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,,\s pr.orrrl sponsor ol' Nc\\' Zctrl.ur(l lJnclctl otrr u'erre pletrst rl t() help + r= rrlr = )ou tiakc olr thc \\'orlcl t.oo. \\ it.lr an ,\NZ llncleiN'oul N{astc.r('trtcl c'ilrcl. I}x' \('s llirrJ;. ROYAL PORT NICHOLSON YACHT CLUB TTreR'P oFFtcERS FOR SEASON t 993 - t 994 Patron: Her E tssN I t 7t-t 77, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Vol. 12 No. 3 Tel: ocToBER t 993 $/) Commodore: C. Anastasiou 49945g9 Vce Commodore; P. Cudby 8017799 CONTENTS RearCommodore: l. McLeod 3829073 Cruising Caf,tain: B. Parker 38451 13 Correspondence 2 Hon. Racing Secretary: A. Duff 3850827 From the Commodore 3 Hon. House Secretary: C. Howard-Brown 3844042 From the Vce Commodore 5 Hon. Treasurer: A Dinsdale 3849915 From the Rear Commodore 7 Committee Members: P. Carrad 4776t6t From the Cruising Captain 9 R. J . Cowley 47393 l3 ZMH84 Wellington Coastguard Radio 9 P. Dale 47280s8 Opening Day l. A. Greig 4771l5S From the Club Office t3 G. D. Hargre-aves 3872647 Southpac Offshore Series Launch t3 R. Palmer 5277856 From the Sailing Academy t5 WYA/NZYF G. Hargreaves 3877647 Whitbread Report t9 Delegates: P. ENZA's visit 2t Carrad 4776161 Brendan closes 22 Secretary/Manager: G. Scoones 3848700 Bow Tie & Blazer Parq,/ 23 (H) 38796s r Bye Gioia 25 Assistant Secretary: N. McDougall 3848200 Chaffers Marina Opening 27 (H) 38e8e43 The Dream Fastnet on WNSTON 79 Racing Administrator: S. Racing Roundup lt Thornburg 3849956 The Worser Bay Way 33 (H) s627886 Fay, Richwhite Corporate Yacht Race 35 Slipmaster: G. Nimmo (H) 3863506 New Members, New Yachts 36 TE ARO Boatmaster R. Telford (H) 3888695 Classifieds 36 02s4s64 t3 The RIP is the official magazine of the OFFICE HOURS Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (lnc.) Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm Phone: 3848700 Editor Fax: 385 t603 Grant Scoones Crew Line: 3848609 Associate Editor/Layout/Typesetting WARDROOM HOURS Noelle McDougall Wednesday 5-8pm Photographic Production Thursday 5-8pm Grant Scoones Friday 5 - llpm Satu rday 12 lOpm Opinions expressed - Sunday 4-8pm The opinions expressed in this are Journal those Public holidays 4-8pm of the individual author and not necessarily Phone: 384309 r those of the RPNYC. (Note: fhese houts nol be votied ot the discrctjon ofthe Executive.) Printed by Format Publishers Ltd, RPNYC SAILING ACADEMY The Esplanade, Petone. Phone/Fax: 3828152 All correspondence should be directed to: Coach Mlke Boswell (H) 3829308 The RlP, P O Box 9674, Wellington KEELERS RESTAURANT HOURS Monday - Thursday Lunch only Cowr. ENA NEW ZEALAND mdkes hom. port - Friday Lunch / Dinner Wollington,, O.lobot I 993. Other times by arrangement Bookings: Phone:3856963 Ketch WAITANGI p<' Coastal Classic Congratulations lam writing toyou, seeking information FIVE of the crew of WHISPERS ll par- The Editor on the ketch, WAITANGI. took in their 4th Coastal Classic yacht My Grandfather, Charles Montrose race from Auckland to Russellin the Bay I feelthe time is long overdue forsome- Jenkins, was a part owner ofthe vessel of lslands at Labour Weekend. This one to express in writing their con- in the early part of this centurl, with a timetheysailed on a42ftcat owned by gratulations to yourself and Noelle for Mr Percy Gibbs. Barry Ogilvie, one of WHISPER's creu your combined efforts in prod ucing what After many years of fruitless re- A very fast race in which each divi- must surelybethe bestyachtclub maga- search, I am now in receipt ofcopies of sion broke line honours records, We zine in New Zealand. newspaper clippings, sent to me by my were l0th on line (out of 160 starters) The RIP has always had ahigh stand- brother in Gisborne, one of which re- and second in class. ard ofproduction but it has come a long fers to the presented modelWAITANGl, The race was sailed in fresh south- way; with colour and imaginarive lay- to your club a number of years ago. erly sector breezes and apart from the out: from seeming to be the magaz ine I was born Wellington 1933 in in tinal beat into Russell comprised lovely ofthe Funeral Directors Assoc., with its and attended the Lyall Bay Primary reaching and running conditions. The funereal black colour and (to some) School. I believe that at one time the Given cats can fly - 25 knot bursts and incomprehensible name. WAITANGI was dismasted, the dam- lots of 18 - 20 knot periods. Time to Keep up the good work! aged mast was subsequently presented finish was just over I I hours. to the School and stood, in my time is This the third 2nd placingthat the IOHN MANSELL there, as a free standing flag pole. WHISPERS boys havetained in the last four races - the previous ones being on PACIFIC SUNDANCE and J ohn Any information that you can offer, Oldfield's 32 footer CHAMELION - a particularly 3rd angle projections and Young Rocket. Plea! hull lines to enable us to a scale A build John Oldfield won his division this -6 replica of WAITANGI would be appre- year and starred in amagnificent broach Port Nicholson Association Radio ciated, alternatively ifyou could suggest at North Head that had mostofthe keel aMaritime Museum orArchive that we on display! Notice to all VHF Operators could contact. The modelling of RobenTomkies was well applauded WAITANGI will be a challenge and a at the Prizegiving for taking his boat to in the Wellington Area pleasure, and lthankyou in anticipation Auckland to do the event. Prizes for whatever help or information you amounting in total to $40,000 were lN August we sent out over 300 sub- can offer. given out at the Sunday mornint scription invitationsto boat owners who prizegiving breakfast. may wish to use their VHF Radios on oAvtD JENKTNS Channels 62, 63, 65 and 0l in the Wel- LINDSAY ENGLAND lington - Madborough Area, buttodate (Con onyone help? - Ed.) WHISPERS II we have had a very poor return. lfyou are using any of the channels but have not yet pajd, we would appreciateyour STOP PRESS subscription assoon as possible, please. PROVISIONAL RESULTS Fees: $15 for private users SOUTHPAC OFFSHORE SERIES - RACE #1 $20 for commercial users. Wellington-Mana€hetwodes€hip Cove & Wellington€hip Cove Races Keep it in mind that even/ time you Lcng Rccc Shcrt Rccc receive on Ch 62, whether you trans- Line Honou.s: Line Honours: mit or not. the repeater is operating FLOJO TEN SPEED and must be paid for. You nowneed to Club: Club: pay only one fee - either PNAR FLOJO ANDIAI,l!O to or CHAIN REACTION TEN SPEED MMRA. Please join now . . . WHISPERS II PERIDOT PHRF: PHRF: For further information please contact CHAIN REACTION GUCCI WHISPERS II MAX HEADROOM Colin H B Baylis MARISH KA SILVER SHADOW President tMs: tMs: Port Nicholson FLOJO FLOIo MAx HEADRooM AI{DUTNO T Association Radio WHISPERS II SILVER SHADOW P O Box 7042 CHAIN REACTION RECKLESS Tel/Fax 385-83 I I Wellington I I ! Commodore THE Club has roared into the 1993/94 set the scene for an impressive and season with a vengeance, The season gruelling weekend. ENZA delighted promises to be both demanding and the welcominS fleet with a blisterinS entertajning if the evidence, to date, is run down the harbour, in the course of anlthing to 80 by. which she lifted her starboard hull, well clear of the water, an d attai ned a sp eed ticipate in theevent, and we hopeto be Opening Day in excess of 30 knots. The whole event in a position to crystallise this intent was a spectacular success. once aSain with moredetailin the verT near future. This was a glorious day in all re- providing immense interest and enter- spects. The weather was outstanding tainment for both Club members and and the Club's showing spectacular. Tasman Triangle the wider public. The season was once again opened by Preparation for the staging of the the Club's patron, Her Excellency, The Tasman Triangle in December 1994 Governor General. The openint was Chaffers Marina andJanuary 1995 continues apace. For- aiso attended by representatives from Chaffers Marinawas officially opened mal announcements are expected in the Chilean training vessel, THE by the Prime minister of New Zealand the course of the month. Once again, ESMERALDA, and this provided an on Sunday the I 7th of October 1993. another m4or step forward for the opportunity to establish relationships Once again, we congratulate our Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club. with the Chilean Navy, which I am sure friends at Lambton Harbour Manage- willstand us in good stead in the future. ment for their foresight with this proiect Appreciation Opening Day was sponsored by CS and assurethem ofour support in every Once again, I would like to thank First Boston, I like to whom would to you all for your commitment and con- extend my personal thanks and Srati- tribution to date and ask you to con- tude. Air New Zealand tinue this into the future. Whilst the Champagne Mumm Club is operatinS in an increasinglycom- Racing plicated environment, ultimately it can We are well into the ANZ Back to Rega.tta only continue to survive, successfully, Back Championship Series and have This regatta is scheduled to take with your wholeheaned contribution made a start on the CS First Boston place in Auckland between the 9th and and support. Harbour Series. The short courses and 20th of February 1994. lnterest in the I have no doubt that given that, we pressure sailing of the Championship regafta is hiSh and entries have been can make great strides into the future. Series, have brought both trials and received from as far afield as Australi4 tribulations to the fleet. ln my view, Japan, Germany, Hong Kong and Eng- this has