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November 2018

The Magazine of the Manawatu Marine Boating Club Inc.

“Merry Christmas”

Club Members Christmas Party

15th December

www.mmbc.org.nz

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Coming Events

Club Working Bee Saturday17th November from 9am

Bubbly Breakfast Sunday 18th November – 8:30am

Ladies Night

Tuesday 4th December 7pm

New Members Night

Friday 7th December 6pm

Kids Christmas Party Sunday 9th December 2 – 4pm

Club Members Christmas Party

Saturday 15th December – 7:30pm

New Year’s Eve Party

Monday 31st December Band playing from 8pm – 12:30pm

New Year Fishing Competition

Saturday 5th January

Kids Fishing at Wharf

Waitangi Day - February 6th

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Welcome Aboard To These New Members Rosie Rochester & Family Keith & Amanda Poore Tony Thomas Nigel & Jane Crockett Ian & Jo Hopkirk Brent Edmonds Les Greig Jeff Shaw & Jade Sinclair Ron & John Crosland John & Sue Hunter Karen Adams Adrian Walcroft & Family Patrick & Janine Gregory John & Rachel Cotton Robbie Karena & Julie Teale Keith & Sue Eckworth Jayden Moore Nicolas Mostert & Jaqueline Tonkie Andrew & Linda Judd Clive Ireland & Christina Curtis Robert & Janet Griffin Dave & Frances Rowell Chris & Dee Scadden

New Member’s Night Come along and join the team for drinks and nibbles and meet the other new

members. The first Friday 6pm on the second month i.e. December, February etc.

Working Bee

Saturday 17th November

Time for the

‘Pre-Summer Clean up’

9.00am at the Club bring along tools

for a cleaning blitz.

All Members Welcome

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Commodores Comments Subs Thanks to all those who paid their subs by 31st October. The office team have been busy getting them all processed. It’s the best result we have ever had for subs being paid by the end of October. There are just a few outstanding subs to come in and if you are one of those who have overlooked your subs our secretary Karen would love to receive your money ASAP. Pat O’Leary (32) was the lucky member who had paid his sub by 31st October and had his membership drawn to get his sub refunded. Congratulations Pat.

Working Bee On Saturday 17th November there will be a Working Bee to give the Club rooms a spruce up for summer. Come along and give a hand for a couple of hours. Your time will be much appreciated.

Bubbly Breakfast Come along and listen to the mystery speaker. $20 per head 8.30am at the club rooms Sunday 18th November.

Kids Christmas Party All children and grandchildren of club members are entitled to register for this great children’s afternoon. You will find the registration forms in this Wind and Spray magazine. Complete the form and return to the club by 2nd December. The party is on Sunday 9th December 2pm – 4pm. Pool Club The Pool Club is winding down for the break over Christmas and the New Year. They have had great turnout of players and for the competitions. It’s been a productive year for them. Anyone who wants to join Pool Club next year make enquires at the club. Darts Club Janine our bar lady is looking at starting up a darts Club on Tuesday nights. Anyone who is interested either give your details to Julie or see Janine at the club on a Friday or Saturday night.

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The club has continued to be very busy on Friday and Saturday nights. Great to see new faces and all the regulars.

Cheers Keith

MANAWATU MARINE BOATING CLUB

SUMMER FISHING COMPETITION RESULTS.

MONTH - OCTOBER 2018

Member No. Weight Member Name Boat Name Date

SNAPPER - Min 350 Max 600

159 5.20k C Janes Wai Time 19/10

GURNARD - Min 350mm

626 1.00k P Carrington Luxury Liner 15/10

KAHAWHAI - Min 450mm

189 1.94k B Mitchell Rosewood 21/10

TARAKIHI

Nil

Hello there,

I'm looking for someone with a boat to go fishing with.

I’m available almost any time and happy to pay my

share re gas etc. If you are looking for a fishing

mate or know someone who is, please contact me on

0212552750”.

Thanks Mike Grout

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$20 includes breakfast and bubbles!

