EBYMBC Communications Newsletter

8 March 2010

Hi everyone,

In case you haven’t been down to the Club recently (and we would have to ask why not if you haven’t), you may not be aware of how busy the Club is over the next few weeks.

Last weekend

The Club hosted the 12ft Skiffs Class Championship – amazing to see those boats fly (almost literally) downwind with the kite up! Thanks to everyone who volunteered and great to see some Academy members get stuck in – well done team!

Sailability Have A Go Day - Friday 19th

Sailability Wellington are organising a 'Have a Go' day this Friday March 19th. This day is being organised so that new groups or individuals of all abilities can give sailing a go at Evans Bay Yacht and Motor Boat Club.

There is no fee for involvement in this day and there are plenty of experienced volunteers and boats lined up and ready to go.

Their boats are specially designed so that people of all abilities can use them, the club as you know is fully accessable and there will be a hoist and slings if people need to be lifted into the boats.

If you know anyone that may be interested in getting involved ask them to contact Orla on sailabilitywgtn@xtra.co.nz or 021 1071703 for more details.

For more details on Sailability see www.sailability-wellington.org.nz

This weekend coming is the Club’s Summer Regatta on Saturday.

Preliminary Notice Of Race - there will be up to 5 races for each class. First warning signal is at 1100 hrs. For EBYMBC members there is also a change in Sailing Instructions in that the first 2 afternoon races will be the rescheduled races 3 & 4 of the Summer Series postponed from Saturday 13 February. There will be an entry fee for this regatta.

For more details and full Notice of Race check out www.ebymbc.org.nz over next couple of days.

The following 2 weekends are busy too with:

If anyone would like to help with any of the events please email:

With the exception of Easter Weekend (as there is no Club Racing), the Friday night membership draw will continue. Last week a member missing in action missed out on taking home a $200 bonus. Be there this week as you may walk away with $250!

Of course on Friday nights, Twilight Sailing also continues – approximately 6pm start, and meals will be available from the following caterers:

Below is the choice of meals for this Friday from Tulsi. Please email your order to eb.rearcommodore@gmail.com by Thursday evening. Orders will be delivered at 7.30pm and payment will be at the bar on Friday night.

Meals are $12 for a main including rice and a plain naan bread

Happy Boating everyone!

Regards

Jane

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