SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB NEWS/INFO Issue Number 28 WINTER 2012 FRIDAY BUOYS DONATION TO SYC 1ST JUNE 2012 - 31ST AUGUST 2012 New Marina Refi t Bays Coomera River Hardstand Mechanical & Engineering Secure Refi t Shed 540m2 Refi t Bays Retail Factories Timber Boat Specialist Stainless Fabrication Marine Detailing Antifoul & Maintenance Mechanical Repairs & Servicing Electronics & Electrical New Marine Painting Marine Supplies Store Boat Dry Storage, Boat Building & Maintenance Brokerage, Marine Teak Specialist Customer Lounge and Amenities. Antifoul & Shipwright Main Entrance Boat Sales & Service New Retail Showroom New Retail Showroom Boat Works Drive > < Beattie Road Welcome to ‘The Boat Works’. Even the name builds confidence. n the very centre of the key maritime Here you’ll find an enthusiastic crew; BOAT YARD SERVICES services precinct of South East economical rates (some people find it pays to Boat Lifting Shipwrights Painters Queensland is The Boat Works. come from southern ports to get refits); and | | Antifouling Slipway Engineers I first grade facilities. | | The Boat Works is the new name for the remastered Gold Coast Marine Centre and its There’s a real ‘critical mass’ of expertise, 10 years of experience. boosted by also being home to many renowned MARINA & REFIT FACILITIES As the new name suggests, you get The boat manufacturers, including Lightwave, Refi t Bays | Storage Options Works: there’s nothing that can’t be carried Kingfisher, Belize and Fairline. Marina Berths | Hardstand out here. And excellently. The full menu of The Boat Works’s services So the name also suggests the level of are listed at right. But we should highlight BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES reassurance boat owners and operators gain some stand-out advantages: Retail Factories | Leasing Opportunities from this facility. Our marina offers 30 boat pens, all wired What’s more satisfying than to be able to and watered, for vessels up to 30m (100’). The say, “The Boat Works”? covered refit bays take boats up to 26m (85’). Stretching over 9.2 hectares of sheltered There are 17,000 square metres of hardstand, Coomera riverfront, The Boat Works is a true maintenance and service areas; a travelift one-stop-shop, offering businesslike marine that can scoop up 70 tonners; plus the unique service to pleasure boaters, and pleasurable hydraulic submersible Sealift that can lift wider service to commercial operators. cats, tris, barges and houseboats up to 45 tonne. Treat your boat to The Works. We welcome enquiries on (07) 5500 0000 (easy to remember –55 million). 1 Boat Works Drive, Marine Precinct, Coomera, Gold Coast, Queensland. Visit www.theboatworks.com.au. BRP 11219 CONTENTS 4 Commodore’s Report Welcome to our iN SYnC Winter Edition. 5 Chairman’s Report What a busy three months we have experienced since our last edition. We have packed the Club Easter Cruise, 5 CEO’s Report Anzac Day celebrations, Titanic Anniversary, the Sail 5 Treasurer Appointed Paradise Series all into 12 weeks. No wonder there has been such a buzz around the Club. 6 Sail Paradise Our members have sailed successfully in local, state 8 Brisbane to Gladstone and international events and all their stories are in this 9 Pontoon Dinner edition. 9 Friday Buoys Be sure to check the What’s On page in the middle of this edition 10 Trip Preperation for a full list of all the important upcoming events. 11 Telemachus Jewellery Ladies Skippers Race 14 Winners and Grinners Until next time, safe boating! 15 Titanic Dinner Bronwen Ince Marketing Coordinator 16 House Manager’s Report 17 Functions 18 Up Coming Events 20 Powerboats Want to receive the SYC 20 Powerboats What’s On weekly E-news or have you changed your email address? Contact 22 Cruising - Easter Cruise [email protected] 24 Sailing 30 Sailing What’s On 31 Hollywell 32 Associates Committee CHAIRMAN - Daniel Cadman ADVERTISING SALES COMMODORE - Rob Mundle Bronwen Ince 34 Boutique VICE COMMODORE POWER - Ian Hall Southport Yacht Club VICE COMMODORE SAIL - Matthew Percy E: [email protected] 35 Gold Coast Seaway Tide Chart TREASURER - Garry Edwards T: 07 5591 3500 BOARD MEMBERS - Chris Oxenford, Peter 35 Directory Lahey, Justin Sinnamon iN SYnC is published quarterly September, CEO - Neale Hollier December, March and June. 35 SYC Sponsors HOUSE MANAGER - Dale Chapman The opinions expresses by the authors iN SYnC is the official publication of and contributors of articles in iN SYnC are Southport Yacht Club Inc. not necessarily those of Southport Yacht 1 Macarthur Parade MAIN BEACH QLD 4217 P: 07 5591 3500 Club Inc, nor does Southport Yacht Club F: 07 5532 7507 guarantee the accuracy of statements W: www.southportyachtclub.com.au made by contributors or advertisers or accept any responsibility for any product EDITOR or statements made herein. 