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Posted Feb 8th 2021

February 2021 / March 2021 POYC NEWSLETTER 
 
SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY - 12.00pm LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAMME STARTS.
Runs on 4 Saturdays – 13th Feb, 20th Feb, 27th Feb, 6th Mar.
Contact - Graeme Tee - graeme@cpam.co.nz
There are a few spaces left for adult sailors. Be quick to be in on this opportunity.
 
CLUB SAILING PROGRAMME COMING UP – February 2021 / March 2021
 
Saturday 13th February -  Learn to Sail Course start – Start 12 noon. Tide 1527 Low
 
Sunday 14 February – Summer Series 9   -   Start 1.30pm. Tide 1614 Low
 
Saturday 20th February – Learn to Sail course continues – Start 12 noon. Tide 1440 High
 
Sunday 21st February – Round the Island (in the harbour) Race – Start 1.30 pm. Tide 1524 High
 
Saturday 27th February – Learn to Sail course continues – Start 12 noon. Tide 1414 Low
 
Sunday 28th February – Summer Series 10 – Start 1.30pm.  Tide 1503 Low
 
Saturday 6th March - Learn to Sail course continues – Start 12 noon. Tide 1412 High
 
Sunday 7th March – Autumn Series 1 – Start 1.30pm. Tide 1508 High
 
Sunday 14th March – Sail to the Whale – Start 11am. Tide 1503 Low
 
CLUB SAILING
On sailing days sailors are normally at the clubhouse at 12.30pm to rig up the boats for a 1.30pm start on the water, weather conditions permitting.
 
If you are intending to sail please contact mark.macintosh@agfirst.co.nz before 9am on the morning of sailing (Sunday morning). Alternatively you could text to 0274 491077. This is to assist the race offers with the number of sailors.
 
SCHOOL SAILING – Adam Reid
Starting Friday 12th Feb. Adam and Graeme Reid are hoping to get a team together. If not
will look at Laser sailing as a group.
WEATHER STATION – Graeme T reported that Jeromy Hedley has sponsored a weather station located on our club house. Works off wireless and solar powered. Access through internet.
 
BOATS ARE AVAILBLE FOR HIRE for Club sailing days.
Conditions are: The sailor must be a club member and there be an experienced sailor present to help set up the boat and determine safety depending on the hirer's level of experience, weather conditions at the time and the availability of rescue craft.
 
UPGRADE OF CLUB LASER BOATS
The club has purchase 4 second-hand Lasers to be used in the Learn to Sail Programme and also for confident members and sailors continuing on from the Learn to Sail Programme. The Lion Foundation has generously granted funds for this.
 
BOATS FOR SALE
Contact mark.macintosh@agfirst.co.nz for more information.  If you have a boat for sale please let us know as it can be listed on the club website/ notice board.
 
SCHOOL SAILING – Adam Reid
Starting Friday 12th Feb. Adam and Graeme Reid are hoping to get a team together. If not
will look at Laser sailing as a group.
 
WEATHER STATION – Graeme T reported that Jeromy Hedley has sponsored a weather station located on our club house. Works off wireless and solar powered. Access through internet.
 
VENUE HIRE
The club rooms are very well appointed for accommodating weddings and other functions. Excellent commercial kitchen facilities. Comfortable for a groups of up to 100 people. Competitive rates.
Enquiries and bookings: Sally Reid - sltreid@xtra.co.nz
 
WE WELCOME NEW MEMBER APPLICATIONS 2020 – 2021
Prospective New Member ‘packs’ can be obtained on the notice board of the club at the main entrance.
Fees are as follows
Junior Member - under the age of 18 years on 1st April in the current season - $50
Senior Member - $120
Family Membership (3 + sailors) - $170
Social member - $75
 

Posted 8th December 2020

DECEMBER 2020 / JANUARY 2021 POYC NEWSLETTER  


CLUB SAILING
From now to the end of the holiday season the programme will be as follows:
You will note that there are several ‘Social Sailing’ days coming up on a Saturday starting at 12pm.
Social Sailing days are for those that want to gain confidence in sailing without being part of racing. Having said that, there is still much to learn on Sunday sailing days even if you are at the back of the field.
On sailing days sailors are normally at the clubhouse at 12.30pm to rig up the boats for a 1.30pm start on the water, weather conditions permitting.

