December 2009 and January 2010 Newsletter

CLUB MATTERS

I have been informed with the sad news that another past member & chairman of the club namely Ren Colyn is currently battling with an illness. We wish him the very best for a speedy recovery & our thoughts are with you & your family during these trying times.

The club is has now got its own web page thanks to Eric Nienaber & his company WallSpace. The address is www.atlanticboatclub.co.za

We take this opportunity to welcome the following new members to the club...Stuart Anderson:  Reinier Van den Berg:  Paul Rutzen:  Ray Moore and George Lumb. We trust the club will provide an adequate service & that you enjoy the facilities provided.

OPEN  again on a SUNDAY  from 3:00pm.Please support the bar as it is a pointless exercise in opening if nobody is going to arrive for drinks.

The club bar & seating area is now “SMOKE FREE” which is in accordance with the new smoking legislation. 

We would really like to see all the “non smoking members” that mentioned they would now support the club more frequently because of this change.

Please ensure all smokers abide by this rule & support the committee & management on implementation.


During the festive season  the club will be CLOSED on 25 & 26 December namely Christmas Day & Boxing day & also on Friday 1 January 2010 New Years Day.


Annual Boat Surveys

1. Chris Jacobs will be available either on the Saturday 16 January or the  Sunday 17 January 2010 at the club (depends on which day we have the Kreef Derby – if we have it on Saturday then the surveys will be done on the Sunday and vice versa if we have the derby on Sunday) to handle all ABC boats that need there 2010 survey done.

2. Chris has kindly made his own time available so therefore we would like all boat owners that want their surveys done to contact the club and book their respective boats in for the day. THIS MUST BE DONE BY THURSDAY 14 JANUARY by email to the club as confirmation.

3. All league boats must obtain their 2010 SADSAA disc’s for the new season.

4. By doing a combined day the survey price will be discounted.


Every Wednesday is the “promo drinks hour” and snacks. Unfortunately the new “Lucky Raffle Ticket Draw” has not been successful so I will have to think of something more appropriate to get you guys to come along and support.

The ever popular month end galley STEAK or RIB evening will be on FRIDAY 29 JANUARY 2010. 

Many members are just arriving at the meal evening without notifying the club.   Please we cannot guarantee a meal if you have not booked as we only order in a certain amount of stock


We would like to wish the following members who’s birthdays we have on record are in DECEMBER & JANUARY a  “Happy birthday “on this special day…and we hope you will share your celebrations at the club amongst your fellow members on the day.

N.DORAN;B.HAUPT;I.HILL;K.HINTEREGGER;P.LOWE;C.OAKLEY;J.SEARLE;J.SUNDERLAND;H.van BREDA;H.VISSER;B.von BONDE;G.vonBONDE;R.WALTERS;B.WEYERS

N.deKOCK;G.HODGSON;G.KNIGHT;R.LACOMME;G.LATEGAN;L.LOMBARD;G.MORRISON;K.OWEN;P.RADYN;J.STEYN;G.THOMPSON;P.THORD-GRAY;A.VILJOEN    

Apologies if your name does not appear but that means we do not have your ID number.


DECEMBER & JANUARY  EVENTS at the CLUB

BOATS 4 AFRICA KREEF DERBY on the 16 January 2010.All boats to register before departing.Fantastic cash prizes to be awarded. We take this opportunity to thank Johan van den Berg for his kind sponsorship towards this event.


WPDSAA & SADSAA

The new WPDSAA web site is up and running .The address is www.wpdsaa.org.za

The final 2010 league rules & dates are available from the club or visit the ABC web page. 

As from Oct 2009 the boat survey rates are as follows..4-6m crafts R348....over 6m crafts R549


ABC IN-SHORE & OFF-SHORE LEAGUE FISHING

The 2009 season is now complete. Congratulations to all the club anglers that participated in this year. We have won the Off-shore league & managed 2nd in the In-shore West.

The In-Shore league WEST starts again on the 30 January 2010 & PLEASE NOTE AS THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE FORMAT.....each club will host the league & all boats may participate from any of the WP affiliated launch sites.

The  In-Shore league SOUTH starts again at Struis Baai on the 29 February 2010.

The Off-shore league commences on the 27 March 2010.