been a most worthwhile inno- land, as well as from throughout New vation in the Club's racing protramme. Zealand. It is already testinS skills and tactics, It is our intention to have a Royal CON ANASTASIOU sometimes with associated frustration Port Nicholson Yacht Club team par- Commodore and exasperation but, at the end ofthe day, I know that it will bring a quantum leap in skill and performance level. On Thursday the 26th of October 1993, we launched the Southpac Off- ARBITRAGE upgrade shore Series. Once again, this was an Sporting a new impressive event, wellenhanced by the kevlar main and professionalism shown by Southpac in bulb keel this their preparations for the Series. The season is the season promises to be vigorous and demanding, both onshore and offshore Commodore's 'l 'l and we all look forward to the onSoint Young contest with great enthusiasm. ARBITRAGE, seen here in ENZA action during the The apple and Pear Marketing closely conlested Board's flagship ENZA NEW ZEA- ANZ Champion- LAND, arrived in Wellington Harbour ship Series, Con on Friday the l5th of October, 1993, on helm, Duffy with a star studded cast. Wellington mainsheet. turned on aspectacularwelcome, which And support Wellington yachting In true corporaie spirit, you can challenge your business colleagues on water as well as on land! Join the 1993 Fay, Richwhite Corporate Yacht Rac€ on Saturday 27 November on Wellington Harbour. To obtain crew entry forms and other details for the 6th annual Corporate Yacht FtPl'*lYC Race contact Grant Scoone"s, Royal Port SAILING Nicholson Yacht Club, P O Box 9674, ACADTMY Wellington. Tel: (04) 384-8700, Fax (04) 3E5-1603 Vce Commodore THE recent calendar has been a hectic for their first cold beer after a hard day affair, the months of planninS are now on the water. Secondly, flare your bearint fruit. The events themselves nostrils and turn your eyes up to that are reponed elsewhere in this edition magicshade ofburning red. Next, turn of The Rip. Rather than Sive you yet your ears offand engageyourmouth at another version of the same reports, I 78 rpm. Say your piece, curse the would like to take a look forward. Not administration, threaten the worst. Wardroom or just about anMere. only at the type ofdevelopment that is Finally, spin on your heel feelint satis- Some ofthe aspects ofapproaches one necessary for the Club, but also at your fied that you gave that "sucker" a good and two are present in this type of role in such developments, piece of your mind, and then . . . do approach. I guess the diflerence is in As we are all aware, any organisa- nothing. the delivery, typicaily the problem has tion that does not plan, does notgrow. been identified, a solution thoutht out The SailinS Committee have also taken Approach 2 and in most cases, the affected group just such an aftitude, and have identi- have been polled for their reaction to fied a number of strategies which will Sulk and Sneak the proposed solution. directly affect many Club members and Once again, apopular spot for this is the growth of the on-the-water pro- the Wardroom. lt really is a simple Summary gramme. ln addition to the areas iden- method, probably the same used by We have a Club which operates a tified and tarSeted, there are a number Urban Guerillas throuShout the world. programme for the members, the pro- of concern areas, challenges for which It involves workingyourself into a state gramme is developed by the members, no solutions have yet been identified. of discontent such that you convince and that means you, llookforward to Further there are challenge areas not yourselfthat you are too insignificant to any positive and constructive input that even identified, let alone solutions. make a difference. You resolve that you can provide, to fu nher develop the Rightly or wrongly, decisions are due to your discontent, your bat and prestige of our Club. made in good faith. The goal is to ball will remain firmly on the shelf at The strength ofour programme consistently improve our on-the-water home. Stage tlvo is more intrituing, has been in our willingness to vary the activity, in everl facet. Your input, as a you then gather a number of other proSramme, this aftitude will continue member, is the critical factor. members intoyour circleof malcontent to be fostered. Our most immediate As an example of how to turn a and hold court in the darkestcorners of concern areas must be to boost the problem into a solution, a recent ap- the Wardroom. The only item on the participation ofthe cruising fleet and to proach to the Cruising Captain, by skip- agenda at any given meeting of this cater for the needs of our launch crevra. pers in the Cruisint Division resulted in group, is why nothing ever gets done These are my thoughts, how about avariation to the CS First Boston courses around here. letting me know yours. for that fleet. Simple, you may think, however it is importantto identiry how Approach 3 such a "simple" solution can be pro- vided to create a more user friendly How about this . . . Programme. This approach sort of sneaks up on PAULCUDBY So let us havealook at howyou, the you, it can be by letter, phone in the Vice Commodore member can make a difference. Club Members Guide to Being Heard OBITUARY Over the last few months, I have experienced three typical approaches, of varyinS effectiveness. lshail outline MrPB(Peter)Guiney these, and allow you to judge which may be ofthe most suitable method to Well known Wellinglon yochling personolity Peler Guiney died achieve your goal. suddenly on 28 Oclober. Approach I An experienced yochismon with o wide circle of friends, Peter yocht Hellfire and Brimstone wos o volued member of bolh Port Nick ond Lowry boy Club qnd will be sorely missed. This method is popularly utilised in the Wardroom, there are a few simple The Club's sympothy is extended to Bernice ond fqmily. rules. 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No, notthe one stripe naval uniform, endlessly danc- life of Sonja Davies. Yes, life around ing to the South American beat of the RPNYC lately. ESMEMLDA band, at Shed 5, around band, our wonderful bar staff, and Just on the QT, the Governor Gen- I l.30pm, with their Second-in{om- Waylon's rendition of Havanagela- (Ru- eral and Mayor of Wellington were Td mand . . , what Navy specilies cream mour has it our "Rocker's,, making up for a "quiet" sail on a our Academy high heels? comeback!) boats on Sunday September 5th. True Then, iustas wewere co-ordinating Unfortunately, a four hour turn- to form, up blewagale of 55 knots plus the arrival and stay ofour friends from around left me shon on "phev/,but, that severed boats from theirmoorings Mana on their ANZ Mana-to-Welling- again, another highlight when George, in the Marina.! Her Excellency was ton Race we hear ENZA NEW ZEA- the c:meraman whose footage held us reported at check-in time at Govern- IAND is coming to town. One calen- all to the edge of our seats during the ment House as saying, "l'm game ifthey dar slash between RPNYC assisting Robin Knox-Johnston and Peter Blake are". We weren't. Plucky woman that! Lambton Harbour Management, anJ address, presented our Commodore So with some trepidation, we faced "Chaffers" is moved to "ENZA Week- with a burgee from his home a bleak prospect for Opening Club in Day. Af- end". What a weekend! ...Justto Wdes. ter last year's Southerly blast and the diSress for a second - wfiat is it abour Next? The Big Evenr. The Opening Father's Day Special just gone, Dame these famed Round-the -World skip- of Chaffers Marina. I am constantly Catherinewas as nervous about,Three pers? One lookat the chart of Welling- astonished at the ach ienements of Lamb_ in a Row" as we were. But no, the iinx ton and they're on the mobile for a ton Harbour Management, for such a was broken and the day broke out as forecast from your Rear Commodore! small company - only six! Everything sunnyas her smilewhen theband struck Dalts did it from New Plymouth. From went as smoothly and gently as THE uP. ENZA, it was the Bayof lslands! Maybe RHONA easing into the water Guests on Opening Day were Lt ffhanks they think lVe got stronger cell phone to Doughy and Sleethy for Commander Reinicke and Midshipman the last batteries to the Met Oflice and Ron minute call for Te Aro!). Dorres from the Chilean Training Ship smith! At 12.30, on Sunday lZ October, it ESMEMLDA. RPNYC has an arrange- Anyway, FridayOctober l5th was a was all over bar the Reception Line for ment with the New Zealand Navy to yachties dream. And we whole luncheon guests of Lambton extend the courtesy ofour Wardroom Harbour heartedly thank all our mates in Wel- Management. to the officers ofvisiting (and our own) lington forturning out and turningon an Guns and Roses? Well, helping Navy ships when in Port. This, was - to Absolutely Positively Wellington wel- hang ENZA's arrival extended to an invitation and theOpening of to Opening come like no boat has ever had before Day wlren Chaffers together was our own crown our Commodore who was . . . the Pilot Launch, Lady Elizabeth ll, Cruisint Captain, Brian Parker, and his invited aboard the ESMEMLDA for Kupeand Toia and all our support craft. "Big. Bang Boys"- the cannons fired cocktajls on the Friday. As to who, On big, shore, a full Maori welcome from loud and on time both times. ultimately, hosted whom, it's a Magnifi- moot Ngati Poneke and the Mayor of Wd- cent. pointand let the photodecide. All I can lington wajring with Club and pon dig- Roses? The laughter in Robbo's nitari6. cthe bit- voirewien shetold me they'd dropped terness ofthe early the ENZA crew back from Friday night morning nonherly at 2 am on Saturday. . . Bob 6antets thoughtfully broken delight at being introduced to his hero, for our Mayor by Robin Knox-Johnston . . . Bob and Les Shirley Martin bor- Evans saying "thanks" Wth a bottle of rowing an Academy wine for me and Annie Carrad , . . Line jacket). 