November 09 News Letter

ATLANTIC BOAT CLUB –NOVEMBER 2009 NEWSLETTER

 

CLUB MATTERS


• On an extremely sad note another member of the club namely Keith Coetzee passed away due to  illness during the month of October.

Our sincere condolences go to the family from management, committee and all the club members.


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• The club is  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 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.

• Every Wednesday is the new “Lucky Raffle Ticket Draw”. Unfortunately over the past couple of weeks we have not had sufficient support from the members to do a draw but we will persist and hopefully carry on with this event. The draw is done on the same night and the lucky ticket holder drawn must be present and will take home a special “hamper” of goods.


• The ever popular month end galley evening will be on FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER. We will be doing a RIBS evening .

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 NOVEMBER 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.

S.AMOR;I.BOOYSEN;R.BOSMANA.DICKSON;P.ISAAC;M.JOHNSON;C.SHIELD; R.SANGER;G.SPOONER;P.van der MERWE;CWM Van ROOYEN    

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


NOVEMBER  EVENTS at the CLUB

• Annual TWO OCEANS TUNA DERBY from the 3 – 8 November.


WPDSAA & SADSAA


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

• The annual CBSBC October comp WP InterProvincial was held from Sunday 18 Oct – Saturday 24 Oct. Congratulations to Paul Lowe (ABC & CAPTAIN) & his WP team on taking the “GOLD” medal.

• The final 2010 league rules & dates will be circulated during November

• Congratulations to the following 3 anglers all from ABC on being selected to represent WP in the Marlin Nationals in November...Kevin Hodgson(Cpt);Dale Nicolay & Steve Potter PLEASE BRING HOME THE “GOLD”.

• SADSAA appointed authorised agent for the ABC is Chris Jacobs 082 431 6153

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

• Jeff Daniels the new WP Development Officer has asked all clubs to complete a questionnaire. It’s extremely difficult to know or consider whether the club has potential persons i.e juniors, previously disadvantaged or lady anglers that would be willing to participate in such a program.I please request that if any members wish to partake in a fishing development program to contact the club urgently. WE then can pass on your names to Jeff. Please support him.


ABC IN-SHORE LEAGUE FISHING

The In-Shore league starts again on the 30 January 2010

ABC OFF-SHORE LEAGUE FISHING

Due to the last 2 legs been blown out the results remain the same. Hopefully we will fish on the weekend of the 27 November.

   

1st    ABC        3000 pts

2nd   GBBAC   1963 pts

3rd   CBSBC    514pts


Current Overall WP League Angler positions....ABC have managed to achieve the top 5 anglers...well done guys


1st   Chris Pike          2661pts

2nd  Nic de Kock      1925pts

3rd   Chris Shield     1737pts

4th  Kevin Hodgson  1265pts

5th    Steve Potter       1185pts


Current League Overall Boat positions... The top ABC boats are lying 1st,2nd,3rd well done guys...keep it up !!!


1st      BobCat  2014pt

2nd     Two Oceans  1867pts

3rd      Beluga  1701pts

8th      Capt Sea   339pts

10th     Scaramouche  294pts

11th     Alley Cat  271pts

  

CLUB FISHING&COMPETITIONS


• The Two Oceans Tuna Derby was fished on the first day 4 November and only 3 fish were landed. Unfortunately that’s how the derby ended due to the inclement weather conditions.

Congratulations to Eric Nienaber on Scramouche on winning the derby with a yellowfin of 26kg.

Second prize went to Delta 1 Graham George & his crew.

The heaviest LongFin went to boat Linda from Yzerfontein with a sizable fish of 18kg.


A very big THANK YOU to Mark Delany of Two Oceans and Yamaha & Furuno for their very kind sponsorship for first, second & third prizes once again.

Also to all the other co sponsors & individual members whose valuable contributions made a hugh  impact on the overall derby & prize giving.

Special mention must go to the new members from the Texies group Fernando & Robyn whose generous sponsorship & involvement in the derby was simply magic.

 Members of the club must realise the importance of these generous sponsorship offers as the club will not function during these tournaments without it.

Despite only fishing one day overall, the clubs bar turnover & funds generated from the derby still exceeded all expectations due to the fantastic support from all during the derby.


• The clubs annual Kreef derby will be held on the 16 January 2010.We have managed to secure a sponsor for the event, namely Johan van den Berg from Boats 4 Africa.We thank Johan for his generous sponsorship & am sure we will have a great derby.More detail to follow in the next newsletter.


• 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. 

• The HBBO shareholders agreement and articles of association have now been finalised and adopted for signature.

• All marina owners to sign off the signatory form and returned to our offices soonest.

• The new set of “house rules” has been circulated. If any boat owner has not got a copy please get one from the office. All persons entering the marina must be aware of them, as they will be enforced.

• The 6 monthly levies invoices have been sent out for the period September 2009 to end February 2010.All owners are requested to pay timously as they are payable in advance.

• The Directors and management have reviewed the levies and the good news is that the levies for this  period have decreased...the new rates will be invoiced 

• All rental boats are requested to pay the monthly rental in advance by the 25th of the month.

• It was also agreed at the AGM to allow a .70c per litre rebate on diesel purchases to all existing marina owners & long term rental vessels. The onus is on the individual boat owner to make this deduction on settlement of the purchase.

• 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


• Certain new members often have to face the traditional “INITIATION” when they take bets or brag on what size fish they will catch.

• Certain new members have to face the traditional initiation “swim” in the harbour when they are still “mombak”. 

• Certain new members are let off the swim because they have contacted a cold.

• Certain new members then try a keep up with the “big” boys after a successful kreef day.

• Certain new members then fail to negotiate the marina walkway after trying to keep up with the  “big” boys

• Certain new member has now voluntary done his swim (thats what he thinks...wait until HotLine get hold of him) as he managed to stumble into the water off the marina after trying to keep up with the “big” boys.

• NO NAMES NO PACK DRILL BUT THIS “NEW” MEMBER ( named after one of the big 5) KNOWS HE WILL STILL SWIM!!!...AGAIN


THANK YOU I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE READING 

CHRIS SHIELD

ABC MANAGER



29 Oct 2009 5:39 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.