All league anglers are to please collect the new 2010 rules & dates from the club or visit the ABC web page  address www.atlanticboatclub.co.za


FINAL RESULTS FOR THE 2009 SEASON


OFF-SHORE LEAGUE results 2009 season

         

1st    ABC        3000 pts

2nd   GBBAC   1963 pts

3rd   CBSBC    514pts


Overall WP Off Shore League Angler positions....ABC managed to achieve the top 5 anglers spots.


1st   Chris Pike          2661pts

2nd  Nic de Kock       1925pts

3rd  Chris Shield       1737pts

4th  Kevin Hodgson  1265pts

5th    Steve Potter      1185pts


Overall WP Off Shore League Boat positions...ABC managed the top 3 boat positions


 1st   Bob Cat  2014 pts

2nd   Two Oceans 1867 pts

3rd   Beluga  1701 pts


Overall WP Off Shore League Junior Angler positions.


1st   Gareth Strydom CBSBC   1554pts

2nd  Michael Wilson  CBSBC    1000pts

3rd  Jonathan Gloyn Jones CBSBC  590pts


IN-SHORE LEAGUE results 2009 season


WEST LEAGUE

1st GBBAC 3869 pts

2nd ABC  2100 pts

3rd   CBSBC  1956 pts

4th   YZER 675 pts

5th    FBMT 347pts


Overall WP In Shore WEST league Angler positions....


1st       Andries Mathee GBBAC  1861 pts

2nd     Chris Shield  ABC      1589 pts

3rd       Pieter Welgemoed GBBAC 1514 pts


Overall WP In Shore WEST league Boat positions...


 1ST  Mandrie GBBAC 2324 pts

2nd   Keep ‘r Wet GBBAC 1971 pts  

3rd   Devenish  CBSBC  1310pts


Overall WP In Shore WEST league Junior Angler positions.


1st   Matthew Rice    CBSBC   1557 pts

2nd  Michael Wilson  CBSBC    1493 pts

3rd  John Hubert Meyer GBBAC 1488 pts


SOUTH LEAGUE


1st   GBBAC 5579 pts

2nd   CBSBC  3312 pts

3rd   FBMTC  1249 pts

4th   ABC 863  pts

5th   OBBAC  595 pts


Overall WP In Shore SOUTH league Angler positions....

1st        Patrick Christoudolou 4388 pts

2nd      Andries Mathee GBBAC  3103 pts

3rd       Pieter A. Welgemoed (Jnr) GBBAC 2942 pts


Overall WP In Shore SOUTH league Boat positions...


 1st   Keep ‘r Wet GBBAC  4685 pts  

 2nd   Mandrie GBBAC    3553 pts

 3rd   Deezal  FBMTC    1850pts


Overall WP In Shore SOUTH league Junior Angler positions.


1st   Gareth Strydom     CBSBC   3010 pts

2nd  John Hubert Meyer GBBAC  2617 pts

3rd   Jay Smith  CBSBC  2000 pts


CLUB FISHING&COMPETITIONS

The annual Yzerfontein Snoek Classic will be held on the weekend of the 18 & 19 December 2009.Please give them your support.


HBBO - MARINA MATTERS

Any problems or suggestions on the marina please do not hesitate to contact Chris immediately at the club. 

We have designed and manufactured a “trolley” with a fish bin for the purpose of offloading fish more practically on the marina. All boat owners are requested to use this if off loading on the marina.

We have just completed our next repair & maintenance schedule by housing the entire wiring system to the marina & electrical boxes in conduit piping. This should assist with the electrolyse problem. The electricians have also blanked OFF the live wires that were exposed in the power boxes.

 

CONCLUSION

Last month’s newsletter reflected on a new member (relatively new now!!) still having to complete the traditional “initiation swim”.....however it was reported that he did his number off the marina again!!!! When will he learn??


Also on good authority another member apparently caused a tsunami in the Keurbooms river outside Plett whilst partying at another members 50th.After consuming an “all fall down” amount of Cpt’s out of a jar he apparently hit the deck with such force ( he is only 5’6” but weighs 130 +) that it created a mini tremor in the campsite. It even woke Kenny up!!!

He is known for his sea lawyer antics but has the tendency to be late again.


Have a great festive season & take care on the roads. I will catch up with you all in the new year.