7 working hard with a tight team of the Next day, the Sailing Committee, Oflice and Bar stall ANZChampionship . . . the flowers, still fresh in their vase Races were a spec- as I write this, from Lambton Harbour tator's thrill as Man4gement. ENZA NEW ZEA. LAND cruised VIP tours around our fleet. The Bow Tie Enioylng tome Chiteon hospitdtity dre Lt Commoodor Rolnick , and Blazer Party Rodr Commodot. lslay McLcod, Commodorc Con Anostosiou, was highlighted for ISLAY MCLEOD Vice Commodot. pdu, yorknor. Cudby dnd Annott me by our great Rear Commodore ACCRESCEI{TET..{GINFERING LIMITEI) Giving Personal Semice for Tluenty Years Reef-Rite is fhe o nly rcefing systemdesigned for the tough sailing conditions in New Zealand. Reef-Rite sysfems are designed for New Zea- land yachtsme n who wish to race one day, cruise the next and nat have to change the unit from a ncing to a cruising mode. Inquirc about the new down loader& kiwislides. Tel: (04) 384-5113 96 - 102 Vivian Street Wellington r\maonet 7#Marine SSB Weatherfax modems and software. VHF handhelds Aerials cellphone and marine radio accessories. Our leading brands are Kenwood and Shakespeare please call or write for the complete range and price list. P O Box 45 057, Lower Hutt TEL 04 565 0717 FAX04565 1727 ,tr.*.P."-' KENWOOD - - Cruising Captain THE new season wis opened in the sailinS weather throughout the sum- usual stlrle on an unbelievably fine day, mer months, following a week of foul weather. And The Cruising Division was well rep- the good neran from the Met. boys is resented in welcoming ENZA to Wd- that we can look forward to some great lington with several launches esconing her into Chaffers Marina The can- nons were on hand has resulted in greater tu rn-out and it is on this occasion, hoped alsothatthose boats, which have and at the Chalfers previously held back because of limited Marina opening, to crew or the long duration of races, will ensure that pro- now be encourqged to have a go. ceedings went off lwould like to take this opportunity With A BANG! to welcome the newcomers to the On the racing Cruising Division, namely MONIQUE scene, shorter and INSTIGATOR. courses (with less See you on the water. on-the-wind work) seem to harre found favourwiththe ma- joriq/ of cruising BRIAN PARKER Brlon (Gunner) IoMrs.nd ttr.. trrc srrotr. boatskippers. This Cruising Captain AD just keeps on ZMH84 PUTTING IT RIGHT Wellington Coastguard Radio HEARD the one about Grandad's beaut old Axe? Hours of Duty: Goes something like . . . 'ltl been in the family for Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays, from: years, had six new heads and ten new handles..!" 0900 to 1800 hours NZST 0900 to 1900 hours NZDT. Alan Martin's super quick Muir 9.5 must be getting close to the axe. The keel's been done, wings VHF: have been added and now it's got a ,'prod" for SSB: Works VHF gennaker work following an easing of restric{ions Ch's 16 & 62 Works SSB 2129 under IYRU Rules for this season. Monitors VHF Ch 14 The Carbon Fibre Prod is launched lhrough a torpedo launcher at the bow and exends about Weather & Navigation Warnings eight feet beyond the bow. Wellington Coastguard Radio holds current wealher forecasts and navigation warnings forthe Cook Strait and D'Urville areas, and will pass on as required. Coastguard Vessels Wellington Coastguard vessels on patrol monitor VHF Ch's 16 & 62 on Duat Watch. Telephone Urgent lnward Catts (04) 386-3541 Non-Urgent Calls / Fax (04) 386-3530 After Hours Wellington Volunteer Coastguard respond to po- PUTTING lT RIGHT in ANZ Sedes action . . . Launch lice Call-Outs by pager as required. The pagers One!l can be activated by contacting police Control. Sunday 26 September 1993 GIFI t-f,--!-.idU I I lth Season Opening Day SUPPORTED by Merchant Bankers CS with Ron Jardine and BARNACLE BILL 19 MOONSHINE EXPRESS Muir 9 FIRST BOSTON, the opening of the throuth totheir current season's spon- Rob Tomkies I 99 3 - I 994 Sailing Season uras a resou nd - sorship through the CS FIRST BOS- 20 MARISHKA Gites I I BarD/ Pettengell ing success, and surprisingly, in what TON PREMIERE INSHORE SERIES. was a particularly unsettled period of 2l ALICANTE Birdsa 34 Clive Snow weather, the clouds parted, the wind Final Results of the 22 PEPPERMINT PIANET Young II moderated and the gods graced Port CS Firct Boston Opening Day Race Rik Han Nick with a perfect early Spring Day. I SNAP DECISION Elliott l05o 23 LEGACY ll Young e.8 The Season was officially opened by Ron Legge Rob Dixon Club Patron, Her Excellency the Gov- 2 ROCKSTAR Elliott 1050 24 SPECIAL FX ll Young 9.9 ernor General and a sizable crowd Graeme Hargreaves Warren Macdonald 3 Farr turned out for the pre-race formalities JET tO20 25 IMPUDENCE Spencer 7.6 Hugh Poole Mike Ward intheWardroom. Followingtheofficial 4 DRIVING FORCE Young 8.8 25 INNOVATOR ll Carpenter 29 opening ceremony and breaking out of Breft Bennett Denis Foot the Blue Ensign, refreshments and a 5 CHAIN REACTION Ettiott tOSo 27 IDEL Chitds ll light lunch were served in t he Ward- Br)'an Coleman David Houstoh room while the President's Luncheon 6 NEDAX MCKCHAT Elliott tOsO 28 MAX HEADROOM Farr 1020 Tony Phillips for oflicial guests and VlPs took place in Ken Burt 7 CUTTING Ettiott |OSO 29 VAMOOS KEELERS Restaurant. EDGE Hartley 12.5 Mark Newnham Jererny Bradley 8 FLOJO E iott t3.4 30 sAtL-tA-vtE Raven 3 I CS First Boston Roger Manthel Jim Hall 9 RED RUM Young 8.8 3I PERIDOT Spencer 40 Opening Day Race Nigel Petrie Charles Clarl< A fleet of 4l yachts (that number IO EMZER Elliott 7.8 32 FREDERICK Spencer 53 should have been 50, but nine yachts Chris Hargreaves Graeme Moore forgot to enter!) started in the ftadi- I I WATERMARK II Young 8.8 33 LEGACY III Young ll Greg Melville Garth Williams tional general hand icap race over a short 12 SIMPLY RED Young I I 34 NIRVANA 8,I mile course around the inner har- Stewart ll.8 Mike Bennett Alister Macalister bour and in light conditions, Ron Leg- 13 ARBITMGE YounS I I 35 KERLINA Davies 3 7 ge's Elliott 1050 SNAP DECISION took Con Anastariou Mike Heaphy Line and Handicap honours by a cle:r 14 BOBBY SIIAFTO s &s 3t 36 KOAMARU s &s t2.8 margin from ROCKSTAR (Elliott 1050) Tory Cowdry Dick Graham I5 PUTTING IT RICHT and JET (Farr 1020). f'luir 9.5 dnf DAU SAKO Hartley 37 Alan Martin The after race prizegiving was well Chris Marshall t6 GUCCT Warwick 10.5 dnf ENYA attended and all placegetters received Lotus 10.5 Brent Oewhurst Gary galdwin their prizes from CS First Boston Joint I7 NOT GUILW Ross 40 dnf INSTIGAToR Ferro 36 Bill CEO Trotter who addressed those Dale Barcham Steve Raea present on his company's long standing I8 FLYING CIRCUS Young I I dhf MARANUI Brooke 33 involvement with Port Nick, startint Jim Ower Peter Dale dnf MONIQUE Stewart 36 David Huggins SNAP DECTSTONT Ron le4e (ttght) cnd cr.w p.t€r Sutto, (left) wilh CS Rttt Boston CEO Bit Trott .r (Ron is hotdinE the Waddilow Ttopry). 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DOCUMENTS- POSTERS LASER . -MENUS- coPIES SUSINESS AND ID CARDS _ MAPS _ CHAHTS Overseas clients in Wellington Ar'AIL BLE AT THESE FOUR LOC.{NONS. p urry ofou, new tading partnerc ( have never had the opportunity to V cakh an edrhlefsh6$3 A relaxed informal fishing trip is the ideal way to entertain them For Bookings and lnformation Tel: Jim Ower 380-8888 Or 025-439900 BISHOP and TREWICK (WN) LTD ,4gentsfor BEP marine electronic charging system regulators Koden Equipment Navico a Lighting Accessories "We are the specialists" "s Do o*.$i';l,$;o 63 Martin Square $f?tf.{ Tel: 385-8965, P O Box 367 -s WELLINGTON t2 From the Club Oflice Office Hours Extended Card willentitle you to make use ofthe Squadron's fine facilities while in Auck- THE Club Office is now manned six land. days a week from 0900 - I 700 hours to cater for the increased level of activity. Outside of those hours office calls are Crew Line & The Crew taken by an answerphone (384-8700) Register Current Slipway Fees are: and the facsimile machine (385- 1603) Vessels up to 10.5m LOA The Crew Line (Iel: 384-8609) de- can receive documents at any time of Aug - Mar Apr -lul scribed elsewhere in the mag is now up d"r. lst Day $40 $40 and running and Skippers and Crew are Extra Days $25 $10 encouraged to make use ofthe facility. Quick Slip $20 $20 lntroduction Cards Also available to potential crew is Travelling abroad and planninS to the Crew Register and forms are avail- Yessels 10.5m to l3m LOA visit a fe\ /yacht clubs? \/Vllynot pick up able from the Office or Wardroom. lst day $50 $s0 a few of our Club lntroduction Cards These simple forms give brief details of Extra Days $30 $ls before leaving. These cards are agreat sailing experience and are filed on the Quick Slip $25 $2s asset and are accepted worldwide as an Crew Register in the Wardroom. A Yessels l3m & above entree to mostyacht clubs. call the copy of the form has been enclosed Just lst Day $60 $60 office and we'll mail them out to you. with this edition of the magazine for Extra Days $35 $20 prospective crew. Quick Slip $30 $30 RNZYS Reciprocal Rights Extra Charges Members will be pleased to learn Slipway Operations High Pressure Hose & Scaffolds $10 that we have recently established re- The Slipway is fully booked through Non-members Add s096 