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P: 07 5576 5439 E: [email protected] Cover Photo:Friday Buoys Southport Yacht Club │ iN SYnC │3 CLUB REPORTS Rob Mundle, Commodore COMMODORE’S REPORT With this being my final column as the Commodore of When I first joined SYC I held no aspirations to be either a Southport Yacht Club I could be expected by many to be member of the Board or the Commodore, so, to be invited saying ‘farewell’, but I won’t be doing that per se, as I am into both positions over the past four years has been a great not actually going anywhere: I will still be very much part honour. I will certainly be taking away new friendships and of the Club. I’m just stepping down as Commodore after my experiences which would have not otherwise come my way. scheduled two years of service. I am moving on, firm in the belief that this wonderful Club holds a wealth of untapped potential – potential that can take it to being one of the most significant organisations of its type in this country, while still retaining its highly valued heritage and traditions. The future is all about Southport Yacht Club’s greatest asset – its membership, young and old(er). That is where our on-going success is to be found. Having a healthy ‘bottom line’ in the accounts is one thing, but seeing a far healthier bottom line come about as a consequence of having a membership that is even more supportive of the Club and its activities should be the ultimate goal. How can this be achieved? By moving with the times and seeking tomorrow’s untapped opportunities while, at the same time, respecting the past; and – through the application of pride and professionalism – infusing the membership with every reason to be an active part of our great Club. On a personal note I would like to express my gratitude to the Board who voluntarily give up their time to ensure that the Club stays on a positive course. I must also recognise our Past Commodore and CEO, Neale Hollier, for doing a stirling job in bringing new stability to the Club; and our House Manager Dale Chapman, who has held his course through some torrid times and achieved the results; plus our wonderful Associates Committee, committee members, Club volunteers and staff – all essential and highly valued members of the Southport Yacht Club crew. Thank you all. As I step down I salute the Club and the incoming Commodore, and thank you, the membership, for your support. In closing I can only say I’m sad to leave but happy to go. I am proud to have been your Commodore. Rob Mundle VISIT FROM THE NEW PREMIER Queensland Premier Campbell Newman visiting Southport Yacht Club with Commodore Rob Mundle 4 │ iN SYnC │ Southport Yacht Club CHAIRMAN’S REPORT As I reflect on the successes at the Club over the past few Hollywell is about to start work to the months and I realise it is with great sense of pride that I submit amenities block. As with all building this article. The Club has continued to move from strength to projects, a few surprises have already strength; with our Member’s support we have been able to cropped up along the way. These will overcome the many challenges of the past financial year. As stretch the budget to its limit, however a result of your continued and consistant patronage we will with dedicated volunteers providing head into the new financial year in a strong financial position. assistance, we are sure to bring the project back on track. On this note, Southport Yacht Club’s Board, Management and Staff would like to take this opportunity to welcome our In closing I would like to thank the Food newest Treasurer, Mr. Garry Edwards who stepped into the & Beverage Staff for our wonderful position after long standing Treasurers, Peter Lahey & Roger Mothers Day lunch at the Club. What a Mars recently resigned after long and diligent service. Garry fantastic day it was! The Club was full has already introduced a more streamlined reporting system for breakfast, followed by a booked out Daniel Cadman, to the Board, along with his additional support and expertise lunch (luckily this time I booked early) Chairman in many other areas of the Club. and then, without a hiccup, they rolled straight into a busy Sunday Roast Night, As we look forward to the Annual General Meeting in July, I’m it was all hands on deck.