May 2010 Newsletter

The clubs own web page is up and running thanks to Eric Nienaber & his company WallSpace.The address is www.atlanticboatclub.co.za. Also the club has formed a group on FaceBook.

We take this opportunity to welcome the following new members to the club...Greg Grant;Marques Mare;Rob King; We trust the club will provide an adequate service & that you enjoy the facilities provided.

The annual WPDSAA booklet is out.Copies of the booklet are available at the club for collection.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

After numerous reminders to all the members that subscriptions were due by the 31 March. As end April it is with regret to report that 53 members are currently UNPAID.

The club will be contacting all these members to try and establish what their current status is regarding membership renewal.

The new club committee met this week to discuss alternative ways in which to encourage additional membership.

The following 3 categories’ will be implemented

1. Corporate /Business / Company membership Qualify only if they sponsor the club & or supply market related product to the club – minimum fee R4000 per annum allowing 3 persons max.

Any additional members R1000 each.

2. Crew membership

Qualification only applies to permanent vessels on the marina or boatyard with owners that are current club members – minimum R800 per crew member per annum.

The following also applies to the two categories above:         

- Nominee’s selected at the discretions of the exco-committee members

- Must nominate names & may not switch

- No entrance fee applicable.

- Applicable only for 1 year.

- After which a reviewable process to ascertain Ordinary membership subs for the future.

3. Current members incentive rebate

Current club members who propose & sign up a new member will qualify for a R250 (per new member) rebate off their next subscription payment.

Unfortunately due to ever increasing costs the club faces we have decided to do away with the complimentary snacks on a Wednesday. However the popular “promo drinks hour” between 5:30 -6:30 will remain. 

We have implemented the “Lucky Ticket Key Draw” promotion again & it is increasing all the time. Hopefully this will encourage more participation.

The ever popular month end galley evening will be held on Friday 28 May. A choice of RIBS or TUNA steaks will be served. We are looking for some able bodies to assist. Please advise Chris if you are keen to help. Advance notice will be necessary for the TUNA steaks so please advise the club when booking your table.

We would like to wish the following members who’s birthdays we have on record are in MAY  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.

G.Bruwer;M.CameronDow;A.Cooke;D.Dreyer; C.Hankel;M.Hare;C.Jacobs;A.Jones;N.Laubscher;M.Preece;G.Woods;S.Spiers

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

MAY  EVENTS at the CLUB

- TUNA NATIONALS 10 - 15 May

- OffShore league Leg 3 & 4 on Saturday 22 & 29 May

- Super 14 rugby SEMI FINALS on Saturday 22 May BRING & BRAAI from 17h00

- RIB evening Friday 28 May

PUT IN YOUR DAIRY for JUNE.....MID YEAR XMAS LUNCH SUNDAY 20 JUNE...bookings open now limited seats available.


WPDSAA & SADSAA

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

Collect your yearbooks from the club


ABC IN-SHORE & OFF-SHORE LEAGUE FISHING

The  next In-Shore league SOUTH  will be at KleinBaai on the weekend of 26 June.

CURRENT RESULTS FOR THE 2010 SEASON


OFF-SHORE LEAGUE results after leg 2

         

1st    ABC        1500 pts

2nd   GBBAC   730pts


Overall WP Off Shore League Angler positions...top 6

2nd  Dale Nicolay 964pts

3rd  Steve Potter  785pts

4th Kurt Hill       763pts

5th Kevin Hodgson  629pts

6th Nic de Kock    588pts


Overall WP Off Shore League Boat positions...

 1st   BobCat       1000pts

      

IN-SHORE LEAGUE results after leg 2

WEST LEAGUE

1st ABC  1235 pts

2nd GBBAC 1170pts


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

2nd      Kevin Hodgson 1000pts

3rd     Chris Shield  892pts

5th Nic de Kock  686pts

6th Gareth Decker 360pts


Overall WP In Shore WEST league ABC Boat positions...

2nd BobCat   1000pts


SOUTH LEAGUE

1st   ABC 1881 pts

2nd   GBBAC 1820 pts

3rd   OBC   860 pts

4th   CBSBC 506  pts


Overall WP In Shore SOUTH leagueABCAngler positions....

1st        Chris Pike 1520 pts

2nd       Nic de Kock 1000 pts

6th       Chris Shield 709 pts


Overall WP In Shore SOUTH league ABC Boat positions...

 1st     Bob Cat  ABC 1765pts

 2nd   Keep ‘r Wet GBBAC  1074 pts  


CLUB FISHING&COMPETITIONS

The annual Gordons Bay Tuna Classic was held in the last week of April. A fantastic Tuna ,identified as a BlueFin (originally thought it was a BigEye) of 135kg was landed on the boat Magoffter & caught by Okkie Vermulen.


The annual TUNA NATIONALS was held last week from the club. Unfortuately only 1 day was fished but the teams managed to catch some very nice fish.A total of 20 Y/fin & 40 L/fin were bought to the scales.

Medals awarded as follows:

Gold ............SADSAA

Silver............EP

Bronze..........WP


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 & carry of bait more practically on the marina. All boat owners are requested to use this if off loading on the marina.

We have just erected an “Eagle Eye” which is a bird deterrent to hopefully scare the seagulls away from sitting & messing on the boats & marina.

The yard has been fitted with a new palisade fence so let’s hope this will keep the “thieves” out.   


CONCLUSION

Please support your club & those members who have not yet paid their subs to please do so immediately.


Kind regards

Chris


20 May 2010 9:34 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.