Posted April 10 2021
April / May 2021 POYC NEWSLETTER
CLUB SAILING PROGRAMME
APRIL/MAY
Sunday 11 April – Sailing in the Harbour Start 1.30pm. Tide 1250 Low
Saturday 17 April - SOCIAL SAILING Start 12noon Tide 1111 High
Sunday 18 April – Club Champs Start 1.30pm. Tide 1144 High
Saturday 24 April - SOCIAL SAILING. Start 12 noon. Tide 1704 High
Sunday 25 April - Autumn Series. Start 1.30pm. Tide 1803 High
Sunday 2 May - Autumn Series Start 1.30pm. Tide 1726 Low
Sunday 9 May - Opotiki Reserve Day Start 1.30pm. Tide 1811 High
Sunday 16 May - Autumn Series Start 1.30pm. Tide 1619 Low
Sunday 16 May - AGM Meeting. Start 5.pm Followed by pot luck dinner
SUCCESSFUL LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAMME
The 2021 Learn to Sail had fewer participants than previous years but the lack of numbers was more than compensated with the enthusiasm of the new sailors. Four juniors and 5 adults in total completed the course.
We had a couple of late starters and one parent who came to watch but got dragged into boat for the adult course. He was soon joined by his son, Damian, who showed he has some real class in heavy weather sailing. For a 13 year old he was very impressive.
Damian has gone on to take a big step in his sailing career being chosen to sail on Steinlager II the boat that Sir Peter Blake won a Round the World race in. We will hear more about that I’m sure.
The first 3 sessions were held in ideal sailing conditions with everyone enjoying the classic Ohope weather and pleasant sailing breezes. This all changed on the last day when we had a stiff south Easterly wind of up to 20 kts which challenged the new sailors skills.
A few capsizes, of course, but smiles all round at the end of the day and new found confidence that I reckon some of them didn’t know they had it in them.
The LTS finished with a prize giving of certificates and a sausage sizzle.
Unfortunately the follow up Social sailing days have been plagued with foul weather but the next scheduled day on Saturday 17th April will hopefully see a more pleasant day.
In all, another very successful Learn to sail and we look forward to seeing the new faces around the club in the future.
Thanks hugely to Graeme Tee, Adam Reid, Graeme Reid and all other helpers.
COMING UP SOON
Sunday 18th April at 11am. Sorting out of boats working bee.
We are needing to get uniform rigging on all of the new Lasers and Graeme Reid would like some help doing it. This is so that all boats will be rigged in a similar fashion with colour coding of the ropes/ cords so that there is no confusion.
We would also like to get rid of some of the old trailers by reducing them to scrap metal.
If you are able to lend a hand it would be appreciated.
5th and 6th June - Queens Birthday Regatta.
This is a great event involving up to 50 boats on the water with participants coming from all around the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. It’s a very good time to interact with other clubs and make some money for our club at the same time. We need helpers on the water, administrators and kitchen hands. If you are able to help in any way please let us know.
Sunday 18th April - Club Champs. 1.30pm Start. An opportunity to have your name engraved on a Club Trophy!
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd May - Panmure Regatta
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to the Fairlie family - Ned Fairlie, Kiersten Quinn, Finn Fairlie, Barnaby
Fairlie and Pearl Fairlie who have recently moved to live in Edgecumbe from Australia. They were very involved in the Indented Head Yacht Club in Victoria. We are looking
forward to having you sail with us.
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 80 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
For more information on Club Sailing
http://www.sailingohope.co.nz/programme-2020--2021.html
The POYC Committee
April / May 2021 POYC NEWSLETTER
CLUB SAILING PROGRAMME
APRIL/MAY
Sunday 11 April – Sailing in the Harbour Start 1.30pm. Tide 1250 Low
Saturday 17 April - SOCIAL SAILING Start 12noon Tide 1111 High
Sunday 18 April – Club Champs Start 1.30pm. Tide 1144 High
Saturday 24 April - SOCIAL SAILING. Start 12 noon. Tide 1704 High
Sunday 25 April - Autumn Series. Start 1.30pm. Tide 1803 High
Sunday 2 May - Autumn Series Start 1.30pm. Tide 1726 Low
Sunday 9 May - Opotiki Reserve Day Start 1.30pm. Tide 1811 High
Sunday 16 May - Autumn Series Start 1.30pm. Tide 1619 Low
Sunday 16 May - AGM Meeting. Start 5.pm Followed by pot luck dinner
SUCCESSFUL LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAMME
The 2021 Learn to Sail had fewer participants than previous years but the lack of numbers was more than compensated with the enthusiasm of the new sailors. Four juniors and 5 adults in total completed the course.