PROGRAMME – DECEMBER 2020 / JANUARY 2021
Sunday 6th December 2020 -               Summer Series 1- Start 1.30pm - Tide 12.38pm High

SATURDAY 12th December 2020 -   SOCIAL SAILING - Start 12.00pm - Tide 11.31am Low


Sunday 13th December 2020  -           Summer Series 2- Start 1.30pm - Tide 12.32pm High

Sunday 20th December 2020   -          Summer Series 3 - Start 1.30pm - Tide 12.50pm High

Sunday 27th December  2020  -          Summer series 4 - Start 1.30pm - Tide 12.56pm Low

Sunday 3rd January 2021  -                 SOCIAL SAILING - Start 12.00pm - Tide 5.25pm Low

Sunday 10th January 2021 -                Summer Series 5 - Start 1.30pm - Tide 5.44pm High

Sunday 17th January 2021 -                Summer Series 6 - Start 1.30pm - Tide 5.25pm Low

SATURDAY 23rd January 2021 -      SOCIAL SAILING - Start 12pm - Tide 4.13pm High


Sunday 24th January 2021 -                Summer Series 7 - Start 1.30pm - Tide 5.03pm High

Sunday 31st January  2021 -                Summer Series 8 - Start 1.30pm - Tide 4.16pm Low 

Followed by POT LUCK DINNER for members, families and friends.

Sunday 7th February  2021 –               BAR TO BAR RACE - Start 1.30pm Tide 4.25 High

SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY - 12.00pm LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAMME STARTS
Contact for this programme is Graeme Tee - graeme@cpam.co.nz

BOATS ARE AVAILBLE FOR HIRE for Social Sailing days and Sunday afternoons.
Conditions are: The sailor must be a club member and there be an experienced sailor present to help set up the boat and determine safety depending on the hirer's level of experience, weather conditions at the time and the availability of rescue craft.
 
UPGRADE OF SMALL RIB BOAT FOR COACHING PURPOSES.
The Club is currently upgrading the small 310 Rib boat for coaching purposes with funds provided by The Southern Trust. This will complete our upgrade of rescue craft having secured the larger 410 Rib last year.
It is hoped the 310 Rib craft will be in operation in January.
 
UPGRADE OF CLUB LASER BOATS
The club is currently upgrading the Club Lasers used in the Learn to Sail Programme. To be used also for confident members and sailors continuing on from the Learn to Sail Programme. The Lion Foundation has generously granted funds for this.
 
YACHTING NEW ZEALAND COURSES
Last week we had a visit to our club by Wayne Holdt (Yachting NZ rep) who informed us that there will be courses coming up on-line for Learn to Sail Coaches and a Club Race Officer Course. The Club Race Officer Course you will be able to do in your own time from your home computer. Expressions of interest to portohoeyachtclub@gmail.com
 
HAVE A GO TRAILER Aimed at school sailors is undergoing a major review at present. The individual schools are being encouraged to deliver a programme for themselves with our club having the option of putting on ‘On Water Days’ or ‘Sailing Experience days’.
 
BOAT RESCUE CRAFT TRAINING
Has now been completed and we have a small team of boat operators working on a roster. Thanks to Graeme Tee and Graeme Reid for organizing this. Operators include Christine Chambers, Glen Johnson, Mike Tarboton, Bryce Hourigan, Lauren Salisbury, Colin Hurren
 
REPAIRS TO OUR BUILDING
Thanks to Graham Chambers for engineering a plan to repair a support structure to the corner of the building with the assistance of Graeme Tee, Graeme Reid, Dave Lister, Ric Carr, Zac Salisbury, Mark Boyde and Craig Rowe.
 
BOATS FOR SALE
Contact mark.macintosh@agfirst.co.nz for more information.  If you have a boat for sale please let us know as it can be listed on the club website/ notice board.
 
VENUE HIRE
The club rooms are very well appointed for accommodating weddings and other functions. Excellent commercial kitchen facilities. Comfortable for a groups of up to 100 people. Competitive rates.
Enquiries and bookings: Sally Reid -
sltreid@xtra.co.nz
 
WE WELCOME NEW MEMBER APPLICATIONS 2020 – 2021
Prospective New Member ‘packs’ can be obtained on the notice board of the club at the main entrance. Please take one if you are interested in becoming a member.
They include:
-       New Member ship form
-       Calendar of events
-       Policy on hiring club boats
Fees are as follows
Junior Member - under the age of 18 years on 1st April in the current season - $50
Senior Member - $120
Family Membership (3 + sailors) - $170
Social member - $75
 
For more information on Club Sailing
http://www.sailingohope.co.nz/programme-2020--2021.html
 
The POYC Committee

Posted 22 October 2020

CLUB SAILING
On sailing days sailors are usually at the clubhouse at 12.30pm to rig up boats for a 1.30pm start on the water, weather conditions permitting.
Sailing days for the next few weeks are -

Sunday October 25 - 1.30pm - Spring series
Sunday November 1 - 1.30 pm - Spring Series

NEW TO SAILING? - If you are new to sailing and would like some assistance with sailing skills, contact -  portohopeyachtclub@gmail.com.
Our members are keen to help build your sailing confidence.

