Autumn 2015 The REEL GIRLS caught some real Fish! Biggest kingfish: 8kg caught by Chrissie Gough Biggest snapper: 3.736kg by Louise Henderson Sarah Everett, Kids Competition longest snapper 64cm! Reel Girls on the Job More inside! Official Newsletter of the MARAETAI BEACH BOATING CLUB (INC.) & the MARAETAI SAILING CLUB (INC.) PO Box 281006 Maraetai, Phone: 536-6649, Fax: 536-5829, Email: [email protected] www.maraetaiboatclub.org.nz www.maraetaisailingclub.org.nz A message from your Commodore Murray Unfortunately even the best plans can fall over so we weren’t able to commence painting with the surety of being completed in time for our wedding bookings in April. Painting is still a high priority and will be done asap. Hi everyone, What an amazing summer! Just like they used to be when I think back to my summers in the hay paddocks. There are still plenty of fantastic days to be had on the water before winter so make the most of them. The building extension proposal is now ready for presentation. A detailed report will be in your inbox in the next couple of weeks for your comment and a special meeting date set. I urge you to get involved and help us set the club up for the next 20 years. A lot has been going on at the club since our last catch up, the joker draw in the bottom bar on a Thursday night has got to $3,450 with only a handful of cards left and the interest is really hotting up. As we near the end of the draw it would not be fair to alter the rules on the number of tickets per night, so it is still only 50 tickets per night, but Ken is reviewing the way it will run for the next card pack. Til next time enjoy the water and stay safe. Kind regards Murray. The fishing committee finally after three attempts managed to get a good day for the ‘Kids off Couches’ competition where once again the club was bursting at the seams with happy faces after a day on the water. The week before, the Reel Girls ladies competition was run and though the entry numbers were down, a great day was had by all and a lucky couple are on their way with Air NZ for a mystery weekend. REEL GIRLS FISHING CONTEST As usual, this was a great event with all the ‘Reel” girls having a reel blast. The main prize was an Air NZ Mystery weekend for two which was donated by AMEDIATE ENGINEERING LIMITED. The annual sailing regatta pulled entries from Kerikeri down to Taupo with over 100 boats entering into a day packed with enthusiasm, and while all this has been going on the social committee worked tirelessly in the background organising another Around The World fun night in the bottom bar. Please make the effort and come on down to the club and join in, everyone has the same thing in mind and that is to enjoy the water in the company of friends. A few changes were made this year with Danny Black to entertain us – and he proved to be a great success with lots of people up dancing. Some ‘entertainment only’ tickets were sold as Danny 2 has a great reputation. Less ticket sales and no kids meant that there was a little bit more room to move about. Some good fish were caught and many more were thrown back. Most reported the fishing was hard going with most of the bait being eaten by the undersized ones…………..never mind, they will be ready to catch next time. Just a little gripe – it was a bit disappointing that more “Reel” fishoes did not support our Contest bait supplier PROBAIT who have very generously donated to this contest every year thereby playing a big part in making it happen. Kylee McIntosh 2nd heaviest snapper 3.496kg 3 Congratulations to the following winners: Biggest snapper: 3.736kg by Louise Henderson Biggest kingfish: 8kg caught by Chrissie Gough Biggest trevally: 1.583kg caught by Erin Gill Biggest kawahai: 2.759kg by Tracey Berry Best Dressed Team: “The Reel Sisters” And, the average weight snapper weight 1.139kg and was won by Tania Smith mark in your diary, is Friday 24th April 2015, where we will be in Turkey, this country was earmarked for April, as it falls in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli. Whilst we won’t be indulging in Turkish music, rather a mix of everything ANZAC, Australia and New Zealand, by DJ Bus, there will of course be Turkish food and the infamous slushy as well. Ongoing Around the World journey dates to note are, Friday May 29th, and Friday June 26th. July 18th, is the date booked in for the Annual Commodore’s Ball, always an illustrious event, the Social Committee are currently working on the format for this year’s event. SOCIALLY SPEAKING The Joker Draw continues to jackpot, and with meat raffles and then Loyalty Draw once the raffle tickets are sold, makes it all worthwhile popping down on a Thursday night. Come down, enjoy the view, the club has something to offer every member. Well, summer has been and gone, and what a summer it’s been. The Social Committee have been pleased to bring to the club, the annual New Year’s Eve party, and in our Around the World Journey, we have tasted the liquid and not so liquid delights from Jamaica and Ireland. Our next Around the World Journey date to Jacqui Wright Social Committee HELP! “Who you gonna call when you’re out of cell phone range?” The McMurdo FastFind GPS Personal Location Beacon can save your life If you are out fishing you should have a McMurdo EPIRB on board Contact Alan Bright on 0275 44 88 47 for more information or email: [email protected] www. brightideas.co.nz McMurdo A5G $599 Waterproof and Floats 406MGhz, GPS, 6 Year Battery Large Strobe light Get found- Fast! Your position is transmitted to the Rescue Co-ordination Centre within a few minutes and the search area is narrowed down to afew square metres. 