ciprocal visitinS rights with the Royal end December 1993, but to the of Cancellation Fee $14 New Zealand Yacht Squadron in Auck- there is plenty of slip time available in Security Alarm $ls land and you are encouraged to make the New Year. Our Slipway fees are Note: The above charges include GST. use of the Squadron's facilities while the cheapest around and we offer the visiting the Queen City. Simple pro- best facility so booknowto avoid disap- GRANT SCOONES duction ofyour Pon Nick Membership pointment. Secretary/Manager Southpac Offshore Series Launched ON Thursday 28 October, Southpac lnvestmenl The Southpac Offshore Series kicked off with the Management Chief Executive RobWalker hosted Ship Cove races on the 5th and 6th of November. a presentation in the Wardroom to officially launch Further details are available from Race Administrator the 1993-1994 Southpac sponsored Offshore Race Sherry Thomburg, Tel: 384-9956 (VD or 562-7886 (H). Series. Professional Presentation The focus of the presentation was the superb full colour Race Presentation Folder produced by Southpac, featuring a montage of photos of Club yachts in racing action. The folder and enclosures detailing all information about the series attracled a great deal of positive comment from the large group of skipper and crew present and if their enlhusiasm is any indication, the Offshore Series is sure to attract a large number of enlries. Long and Short Offshore Options The Southpac Series is split into a Long and Short Championship Series with the shorter races being raced under Safety Category 3 (Modified) SouthPoc Chiof Exec.rtiro Rob Walker ond Porl Nick FloE while the longer races are Category 2. Offcors stsdy tho Offthor. Rac6 Foldcr dl the pr...nletion. I Remenrber ! hen rt scemell d, r only the non-deserving got to own a proper set of t,cul weather Sear? Those that could afford the best ofeverythinEi, bought Musto. Often didn't need or understand it, but shelled out anyu,ay. Deserving cases like you needed it, but couldn't, so didn't. R.l!..tit.: sttips nah opLral That's all changed. Musto's new lnshore and Coastalfoul weather clothing is priced at a level \,vhere even serious yachters can aford it. \ No, not because Musto have reduced \ the spet. ln \t,d.h.\ l.n rn"'.trt I tr.irh ./.r! ir ir(i ,(r!rr,b/e \l[y, fa ct they've ( I titde]ilor rhe t.]rye la.[er raised it. But they've also lne tuned it, { which has had two efi-ects. One, it has rg further specialised the gear ior keelboat ..r ln*.,ou_d rhc bror. un'Jtr, t ur.irF. Two, it's made the price pretty attractive. MLrsto still produce six ranges (Ocean, OtGhore, Championship, Coastal, lnshore and Dinghy). All of it is 10090 waterprooi All of it is purpose-built. Which nreans that for Inshore sailors, M-.ro l-.ho,e i. rhF be.t , lotL i rii tL pre r.. , And tior Coastal sailors, Musto Coastal. 5(] we 5ug8e5t you move up to oLrr new lnshore or Coastal ranges. They could radically alter your physical efiiciency, s e enjoyment, and outlook. As well as [dn8e (et. lerr rng lou rr ilh, rr' ] oLrr po, b f Send t,Jr the Musto YMI cataiogue. ALL CHANGE FORMUSTO Casual Clothing and Wet Weather C,ear for the RPMC Sailing Academy supplied by BARTONI\4ARINE Overseas Passenger Terminal, Chaffers Marina, Wellington Tel:385-1490 t4 From the Sailing Academy Since the Opening that was formed after the club's selec- tion trials. Thanks to the Academy's The last three months since the resources and more importantly the Academy has opened have been rather commitment shown by these sailors, SAILING hectic. We have now completed five AiADErl,{Y we had a well prepared team ready to courses that ranged from lntroductory tackle this new discipline at a national through to an advanced level course level. The preparation proved worth- wentto print were aimost full. lfinter- that included WellinSton's representa- while when the team totally outclassed ested in the uary courses it still mrybe tive Match Racing Team. Jan the onlyother Non-Auckland team. As possible to 8et in if you move quickly was commented on however by sev- and give us a call. Roy Dickson's visit eral of the veterans of th is type of racing This q/pe of yacht racing is quite the competition was the toughest yet Dotes ond times different to conventional racinS and al- and unfortunately did not allow our lntroductory Course (29 Nov- l9 Dec) though we have all heard and probably team through into the final day of rac- Tues, Thurs 5.30 - 8.30 & Sun 9.30 - 1.30 watched it in the America's Cup, not in8. While this was clearly disappoint- many people in Wellington have had ing there were mzrny other teams lntroductory Course (29 Nov- l9 Dec) much practica| exposure to it. For this stacked full of Olympic medallists, Na- Wed 5.30 - 8.10, Sd 9.00 - 1200 & Sun reason the Academy brought Roy Dick- tional Champions and both past and 2.30 - 6.30 son down for the weekend to help get present America's Cup sailors, who lntroductory Course (l0Jan - 30Jan) our team up to speed. Roy's vast also suffered the same fate, amount of experience, both as a com- Wed 5.30 - 8.30, Sat 9.00 - 1200 & Sun 2.30 - 6.10 petitor and the Nippon America's Cup Special groups coach, proved invaluable in the team's \Where Skills Development I (l0Jan - 30Jan) preparation to attend the National our resources will allow we Tues, Thurs 5.30-8.30 &Sun 9.30 - 1.30 Championships in Auckland. have attempted to cater for special Special thanks mustto to Keith Lar- groups, Over the next cou ple of months kin together with his crew of helpers this will include a school group, scout Sponsorship vari- and Ross Telford. lt is onlythrouth the troup, boy's brigade com pany and oPPoftunities hd p ofthese people that intensive week- ous corporate organisations. Anyone TheAcademy has nowfinalised vari- ends such as Roy's visit can be prod uctive. interested in special one off events/ programs cirn contact theAcademy and ous sponsorship packages so if anyone Competition we will be happy to discuss the options is aware of an ortanisation that maybe National for running them. interested in such a marketing oppor- A team of six club members were tunity, please let us know. There are chosen to represent Wellington at the Xmas/New Year courses four packages that ranSe from a Sup- National Match Racint Championships porters class throuth to the Commo- The courses over the Christmas/ held in Auckland from the 7th to the dores class that includes complete nam- lOth ofOctober. The team comprisint New Year period are our normal six ing rights to the yachts. Grant Crawford (Bow), Aaron Terrey week programs carried out in an inten- (Keyboards\Trim 2), Rob Herbison sive three week period that makes use (Irim l), Grant Rochfon (Main), Mike of dayliSht savinS by sailing in the eve- Course lnstructors The large demand that we hane for Muir(Helm) and Tony Phillips Cfactics) nings midweek. These courses have were picked from the training squad proved popular and at the time the RIP cources has necessitated us to employ some more qualified lnstructors and Assistant lnstructors. This can only resu lt in th e availab ility of more courses and agreater pool ofinstructor knowl- edge at the disposal of the Academy. Boat Master Appointment We are pleased to announce that the well known Ross Telford has now oflicially been appointment as the Sail- ing Academy's Boat Master. He will be ensuring the training yachts are main- talned to cope wlth the lntenslve use that they receive during a course. This is both avoluntary and time consuming Vlctory fot the Port Nich cr.w, position , we are therefore very gratefu I ts Smtt ^Cntrenson?nint Aarufst gvlarine Lt[, oll ,rou'," e ect'ical fo" 'equi''"ements contact P €- A BAIIINGEI] ELECTRICAL LID lQ.s;,t.".J f 1..r,.icion Pl',on", 8,. +z 5442 {/Lour"s :BB r2Bl t[,. P"",J t" !. "*".i"t"J ",itl, SAILINC ACADEIYY J""'t 1"". t" [. ". fi..t.i" t" b" " ',p""1.,,' b,t it [,.Ip, ! | lI Hownno D:? vnrERtAL [I unruDLrNG )O \uI'i?u R(atd, P.( ). llox .jo. i I ) Lt)rt cr IIull .\crt Z(ttlen(l l'lnn4'/)! -(fi.-88I JIt-\ |Ii 561.1.9(t.j9 (15OOM FRO14 SEAVIEt.{J MAR]NA) SUPPLlERS OF : YACHT BRAIDS NYLON/POLY LA]D ROPES WIRE RIGGING/SPLICING MOOR I NG CHAI N LOCKSMITHS STAINLESS F]TTINGS FISHING NETS ETC 04 527 9356 ANCHORS BUOYS FENDERS FLOATS SPECIALISED LIFE JACKETS LOGKSMITHING LTD OPEN SAT IVI()RNII''iG 9 I?. lvll) I\4ON - FRI B 5 P[{ ial Lochsmith ta the RPNTC for the continued support Ross has were to race in, and then compete showr the du b by akinS on this position, against crews that were made up of professional or semi-professional sail- Rules Seminars ors. All thesefactors were known from and The three Tuesday evenings held in the start some of which will not September proved to be asuccess with chanSe in the future, horarever some nearly fifty people attendinteach semi- can be changed by committed sailors nar, Wth the more intensive close actually going away to these regatta's. racing that we are getting in the ANZ While obviously not even/one wants Championship series it is critical our to compete at this level, locally it is rule knowledge is up to speed. The possible to see a smaller degree of new format that ensured participants commitment, applied to doing some became more involved worked well more practice outside ofthe race envi- and it is intended that sessions along ronment, result in a dramatic improve- similar lines will be organised in the ment in performance. Clearly we need future. to compete as a team and that means each member must know what is re- - Coach's comment - quired ofthem on the race course. The championship racesdemand ahigh level Commitment of boat handling skills and these can To be successful in anything re- only be obtained through a little prac- quires a committed approach. The Anothar ddl in porodls. f.r cn tnlro- tice so that all members know what sportofsailintis no different and allthat duatory Coutsa. their responsibilities are. The result is changes is the level of commitment, not only a reduction of costly mistakes depending on the level you wish to but also a saving of the vocal chords. compete at. Our recent match racing fewer than three trials creun, they had team should be commended for the to bond together as a unit, sail in differ- commitment they showed in preparing ent positions to their triai spots, adapt forthe national's. This tearn was forced to a totally new concept ofyacht racinS, MIKE BOS\IVELL to be made up of individuals from no have no practice sailing the boats they Coach Does your RPNYC SAILING ACADEMY Personal Assistant YACHT need a The recently established Sailing Academy has been sel up to promote sailing in the Wellington region. We need an assistant to work approx. 