BOATS FOR SALE
If you are interested in purchasing a boat there may be one or two  lasers for sale by club members. Contact Mark Macintosh mark.macintosh@agfirst.co.nz for more information. If you have a boat for sale please let us know as it can be listed on the club website/notice board

NEW LASER SAILS
NZ Sailing shop outlet has very good deals on offer now for buying new sails.
Radial - $224 off normal price.
Laser Mk2 - $570 off normal price.

VENUE HIRE
The club rooms are very well appointed for accommodating weddings and other functions. Excellent commercial kitchen facilities. Comfortable for groups of up to 100 people. Competitive rates. Enquiries and bookings Sally Reid - slreid@xtra.co.nz

WE WELCOME NEW MEMBER APPLICATIONS 2020 - 2021
Prospective New Member 'packs' can be obtained on the notice board of the club in the main entrance. Please take one if you are interested in becoming a member.
They include:
- New membership form.
- Calendar of events.
- Policy on hiring club boats

Fees are as follows
Junior Member - under the age of 18 years on 1st April in the current season - $50
Senior Members - $120
Family Membership (3+sailors) - $170
Social membership - $75

For more information on Club Sailing >>>Programme 2020- 2021


Posted 14th August 2020

CLUB SAILING
The start of the sailing season will be on Sunday 6th September 2020. Hope to see you all out on the water.
The 2020/21 sailing calendar/programme will be out shortly and can be accessed here>>>  Programme 2020- 2021     
On sailing days sailors are usually at the clubhouse at 12.30pm to rig up boats for a 1.30pm start on the water, weather permitting.

NEW TO SAILING? - For those that attended the Learn to Sail course earlier in the year, or if you are new to sailing and would like some assistance with sailing skills, contact portohopeyachtclub@gmail.com. Our members are keen to help build you confidence on the water.

WE WELCOME NEW MEMBER APPLICATIONS 2020 - 2021
With the start of the season, it's now time for new members to come on board.
New members need to fill out the 'New Membership Application' form >>>> Membership
Fees are as follows
Junior Member - under the age of 18 years on 1st April in the current season - $50
Senior Members - $120
Family Membership (3+sailors) - $170
Social membership - $75

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS 2020 - 2021
If you are a continuing member, please fill out the 'Renew Membership' form >>> Membership
Fees to be paid directly to Port Ohope Yacht Club - Westpac - 03 - 0490 - 0208241 - 00

POT LUCK DINNER
A get together at the clubhouse is planned for Sunday 27th September.
Anytime after 5.00pm. Bring your family and friends and something 'pot-luck' for dinner.
Note. The committee have scheduled pot-luck dinners into the programme on the last Sunday of every second month, ( September, November, January and March).

EVENTS COMING UP
22 - 23 August - Winter Breakout - Laser Radial Regatta - Auckland

5 - 6 September - Frost Bite Junior Youth Regatta - Tauranga- Optimist, starling, Skiff, Laser radial. 18 years and under. For more information see the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat website.

COASTGUARD BOATING EDUCATION COURSES
Day Skipper
An introductory course for all members of the family or crew, and applies to a wide range of vessels.
Dates - Sat 10 and Sun 11 October 8.30 am - 4.30pm.
Maritime VHF Radio Operator Cerificate
Date Fri 9 October 4.00pm - 10.00pm
Venue - Whakatane Coastguard, The Heads, Muriwai Drive, Whakatane
Booking at www.boatingeducation.org.nz

THE NEW RESCUE CRAFT
Graeme Reid as Boson has been designated the responsibility of caring for the new boat and will have an operating policy in place. Graeme is organising a training day for the operators of the new rescue craft. These being boat boat operator recruits and skilled committee members.

OPERATING RIB BOAT
We have had some expressions of interest from the community and would still like more so that a rotating roster can be set up for those available to be boat operators. Interest is invited from people in our community keen to help out. Water safety awareness essential.
Expressions of interest to Graeme Reid on 3125535 or email portohopeyachtclub@gmail.com

BOAT STORAGE
Graeme has completed an inventory of all boats stored. If you have a boat stored that you are possibly not using and want sold, please let Graeme Reid know - ph 3125535. The club can advertise your boat through the website and on the notice board. This will free up space for BOPSAT boats, 'Have a Go' boats, the new rescue craft along with existing member boats