We had a couple of late starters and one parent who came to watch but got dragged into boat for the adult course. He was soon joined by his son, Damian, who showed he has some real class in heavy weather sailing. For a 13 year old he was very impressive.
Damian has gone on to take a big step in his sailing career being chosen to sail on Steinlager II the boat that Sir Peter Blake won a Round the World race in. We will hear more about that I’m sure.
The first 3 sessions were held in ideal sailing conditions with everyone enjoying the classic Ohope weather and pleasant sailing breezes. This all changed on the last day when we had a stiff south Easterly wind of up to 20 kts which challenged the new sailors skills.
A few capsizes, of course, but smiles all round at the end of the day and new found confidence that I reckon some of them didn’t know they had it in them.
The LTS finished with a prize giving of certificates and a sausage sizzle.
Unfortunately the follow up Social sailing days have been plagued with foul weather but the next scheduled day on Saturday 17th April will hopefully see a more pleasant day.
In all, another very successful Learn to sail and we look forward to seeing the new faces around the club in the future.
Thanks hugely to Graeme Tee, Adam Reid, Graeme Reid and all other helpers.
COMING UP SOON
Sunday 18th April at 11am. Sorting out of boats working bee.
We are needing to get uniform rigging on all of the new Lasers and Graeme Reid would like some help doing it. This is so that all boats will be rigged in a similar fashion with colour coding of the ropes/ cords so that there is no confusion.
We would also like to get rid of some of the old trailers by reducing them to scrap metal.
If you are able to lend a hand it would be appreciated.
5th and 6th June - Queens Birthday Regatta.
This is a great event involving up to 50 boats on the water with participants coming from all around the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. It’s a very good time to interact with other clubs and make some money for our club at the same time. We need helpers on the water, administrators and kitchen hands. If you are able to help in any way please let us know.
Sunday 18th April - Club Champs. 1.30pm Start. An opportunity to have your name engraved on a Club Trophy!
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd May - Panmure Regatta
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to the Fairlie family - Ned Fairlie, Kiersten Quinn, Finn Fairlie, Barnaby
Fairlie and Pearl Fairlie who have recently moved to live in Edgecumbe from Australia. They were very involved in the Indented Head Yacht Club in Victoria. We are looking
forward to having you sail with us.
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 80 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
For more information on Club Sailing
http://www.sailingohope.co.nz/programme-2020--2021.html
The POYC Committee
Posted March 7 2021
CLUB SAILING PROGRAMME
MARCH
Sunday 7th March – Autumn Series 1 – Start 1.30pm. Tide 1508 High
Saturday 13th March – LEARN TO SAIL course continues (last day) – Start 12 noon. Tide 1416 Low
Sunday 14th March – Sail to the Whale – Start 11am. Tide 1503 Low
Saturday 20 March - SOCIAL SAILING– Start 12 noon. Tide 1319 High
Sunday 21 March - Around the Island (Harbour). Start 1.30pm. Tide 1357 High
Sunday 28th March – Autumn Series. Start 1.30pm. Tide 1345 Low
APRIL
Sunday 4th April (Easter) – Autumn Series. Start 1.30pm. Tide 1254 High
Saturday 10th April – SOCIAL SAILING. Start 12 noon. Tide 12.02 Low
Sunday 11 April – Opotiki River Sail. Start 1.30pm. Tide 1250 Low
Sunday 18th April – Autumn Series. Start 1.30pm. Tide 1144 High
Saturday 24 April - SOCIAL SAILING. Start 12 noon. Tide 1704 High
SOCIAL SAILING DAYS to continue on from Learn to Sail course and School sailing
Please note these Saturdays are - Sat 20th March, Sat 10th April, Sat 24th April. Starting at 12noon.
Graeme Tee will need a hand on these days. At least two people on duty. Contact Graeme to offer your assistance.
graeme@cpam.co.nz
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.
LEARN TO SAIL PROGRESS
Has gone very well thanks to Graeme Tee and other helpers. Saturday Social Sailing for those wishing to continue on over the rest of the summer and autumn..
SCHOOL SAILING
On Fridays with Adam and Graeme Reid.
Have 7 sailors all really keen. They are all using lasers and aiming to all be confident enough to take part in the Annual QB Regatta.
WEATHER STATION –Jeromy Hedley has sponsored a weather station located on our club house.