Chris

11 Dec 2009 3:16 PM

The new committee

A new committee was elected on the 2nd of April 2012 at the AGM

David Boers (Chairman)

Gary Thompson (Vice Chairman)

Vernon Murray (Treasurer)

Carole Oakley (Secretary)

Steve Potter (Additional Committee Member)

Andrew Duncan (Additional Committee Member)

 

Facebook

Members are all advised that a new Atlantic Boat Club Group has been set up on Facebook. Members are welcome to invite friends to join the Facebook group. Members and the public are also welcome to post whatever they like on this social networking site. A few photo’s have already been posted with some legends. A few events have already been posted as well. We sincerely hope this form of social networking will be a benefit to the club.

 

Outstanding Subscriptions

All members are reminded that the annual subscriptions were due at the end of March 2012.

 

Monthly payment of subscriptions

Those members who have not paid their subscriptions yet are welcome to approach the club manager to arrange payment on a monthly basis. The committee is looking at alternative ways, depending on the banking fees, to arrange monthly debit orders in future to all members who would like to make use of this facility in future.

 

Offshore League

The first leg of the off shore league, 14th April, was blown out – the 2nd leg is on the 5th May. All skippers are encouraged to participate in this exciting fishing event of the club. Should any member be interested in participating, please contact Dale Nicolay, our offshore league co-ordinator, on 083 228 6363 and he will try and find you a spot on any of the boats participating in the league if there is space available. Dale or Chris, the club manager, can be contacted at any time should you wish to find out more about fishing league. The club has won this league over the last 12 years and it will be a pity if the club does not keep that trophy at the club.

 

Guess what happens on Wednesdays

All members, family and friends are welcome to pop into the club on a Wednesday evenings where there is a promotional hour on drinks and meal specials from the Lookout restaurant. Spoil the family and get to meet your fellow club members. There is also the lucky draw at the club on the Wednesday evenings.

 

Bar meals from the LookOut restaurant

A reduced price menu on selected meals is available at the bar for all to come & enjoy during the day & early evening. Just ask the bar lady to place your order.

 

Looking for a function venue

The committee has decided at their last meeting that the club house will be made available as a function venue for members for birthdays, anniversaries and the like. Please contact the club manager to inform him if you interested and to find out mare what the club has to offer.

 

The long weekend coming up

Everyone, including friends and family are invited to the club where the club hosts a monthly Steak Night. The next ABC steak night is on the 27th April, the long weekend for those who are not going away, or those of you who have guests from out of town, why not bring them down to the club so that they can also enjoy the wonderful views and facilities the club offers. Please book early for catering purposes.

 

Darts

A darts board has been erected and the club has an official ladder. You more than welcome to use the facility at any time. There is a set or two available at the club however members are encouraged to bring their own set of darts if you serious about the game. If you interested to participate in the club ladder, just ask Chris to make a name tag for you and challenge those who are currently on the board. The rules are displayed at the clubhouse.

 

Kevin Hodgson

The club committee, on behalf of the members, would like to thank Kevin Hodgson for his gesture in writing off an amount of R8 000 owing to the club. Kevin, you motion is very much appreciated and thanks once more. Members are reminded to thank Kevin personally when they see him at the club next for this fine donation.

 

Western province Deep Sea Angling Association

The WPDSAA AGM is scheduled to take place on the 24th May 2012 and nominations for office bearers is called for including selectors. If anyone wishes to nominate themselves for the governing body, please do not hesitate to contact any of the club committee members of the club manager.

 

The weekend of 21st and 22nd April

A new and exciting fishing tournament is taking place at the club the weekend of the 21st April. The first leg is the Hammie’s Triple Tuna Challenge Invitational with some great prizes. Invites have been sent to all club members with Tuna boats to participate & RSVP are required by Thursday for catering purposes at the opening & closing functions.

 

Gordon’s Bay Offshore Classic

The traditional Gordons Bay offshore classic takes place from Sunday 22nd April through to Saturday the 28th April. If any of the skippers are interested in fishing this tournament, please feel free to contact Chris at the club for more details about this tournament.

 

Call for nominations

Should any of the members wish to fish in the following tournaments and obtain provincial colours, please contact the club for the necessary application forms: TUNA Nationals from Simonstown 14-19 May Re-called nominations close on Monday 16 April at 21h00..BOTTOM FISH Nationals from Durban 9-14Oct nominations close on Fri day 15 June

 

Fishing Board

All anglers are reminded to record fine catches on the fishing board at the club. Simple rules, all club members are eligible to be awarded the various trophies, the season runs from January to the end of December each year, a variety of species, from Hottentots to Marlin, caught anywhere in the world, and all the club needs is a photo of your fish.