20 hours per FACETIFT? professional week with the Academy's full-time lf lts a quesfion of coach. UPHOTSTERY Workwill include handling enquiries and enrolments we've got the arFwer. for the Academy's courses as well as WP, adminis- you're lralion and general office work. If thinking of Red.ecorating, The person we appoint will: Refurbishing - Be a capable WP/database/spreadsheet operator - Have sound organisationaland administrative skills or Recouering - Be interested in sailing, pref. with recent experi- the inside of your craft, ence - Excellent people skills phone us for a FB.DE quote and look forward to a professlonal and lnexpensive service. Hours are somewhat flexible though afternoons are preferable. your Applications in writing enclosing K.I UPHOTSITRY CV and recent reference should be sent to: KEVIN AND KIRSTEN TURI.EY 62 MIWMMWI-ARA ROAD Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club WELLINGTON P O Box 9674 PH (04) a72 9191 WELLINGTON XK t7 McMORRAN FOOT&CO soucrToRs SERVICES PROPERTY CENTRE I .tt \ Buying or Selling? Gall the "lnnovators" Tel:385-7934 A./H: Geoff Fiebig, 476-3825 88 Oriental Parade Wellington HOUSEOF NOtsruO houd Suppliers of House Wines to The Royal Port NicholsonYacht Club and KEELERS Restaurant The Whitbread Report NEwzFf,;/.,AND ENDEAvoURwins Firsr Leg LEG I ofthe 1993 Whitbread Round The standout performances of the Leg Two the World Race for the Heinekin Tro- Ieg came from NEW ZEALAND EN- Punta del Este to Fremantle, Australia phy is now all over and our maxi NEW DEAVOUR and TOKIO but for the 7558 nautica| miles ZEALAND ENDEAVOUR finished the closeness ofthe racing at the head ofthe Depart l3 leg from Southampton to Punta del fleet was such that at no stage is this November 1993 Este first maxi and first overall, in a race going to be a foregone conclusion Arrive mid-December record time of 24 days 7h l9m 2s, just and final honours may well be decided over 3 hours ahead of Chris Dickson's in the final miles of leg six from Fon Leg Three Whitbread 60 TOKIO. Lauderdale to Southarnpton. Fremantle to Auckland, New Zealand The leg was remarkable for the ex- The fleet have athree week break in 3272 nautical miles tremely close boat for boat racing with Punta before starting Leg 2 to Freman- only a matter of hours separating the tle on l3 November. Depare 9 January 1994 first half dozen yachts, maxi or W60. Arrivs lateJanuarl Overall Placings for [.eg I were: Leg Four Auckland to Punta del Este, Uruguay DaF Hou6 Min Scr 5914 nautical miles I NEW ZEALAND ENDEAVOUR 24 07 t9 02 2 TOKIO 74 lO 28 7t Depart 20 February 3 MERIT CUP 24 t5 4t 39 Arrive: mid-March 4 GALLICIA 24 20 30 42 5 YAMAHA 24 2l 30 22 Leg Five 6 WINSTON 24 23 49 45 Puntadel Este to Fort Lauderdale, USA 7 INTRUM JUST|TtA 25 02 40 49 5475 nautical miles I LA POSTE 25 t8 03 28 Depart: 2 April 1994 9 DOLPHIN & YOUTH 26 03 72 02 t0 BROOKSFIELD 26 03 3s 09 Arrive: late April US WOMENS CHALLENGE 27 l9 23 45 t2 URUGUAY NATURAL 280/.4337 Leg Six t3 HETMAN SAHAIDACHNY 78 06 37 57 Fort Lalderdde to Soudranpton, England t4 ODESSA 39 t5 44 t2 3818 nautical miles FORTUNA Retired Depart: 2l May 1994 Finish: early June Whilbrqrd Reports Computer reporls THE Club hos Brilish Telecom Roce Softwore inslqlled on one of our pCs ond con downlood roce informolion direcl from Roce He in lhe UK lo produce doily ond weekly reports, including chort informolion. The Roce is summorised on Thursdoy eoch welk qnd lhe Club con fox broodcosl lhese reporls locolly lo inlerested members. lf you would like lo be included on lhe weekly reporls pleose contocl ihe Club Office. There ore only o limited number oi broodcosl slolions left so it's first come, firsl served ond o smoll chorge of $5 per leg will be levied lo cover loll chorges from lhe UK. Phone lhe Club Office on 384-8700 for further detqils. Focsimile Polling ex UK Rqce He lf you hove o focsimile mochine wilh polling focility, Whilbreod Roce Progress reporls ond Weekly Reporls ore ovoilqblE bv pollino Roce Heodquorlers on the following number from New Zeqltnd: oo444A9799747 NEW ZEATJAND ENDEAVOTJR pr.pa ng for ah. Whif,bt.dd earfi.r tht yedt. t9 Modify your existing safety harnesses Suppliers of new harnesses, Webbing/Jacklines For all your sail rcquirements contact us at the loft Creta Point, 301 Evans Bay Parade WELLINGTON Phone/Fax: (04) 386-3551 October 15 - 17 ENZA NEW Z;Ff;I.A;ND visits Wellington by Gront Scoones lN a blaze of apples and pears, Peter ered in the l5 -20 knot northerly as she Blake, Robin Knox-Johnston and the short tacked into the harbour but ap- NZ Apple and Pear Marketing Board's parentlyshe had been marking time off 92'Jules Verne Challenger ENZA NEW Lyall Baysinceearly morning waiting to ZEAIAND swept intoWellington Har- enter the harbour at the prearranged bour on Friday l5 October for a three time followinS a quick trip down from day visit whlle on her whistle stop tour Nelson so reduced sailareawas the call. of New Zealand. Even with a bare minimum of sail up ljumped aboard TE ARO with Ross though, she was still making l0 - 15 Telford, Brian Aitken from ENZA and knots to weatherthrough the tightcon- Brian Jaspers and we set off from the fines ofthe harbourentrance and as the Boat Harbour to rendezvous with crewtook the reefs out, the boatspeed ENZA NZ at the Harbour entrance. increased accord ingly and she was soon Depaning Clyde Quay at around 7am making good timeto the weather mark gave us 20 minutes togetto the rendez- at Korokoro. vous point and after a hair raising run We waited at Korokoro with LADY down the harbour at 30 mph in ashort ELIZABETH ll and by 8.l5am ENZA following se4 we eased alongside the had rounded LADY LIZ and picked up big cat off Barrett's Reef. Wth a deep reefed majn and stay- A rehxed Robin Knox-lohnston- " on I sail, ENZA looked a little underpow- ;;:;:;;;;; ;-;;;,ti' -" -' > ENZA approoches W.llinEcon. PROTEUS - BiE bto to TE ARO at 45' dnd SO kaott. 6 enza new zeatand & P.t t Etdk tup.',it s berthing at Chaffers lthrina. ENZA ttips into h.r bertrr - No swcdt, her skirts, reaching dowrr the Hutt Mo- Despite her torway towards the ciq/ at over 15 massivedimensions, knots, Like an overgrown Tornado she ENZAeasilyslipped responded to the gusts instantly and at her berth and by one point we were full hammer dowr 10.30am, the crew on TE ARO trying to keep up with her had loined us at (an estimated 30 knots plus!) KEELERS for awel- Reaching across the entrance to come breakfast. Evans Bay, ENZAflew ahulland simply After avery busy left us behind and after sailing through weekend entertain- the spray put up bythe Port Co tug lire ingSuests, sponsors hoses, shot across Larnbton Harbour and the public, Pe- and downed sails before beinS escorted ter, Robin and crew into her berth at Chaffers Marin a by her left Wellington the support boat PROTEUS, a 45' Naiad following Monday RIB powered by wvo 230hp outboards. boundfor Lyttdton. Th. 'FltElrt Dock'. (Not) Open all Hours Clyde Quoy Morino Brendan closes Shop Supervisor WITHIN months of having the beaut kiwi installed above his CLUB Member Andy Mccollum shop, colourful local retailer and hos reploced Roger corler proprietor Gilmore's os Supervisor to lhe Clyde of Quoy Morino ond hos token Superette, Brendan Gilmore has up working hours residence closed shop for the last time. ot lhe WCC Boolshed No, it wasn't the Kiwi Burgers olongside lhe Clubhouse. that did it, simply an offer at the Andy is seen here sproying right time and Brendan will now ihe concrete opron to concentrate his efforts (and they remove slime ond reduce the are formidable) on other ven- risk of o slide inlo the Bool tures. Horbour. City Councillor Rex Nicholls and oriental Bay resident Phil Mccaveston have bought the premises which will, subject to the required planning approv- als, soon be converted to a 35 Brend a n a n d Ma ry G il more after bei ng seat Deli/Cafe, selling some gro- nominated Perso nality of lhe Year for cery and delicatessen lines. the 1991/92 year. "With the Clyde Quay New World Supermarkel opening rally use the supermarket for soon, the grocery shop in its their grocery and delicatessen presenl form would quickly fal- lines and we wish to caterto the ter. Shoppers in cars will natu- considerable passing pedestrian trade and people like your Club members, with ready made takeaway meals, bread, milk, papers, speciality foods etc.'