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May 2017

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IN THIS ISSUE...

Commodore’s Report.............................3Let’s Get Social.......................................3Racing News...........................................4Youth Sailing News.................................6Marina Development Update................7Spot the Yot...........................................7BOISW Update.......................................8Calendar Sponsor - Doyle Sails...............9Need a Venue?.....................................10Bar Staff Wanted..................................11E5.9 Traveller Series............................12Ladies Night Report..............................13Whangaroa Race.................................14Updated May Calendar........................16

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With the end of the financial year I am pleased to report that our Club will report a trading surplus again this year. This is particularly pleasing as we did not enjoy the windfall profit enjoyed last year but incurred costs relating to our systems upgrade. We also invested in professional tuition for our young sailors.

Work is progressing to quantify the future of our Club Dock and what its replacement will be together with the costs and timing for this as well as a funding proposal. This process involves a lot of work by the Committee but our objective is to have this completed prior to the AGM so that our Members can provide input to what will be – regardless of

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the timeframe – a significant decision for our Club.

Despite the terrible weather, there was an excellent turnout for our first ever Ladies Night, Jilly organized this event and given the support, positive feedback and numerous new ideas, it will not be a ‘once off’ event.

WORKING BEE20th May @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pmGet together with fellow members to give the club a good post-sum-mer spruce-up.

LUNCHTIME BBQ CRUISE28th May @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pmTBC Weather dependant

What’s on in MayDARTSEvery Wednesday at the Club

BINGO NIGHT11th May

QUIZ NIGHT18th May Your Quizmaster for the evening is John Goldsbury.

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April saw the conclusion of the racing for the year, with the last of the Seapower two- handed race and the NSR long distance race. It was arranged that this race would be part of the Whangaroa race with a return leg scheduled for the Sunday.

After a slow start on the Saturday due to lack of wind it was up to California Kiwi to lead the way to Whangaroa. However, handicap results for the keel boat division meant that Straw Camel were credited with the handicap win.

The story was much the same for the Sunday race- a 10.00 am start was scheduled, but on a dying breeze there was little chance of any boat finishing within the time limit. So the iron sail was employed by all boats so they could return to Opua before dark.

It appeared that Savant made a sensible choice on the Sunday by going fishing instead of starting the race. I hope they had a more successful day!

The new sailing committee will look at the racing programme for next season in consul-tation with our Members to find out what type of racing and other activities they want. Should we have more windward/ leeward

courses, shorter series or more variety and “fun” races.

If you have any suggestions you can send to the race officer via email to: raceofficer@opuacruising club.co.nz or speak to your fleet captain.

A division- Paul SmithB division- Andy VanasheC division- Wayne LimbrickLadies - Anna Romeyn

We will also be looking into the Startbox operation and calling for volunteers to help out. If we have a good response then you may only have to volunteer once during the season.

We have been approached by YNZ to host a Race Management seminar that will offer training for Club Race Officers that can lead to National Race Officer qualifications. There is no charge for this two day workshop and even if you don’t want Race Officer qualifications it is still great for skippers to learn more about starts and course setting and the racing rules. Please let Judy know if you are interested by email to: raceofficer@opuacruisingclub.co.nz

RACING NEWS Judy Lymbery

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Don’t forget - if you have a boat and need crew or would like to crew but don’t have a boat please contact our Crew Co-ordinator Merry Templeman at ianandmerry@xtra.co.nz or alternatively by phone on either 09 404 0072 or 027 412 6897.

RACING NEWS Judy Lymbery

Finally, I look forward to meeting you all out on the water for the start of Winter Racing with the NSR Series, the Women’s Winter Series and last but by no means least the final race of the Fisher & Pykel Interclub series where OCC holds a slender lead.

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YOUTH SAILING Robbs Hielkema

Youth sailing has been growing and grow-ing. We had 21 sailors attend our biggest ever session this month. This has meant we have had 3 sailors at a time in the splash and 420’s which the kids are really enjoying.

It’s really interesting to see how much more social kids are these days. They love to be in group situations which is a move away from when I was a kid and everyone wanted to sail on their own. The team work and sailing skills progress quickly when they bounce off each other like this.

We encourage anyone who is keen to join in

with sailing on a Monday night if you are from a cruising boat or a local school we would love to get you in the water.

The first time is free. (To see if you like it)From then on you can choose to pay $5 on the day. Or join the Opua Cruising Club as a junior or family member.

We have a big group of Opua sailors who will be attending the school holiday sailing pro-gram and will get a chance to sail with the kids from the Bay of Islands yacht club. This will hopefully breed some great friendships and on water rivalries between all the kids in the bay.

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SPOT THE YOT AND WIN A PRIZE!

Last month’s winner in the Spot the Yot compettion was Maggie Cooter. Well done for spotting the little tiny yacht hidden in the RICHARD TAPPER UPHOLSTERY Advert in the April issue. Nick Webley at Burnsco has your dry bag for you.

