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Mike's
Watch
A Report from
Commodore
Mike Strong |
Easter – how impressive it is to
see a bay full of boats and then realise that 95% of those boats
are DYC boats! There is nothing like commanding a bay. It was
great to see so many out enjoying the quiet side of Ponui
Island, apart from the lack of wind for us yachties you could
not complain about the sunny and fine days with still and quiet
nights, and let’s face it, there is nothing better than waking
up to a clear still morning after the sun has risen and the
water is flat calm, this is the time I like the most, especially
being able to hear the birds in the trees. I know Harry enjoyed
his little row around the bay one still morning.
It was great to see so many
people helping with the transportation of food, refreshments,
and BBQ. Without these wonderful people to carry in food and
drink for an army all our boats would be that much heavier.
Water temperature was running
around 21.5degs, excellent for cooling off, great for both the
big and little kids (have you got your noodle yet?).
John and Richard with their team
of able workers have made a cracker job on the sump pit traps.
This has really tidied up the aprons of the eastern slipway and
given the forklift access across the whole section. The lowering
of the Eastern trolley is also complete and so everything is on
track for the winter haulage period. Thanks to everyone who has
come down and supported this project.
I wish Desiree, Keith and Bob
the best of British luck for their trip down under – at least
the English summer is no worse than our winter! Have a safe
trip, we’re looking forward to seeing the photos and reading
your logs.
You may not have seen Janet or
Mike around the Club recently; reason being is that they were
out with the world champs off Takapuna beach. This is a huge
event with hundreds of people involved from all over the world.
Well done to Greg Webster for coming 41st in the Laser Radial
representing Devonport Yacht Club – Greg is now looking
forward to getting back to the so called easier life of keel
boats… where there is crew to do everything!
I will be heading away on Friday
11 April for a quick world trip, starting with Germany then
around to Chicago with a quick stop at Boston before heading
back home before the end of April.
Take care everyone and enjoy the
last of the sailing season!
Mike Strong

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The
Vice Report
A Report from David
Stone |
This has indeed been a summer to
remember. Regrettably I have not had any where near as much
sailing as I want. Somehow a whole host of things have
intervened, like one of my crew being seriously injured in a
bike accident (a fracture of the C2 vertebra but no spinal chord
damage, he looks like the bionic man in his halo brace that is
screwed to his head), my uncle’s 80th birthday celebrations
over Easter and Harry’s sport on the weekends.
The birthday celebrations were
in Hokitika where my mother grew up and where I spent most of my
childhood holidays. I hadn’t been back to the Coast for 30
years so it was interesting to see how things have changed. From
Hokitika we drove over the Haast to Wanaka and then on to
Dunedin. A lovely harbour but you wouldn’t want to sail there.
All of this meant no sailing. I plan to get away with the boys
for a long weekend in a couple of weeks so hopefully there will
still be some boat time to come.
Friday nights at the Club are
slower than before Christmas but Gaye is still serving up to 90
meals an evening and the Bar is doing good business. It was
great to be duty officer last Friday and do a burgee exchange
with some Italian visitors who presented the burgee of one of
the four sailing clubs in Venice. The duty flag arrangement with
a member of the General Committee being rostered on each Friday
night has allowed much closer scrutiny of who is coming into the
Club and ensures that visitors are properly signed in. Members
are also being very cooperative about producing their membership
cards when asked which makes things easier for those on duty.
Work is progressing slowly on
the fundraising efforts but we need to pick up the pace
somewhat. Once again I appeal to any of you who wish to help to
come forward and lend a hand. We seem to have no difficulty
finding willing bodies to pour concrete or fix slip ways but
fundraising does not seem to be on anybody’s list of favourite
tasks but I could use some help. So if you can help, please get
in touch.
Since I can’t think of
anything else meaningful to say, I better keep it short and
avoid rambling on. Enjoy what’s left of what seems like an
endless summer. Alas it will end at some stage and no doubt
winter will make its presence felt with a vengeance when it does
arrive.
David Stone
Vice Commodore