- Nicholls says. Andy con be contocted on The Club awaitswith interest 385-4900 ot oll limes. the forthcoming development and wishes Brendan and Mary wellforthe future. Brendan has been a good friend and fellow memberto the Club for close to 15 years and his "Open allhours, service with a smile" approach Gilmores - No Morel to retailingwillbe sorely missed. Saturday l6 October 1993 Bow Tie & Blazer Pafi TO celebrate the opening of Chaffers Marina, the Club threw a bit of a "knees up,, at the Ov-erseas Passenger Terminal on the evening of Saturday 16 October. The party, followin! close on the heels of the ANZ Championship Series prizetivint, was attended by around 230 and the ENZA NEW ZEALAND crew turned up in force to tive an international flavour to the night. The PORT NICK ALL STARS BAND fronted byJim Hall and Denis O,Brien cranked out the music, Seachef Catering served the food and the Wardroom Bar Staff handed out the refreshments at$2 ashot and it,s probably fair to say that everlone enjoyed themselves. The following photo spread certainly sup- pons that theory and no doubt the security guards employed to lock the OpTup after the function can tell ataleor two about ihe staying power of at least a few revellers. Itc PORT NICK AL L STARS band tn c..tion. Reor commodorc ls'of lrkLoo'r (.ft) ond Annl. candd,'winginE tt' whlte, Murroy sleoth d',d Gorrf Boor.h toka o bow. Boctrlred Bob Donlol ond Robir ,Gox-roh8to n got to frn.,ttl ENZI'' PROTEUS S kipp.t O io Okon (teft), compores notcs on m€et ofi.r dr thcr. Wort and har. Bob gtns Ro6ia thc b-cneft Noiod R Bt with 7E ARO Bootmdstcr Ross lcford. ofhis extonrirr crui.rn g cxprlcncc (Knox_lohtston looks sultoily impr.ssodl), MARTNE REFR'GERA7'ON sERyrcEs P 0, BOx 14-108 WELLINGTON FRIDGE FREEZER INSTALIAT'ON SPECIAL'STS CONSULT US WHEN BUILDING, FITTING OUI REPAIRING OR MAINTAINING YACHTS AND LAUNCHES OF ALL SIZES Repans & Maintenance WELLINGTON AGENTS Tel (04) 388-7205 (private) FOR: Mitsubishi ond Autoflug Mobile 025 438-572 Iiferofts ,rc Crew Uniforms (c Wet Weother Jockels, Overolls Yochting Ponis Rugby Shiris Polo Shirls T Shirts Hove you checked out how eosy il con be fo hove your crew decked oul ln " " fiFc lilrfli Tog lwffituntur for lheir Soiling Uniforms Coll in ond hove o chot with vs obout it. We con design, screen print or embroider if required. Very compelitive prices. ,( 24 Pet€r Erokc wos there dnd hera ha and Erian aad Brcndd Patkor .nioyirE tho RobF Lawr.Js ond Mcki Hommond t om Del HoEt .wop d kontr.) hw lo,rns. aYening. up for o Plc. Bye Gioia }TANTED THE Club's ever patienl and hard work- ing cleaning contraclor Gioia Dawson Club Cleaner leaves us at the end ofthe year to move to Auckland with husband Tony, son An- Our Cleoning Conlrqclor is drew and daughter Gemma. leoving oi the end of lhe yeor Gioia has served the Club with dis- qnd we need q foslidious ond tinction for over six years and her effer- coring person lo cleon ond vescent personality, patience and atten- beoutify our Clubhouse. tion to detail will be sorely missed. lf you ore looking for o porl- On behalf of the Club we extend to iime iob involving moinly Gioia sincere thanks for her efforts over morning work of oround 20 the years and wish her and Tony the best hours o week lhis opportunily for the future. should nol be possed up. Ex- cellenl working conditions in the worm, friendly surround- ings of the World's best yocht Club. Terms ond condilions negotioble, previous cleoning experience not necessory but chqrocler ond previous em- ploymenl references will be required. For on inlerview pleqse conlocl: GRANT SCOONES The Secrelory/Monoger Royol Port NicholsonYochtClub Tel:384-8700 CREW IINE Yadrt Owners looking {or Crew? Crew looking for a yacht? Tcl:384-8609 New Zealand wide Sa/es and Service - - Valuations - - Insurance Finance - - Free appraisals Yacht and Launch Brokers and Valuers See ws fwstfor the l.orgest selcction of listings in the Wellington - Picton - Nelson area. For professilntal attmtinn contact GRANT AIKMAN (A/hours 569-6394) ROYDEN BARDSLEY (A/hours 385-7778) Comrnerci.al and Fishing Boat anquiries BILL BRAMBLEBY (A/hours 388-9740) CAPITAL MARINE BROKERS Chaffers Marina, Herd Street, P O Box 9785, Te Aro, WELLINGTON Tel: 385-7033 Fax:385-7479 Mobile: 025-426 175 Snugs- Now available from BARToN MARINE LTD Chaffers Marina - Wellington - Phone: 04 385 1490 Fax: 04 385 8158 76 Sunday l7 October 1993 Gryryryry Chaffiers Marinna efffi eialfiy spened ON Sunday l7 October, Prime Minis- Marina for the opening weekend and ter Jim Bolger officially declared open the sight of all those occupied benhs, Wellington's Chaffers Marina putting albeit temporary in many cases, Save in place, a key part of the Lambton some insiSht into the advantages af- Harbour Development and establish- forded by a fully serviced floating ma- ing a top level asset for Wellington's rina system. recreational boaties, The Marina teemed with activity Featuring 185 floating berths, Chaf- over the weekend with Peter Blake's fers Marina is the jewel in the crowr of big cat ENZA NEW ZEAIAND attract- the innovative and forward thinkin8 ing a h uge amou nt of attention from the Lambton Harbour Development and public. John Palmer's classic Logan sits in a prime location between the RONAnowin her l00th yearwas sailed Overseas Passenger Terminal Wharf from Nelson to Wdlington for the open - and Museum of New Zealand site, ing and she played a key part in the Boat owners from around Welling- opening ceremonywith aform "launci- ton region descended upon ChalTers ing ceremony" markinS the occasion. Wdtk on Mdrina occett wfth futt t..utttl fo.ltitiet. > Tho Mdrlno .ntranc. dnd focltltLs. Bitds .1. yiow of Chofrtt. Mddna ond .nvfuont. Bdrtoa Mo na Chandlers with ci axcottont rang. of md,rlna Th. boot hoBt fdcltitf. goar .nd clothinE. 77 The Overseas Passenger Terminal is also benefiting from Chaffers Marina and with a n u mber from marina retail outlets now leasing space in the old building, the exterior is consid- erably brighter and can only enhance the facility for all. Current tenants include Barton Marine, C+ital Marine Brokers, Duff Yacht and Rigging, McMorran Boat Building Services, Wild Wnds Sail and Surf Shop and of course, on the northern end, the RPNYC Sailing Academy. Th. OPT faclng th. Matlno. Wordroom News Sleinloger Exporl ond is o greol venue if you're bock on lop looking for somewhere to toke yourworkmotes foro Christmos New Zeqlqnd Breweries Pre- Drink or Birihdoy Shoul. mium Export [oger, STEINLAGER is now bqck on iop ot the Club Wordroom Meols replocing Sleinloger Blue. A full Wordroom meol is pro- Seven Top Beers on Sole vided by KEELERS Reslouront on F doynighls ond oiolherlimes, $"%' The Wordroom now offers lhe snock food is ovoiloble. following ronge of lop beers: Spotted recently in the I-ION BROWN Wordroom Hours ore: Boat Harbour was what DB DRAUGHT WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY appeared to be a pollutant - DB BITTER 5PM 8PM spill but was in fact sone STEINIAGER EXPORT FRIDAY forn of marine algae DB EXPORT TAGER 4.30PM-llPM '"bloom". Considering the MAKO TIGHT BI]TER amount of stormwater run- TOOHEYS BITIER SATURDAY offinto the Clyde Quay Ma- MIDDAY . ?PM rina, limited tidal flow and ln oddilion to the obove beers, SUNDAY & PUBTIC HOIS natural rubbish trap lhe Wordroom Bor offers o full 4PM . 8PM formed by the southwest ronge of boitled producl, spir- corner of the harbour in its ond non-olcoholic bever- SUNDAY RACE DAYS the vicinity of the OPT, oges of verycompelilive prices MIDDAY - 8PM swimning is definitely not recornrraendedl Fre@g. Pool & Fitness Centre 139 Oriental Parade, Wellington Wellington's best kept secret! Open 6am - 9pm P0SfIrvEtY 7 Days Tlnele Poneke For information call 04-384-3107 W€llinFon City couDcil The Dream Fastnet on WNSTON llS eosy to feel dinonced the It was from a pitch black morning as we could be seen making good speed two "reol worlt' of yrc,hting here in Wel- out Shosted on the Solent to the 4arn sail reaching. fu we rounded the Nee- lington. hckily o club member hq start. I was desperately tryint to tet dles in the grey litht of the English written an orticto teloting his expori- used to wheelsteering for the firsttime dawn, we hoisted the masthead kite encas ot tfi€ "cutting edge" of the while Dennis busied himself rigging his and staned trucking westward, After sPoft, torc,ing one of thc new W50s ot "night start" navigation liShts. six hours reaching with the big Kite thisyeor's Cowes we Week lim Holl telts 'They're justlike ordinary nav itlikehwqa.,. lights,', had forced our way to the front of the he enthused, "except they run on small fleet although there was still the omi- cars along the toe rails. That means if nous shape of the vessel ahead, kite_ WHO could have predicted it? Barely you're a bit early you lust pull them aft less, but makint annofng speed out in fou r week after my fi rst taste of match lust before the gun. ln this darkness to the lrish Sea- Finally Dennis ordered racing in the Sailing Academy opening nobody knows any befter. Ofcourse if me off the helm and Brad took over, knockout serieg and here I was sailing you do tet recalled, you can flick this The boat instantly seemed to surte with Dennis. Dennis. switch here ftg and the colours reverse, ahead and we at last appeared to 6e The surprise of that lont distance then you pull them for'ard and it looks pullint in the mystery vessel that was call, barely a week before the Fartnet, like youVe gone back!" still at least live miles ahead. was indescribable. By the time the dodgy lighs had "Get some shuteye Jim, cos I want "Hey is that Hall of 'SAIL LA been rigged Jim the ten minure gun had you back on the helm at the rock!', VIE"?". gone. can "You do the startJim,,, said Dennis ordered. The Rock. The image "Er yes." the boss, I supprersed the urge to say loomed large in my imagination as we "Look we're having a few problems "But Dennis l'm not used to starting in careered through the confused seas Wth WNSTON, weiust can't seem to the front row'. that characterise this shallowstretch of get hergoing, so we decided to look for The line was incredibly crowded. I water. Shallow it may be, but was some more kiwi input,* I counted at least three H28s, one with a delinitely out of my depth! 