Another 20 litre Burnsco branded dry bag is up for grabs this month. All you have to do is search our Sponsor’s adverts in this issue and let us know where you have found the little yacht.

Email info@opuacruisingclub.co.nz by MAY 20th to go into the draw

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MARINA DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Quite a few milestones completed this report.

The last of the marina berths have been com-pleted with J Pier now available. The only remaining water based development is the work associated with the new ramp pontoon and the inner pontoon creating the dinghy dock.

The new balustrade is going up at present and complements the new pier gates. All piers are being re-signed with a stylised fish resident in the local waters but also retain the existing alphabetical representation.

All the dredging is now completed which included the first maintenance dredging done in stage 1 which was removing the hump between E and F Piers in the fairway.

The reclamation will now settle from the ad-ditional dredgings and be prepared for some additional imported material to complete to height.

Shortly after this landscaping will commence as will the formation of the secondary car park area.

We are currently looking to place a water sup-ply point on the end of J Pier – this will take some pressure off the fuel dock.

The security gates will become active in the next month.

A formal opening date is yet to be firmed up but is not too far away – will let you all know and hope to see you there.

Chris Galbraith

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BOISW UPDATESome of you may have heard there are changes underway at Bay of Islands Sailing Week. After many years of faithful service, Ray and Lesley Haslar (KKCC) and John Grant (RBC), are stepping down from the organising Committee.

That leaves the doop open for a new Regatta Director, and also a Principal Race Officer, for the event.

These positions will be decided at the BOISW AGM, but we’re pleased to say our very own Manuela Gmuer-Hornell is in the running for Regatta Director, and Judy Lymbery has put her hand up to help with the Race Officer role. Many thanks to both of you and we look forward to seeing you (in person or ‘virtually’ as may be the case for Manuela!) at the forthcoming AGM on 22 May, 6pm at BOIYC.

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The Opua Cruising Club is looking for part time bar staff for holiday cover and help on

busy nights.

A general managers licence is not required but the club could help the right person get their LQC and possibly their bar managers licence if they are interested in pursuing it.

If interested, please apply to Brett Etherton by email at

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PART TIME BAR STAFF REQUIRED

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Only a few days until the 2017 Musto Traveller Series will be un-derway….. are you ready??

Here is everything you need to know.

Entry:Either pay your season entry or regatta entry.Season entry of $400 includes association membership and entry for all the traveller se-ries regattas. Membership form click here.Series entry will put you in the draw for Mus-to prize (drawn Taupo).Regatta entry is $75.Please pay online and email your entry details to: keithhogan@xtra.co.nz

E5.9 Owners association bank: 03-0675-0353023-00 - please use your boat name and the regatta as the reference.

Details:Please send Boat name, sail and bow number Crew names Yacht Club Contact phone number

Sailing Instructions:Click here to view sailing instructions.(ONLINE VERSION ONLY)Please note there is no sailing in the marina and everyone must wear buoyancy aids - local bylaws.

Measurement:Any outstanding issues or measurement relat-ed questions please contact Dave before you get to Taupo:daveandpatcochran@xtra.co.nz or 027 438 8911

Think that is about it for now - all a bit late this year. . .but most of you know the drill!

Any questions/comments you know where to contact me...

Look forward to catching up with everyone next week... 2017 Musto Traveller Series datesTaupo: 29-30 April - Lake Taupo YCTauranga: 27 - 28 May - Tauranga YPC (date to be confirmed for tides)Opua: 23 - 24 July - Opua Cruising ClubMarsden Cove: 19 - 20 Aug - Onerahi CCSandspit/Omaha: Sept 30 - 1 October - Sand-spit YC

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Thanks to all who attended the Ladies’ Night and showed your support. Luckily the horrible weather didn’t stop us having a fun evening!

We had a range of gifts and products on show, including Revlon and Dr LeWinns free facials.

Some nibbles were available and cocktails at the bar went down a treat. We had a few games to play and a manicure table with a wide selection of polishes available.

The evening ended with a hilarious movie “Bridget Jones’ Baby,” and everyone had a goodie bag to take home.

We hope we can organise another Ladies’ Night in future. If you would like to be in-

LADIES NIGHT

volved, please do not hesitate to get in touch with a committee member.

For any enquiries, or to make purchases of any pharmacy products, please contact Jilly (Pharmacist) or Janey (Retail Manager) at Orrs Unichem Pharmacy Kaikohe 09 4010055 kaikohe@orrs.co.nz

Jilly Alexander

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WHANGAROA RACE

The 50th Annual Whangaroa Race was a great day for OCC boats.

California Kiwi took out the prestigious First On Line trophy, and Straw Camel won the first keelboar on handicap trophy.

First multihull was Ave Gitana, and our sailing coach Rob Hielkema took out the cruising division.

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WHANGAROA RACE

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