Our thoughts are with Mike, Ciara and Daniel at this very sad time.
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Thursday- Friday Open @ 4pm until late
Saturday-Sunday Open @ 3pm until late
WAIKANAE BOATING CLUB ANNUAL KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY Sunday 5th December 2021
This year we had around 38 of our youngest WBC family, along with either their parent or grandparent.
Once again Fairy Trina entertained the children with her spells and potions along with games and face painting. She always spreads the joy of Christmas to our little ones.
Santa (our very own boating club Commodore Peter Dale) arrived from the North Pole knocking on all the windows and doors before he entered, along with two huge sacks of presents for the children.
A huge thank you to Jenni Moller that came along with her guitar and sang carols with the children.
A huge thank you to our club volunteers, Nick and Cathie Weldon, Debbie Sellars, Susie Le Page, Dot and Chris Thomas, Peter Dale, Graham Oliver and Renee Tovey
Waikanae Boating Club would like to thank its staff, Committee and the local community for its ongoing support and for bringing a little joy to what has been another tough year.
When your boat is more excited than you to get out on the water
Maritime NZ:Skipper ordered to pay reparation of $10,400 after collision with kayaker
A man has been ordered to pay reparation of $10,400 by the Whanganui District Court for a jet boat collision with a solo kayaker on the Whanganui River in November 2020. The Court did not impose a fine due to the financial capacity of the defendant.
Maritime NZ Central Compliance Manager, Michael-Paul Abbott, said the case sends a strong message of the importance of maintaining good visual lookout during all weather conditions, and adjusting speed accordingly.
“We know that weather can change at a moment’s notice, so it’s imperative that a skipper stays focused, adjusts their speed, and keeps a good visual watch in all weather conditions.”
On the morning of 18 November 2020, Mr Wanihi Butler was skipper of the Wawahia, a jet boat owned by the Department of Conservation (DOC). Mr Butler is a ranger employed by DOC.
A kayaker was traveling downstream on the Whanganui River and sighted the Wawahia, then paddled to the side of the river to give the vessel space.
At approximately 20 metres away, the Wawahia accelerated and then collided with the kayaker, who was tipped into the river. The kayaker suffered multiple injuries to their ribs, lungs and shoulder.
Mr Butler failed to maintain a proper lookout by all available means appropriate in the circumstances and the conditions, and did not give way to the kayaker traveling downstream.
Mr Butler was charged under the Maritime Transport Act 1994, s 65(1)(a) for breaches of the Maritime Rules causing unnecessary danger or risk. This risk eventuated with the collision with the kayaker.
We are currently looking for sponsors to hold our annual fishing competition. whether it is a prize or donation to go towards this we would appreciate your support.
If you can help please email waikanaeboatingclub@gmail.com
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