Susannah Aitken from the ZIP Team for an update on ZIP’s progress at Bottle Rock and across ZIP’s broader research and development programme.
Wednesday 11 October, 6:30pm, Waikawa Boat Club. Bar open and light supper provided.

Tomorrow Thursday 12 October

America's Cup is

coming to the Waikawa Boating Club
Following the Street Parade in Picton come to the Club to meet some of the team and have your photo with the Auld Mug!
Entry is Members Only - you must show your membership card at the door and pay a $10 donation to QCYC.
Doors open at 6.30pm
Bar open from 6.45pm, ETNZ expected to arrive 7.30pm
Light food will be available for purchase provided by Queen Charlotte Yacht Club members with all proceeds going towards their building fund.
Menu. (Click to view)

Sunday 15 October
Special General Meeting
5pm Waikawa Boating Club
Click here for Notice's of Motion

Special Curry Dinner from 6pm
$15 per person
Choice of up to 4 curries with Rice, Naan bread and Pompadams

Thai green chicken curry
Fish and vegetable curry
Sweet fruit beef curry
Vegetable and coconut milk curry

We've made it to print!
"Its our Life"
The Imperfect History
of the
Waikawa Boating Club
Official Book Launch
Saturday 28 October 3pm

Help us celebrate the launch of the publication of our Club History with author Tony FitzGerald.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the day.
Complimentary afternoon tea provided
from 5.30 to 6.30 enjoy a special Beer Tasting from Renaissance Brewery
Bar will be open with our usual Saturday evening

EVERYONE MOST WELCOME
In the meantime we have the book here, now - get yours for $45.00
(Will make an excellent Christmas present!)

Saturday 28 October
5.30pm
RENAISSANCE BEER TASTING

Spring weather can bit of a trial but we’re going to change all that and brighten it up anyways. Join us for an extensive tasting of our beers.
So whether it is rain or shine, come join us on Saturday 28^th of October from 5.30pm on. We will also be offering our range at really good prices on the evening.
We look forward to seeing you then and have a cheers with the Renaissance Team.

CRUISING

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Some of the rubbish collected during last years Beach Clean

Beach Clean 2017 - Sunday 22 October (Labour Weekend)
Our Beach Clean is a great time to visit all the bays where we have moorings, go ashore and pick up any rubbish.
You only need to bring bags for the rubbish and have some way of getting to land (and back to your boat again!)
There will be a raft-up on the Sunday evening which is likely to be at either Double Bay or Spencer depending on wind direction.
Most boats will do 4-5 beachs
For more details and to register please contact Rear Commodore Cruising - Gerald Harper on 03 573 5925 boat 'Dafrego'

SAVE THE DATE
CRUISERS FORUM
March 10/11 2018

With quite a few boats planning to head to the Islands in 2018 a Cruisers Forum will be very useful.
We are very lucky in having David and Patricia from Gulf Harbour Radio and Yachts in Transit coming along and sharing their experience with us.
Interested boats can tune into our morning net as boats are already on the move home. They will be able to hear the weather round up and hear the boats reporting in. That way they will know what they will be dealing with when they get going. It is at 8.15 am so go to www.Yit.nz and click on the Gulf Harbour radio tab (GHR) then down to internet radio.
If there is a topic you would like covered please email: office@waikawaboatingclub.co.nz

New Mussel farm west side of D'Urville Island between Greville Harbour and the Beef Barrels.
Please take care if you are crusing this area as this new farm is not so easy to spot in daylight - it has lights at night. Please note these GPS coordinates.

Your Stories Wanted!!

We are looking for interesting stories or anecdotes to fill a spot in the newsletter. Do you, or do you know of anyone doing something different (or not so different just interesting), with their boats. Out fishing this weekend and caught a biggie? Had an impromptu raft-up? Found something interesting? Know how to smoke fish or a really good recipe? Doing a delivery trip? Anything really..... Just let us know and we can put it in the newsletter (anonymously if you’re shy).