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APOLOGIES OBITUARIES MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MATTERS ARISING COMMODORE’S REPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Patron Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Club Captain Auditor Two elected Management Committee members ELECTION OF COMMITTEES Fishing & Power Boat Social ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION and ENTRANCE FEE– 2015/16 NOTICES OF MOTION GENERAL BUSINESS Secretary ---------------------------------------------PLEASE CUT-----------------------------------------------MARAETAI BEACH BOATING CLUB INC. NOMINATION FORM – AGM 2015 We hereby nominate:………………………………………………. …………..(please print) who is a financial voting member of the Maraetai Beach Boating Club, as: PATRON COMMODORE VICE COMMODORE REAR COMMODORE CLUB CAPTAIN COMMITTEE MEMBER SOCIAL COMMITTEE FISHING & POWER BOAT COMMITTEE (delete which ever is not applicable) Proposer………………………………………….Seconder………………………………………. (must be financial voting members of the Club) I accept this nomination. Signed……………………………………..Date………………………. This nomination form MUST be lodged with the MBBC Secretary before 3pm Friday the 12th June 2015 P O Box 281006, Maraetai, Auckland 2148 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ANY NOTICES OF MOTION MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE CLUB before 3pm on Monday 25 th May 2015 6 MARAETAI SAILING CLUB INC AGENDA AND NOTICE OF MEETING FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF To be held at The Clubrooms at 12.30pm on Sunday, 21 st June 2015 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 9. 10. 11. 12. APOLOGIES OBITUARIES MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MATTERS ARISING COMMODORE’S REPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Patron Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Auditor ELECTION OF SECRETARY/TREASURER ELECTION OF COMMITTEE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION 2015/16 NOTICES OF MOTION GENERAL BUSINESS ----------------------------------------------PLEASE CUT----------------------------------------------------MARAETAI SAILING CLUB INC. NOMINATION FORM – AGM 2015 We hereby nominate:………………………………………………. …………..(please print) who is a financial voting member of the Maraetai Sailing Club, as: COMMODORE VICE COMMODORE REAR COMMODORE COMMITEE (delete which ever is not applicable) Proposer………………………………………….Seconder………………………………………. (must be financial voting members of the Club) I accept this nomination. Signed……………………………………..Date………………………. NOTE: This nomination form MUST be lodged with the MSC Secretary, before 3pm Friday 12th June 2015. P O Box 281006, Maraetai, Auckland 2148 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ANY NOTICES OF MOTION MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE CLUB before 3pm on Monday 25th May 2015. 7 There has been much discussion and a lot of asking for a replacement contest to the old MBBC Two Day Fishing Contest. This was an annual fundraising event that (though very successful) was repeatedly putting the club at risk financially. I have taken on the task, along with (especially) Saul Harman to come up with a new concept that was innovative, sporty, and suited to a wider spectrum of anglers. This new concept is the "Pimp-myBoat 6kg, 2 Day Fishing Contest". This contest will run annually from within the walls of the MBBC Pavilion during ANZAC weekend of each year. The concept of measure and release will be well rewarded, and some carefully considered tactics may come in to play. It will attract anglers from all skill levels. Sponsors will be rewarded well beyond normal with up to twelve months of brand exposure through our Contest Specific Web Site Fishing Section Fish & Dive Report The "Kids off Couches" fishing contest has, at long last, just wrapped up with some great catches and a whole bunch of very happy kids.Various weather predictions (mostly wrong) since Waitangi Day made it very difficult to decide to run the contest. Those that went out on Sunday got a good down pour of rain around 10am - then were treated with fantastic flat seas for the rest of the day. Many thanks to all those that supported the contest by either helping with the organisation, or by taking a kid or six out on the water. Results as follows: Boys Longest Snapper: 1st Ethan 57cm, 2nd Jack 52.5cm, 3rd Devlin 51cm, 4th Ethan 50cm, 5th equal Jamie and Jack 49cm; Girls Longest Snapper: 1st Sarah 64cm, 2nd Caley 54cm, 3rd equal Bella and Erin 50cm, 4th Kendall 49cm; Boys Longest Kahawai: Zeath 55.5cm, 2nd Zeath 54.5cm, 3rd Liam 26.5cm; Girls Longest Kahawai: 1st Kaydyn 27cm, 2nd Lucy 26cm, 3rd Hannah 26cm, 4th Kendall 25cm. Average Boys Snapper: Jack Waith 40cm, Average Girls Snapper: Abby Waith 39.5cm. Special thanks must go to our sponsors FCO (Fishing Camping Outdoors) who have looked after us over the last three years, and Amediate Engineering for the supply of the special fish measure rulers. Next on our Fishing Contest Calendar is the prestigious and hotly contested MBBC Fishing Champs. This event seeks out the best anglers from the membership with the top twelve going forward to wear the emblazoned Club Champs 2015 Shirts (and some brag factor) and to represent the MBBC at the 2016 Cobbald Inter-Club Shield Challenge. Some great prizes will also be up for grabs. Details will be posted soon so watch this space - for now though just put 16 May aside and start sorting out your crew!! 8 and Facebook page, as well as ongoing interactive brand exposure through an extensive