Although we had a really mild winter this year, it has been really nice to have some warm weather sailing lately! There’s been a few good days out at Plimmerton, as well as lots of sailing in the Ditch, and at Seatoun, and Eastbourne. The AGM was held recently – lots of ideas and enthusiasm for the new season, and a few new members too.
Seatoun, Spring ’99 – Photo: Carmen Sulzberger AGM News The Chocolate Fish Café was proposing to turn part of the grassy area at Scorching Bay into parking. A letter opposing this was sent to the council, and we have been notified that this will not be going ahead – No Parking signs have been put up there. It was noted that on Saturdays there is racing at Eastbourne, with the Eastbourne Yacht Club. All welcome to join in, start time is 1.30pm. The www.windnet.co.nz site which gave half hourly wind information has been replaced by a phone service – 0900 WINDCHECK. Watersports Evan’s Bay (previously Evan’s Bay Yacht and Motor Boat Club) had a representative at the AGM offering individual memberships to sailors. This would encompass storage, rigging area, showers, access to bar on weekends etc. Contact 386 2652 weekends, or email admin@watersports.org.nz. The committee has put together a calendar of events through until Christmas, involving some fun racing and relays, BBQ’s, and of course, a night out on the town! There will also be a woman’s clinic taken by Cindy Mosey again this season – date to be confirmed. We had 96 paid up members last season; the new (financial) season began 1st October, so please pay your subs as soon as possible ($25 single/$40 family).
Plimmerton, Spring ’99 – Photo: Carmen Sulzberger
Calendar (now to mid-December) 30/31 October 1999 North Sails "King of the Ditch" Freestyle event, with novice and advanced/expert categories. If no wind Saturday, then it will be held Sunday irrespective of wind - if too light then longboards will be provided for a longboard freestyle contest. Location: Shelly Bay, southern end, (Mirimar side of Evan’s Bay) Start time: 11am Contact: Noel on 499 3655 6/7 November 1999 WWA Day at Eastbourne Relays, BBQ etc, we will have the rescue boat out. Location: Eastbourne, by Rugby Club Rooms Start Time: 11am (Sat if windy, Sun reserve day) Contact: James (383-5980) or Lydia (934 8124) 14 November 1999 Carbon Art Classic Wave competition replacing the Sirocco Expression session. Location: Taranaki Contact: James Dinnis at Carbon Art 20/21 November 1999 Warren Francis Clinic Location: Wellington 3 December 1999 (Friday) Christmas Social Event Always a great night! Location: meet at Dockside Start time: 8pm Contact: Todd (389 6069) 11 December 1999 (Saturday) Fun Racing and Rigging Clinic We will have the rescue boat out. Location: Scorching Bay if Southerly, Seatoun if Northerly. Start time: 11am (Sat if windy, Sun reserve day) Contact: Nick (479 3589)
Video Library We have a number of instructional videos available for borrowing. If you want to borrow any of these, or want more information, contact Veronica (476 3051). You can arrange to pick them up from her in Karori, or pay the postage to have them sent to you.
Plimmerton, Spring ’99 – Photo: Carmen Sulzberger Websites
News from Barbara Kendall Shayne and Barbara have left for New Caledonia for the World Championships. They compete from 10-20 November, and are home on the 22nd, then off to Aussie in December for another Sydney harbour regatta.
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