Just contact Brad or Sue in the office 03 573 6798 or email office@waikawaboatingclub.co.nz

SAILING

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What's coming up in Sailing

OCTOBER

Thursday 12 - America's Cup at the Club - Members Only
Sunday 15 - Spring Short Handed Series Race 1
Sunday 15 - Special General Meeting 5pm followed by Special Curry Night dinner (see above)
Tuesday 17 - Marlborough Sounds Marinas Spring Twilight Series Race 2
Friday 20 - Wine Marlborough Twilight Series Race 1
Tuesday 24 - Marlborough Sounds Marinas Spring Twilight Series Race 3
Tuesday 31 - Marlborough Sounds Marinas Spring Twilight Series Race 4

Many apologies for the mistake in last weeks news letter, I was sure it was the old skippers in skirts (should of gone to Specsavers)!! Here are the revised helmswoman for the,
Mud House Wines Women’s Helm Regatta 2017
Race 1

1st - Free Radical – Amelia Dalley

2nd - Bump n Grind – Rosie Lees
3rd - Slingshot – Sue van Velzen
4th - Excel – Sue Blackmore
5th - Khamsin – Tracey Ward
6th - Wedgetail – Bec Davies

Race 2

1st - Bump n Grind – Rosie Lees
2nd - Excel – Sue Blackmore
3rd - Global - Jo Grigg
4th - Free Radical – Amelia Dalley
5th - Bluebird - Jennie Crum
6th - Khamsin – Tracey Ward

Series Results

1st - Bump n Grind - 3 Points
2nd - Free Radical - 5 Points
3rd - Excel - 6 Points
4th - Global - 10 Points
5th - Slingshot - 10 Points
6th - Khamsin - 11 Points

Congratulations to the Winner of the WineWorks Marlborough Wine Race Early Bird Rum
High Society

Mt Gay Brothers Island Race 2017

Results

1st - Satellite Spy - Matt Kerr
2nd - On Appro - Nicky Jenkins/Paul Skelton
3rd - Excel - Mark Gibbs
4th - Olmari - Kerry Kirk
5th - Bavaria - Ralph Rosthorn
It was a challenging day for all involved, with torrential rain. Sadly there were three non finishers, Khamsin, Slingshot and Vanquish.

Marlborough Sounds Marinas Spring Twilight Series 2017

Race 2

Division 1

1st - Flying Tiger - Bill Richards
2nd - Northern Rebel - Ash Davey
3rd - High Voltage - Jeremy Turnbull
4th - Satellite Spy - Matt Kerr
5th - Bluebird - Bob Crum
6th - High Society - Michael Wooding

Division 2

1st - Slingshot - Clive Ballett
2nd - Prime Suspect - David Gillies
3rd - On Appro - Nicky Jenkins/Paul Skelton
4th - Settimio - Clive Harragan
5th - Bump n Grind - Matt Michel
6th - Joint Effort - Bill Crossen

Division 3

1st - Crossfire - Bryce Ecklein
2nd - Entertainer - Mark Altoft
3rd - Sea Fox - Bruce Lock
4th - Blaze Away - Trevor Purver
5th - Paperchase - Larry Hammond
6th - Sirrah - David Paul

Series to Date Results

Division 1

1st - Satellite Spy - 6pts
2nd - High Voltage - 7pts
3rd - Northern Rebel - 8pts
4th - Bluebird - 8pts
5th - Flying Tiger - 9pts
6th - Khamsin - 11pts

Division 2

1st - On Appro - 4pts
2nd - Slingshot - 8pts
3rd - Settimio - 10pts
4th - Bavaria - 10pts
5th - Excel - 14pts
6th - Joint Effort - 15pts

Division 3

1st - Entertainer - 4pts
2nd - Blaze Away - 5pts
3rd - Crossfire - 7pts
4th - Paperchase - 8pts
5th - Sirrah - 10pts
6th - Fame - 13pts

New Seasons Racing Programme is available by clicking the link at the bottom of this newsletter

THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIAL SAILING
Forecast this week looks good, light SE no rain, perhaps a bit cool.
Sailing for around 1.5 hours, then a raft up for some social activity.
GUESTS WELCOME.
Meet at the club doors at 6pm, please bring own refreshments and clothing to suit.
Please let me know if you plan to be there so I can link people and boats.
cliveballett@yahoo.com or 0212019883
For people who want to get to know the area and enjoy some social its a great way to meet.