Tickets available from the Bar Limited numbers available

Bucket collection on the day for the guest speaker’s

choice of charity

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NEW YEAR FISHING COMPETITION 2019

Saturday 5th January

or if weather restricts fishing on Saturday

Sunday 6th January

Fishing from Club Registered Boats only

Registration On the day from 8 am – 9.30 am

Fishing 8.30 am – 1pm

Weigh in 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Prizegiving 3 pm

Entry fee $20 per angler

Targeting: Kahawai, Gurnard, Snapper 1st,

2nd, 3rd Prizes for each species

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Manawatu Marine Boating Club

Waitangi Day

6th February 2019

Registrations from 9.30am

Competition 10.00am – 12.00am

Free entry, lots of great prizes, cool spot prizes

Continuous Sausage Sizzle

Competition open to all children 13 years old and under at competition day

Children must be accompanied by an adult Supply your own fishing gear - no surfcasting rods

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Sailing Report

The weather has been kind to us and given us three great sailing days, on which I have been sitting on the start / finish line and golly have I seen some folly. I know that it is easy to find fault when you have nothing to do and from the arm chair and I have even tried to video some of the goings on. I think it’s something all sailors should watch at some stage to see how they could improve. I know that time on the water is important, however, watching will help also.

One thing I did do was count the number of lasers that we have, and we have around 20, but different ones turn up on different days - it would be great to see them all on one day! We need more kids coming through the classes, and the club has our own Optimist yachts and Open BIC yachts and we really want more kids to help fill all those yachts. If you know any kids wanting to have a go, get them to contact the sailing section and we can take them out for a sail.

The new format we are running this season, with one long race, then a Mark Foy race, followed by two short races is working really well This format gives the sailors a lively interest on what is going on, as opposed to having two long races where the results are kind of known after the first two marks, with the guys in the back of the fleet getting further behind and the leaders waiting on the beach.

If you feel you need to release the inner policeman in you, we need help on the start line. The work is not hard and full training can be given. The company is nice, and you might meet new friends, the fresh air is good, and you are outside doing something.

Coming up are the normal sailing days and the annual river race being on 9th December with a new format this year and the family fun day on 23 December.

When the boss is away, and you are on the computer at work, do you look at anything sailing related? Let me know and I can share it.

Ian Pedersen

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November Fishing Contest

39 people entered the November fishing contest which was planned for 10th November but postponed to Sunday 11th November.

The day proved to be fine and the sea calm. Most reported good catches of spiny dogs and other inedible fish but the lucky ones came home with a feed.

Results for the contest

Gurnard: Kahawai:

1st Mathew Billinghurst 1.240kg 1st Sophie Halliday 2.560kg 2nd Peter Irvine 1.080kg 2nd John Bary 1.990kg 3rd Peter Carrington 1.060kg 3rd Keith Lewer 1.900kg 4th Mike Billinghurst .990kg 4th Kevin Giles 1.800kg

Snapper

1st Peter Irvine 3.460kg 2nd Keith Lewer 1.460kg 3rd Peter Carrington 1.420kg 4th Keith Lewer 1.320kg

Pool Club Report

We are approaching the end of our pool year with the Memorial Trophy singles competition coming up on 15th November and Games night on the 22nd November. This is where you bring along your partner, wife or friend and we play indoor bowls, table tennis and pool, always a great night.

During the last month we have competed for the Hermies Cup, this is a doubles comp and was won by Martin How and Peter Jamieson, and we have also played the Deaf Society both at home and away. Score was one all, both teams winning away from home. These games are always fun and hard fought for competition.

Our final night for the year is the awards night and Christmas Dinner.

Yours in Pool

John Bary

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SUNDAY

9th December

2pm at the Club

Children

10yrs & under

$10 per child

Entry form in the Wind & Spray

and available at the bar

Registrations close 2nd Dec

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Children’s Christmas Party Sunday 9th December

2.00 pm at the Clubhouse

The children’s party is for children 10 years & under. Cost is $10 per child. Registration on form below is essential.

Games, goodies, and a visit from Father Christmas with a present.

Cut here----------------------------------------------------------------------

Please complete and return this portion, with payment, before 2nd December to

MMBC Children’s Party PO Box 7

Foxton Beach

OR hand over the bar

Members Name…………………………………………

Address ……………………………………………………

…………………………………………………

The following children will be attending the MMBC Christmas Party on

9th December.

Names Age Boy or Girl

Please include payment for …….children @ $10.00 = $………...