'What kind of prop has she got?',, I lit barbecue attached to its pulpit. lt asked, graspint for the obvious. was nothing like how I imagined the The beeping of my watch alarm "Nah, it's nothing thatsimple. Look, Fastnet would be. At thegun we didn,t signalled my next stint on the helm. fu lVe taken the liberty of booking you a need ,,special" to break out the nav I stumbled into my "SAIL LA VlE. first class ticket to Heathrow on Mon- lights, as I was my customary two min- monogrammed polypropylene undies, day evening New Zealand time and ld utes late for the start. I saw Dennis and Brad over in the Nav appreciate it ifyou'd kindaride shotgun "C'monJim, we're not in the Cruis- room, eyes glued to the radar. As I fell for us during the Fastnet race.,, ing Division', Dennis yelled, as the out of the companionway and into the "OK Den", I said, my voice involun- woollies danced randomly on the luffof cockpit the reason for their concern tarily iumpint an octave netating my the brand new # l. became clear. Ta.lk about a pea-souper feebleattemptat familiaritf '\./ill I need 'Just being conservative,', I replied . . . it was very foggy, although there to bring my wet weather gear?' unconvincingly. was still a good breeze. Dennis answered with a mumble ln what seemed like only a few "Must be a warm front coming that sounded a bit like "sheesh', but minutes, thethostly shape ofthe "Nee_ through", lmused out loud to the sullen never the less we arranged for one of dles" appeared ahead in the lightening crew on deck. By the time I had taken his men to meet me and get me down sky. All but the otherWhitbread boars over the wheel, Dennis was back on to the Solent in two days time. were now well artern, although miles deck. "The goddam rock is a few hun- ahead on the horizon, in the general dred yards offthe port bov/,, annou nced direction of lreland, a dark shadow our rotund skipper, as suddenly the fog lim th. Muto t.flects on trs .llreri.rr<. of a tifatinc cbodtd W|NSION. lifted temporarily and yachtint's most fast closint KOAMARU. "Lee oh" I aboutthe place, "Get that mainsheet . . famous mark emerged brielly from the cried, myvoice again involuntarilyiump- . Jeesus you kiwis are all goddarn losers." mist, "and there's that damned boat." in8 two octaves as we crash tacked, "Fair suck of the sarr, Dennis", I Sure enough the dark outline of an nearly removing the exposed gas bottle yelled as I floundered about trying to older style IOR forty footer was ,ust on the other boatb stern. "lt's that grab the errant sheet, 'lou might be disappearing behind the imposing land goddam crazy doctor from Nuu able to get away with that kind of crap mass, and heading in the direction of Zeeeland'cried Dennis in disbelief. "l with Brucebut notWth mematey boy." "home", heard that thint was a good reaching 'Aw shut up and pull that mdn on, "Get that kite down", encouragd boat but this is ridiculous', gasped Brad "screamed Dennis, Den, whose voice by now was starting as heand most ofthe crew stood in awe I pulled. The mdn certainly had a totet on mywick. Down it came, as we alont the port lifelines. strange feel to it, but the experience rounded the rock and hardened up, on 'This is pretty scary", I stammered, wasnt altogether unpleaant. The boom port, only to find ourselves back in 'l saw KOAMARU out burtlaring the still fl ewabout out of control. "Pull for visibility of only a couple of hundred Cruising Division on Wellington Har- Chrisakes". I pulled and pulled and yards. bour only four days ago". Unfortu- pulled . . . there was an incredible .Where's the suckergone?", whined nately as I made this startling observa- shaking . . . I looked up to see my wife's Dennis as all eyes peered through the tion my eyes had wandered from the disapproving face and recotnised the gloom lookingfor the mystery boat that luff of the genoa and I inadvertently hiss of the blank TV set in he back- seemed unbelievably ahead of it's ex- tacked back through the eye of the ground. pected position in the fleet. I looked wind, as a big puffcame through, slam- 'You silly bugger, you must have back at the genoa to see all the wind- ming WNSTON's huge boom across fallen asleep watching the Whitbread ward woollies pointing straight up and the cockpit and wiping most of the start, and you can stop THAT!" the speedo reading a mere two and a crew off the rail and into the uninviting I quickly rearranged mpelf. "Sail half knots. I quickly footed off before wate6 ofthe lrish Sea. Theviolence of Like a Champion" by Dennis Connor lay anyone noticed my appalling the manoeuvre sent the mainsheet man on the floor, open at the chapter on helmsmanship. Then it happened. Di- over the side as well and I went career- steering. rectly off the starboard bow a dark int across the cockpit, my fall cush- "l'm off back to bed", yawned my shapeeme€ed outof themist. I couldn't ioned by the ample frame of Dennis. wife flicking olf the light switch and believe my eyes. lt was KOAMARU. "For Chrisakes", screamed Dennis plunging the living room into darkness. "Staaarboard!" That all too familiar as WNSTON careered upwind, the voice roared from the cockpit of the huge untethered main boom fllng all It had all been a terrible dream. Business goes better over lunch at KEELERS Restaurant Offffing superb cuirine, sAtnning harboar piews, pelsznd and. profesional serpice. Mond.ay - Friday flom 12 noon - Reservatians recolnmendod. Tbl: 385-6963 Also opm Frida.lt evenb,gs fnr Dinner from 6.30prn IIappy How - Fridny 5.30 - 63Apm - Casb sales only Awila.ble fwprinoaf.nctionsrwedd.ings, birtbfuys, cochta,ilporties or tunpa.ny dlinner.s Contact: Anno or Roby?r 385-6963 Beefeater Series ANZ Championship Series lN a closely tought series, it was Alan Results after six races in the ANZ Back Cruislng Div Martin's Muir 9.5 PUTTING lT RIGHT to Back Championship Series are as 1 PERIDOT that tinally took away the 1993 Beef- follows: 2 VAMOOS eaterWinter Series form the Elliott 1050 3 MARANUI SNAP DECISION. Rob Tomkies Muir Club Handlcap fuSe:! Handlcap 31 Trailer Yacht MOONSHINE EX- Dlv , BA3lClub Div , PRESS was third and the SNAP DECISION 92-93 series 1 CHAIN REACTION GALEFORCE 1 winner CHAIN REACTION fourth. 2 GALEFORCE 3 NEDAX BACKCHAT 2 Only 10 points separated the first 3 SNAP DECISION three boats afterlive races and in all, 52 Dlv It yachts competed for the prestigious Dlv tt 1 DRIVING FORCE Beefeater Trophy. Final R esults for the RED RUM 2 BOBBY SHAFTO 1 SPECIAL FX series were as follows: 3 RED HERRING 2 3 BOBBY SHAFTO 1 PUTTING IT RIGHT 171 .5 Crutstng Dlv A Martin Muir 9.5 Crutstng Dtv SNAP DECISION 168.0 1 NIRVANA 2 ANOIAMO R Legge Elliott '1050 2 KOAMARU 1 KOAMARU MOONSHINE EXPRESS 161.0 3 VAMOOS 2 3 PERIDOT R Tomkies Muir 31 3 4 CHAIN REACTION 150.0 Race 2 Club Handicep B coleman Elliott '1050 Div , Race 1 Club Handicep Div 5 SPECIAL FX II 1€.0 1 SNAP DECISION I W Macdonald Young 9.9 2 FLYING BOAT 1 CHAIN REACTION 6 LEGACY II 't.{0.5 3 GALEFORCE 2 ARBITRAGE R Dixon Young 88 3 YOUNG NICHOLSON 7 DRIVING FORCE 139.0 Div It B Bennett Young 88 1 DRIVING FORCE Dlv,I tt 8 RED RUM 138.5 2 SPECIAL FX JET N Petrie Young 88 3 RED HERRING 2 DRIVING FORCE 9 ROCKSTAR 137.0 3 SPECIAL FX ,IO G Hargreaves Elliott 1050 EOBBY SHAFTO 128.0 Bpg3-' Club Handicap A Cowdry s&s31 DiY t 11 GUCCT 127 5 ,I SNAP DECISION ,I2 B Dewhurst Warwick'10 5 2 GALEFORCE INNOVATOR II 126.0 3 CHAIN REACTION D Foot Carpenter 29 THE BUTCHER 121 .O Div tt J Moody '3 Elliott 10.5 1 FLYING MACHINE NEDM BACKCHAT 't20.5 14 2 JET A Phillips Elliott 1050 DRIVING FORCE 15= MARISHKA 117.O 3 B Pettengell Giles 11 Race 6 Club Handicap 1s= PORT NICH I 117.O RPNYC Muir 8.2 Div I 17 YOUNG &THE RESTLESS 115.5 1 SNAP DECISION I Craig Young 780 2 CHAIN REACTION 18= MAX HEADROOM 110.0 3 PEPPERMINT PLANET K Bud Far 1O2O 16= ODETTE II 110.0 Div tt A Barry Spencer 30 tohn Ask w o.caPb tho Boolooter !.'ophl ,I RED RUM 20 PRIDE 109.5 ftom Ondino Wdddt. of NZ wines and 2 FLYING MACHINE J Manks Stewart 34 Spirrts. 3 JET PUTTING lT RIGHT wings it's wol to vdctory, ANZ Sorlos Actioi. COASTAL SERVICES S STURROCI( Tet: 389-7205 ... and a bottl bf rum from Moore Wilsons! Ot anything else to whet you appetite from ou all-new Deli and Liquot hall. Provisioning your boat or on-shore base? A spot of apres sail? Everfhing you need to equip and fortify your crew ... at IVIoore Wilson's! One-stop shop at the all-new, expanded Tory Street lvloore Wilson's -just 5 minutes from Port Nich - the lowest prices in boatware like plastic dining and drinkware, towels, sleepingbags, chilly bins etc. PLUS! Fantastic new deli and ljquor halls! (Unbeatable wine pricesl) For p ce and cholce, Moore Wllson'a ls "unbeatable in boat-abtes!" Special! RPNYC Memberc! Present your RPNYC Membership Card for a Moore wilsons card to variety and liquor shopping! CASH & CARRY WHOLESALERS P,O.Box 6041, Welllngton, Telephono (o4) 38+9906 wilsn Warehouses: I Corner Tory & Collog€ Str€ets f twH tnnv I Kenepuru Drivo, Porirua I 5 Gibbons Slre€t, Upper Hutt I Dixon Street, Masledon. 