ENTRIES ARE OPEN NOW
Click here for the Notice Race and entry form
Friday 1 December
Check the website for updated entry list

Click here for Notice of Race and entry form - early bird entry fees apply

HOT DEALS

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MEMBER NOTICES

Waikawa Bay 11.5m mooring available now for rent.
Please ph. Alan 03-3558-299 or 0274-351-810
or email dodgson@xtra.co.nz

New Caravan Fridge
Dometic RM 8401 3 Way
Touch Trontionic Controls
Size: 820h x 488w x 490d
$1900 ono
Phone 03 573 6039 or 0274 952 178

Waikawa Bay Swing Moorings
Selling - Buying - Renting
Call Phil Vining 0274 466 939
Email: philvining25@gmail.com

For Sale
10mm Clear Perspex 1/2 a sheet 1200mm x 1200mm - $150 ono
Contact Kerry Kirk on Olmari for details or Ph 572-5202

Life raft available for hire
Four man in a valise case.
Contact David 027 231 2943

Looking to buy - Lazer yacht
Any condition will be considered
Contact Angus Mann 027 374 3243

Boarding Ladder for Sale
5 step - bottom steps swing up and clip on. Does not have the slide in deck attachments
$50.00 Phone 021 287 8225

Wanted to Buy
Windlass Capstan winch to suit 18m,
40 tonne vessel
please phone Andrew 021 333 599

Picton Harbour - Swing Mooring available for long term lease
10.6m Max vessel, 2 tonne block
$40.00 per week.
Contact David Gillies - 027 231 2943 or 03 573 5935

Mooring for sale - Okiwi Bay East (Anakiwa) #235
17m swing, 4 tonne block, 5.5m MHW, 3.9m MLW
Fully serviced May 2017 - $15000
Call Brian at 035727099 / 02102732545

VHF Marine Radio for sale - GME GX600D
Good condition, complete with mounting bracket, microphone and instruction manual - $100 ono
Contact Sue 03 573 6798 - office@waikawaboatingclub.co.nz

MOORING MAPS & CLUB BURGEES

We have stocks of our mooring maps and club burgees at the office right now.
The maps are printed on special hardy water resistant material and make it easy to identify the different mooring types.

Maps - $10 each or $20 if posting
Club Burgees - $30 each

Deposit into the Club bank account: 03 1710 0015359 00 use you surname as ref. and email the office let me know.

Oddies Marine partnered with the club to produce our membership cards this year and are also providing us with special member only deals throughout the year. Be sure to show the team your membership card to receive these excellent deals.

New for Club Members - Discount now available through NPD.

No $3 monthly admin fee
Best Deal of the Day - discount comes off NPD's area rate, in regards to the Picton Fuel Stop (Discounted site) the card holder will get the best deal of the day so if the NPD discount is better you will get that and if the pump price is better you will get that.
Discount - 12 cents off Petrol and 14 cents off Diesel
Land Based or Marine sites

Click here for application forms - please note you will need to POST the Direct Debit Authority to NPD

Any questions please contact NPD directly - Angela Cotton
03 544 6162 or 027 288 0011
angela@npd.co.nz

Fuel Bug? = Dirty Fuel = PROBLEM
Chornco 2082 is the answer, its organic and non-toxic
1 litre treats 1200 litres of fuel.
Diesel, Petrol or 2 Stroke

Check out www.newfueltech.com for more information and testimonials.
The product has been around for 40 years and is used in fishing boats, tugs, trucking companies etc
As a fund raiser for the Club you can purchase directly from us in 1 litre packs for $57.50 (sells for up to $75 at other outlets).

Contact the office (03) 573 6798.
Click here for the product spec sheet

We're up to 787 "likes" - proving a popular forum for instant information on racing conditions (with photos) and boating information.

We'd love to see photos from you - send to office@waikawaboatingclub.co.nz with caption and names.

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

2017/18 RACING PROGRAMME

Do you have old car/boat batteries? Donate them to Coastguard who use them to fund raise and at the same time recycling reducing waste

Please contact Bo Baines on 021 204 6191 or Mike Underwood on 0210 730 227 who can collect from you, or you can just leave them outside at the Coastguard Section of the Emergency Centre, next to Memorial Park, PICTON or outside Apartments on the Waterfront in Waikawa.

PIC INSURANCE LETTER OF APPOINTMENT

MARLBOROUGH BERTH & MOORING ASSOCIATION APPLICATION FORM

For more information on advertising your business, event sponsorship or how we can help you promote your product or service call Sue on 573 6798.
Views and contributions published in this newsletter are not necessarily the views of the club executive.
(EO&E)

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