Here is the link to the weather station site.
https://live.harvest.com/?cmd=home&sid=9989&group=Main&country=New%20Zealand®ion=Bay%20of%20Plenty&subregion=Ti%20P%C5%8Dtae
To get the app:
Step 1. Go to this site
Step 2: Click on HARVEST.com site ( Top left corner)
Step 3. Go down Harvest Web App
Step 4: Click on app.harvest.com
And you're away.
BOATS ARE AVAILABLE 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.
UPGRADED 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.
If you have a boat in storage that you are not using, maybe this is a good time to sell it.
SORTING OUT OF BOATS
Storage space is at a premium. If you have a boat in storage that you are not using, the committee would appreciate if you considered selling it to free up storage space for other boats that are being used consistently.
Committee have agreed to keep old orange committee boat for regattas as $1000 had been recently spent on the motor and has all of the necessary attachments for a Race Officer.
Three of the old lasers have been taken taken to the dump. Thanks to Bryce Hourigan and Pete McKenzie
Phase 11 to put on Trade Me asking $200.
Quite a few old trailers and bits of metal that can be scrapped. To be organised.
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 80 people. Competitive rates.
Enquiries and bookings: Sally Reid - sltreid@xtra.co.nz
AGM Coming up on Sunday 16th May 5pm - Followed by Pot Luck dinner
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
For more information on Club Sailing
http://www.sailingohope.co.nz/programme-2020--2021.html
The POYC Committee
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
CLUB SAILING PROGRAMME
MARCH
Sunday 7th March – Autumn Series 1 – Start 1.30pm. Tide 1508 High
Saturday 13th March – LEARN TO SAIL course continues (last day) – Start 12 noon. Tide 1416 Low
Sunday 14th March – Sail to the Whale – Start 11am. Tide 1503 Low
Saturday 20 March - SOCIAL SAILING– Start 12 noon. Tide 1319 High
Sunday 21 March - Around the Island (Harbour). Start 1.30pm. Tide 1357 High
Sunday 28th March – Autumn Series. Start 1.30pm. Tide 1345 Low
APRIL
Sunday 4th April (Easter) – Autumn Series. Start 1.30pm. Tide 1254 High
Saturday 10th April – SOCIAL SAILING. Start 12 noon. Tide 12.02 Low
Sunday 11 April – Opotiki River Sail. Start 1.30pm. Tide 1250 Low
Sunday 18th April – Autumn Series. Start 1.30pm. Tide 1144 High
Saturday 24 April - SOCIAL SAILING. Start 12 noon. Tide 1704 High
SOCIAL SAILING DAYS to continue on from Learn to Sail course and School sailing
Please note these Saturdays are - Sat 20th March, Sat 10th April, Sat 24th April. Starting at 12noon.
Graeme Tee will need a hand on these days. At least two people on duty. Contact Graeme to offer your assistance.
graeme@cpam.co.nz
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.
LEARN TO SAIL PROGRESS
Has gone very well thanks to Graeme Tee and other helpers. Saturday Social Sailing for those wishing to continue on over the rest of the summer and autumn..
SCHOOL SAILING
On Fridays with Adam and Graeme Reid.
Have 7 sailors all really keen. They are all using lasers and aiming to all be confident enough to take part in the Annual QB Regatta.
WEATHER STATION –Jeromy Hedley has sponsored a weather station located on our club house.
Here is the link to the weather station site.
https://live.harvest.com/?cmd=home&sid=9989&group=Main&country=New%20Zealand®ion=Bay%20of%20Plenty&subregion=Ti%20P%C5%8Dtae
To get the app:
Step 1. Go to this site
Step 2: Click on HARVEST.com site ( Top left corner)
Step 3. Go down Harvest Web App
Step 4: Click on app.harvest.com
And you're away.
BOATS ARE AVAILABLE 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.
UPGRADED 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.
If you have a boat in storage that you are not using, maybe this is a good time to sell it.
SORTING OUT OF BOATS
Storage space is at a premium. If you have a boat in storage that you are not using, the committee would appreciate if you considered selling it to free up storage space for other boats that are being used consistently.
Committee have agreed to keep old orange committee boat for regattas as $1000 had been recently spent on the motor and has all of the necessary attachments for a Race Officer.
Three of the old lasers have been taken taken to the dump. Thanks to Bryce Hourigan and Pete McKenzie
Phase 11 to put on Trade Me asking $200.
Quite a few old trailers and bits of metal that can be scrapped. To be organised.
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 80 people. Competitive rates.
Enquiries and bookings: Sally Reid - sltreid@xtra.co.nz
AGM Coming up on Sunday 16th May 5pm - Followed by Pot Luck dinner
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
For more information on Club Sailing
http://www.sailingohope.co.nz/programme-2020--2021.html
The POYC Committee
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