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Sailing
Master
A Report from Bill
Jaques |
Another mixed bag this month after
too much wind last. Three cruising races started – and in only
one did all starters manage to finish. All in classic la Niña
soft easterly quarter winds. Nice on the beach but frustrating
on the water.
14 boats started the Owhanake
race in very light winds and with a strong ebb tide - all but
one boat crossed the start line backwards! First off the tidal
stream assisted but as the day wore on as the expected sea
breeze failed to show and the spring tide turned it was a
struggle up Motuihe Channel to the finish line. Two A Division
boats made it within the time limit and a third in the ½ hour
extension - the double to Blondie. Finish boat Roaring Forties
stayed on station to take Idle Hour’s time as she persevered
gallantly under sail to cross at 1733. Thanks to Reg and Deidre
– that’s the spirit Desirée and Bob. Thanks to our
Boatbuilder sponsors club stalwarts Charlie and Kevin.
Easter Cruise to Ponui - using
the shortened course - started in much the same fashion but at
least most of the 16 starters were pointing in the right
direction. But not for long. The gentle breeze softened further
and it was very slow progress. Some of us got caught in the ebb
down the Rangitoto Channel and recovered only with the
assistance of the iron spinnaker. Finally 4 boats made it to the
finish line – Touch of Gloss 2 minutes ahead of Azure and
Masquerade took the silverware on corrected time finishing just
11 seconds ahead of Lambretta. BBQ on the beach in Te Kawau Bay,
Ponui – got going a bit late because the boat carrying the
grog didn’t get there even under power till late. Still a
pleasant evening was had by all even if the results were read by
(borrowed) torchlight. Sponsor Devonport Resene paint shop added
colour with their sponsorship and all-day suckers.
Saturday’s Round the Islands
race looked rather more hopeful for a very pleasant gentle race
with a reasonably consistent little breeze – maybe 6 – 7
knots – a gale of wind compared to recent efforts. Only 10
boats turned out – 3 in B and 7 in A – no great excitement
but fun tactical racing – Idle Hour took B Division and
Lambretta A – though the latter only had a 4 second corrected
time margin on Yasawa. (Good to see you back Morris & Sue.)
Big turn-out at the BBQ – no wasted food tonight! – and
thanks to Baileys Insurance Brokers for their support. There was
a great turn-out of 28 DYC yachts or launches in Te Kawau Bay
– perhaps others were intimidated and stayed away!
Then the final Shorthanded
series race for the season on Saturday 29th. The single-handed
race sailed in a decent and reasonably consistent breeze for
once – north-easterly about 15 knots with only the occasional
blip and a short sloppy sea once beyond the harbour. 14 starters
and, for a change, 14 finishers! - including 3 Trackers from the
Up to 26’ Club – welcome and also to David in Cetacea. The
usual big range of boats in our mixed fleet from a racing 1020
at one end of the scale to a lovely Wollacott ketch at the
other. Notwithstanding the mix most boats went round with
company on the water and two pairs finished inside 10 seconds
apart. (Cetacea and Azure at the front and Winoweh II and CBC at
the other end.) On corrected time the spread was just over 20
minutes which suggests pretty good handicapping with such a
mixed fleet. Lambretta took the silverware for the second time
this month.
The single-handed race was
kindly accompanied by our sponsor, Ken Sharp of the Floating
Dock, in his launch Amethyst. Was great to have his elegant
little ship in sight most of the way round – just in case. And
he donated excellent vouchers to the place getters and T-shirts
to all at the after match in the “Members’ Lounge”. Went
very well and showed what a useful and pleasant venue the
remodelled lounge will be.
This completes the Shorthanded
series for 2007 – 8. The results are elsewhere in this
newsletter but our congratulations go the Azure for taking the
series quite convincingly for the second year in a row!
Only two one more race to end
the season now. The final shorthanded series single handed race
on Saturday 29th March and the last cruising series race to
Waikalabubu on Saturday 5th April. In the cruising series we
have completed the necessary 6 races to make a series.
Waikalabubu will be the ninth and thus series entrants will be
able to discard 1 worst score – so it’s worth coming even if
you come last! The series results are looking especially
interesting in B Division. Be there!
Hope to see lots of you – and very happy to be back again
myself.
B J

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Haulage
Bill Cole |
It is that time of year again. Get
your haulage form with $100 deposit in by April 30th. We will
have the universal cradle on this year as soon as all the boats
are up.
The working bee is in on
Saturday 3rd of May and Haulage will start on Sunday 4th May.
You must be at the working bee to be able to slip. It is also
where you find out when and where your boat will go. Be ready to
slip on time. Don’t forget weekdays are best as there is less
traffic on the harbour.
See you at the working bee.
John Mitchell

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Club
Captain |
With autumn rapidly approaching I
thought I’d take this opportunity to update members about
forthcoming events around the clubhouse. Function wise we are
currently fully booked at the weekends for the whole of April
and May although we have managed to organise a new event for a
Sunday afternoons entertainment.
On the 13 April at 4pm we will
be having a ‘Latin American’ afternoon which will comprise
of approximately two hours of classic Latin music along with
Tapas and a selection of wine at Club prices. The band we are
employing for this event is a highly accomplished band called
‘Voxvova’. The cost of the event is $15 per person plus food
and drinks. See the poster on page 12.
On the subject of club
utilisation if any members do wish to hire the place for private
events please give me a fair bit of notice and remember that
member prices are literally half the civilian rate which is a
huge discount. For $300 club members may hire the facilities on
Saturdays for parties/weddings etc. This cost includes bar
staff/cleaning which when you consider the place offers seating
for around 120 guests and a new sound system it represents very
good value. Bar prices are of course at the reduced rate for
members!
Regards
Carl and Helen

