Little Ship Club of Canterbury

Checking your LifeJacket
Before you head out sailing this summer its worth giving all your safety gear a once over to make sure that things like your flares are in date, that your VHF radio works (call Maritime radio on Channel 16 and they will let you know), that your fire extinguishers look ok, no corrosion - give them a bit of a shake up. Have you got a bucket on board (great for bailing and dousing flames), bungs beside all your seacocks, is your anchor warp securely attached to the boat? Also now is a great time to service your lifejackets, and throw out any old kapok ones. Find out how here. 

Lyttelton Cruisers Group
If you're looking for company on the water - join the group online here. 

This is a great way to connect with other local sailors who are heading out. Go on adventures around the Peninsula, do some mid-week sailing, look for crew or boats to sail on, have raft-ups, explore interesting places and much more. Join in the fun and lets get out on the water a bit more this summer. 


Looking for Crew?
We have recently updated the crew list on our website. There are heaps of people out there who are keen to get some more sailing experience and give you a hand on the water and learn more about boating in general. Let us know if you are looking for crew or are keen to join the list. More info here: Little Ship Club Crew List. 


Wanted
Mooring wanted to rent. 28’ Nova, 7 tonnes. Please contact Gina 0273569926 ginaandmark66@gmail

Water Users Group Meeting 
Join us for the Ecan Water Users meeting group on Wednesday 21^st October 2020 1930 hours. The purpose of the group is to update each other on what’s going on in the waterways in our region, any issues that may pop up and can be dealt with collaboratively.
 
Venue to be decided once numbers are in.
Please advise if you are interested in attending by emailing Gary.Manch@ecan.govt.nz
If we have missed out a group or you have someone else interested in this meeting please forward their e-mail address.
 
Thanks,
Gary Manch Gary.Manch@ecan.govt.nz

The Akaroa Cruisers’ Group has now established a Guest Mooring it at the extreme south-easterly corner of the French Farm mooring field, in Akaroa harbour. It differs from moorings usually found in the harbour, being specifically designed for comparatively short-term occupation by visiting vessels, usually when the crew is living aboard.
This mooring is available to Group members (on a ‘donations’ basis), to casual visitors and to those who have booked through www.moorings4u.com – this in reverse order of priority. The website has precise locational details. A ‘tag’ on the pick-up buoy of the mooring will provide contact numbers – those who want to use it – and haven’t booked – should check availability by calling one of the numbers shown.
We have established some rules of use – see the website for particulars. these may well change as we see how things pan out. The most important thing to remember (for the time being) is that no part of the mooring is to be secured on board – vessels are to secure to the protected loop at the top of the main buoy using their own lines; 4m maximum from buoy to system-head fitting. Use of French farm Aquatic Club facilities must be arranged separately with that club – contact details can be found on the clubhouse notice-board near the road entrance.
The Group has been able to provide this mooring through the generosity and hard work of a surprisingly large number of its members and supporters. The continuous existence of this facility will of course depend on both patronage and user contributions. The Group hopes that it will be seen as useful by those cruising the Peninsula.