collection of boating and fishing related company databases. The prize list is growing nicely (now valued at over $30,000.00) and includes well known brands like Penn, Stren, Berkley, plus some exciting support from Navico Electronics. The first of these exciting contests is set for ANZAC weekend of 2016. Ticket bookings, however, will be available (and strictly limited to just 200 Anglers) from soon after ANZAC weekend this year. Watch your newsletters closely or look for our new facebook page for updates. Anyone wishing to discuss any aspect of this contest, either as a sponsor, or to assist in running the event can contact Ian Twist on 027231-4752, or Saul Harman on 021-623-305. To finish on a brighter note: Winter fishing is coming up fast. I personally love this time of the year. The smaller fish disperse, the waters calm off, and the bigger specimens become my target. Now is a good time to ensure your boat is well serviced and your warmer gear is aired. If you have never fished the winter then why not take the time to visit the club and talk to someone. There is always somebody about with lots of great advice willing to share over a cold one. It is with some sadness that after nearly six years (each) both Keith Walker and Shane Swinehart have asked to stand-down from fishing committee duties for a while. Both Shane and Keith have been inspirational and highly motivated members of a very active team. Without their incredible efforts the fishing section would not be what it is today - and we do look forward to their return when time suits better down the track. Many thanks to you both. To that end we will be looking for some eager fishoes to help continue to grow and refine our club activities and events, as well as feeding our own passions well into the future! MARAETAI SAILING CLUB Tight lines.................. Ian Twist Chairman Fish and Dive Section Hi all sailors, another summer sailing season almost over, and going by our weather over the Easter period we may still see some good sailing days ahead. Saturday the 28th saw our Annual Open Class Regatta have a record number of boats on the water covering three courses. What a stirling effort by all in the club with everyone knowingly getting into their allocated tasks and making the day a major success. Special thanks must go to Sean McRae who spent many hours coordinating and managing the event. The wind could have been stronger, but at this time of the year our bay normally gives lighter winds and tests our sailor’s levels. However, the fine weather made for a successful event all round – well done all. For all members of MBBC including community members, a visit to our Sailing club website is well worth while.You will see all the results of our regattas along with the sailing and windsurfing events that our club, groups and individuals have participated in over the past season, along with photos. A lot of effort goes into maintaining our site and is a Our Club is extremely privileged to host some of this countries most prestigious fishing and boating celebrity Guest Speakers. The likes of Mark Kitteridge, Paul Senior, Pete Bethune, Darren Shields, to name just a few. These speakers give freely of their time and knowledge, however and unfortunately a few restaurant diners are ruining the experience for other club members, who have come to listen to our guests, by over speaking our speakers. This behaviour is downright rude and will not be tolerated. Please show proper respect to our club guests, and their audiences (your fellow club members). 9 must to visit. www.maraetaisailingclub.org.nz On Sunday 19th April we will hold our prize giving, which for some will signal the end of the sailing season. However, sailing is an all year sport and it is hoped that we will see some “Sails” on the water over the winter. I am sure the wind surfers will be out in force! For those who have not heard, MSC will host the Auckland Opti Champs Feb 2016. This is a first for our club in being successful in getting a major event. At the same time we will be hosting the Auckland Starling Champs, so in all it is likely we will see over 200 yachts on our beach over three days. Along with visiting club support boats and families this will be an event that will need the support of not only our sailing club members, but MBBC and the wider community. Sean, who gave our presentation to the NZ Opti Association at the Opti Nationals in Worser Bay Boat Club, Wellington Easter weekend, must be double pleased as his son Cullum came 3rd, along with Sofia Higgott 22nd in a Green fleet of 50. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Steve Tennent who recently resigned from the committee after many years. Steve was also our commodore for 4 years and continues to give support. Thank you from all MSC members. The MSC raffle was drawn on Saturday 28th March and the results are listed below: 1st Prize: Ticket No 5733 – Neil Smith 2nd Prize: Escapade Kayak, paddle & Lifejacket – Ticket No 4725 – Bill Parker 3rd Prize: Lowrance Fish Finder with Emergency Power Bank, Battery Jump Starter & Flashlight Kit – Ticket No 0229 – Andrew Barge Congratulations and thank you to all those betters who bought and/or sold tickets The proceeds will go towards our Junior Sailing Programme Winner of 55" TV Neil Smith BACH’N CAFÉ, Maraetai Dennis 10 11 MBBC, Box 281006 , Maraetai. Ovlov Marine Pine Harbour Ltd PLANNING A FUNCTION ? Don't forget the Club! We can cater to a variety of needs from supply and installation to repairs & maintenance of marine diesel, petrol, and outboard engines. 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