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See in the New Year with your friends

at the Club

Dinner available 6pm – 7.30pm

limited menu

Tickets $10 per person

Available from the Bar

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Tides

Following are the approximate high tide times for November - January. Times are for the river mouth. For a rough guide to the tide time at the launching ramp, add an hour to these times.

am pm November 10th 11.50 11th 0.08 12.27

17th 5.19 17.47 18th 6.23 18.45

24th 10.51 23.06 25th 11.34 23.53

December 1st 4.48 17.25 2nd 5.59 18.31

8th 10.54 23.10 9th 11.31 23.48

15th 3.26 15.49 16th 4.23 16.48

22nd 9.49 22.05 23rd 10.36 22.54

Xmas Day 25th 12.11 Boxing Day 26th 0.35 13.01

29th 3.19 15.50 30th 4.21 16.54

January 5th 10.11 22.17 6th 10.38 22.55

12th 2.00 14.16 13th 2.42 15.01

19th 8.39 20.56 20th 9.32 21.51

Full Moons 23rd November & 23rd December

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Hi Boaties Our Rescue vessel is due for new outboard motors and GPS so we will be doing some fundraising over the next couple of months. We have had only a couple of call outs over the last month, one at 10pm with 3 young guys fishing in the river and had not told anyone that they were out there as their vehicle and trailer were noticed at the ramp. Please remember to let our radio operators know if you go out on the water via VHF channel 60 or even a note on the car window with a phone number! Summer fishing is coming up so remember to check all your gear, batteries, radios and life jackets. Labour weekend was great weather with 55 boats out on Labour Monday, great to see no incidents though reports of some good fish caught. Our Annual Lottery tickets come out 23rd November. The tickets are $10 with $7 being returned to our unit. The more tickets we sell the more we raise for our unit. By being in to win you will be donating $7 to your local unit here at Foxton Beach! Tickets will be available from Trish Huisman and Foxton Hammer Hardware, Manawatu Marine Boating Club and all our volunteer crew members. Safe boating to you all

Reg Yalden and Crew

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Ladies Night at the MMBC

Tuesday

4th December

7.00pm

Bring a friend, enjoy a social night

with the opportunity to shop!

Max Wilson Diamond Jeweller

Munchkins

Twisted Sister Online Store

Flax Giftshop

Ballantynes – Fashion Parade

Fashion parade – shopping – raffles

Cash sales on the night

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CLUBHOUSE HOURS

Bar Hours

Monday - Wednesday 4 pm to 7.00 pm.

Thursday 4 pm to 7.00 pm (or until pool club finishes) Friday and Saturday 4pm till late. Sunday and Public holidays 4pm to 6.00 pm.

Hours may alter to accommodate special events, or to reflect patronage.

Meals Fridays & Saturdays, 6 pm to 8.00 pm.

Manawatu Marine Boating Club (inc.)

50 Hartley Street, Foxton Beach. P O Box 7, Foxton Beach 4849

Phone (06) 363 8386 Email secretary@mmbc.org.nz

Commodore Keith Swinbank phone (06)363 8680 Vice Commodore Paddy Doyle phone 027 233 3717 Treasurer Margaret Bartlett phone (06)363 7397 Secretary Karen Turnbull phone (06)363 5775 Sailing Co-ordinator Rob Cox phone (06)367 0026 Fishing Co-ordinator Kevin Giles phone (06)363 6624 Patron Peter Jamieson Manager Julie Flannagan phone 027 452 0799 Executive Committee Bill Curtis Stephanie Brown Gary Stratford Ian Pedersen Pamela Cameron Bernard Cronin

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REMINDER CONTACT “FOXTON SPORT RADIO” on VHF

CHANNEL 60: Before crossing the bar, with boat name & # people on board After crossing the bar, with your trip plan & E.T.A. On return before crossing the bar. Once safely back in the river. Call if you change your plan.

BOAT TO BOAT CHAT CHANNEL 77 Radio operators request, “please speak clearly and radio in before engaging your boat in full throttle

LIFE JACKETS MUST BE WORN WHEN CROSSING THE BAR

Radio Operators Fred & Glenda Paul (06) 363 7734 Murray Lucas (06) 363 7173 Wayne Jameson (027)432 2391

Duty Operator Mobile (027) 453 0049

Hours: Summer - weekends & holidays 7 am – 6 pm (Labour Day-Easter) weekdays 8 am – 5 pm Winter - weekends & holidays 8.30am – 4pm (Easter –Labour day) weekdays 9 am – 4 pm