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ROYAL PORT NTCHOLSON YACHT CLUB (rNC) Parron: His Excellency The Honourlble An:rnd Satyanand. PCNZM (iovernor Gcncral of New Zcalaud President: Alan Martin ONZM Offi.e Hours RPNYC Sailing Acadeny Hours Mondry Frid:ry 9.(X)xnr - 5l)0pnr Mondxy - Fridry 9.00.u)r - 5.(X)prrr 1) : l04l 939 7{)69 DDr : [0-1 939 6702 F : [04] 939 670'l F: l0'll 939 7t)31 W:wsw'rpnyc.orq.l]z Martin Bosley'r Yacht Club Ilestaurant Hours Waralroom Hours Wcdnesdry & Thursdry 5.0(lpnr - 8.1)l)pnl Mondry - Frid.ry: Lun.h Fridxy 'lircsdry Srturdry:Dinncr 4 00pnr - l.rtc Orhcr tincs by rr r xnijcnrcrrt Srtu rd:ry/Suldry , .c 9 00:ur htc I a'y,I - l)1)1 : l0'tl 920 8102 F : l04l 9208303 Sirturdxy/Sundry t*-,.,..,r"!'t 12.0q),r 7.30pnr E : nrbycr@,.rctri\.co.nz N.tu : ?iL& ,r,r,r,) r.rlrqrrli ( Nrur|| \oL:.V.,trr l)nnvrr i t% lan\)rti\r\ ltr,rr\1rln! 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October 2006 1 COMMODORE'S REPORT BRENDON HOGG I wish to extend a warm welcome to all members at the start of our '124th season. Vith the club's governance restructure complete, we can now get the cornerstone ofour club's survival. our "heads out of the boat", so to speak. Ultimately, in sailing, It is diffictrlt to exactly pinpoint what rhe drivers are to increasing having onet head out che boat comes by having a structured, participation, though we can look at some ofthe positive indicators experienced and well trained crew, where the mechanics ofthe boat we have encountered recently. Some of those indicators would as a crew is second nature. Crews can spend lot of time just trying appear to be: to get round the track and noc concentrate on strategy and tactics. An increase in people taking higher level Sailing Academy Just think how much time you've spent untangling sheets, fixing courses. The graduates of these courses remain our best overrides, staring longingly at wineglasses, or white knuckling your resource for crews, and rhey are only getring more skilled. way through a broach. A strong uptake ofcasual sails in the training boats. A good turnout for the North Sails seminar (50 odd members So whar does rhis have to do with governance and the running of attended). These types of seminars are superb for up skllling the club? As an analogy, everything, Our new structure allows a focus on strategic goals whilst everyone has a clear understanding . Anorher good turnout for a well run the winter series of rheir operational roles and responsibilities. (congratulations to race managemen! on a goodjob throughout the series) So with our head out ofthe boat what are our strategic goals? Bear . A good turnout for che awards dinner functiou and what in mind strategic plans are live documents and strategic goals can appears to be an increased desire for the club to provide more change over time. There are the five goals we have set ourselves. social events They are: . An increasing boat register 1. To increase active participation As far as membership goes we all must take responsibiliry for getting 2. To enhance satisfaction by improving and promoting the across to the non-members that, apart fiom the financial necessity acrivities, services and facilities ofthe Club. of subscriptions, to really be a part of the club and to enjoy the 3. To achieve Iong cerm viabiliry while maintaining qualiry benefits that it offers, you must first be a member. experiences and services 4. To promote stronger community access to the Clyde Quay I have touched on our most important strategic goal, we are also boat harbour area working toward other goals and I look forward to reporting on 5. To ensure the governance structure meets the future challenges progress on those as the season rolls on. for the club I look forward to seeing you all in the upcoming season. Our crew Participation and membership remain our most significant issues are all 6red up for an enjoyable summer of sailing. If the weather and like all Executive Committees before us we continue to focus doesnt play nice, dont be afraid to dust ofthose reeflines. on these two areas. I am happy to report that for the first time in a very long a while, we have had two consecutive months ofincreased membership. This is great considering this increase was in the off- season. It is roo early to say this is a change in trend however the signs are positive. Everyone must be made to realise membership is Stephen Sargent SENIOR Jamie Houston SENIOR Phil Barclay SENIOR Mike Mahoney SENIOR Sarah May JUNIOR James Clark JUNIOR Steve Cronin SENIOR Phil Shepherd SENIOR Daniel Couchman SENIOR Richard May SENIOR Murray Hemi COUNTRY Christopher May JUNIOR Dean Hoare SENIOR Yon Yi Sohn May ASSOC JaneMcCafferty COUNTRY Sean Burns SENIOR Boat Name Type LOA Design Owner Sterling Silver 26 Pelin Launch 26ft Pelin Pat Millar Expresso Keeler 10.2m Beale 33 lan Richards 2 Rip october 2006 REAR COMMODORE'S REPORT PETER SANDFORD The Moore Wilson Winter Series has drawn to a close and we look forward to the Opening Day for the 124th Season and the Spring Series. But before getting back on the water the next evenc on the social And now that we have awarded the prizes and accolades for the calendar is the Awards Night Dinner, we are very happy with past season we turn our eyes to the future, our President, Alan lorward ticket sales as mencioned before early sales make planning Martin broke out the burgee to formally start the season on the event so much easier rVe appreciate your support and we have September 16th 2006 and we acknowledge the fantastic support a great nighr offun and entertainment planned. By the dme you thar President Alan and Shirley Martin give to our club. We read this it may be past tense but you get the picture. Putting on appreciate their contribution and particularly their assistance any event takes considerable work behind the scenes and I :rm around the Opening Day celebrarions, thank you. seriously pleased to have a well-organised team behind us. Next up on the social side is a Tuesday night Jazz evening, details For those ofyou who were unable to get tickets I am pleased to will follow when some dates are locked down, we will organise an announce the Boat ofthe Year for 2005 - 2006 season for the event around Guy Fawkes Night where our Iocation is in a perfect Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club was Gucci, skippered by Brent position to take advanrage of the spectacular scene that unfolds. Dewhurst, Debbie and their crew. \Vell done on what was a very Expect there to be Cocktail events, Christmas functions, a Cook big year for you all. This team supports the club in every way Strait Classic raft up/Party and then we will parry on at the whether racing in the harbour, oilshore or in international waters Napier Sailing Club after the race from \Wellington which leaves and their support ofthe wardroom is up there as well. 'We should on Boxing Day. There will be other announcements around the clone them and we congratulate them for their contribution to social programme for 2007 and we urge you to diary the Line 7 club life.