About 40 of our youngest members were treated to a visit by three special people last Sunday. Yes we are talking about the annual WBC Boating Club Kids Christmas party.
First up Fairy Trina enchanted the kids with her stories, face painting and magic. The children absolutely adored her show and most of the adults had a laugh or two as well. Then Santa came in through the tower and gave every child a present before heading off back the North Pole.
Lastly our very own Jenny sang some songs and got everyone in the room singing along. Thanks Jenny.
A lovely lunch was then enjoyed by adults and children alike. A big thank you to Stella, Dot, Susie, Annette and Hannah for all their work on this and the clean up afterward.
Big thank you also to Chris, Peter, Graham Evie and Emma for everything they did, and to everyone else who made it a special day for the WBC children.
Steve (RC)
Update: Boating Education Courses.
This will start mid February 2020 with the Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate. This course requires two nights to complete.
Training will be held on Tuesday nights initially and as they progress A Saturday or Sunday may be required on the BoatMaster course.
The Day Skipper course will commence in June with the Boatmaster to follow.
Class numbers are restricted to a maximum of 16 so we will require two classes for each of the courses.
We have been given a 15% discount from Coastguard Education on the course prices but unfortunately we have missed out on funding for this year so will apply to Maritime NZ in April next year for the Day Skipper and Boatmaster courses.
In the meantime if anyone new to our club and or Boating and does not feel confident in using the VHF radio, we would be happy for you to spend an hour or so up in the Tower on a weekend when it's maned to see how it all works. Please give you name and contact number to the Bar Staff or Committee member and we will arrange this for you.
Also if anyone who feels that they may get some benefit from these courses please email Hannah and put your name on the list.
It's all about being safe on the water.
Caught Tuesday night. Well done boys!
Raffle Winners
$2.00 Draw
#41- Jax
Christmas Hams
#10- Hank
#39- Judy Harper
#43- Jim Williams
Monthly Spot Prize Radio Tower
Boat: Self Centre
Thank you to all who participate in our weekend Raffles.
Don't forget to weigh your fish in by phoning one of our weigh masters
Weighmaster's Contact Details
Paul Templer Mobile Phone: 027 543 6666
Duane Moul Mobile Phone: 022 477 6477 Grant Waterhouse (House) Mobile Phone: 021 598 811 Gavin Condon Mobile Phone: 027 292 260
The Waikanae Boating Club/Galley Restaurant operate from Licensed Premises.
These facilities are for the use of Financial Members and their guests who must be signed in via the Guest/Visitors book provided.
These facilities are not open to the General Public.
Phone Al for bookings and takeaways
0278449207
The Galley also have catering options avaliable.
THE CLUBS PRINCIPAL SPONSORS
Jo Coolen
Owner Operator
Ph: +64 4 296 1990
Email: joc@hot.co.nz
Web hotkapiticoast.co.nz Kapiti Coast
11 Amohia St, Kapiti Lights, PO Box 313
Parapararumu, New Zealand