32 The Worser Bay W"y CS First Boston Premier I N an attempt to introd uce variety, and week, from 5.00pm to 8.30pm. These to cater for demand, the Worser Bay courses will be held from November lnshore Series Boating Club (WBBQ has increased its to March with additional Junior Learn sailing programme this season. ln addi- to Sail block courses over Results after two races of the CS First January. tion to the reSular Saturday racing pro- lfyou wish to learn to sail, or want Boston Series are as follows: gramme and the popular sailing school, to sharpen your race skills, please do Rece I Club Handtcap the Worser Bay Boating Club has intro- oot hesitate to contact Stephen Hogg, 1 THE BUTCHER duced Social Sailing on Sundays and an phone 388-2 I 60 (evenints), orcall into 2 DISTRACTION extra I o'clock race on Saturdays for the Worser Bay Boating Club on any 3 HIGHER GROUND both Seniors and.luniors. Saturday to check us out. Once qgain, 4 TEN SPEED in recognition support 5 FLOJO ofthe the Royal 6 PUTTING IT RIGHT Worser Bay Sailing School Port Nicholson Yacht Club gives WBBC 7= DRIVING FoRcE The Worser Bay Sailing School is through fundraising, Port Nich mem- 7= ERAZER currently gearing up for its third sum- bers will be eligible for courses at the 9 SPECIAL FX mer sailing season. Our coach this year same price as WBBC members. 1O FLYING BOAT is Greg Wilcox. Greg is a NZI'F Senior Race 1 PHRF Coach with extensive experience in Sunday Social Sailing l THE BUTCHER coaching all levels of sailor. His per- The Worser Bay Boating Club will DISTRACTION 2 sonal achievements are equal to the open for Social Sailing on Sunda rs every 3 FLOJO best, being three times New Zealand second Sunday 4 PUTTING II RIGHT starting from October 5 CHAIN REACTION OK Dinghy National Champion and 3fth. This is intended to be a fun day 6 FLYING BOAT haning represented New Zealand in for everyone wishing to have a c.ack in 7 JET several World OK Dinghy Champion- a small boat, people not confident 8 SPECIAL FX ships. For most courses, Greg will be enough to race, those who have other 9 FLYING CIRCUS assisted by another qualified instructor. sporting commitments 1O YOUNG NICHOLSON on Saturdays The format of the Sailing School and for those who just can't get enough Race 2 Club Handicap proSramme will be similar to that run sailin8 done on Saturdays. 1 FLYING BOAT over the past two ),ears. Not only are Shon courses Wll be set for those PUTTING 2 IT RIGHT these courses a great leanint experi- keen to race, assistance offered to those 3 THE BUTCHER ence, they are also great fun - talk to a little 4 ARBITRAGE shy ofthe wi nd , and tea or coffee some of last 5 FLYING CIRCUS year's participants! Greg for anyone not willing to get their feet 6 PEPPERMINT PLANET will this season be taking courses in wet. On good days several R Class'will 7 FLOJO adult learn to sail, junior learn to sail, also be made available for a "hoon". RED RUM 8 adult racing skills and juniorracing skills. The fun starts at 12 midday every 9 CHAIN REACTION The adult courses will utilise the five second 10 JET Sunday from 30 October. Why Club Sunburst dinghies and the Junior not come along and have some fun at Race 2 PHRF courses will utilise the Club's nine Op- the Worser Bay Boating Club Social 1 THE BUTCHER timist dinghies. Courses generally run Sundays. Bringyourfamilyalong. We'd 2 FLYING BOAT over four weeks with two sessions per love to have your company. 3 FLYING CIRCUS 4 PUTTING IT RIGHT 5 CHAIN REACTION 6 JET 7 FLOJO 8 ARBITRAGE S NEDAX EACKCHAT 10 ROCKSTAR sroP PRESS For Results of the Southpac Offshore Series Wdllinpton - Mana- Chetwoile - Shio Cove Race & Shio Coie Race Sailed 5-6 Nbv see page 2 Port Nic& Roco.dcr Pdutln Edwdrds experie'rcos Surburrt sciring. 33 FORMEN & WOMEN the salon where excellence and canng servrce come first George Janis Hairstylists & Redken are proud to sponsor the Womens Wednesday Night Series tilB comprising four races on: D>> now on lctp We stock the full rulge of professional -REDKEN:take home hair care products The Grand Shopping Centre - Willis Street Wellington Why not give it a try? Opposite the BNZ lows sincerely Telephone for your appointment lrom the learn at DB 473-5333 34 1993 Fay, Richwhite Corporate Yacht Race Port Nick in Saturday 27 November Northern Croatia Spotted in Northern Croatia Registrations for the Corporate Yacht Race are coming in thick and fast and recently was the RPNYC indications are that this year's event will be the biggest yet. burgee flying from Club Mem- A month out from race day, we h ave received registrations from the following ber Seppi Neidermoser's sPonsors: family's yacht, FLOMIAX. ANZ BANK AVIS LEASE BNZ BEAUREPAIRES CHAPMAN TRIPP SHEFFIELD YOUNG CURTIS MCLEAN EMBROIDERY SPECIALISTS ENZA FIELD & HALL FUJIXEROX GALLAGHER MAILING SERVICES GLENGARRY wlNES HEWLETT.PACKARD HKM ADVERTISING IDPE CONSULTING GROUP KENSINGTON SWAN DOWJONES TELEMTE MACDONALD FURNITURE MASTERCARD I NTERNATIONAL MOBIL OIL NZ LTD MOORE WLSON LTD NATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS MANAGEMENT NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE Crew Available NATUML GAS CORPORATION The following crew have NZ BREWERIES registered their interest in going NZ GUARDIAN TRUST sailing and skippers are encouraged to give RAILFREIGHT them a call: REUTERS NZ LTD RUTHERFORD & BOND TOYOTA Namc Phonc (Hf RUSSELL MCVEAGH MCKENZIE BARTLEET Expcrience SAATCHI & SAATCHI Jane Angus 499-4447 SIMPSON GRIERSON BUTLER WHITE Sailing Academy SERCO GROUP JaneBornholdt 3e2-9O32 TELECOM NZ LTD Sailing Academy TOWER LIFE Diane Claughton 476-6997 UDC FINANCE Harbour Racing We willcontinue to receive retistrations right up untilrace week, oruntilour Michelle Davidson4T9-7886 theoretical limit of 70 yachts is reached and retistration forms are available Sailing Academy from the Club and Marine outlets. Mark Dixon 3a6-2243 Some Ahoy Yacht Owners - More Yachts required! Tim Matthews 472-7301 All yacht owners have received race Registration Forms and to date 43 have Sailing Academy registered their in Claire Mortelier 382-9655 interest participating in the race but we need more. Unlike - previous years, using the Overseas Passenger Terminal as a venue for the Sailing Academy after race function enables us to increase the number of sponsors and Rebecca Smith 499-4441 accordinSly, we need more yachts to take them out on the harbour, So, don,t Sailing Academy be shy, simply complete a registration form and we'll do our best to match MattTebbs 472-73Ot you up with a sponsor, The race is not just restricted to racing yachts and Sailing Academy cruising boats have been well represented in the past. Forms are avajlable Robert Temple 3A4-2929 from the Wardroom and Office, Dinghies New Members New We welcomed the following new members to the Club overthe months August, September and October 1993. Yachts Mr N C Arnold SEN Mr PJ McMaster SEN ENTERPRISE LADY H M Boulton JUN Miss Mr J Nicholson SEN Salthouse 16 Mr D M Burns SEN Mr D B Pender COU Mark Wilson Mr M B Campbell SEN Mr CJ Penny JUN Miss A J Coleman JUN Mr S Reid SEN Miss T J Coleman JUN Lt Col K Roberts ASS INSTIGATOR Mr D Cornick cou Mrs P E Roberts ASS Ferro 36 B Cowley Mr J INT Mr WA Roberts SEN Steve Raea Mr S C Cullen JUN Ms J Rodenburg SEN Mr M Eathorne INT Mr K L Rusbridge SEN Mr P S Faulkner SEN Mr J D Russell SEN PEPPERMINT PLANET Mr R Francis SEN Mr J C Sanders SEN Young 1 1 Mr P J Gaunt ASS Ms A Scullion SEN Rik Hart Mr P Gould SEN Ms K MShort INT Mr M S Guerin SEN Mr H C Turner COU PORTAMAR Mr C Hammond gEN Mrs B Walker ASS Mr S J Hogg SEN Mr R P White SEN Woolley 45' Launch Ms C Kirkland SEN Mr G MWilliams SEN Chris Harris Mr P S Maan SEN Miss K J Workman SEN Mr T Martin SEN Ms G Young JUN scHtzo Miss J A McKee INT Salthouse 16 John Meade SAUCY SAUSAGE Stratus 747 G Herd For Sole Wontedto Buy SAFARI QUEEN GRP Dinghy SIMPLY RED Outboord MORGAN 12 8' x 3'6" Half Share Ph: Chodes Clark Molor Royden Bardsley Young 1 1 479-3517 o( Full lnterior to Cat 2 ShortShofi4-9hp 478-41 49 Mk ll Bulb Keel Any condiiion VERBATIM New Kevlar Sails Ph: Denis Chico 35 Trys'l Syndicates Okay 38s-7749(HI Mark Verbiest & A J Barton Nalder & Gould Ph: Mike Bennett 383-682s (w) Brand New 5.4M Luff 385-0454 $450 ono Ph: David Huggins 386-2794(H) BtUE STRATUS 495-6500(W) Slrolus 7 47 Big Rig, 6 soils 9.9 hp outboord FARRENZY VHF, Siereo, Toilel etc, etc. Forr 9.2 Keelbool Dinghy & Mooring Timber, Ph: Phil Henderson No.7 new keel for 1 Ohp Soil Drive 477-107 5 Young 11's from Diesel McMorran Services VDO lnslrumanls, VHF,/Sterao Muslo New Workshop, Good Sqils WelWeother OPT, Chaffers Marina, $60,000 ono Geor Wellington. Ph: Terry Christie Neor new Smoll Size ZZ TOP's new keel Morc orderr arrlvlng from 386-227O (Hl, l'h: Llrve 5now under construction. "Nqth of the Bombay hlllr", 385-199s M 479-3212 36 \ lt'trrlirrg 'l'lrc 1ro li r rr nirrrcr'. r','trrll r,{' r rrIi0trr l.r'r cortItilrttlitttt.. Orrl lt'irrlirrg- irrrr':lrttr'rtl lit ilg('ll l('ll1 lrtr'lolrrtrrrrcc i. I ltc r1'5rrl I r)l' ('\l )('r'i('n('{'(1. sl..illt'r I rrrirrirglrttcrtl ruirirtlirirtittg rt { ()r ist('lrI ;rIriIotoIrIrr r lts igr rcr I to rrltit'r c 5 u l)('l ioI r'r'l r rIrrs irt l ltI l r tr',lir rrr r lclrtI llllr tt ttl Io citt lt lrorll'olio l,' lllilllilg-{'. lt i. orrr'plir ilt'uc to sl)()nior' 1 lrt Sotrl lr;rrrr' Ol'l.lrort Sclir'' rlttt irtg ()()'il()+ I lr(. 1 5('rson. S orrthpac Irrvestrnerrt lltf anagerrrerrrt Lirnited Soutlrpnc House" 'l Victoliar Stleel.. PO. Box 2266. \\'i:llirglon. Telephole: (0+) +95 0!)00 l"acsimile (0+) +?3 0567