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DYC Easter BBQ
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Mid mornimg dip to
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Quiet morning |
Adrienne's ablecloth
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Notice
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THE DEVONPORT YACHT CLUB INCORPORATED
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
At the Clubhouse
Tuesday 15th July 2008
1930hrs
Members are reminded that any Member desiring to bring a motion
before the meeting, such motion shall be reduced to writing and
lodged with the secretary six days before the
meeting. This is the Formal Notice of the Annual
General Meeting for The Devonport Yacht Club Incorporated.
Notice 1
Members that have paid
their fees for the year and have not yet received a Membership
card please call Anne on 445-5492.
Notice 2
Please remember to bring
along your membership card when attending the Clubrooms and also
ensure all guests are signed in. This is a requirement for our
liquor license and is a way for us to ensure that our existing
member’s benefits are protected.
Notice 3
Over the Easter Cruise
there were a few new Boats amongst our Members for which I got
the updated details at various time over the weekend. If any
members has changed / sold or their details are incorrect in the
Yearbook can you please let me know so I can update the records.
CR Leech ED*
Past Commodore
eMail : dds@kcbbs.gen.nz
RAFFLE UPDATE
Many thanks to all those who buy
tickets on Fridays and to Trish who supports the social
committee by selling the tickets and providing the chocolates
for second prize.
Profits have so far been used towards the children’s Christmas
party, the club picnic and a new fridge for the members lounge.
Congratulations to our recent
winners: 22 Feb Alec Hill, 28 Feb Desiree, 7 March Grahame
Petterson, 14 March Daniel Cook and 28 March John Mitchell.
Social Committee

The book, Devonport Yacht Club . .. A Centennial History, is currently available from
the Yacht Club by using the Order Form
or from only these three outlets:
Bookmark (Mark Owen) - Book
Shop, Takapuna. Paradox Books, - Devonport, and Boatbooks - Westhaven
Boat Books Ltd
would like to offer Devonport Yacht Club members the
service of delivery of prepaid orders to the club.
Orders can be phoned
or faxed through and payment made via credit card, or
made via our secure website www.boatbooks.co.nz. If
wanting club delivery when ordering off our website,
please fill in “Devonport Yacht Club” in the
“Gift Details” section under “Street Address”
on the check-out page.
We can have it waiting
for them at the Yacht Club on Thursday or Friday after
18:00 hrs, depending on when the order is placed.
We thought people
might be interested in such items as charts (paper or
electronic), recreational guides, boat maintenance
books, sailing and racing guides, but our range is of
course not limited to these. Our contact details are
in our advertisement on the back of the Club yearbook.
MISSING Have you seen this Trophy ??

Click Image to Enlarge
The Wishwynne Cup has been misplaced, so if you
have seen it, or know its whereabouts, please contact
Chris Leech.
Telephone: (09) 445 5487
christopher.leech@nzdf.mil.nz
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Friday Nights
at the Clubhouse
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| Friday
4th April |
South
Pacific Menu |
| Friday
11th April |
A
La Carte |
| Sunday
13th April |
Latin
American Afternoon |
| Friday
18th April |
Farewell
to Summer
(A selection of hot & cold dishes) |
| Friday
25th April |
A
Tribute to the ANZACs
(A selection of hot & cold dishes) |
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| 13
years and over |
$17 |
| 6
– 12 years |
$10 |
| 5
years and below |
No
Charge |
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Courtesy of: Chequers
Catering 4867165 |

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Book
Review |
ESCAPE FROM HERMIT ISLAND
By Joy Smith. Pbk, NZ$40.00
The true story of two women stranded on remote Hermit Island
atoll after their sailboat strikes a reef and sinks. At the
mercy of the indigenous people, they are forced to live with the
locals while they devise a plan to refloat their boat and sail
to civilization. With careful planning and the help of the
island men, they manage to save their boat from the reef only to
find it immediately embroiled in a “cargo cult” salvage
rights dilemma. Subjected to the arcane tradtions of the locals,
they struggle to keep control of their boat while they repair it
in preparation for the dangerous trip to the mainland. It’s a
unique look into the primitive culture of one of Papua New
Guinea’s most isolated civilizations.
Best regards
Marianne Bosman
Boat Books Ltd
22 Westhaven Drive
Westhaven, Auckland
New Zealand
Ph: 64 9 358 5691
Fax: 64 9 358 5817
Email: crew@boatbooks.co.nz
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