June 2010 Newsletter

ATLANTIC BOAT CLUB – JUNE 2010 NEWSLETTER

CLUB MATTERS

- 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.The monthly newsletter is published on the web page

- We take this opportunity to welcome the following new member to the club...Kyle Nold We trust the club will provide an adequate service & that you enjoy the facilities provided.

- WORLD CUP SOCCER...with a couple of days to go before the first match SA vs Mexico all the excitement is starting.The club has got into the spirit of things & put up all the flags.Members are requested to BRING THEIR OWN CHOICE OF COUNTRIES FLAG to add to all the colour & hipe during the course of the world cup.

WE WANT TO DO SOME SPECIAL OPENING CEREMONY SNACKS (African & Mexican) but have no clue on what numbers to expect with participation from the members & therefore will need some indication who will be at the club on Friday 11 June from 16h00.

PLEASE COULD YOU ADVISE THE CLUB IF ATTENDING

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

After numerous reminders to all the members that subscriptions are long overdue unfortunately we still have many members that have still not paid yet. 

If you are one of these members please have the decency to advise the club of your intentions.

The following was published in last month’s newsletter. 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.

• 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 2 JULY. We are looking for some able bodies to assist in the grilling. Please advise Chris if you are keen to help. Please advise the club on the Thursday before if you intend booking your table.

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

           M.Apel;K.Hodgson;R.Mitchell.C.Scott.J.Summs.D.Toerien;G.Vergers

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

• As winter is now here the club will be CLOSED on SUNDAY’S  (June –September)except when there is an event planned.

JUNE  EVENTS at the CLUB

• WORLD CUP SOCCER

• XMAS in JUNE LUNCH Sunday 20 June book now.

• IN- SHORE league SOUTH at Klein Baai on Saturday 26 & 27 June

• RUGBY SA vs FRANCE & ITALY...... BRING & BRAAI each Saturday

• STEAK evening Friday 2 JULY

MID YEAR XMAS LUNCH SUNDAY 20 JUNE...bookings open now limited seats available.

A selection of GAMMON;ROAST BEEF & ROAST CHICKEN served with gravy & fresh vegetables


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 4  

1st    ABC        2586 pts

2nd   GBBAC   1871pts

3rd   CBSBC      56pts


Overall WP Off Shore League Angler positions...top 10

1st   Steve Potter  1529pts

2nd  Nic de Kock   1314pts

4th  Chris Pike  1118pts

6th Dale Nicolay 964pts

7th Kurt Hill       763pt

8th Kevin Hodgson  680pts

10th Gary Lategan    552pts


Overall WP Off Shore League Boat positions...top 3


 1st   BobCat       1648pts

2nd   Beluga         1634pts

3rd   Two Oceans 1284pts

      

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 Two Oceans Tuna Derby will be held in the beginning of November 2010.The sponsors have already indicated some fantastic prizes. More information will follow 


HBBO - MARINA MATTERS

- SO AS TO KEEP IN THE SPIRIT OF THE WORLD CUP ALL BOAT OWNERS ARE REQUESTED TO ERECT 2 FLAGS OF THEIR CHOICE & FLY THEM ON THEIR BOATS

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

- Our current security company VenSec security solutions have embarked on a “new” system which monitors the movement of the guards patrolling on & around the marina.This upmarket system sounds an alarm if the guard has not completed his round.Hopefully this new system will ensure that the guards are carrying out their tasks correctly.

- There was an incident last week when one of the boats was broken into.However it has been established that this was an “inside” job.

- On this point it has been bought to my attention that boat owners are still leaving there expensive rods & reels on board.These items are “targeted”by many a thief as there will always be a market for this kind of product.YOU ARE WARNED PLEASE REFRAIN FROM LEAVING THESE ITEMS ON BOARD...especially now that winter is here & the season closes for 3-4 months.

- 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 especially now in winter & 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.