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THE HAVEN JANUARY 2010JANUARY:UPCOMING EVENTS:12 th Jan. Committee Meeting 7 p.m.24 th Jan. Race 131 st Jan. Cricket Match on <strong>the</strong> SandbarFEBRUARY:9 th Feb. Committee Meeting 7 p.m.14 th Feb. Race 228 th Feb. Race 3MARCH:9 th March Committee Meeting 7 p.m.14 th March Fish and Crab Competition Day21 st March Race 4CRICKET MATCH ON THE SANDBAREvery year we try to celebrate that <strong>the</strong> sandbar between <strong>the</strong> Blue Hole and BlackPole is exposed due to very low tide. We do this by holding a cricket match on <strong>the</strong>sandbar between Power and Sail boaties. Golf is also on <strong>of</strong>fer.Sausage Sizzle is done by <strong>the</strong> club but BYO salad or any o<strong>the</strong>r meat you want andBYO drinks.DATE: January 31 stLOW TIDE: 12.13 p.m. (0.10m) HIGH TIDE: 6.13 p.m. (1.87m)MONITOR CHANNEL: 94 VHS(in case <strong>of</strong> last minute location changes due towea<strong>the</strong>r)Anyone needing a ride out to <strong>the</strong> grounds, come to <strong>the</strong> club prior and a ride can bearranged. See Steve Vines for any o<strong>the</strong>r details required.Don’t forget to Slip Slop Slap!3

THE HAVEN JANUARY 2010ON WATER ACTIVITIESOur end <strong>of</strong> year cruise to <strong>the</strong> Royal S.A Yacht Squadron at Port Adelaide onDecember 19 th was a great weekend. Table service with a 3 course meal was put onfor us in <strong>the</strong> squadron’s dining room. Unfortunately Oysters were not on <strong>the</strong> menufor some but <strong>the</strong> rest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> choices made up for it with <strong>the</strong> food being superb.Many thanks to <strong>the</strong> squadron for having us once again.Club racing will be getting underway again by late January. We have 8 racesprogrammed in for this series so I hope to see you out on <strong>the</strong> water. Start time <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>races are midday so if you are around <strong>the</strong> marina by about 10am you will haveplenty <strong>of</strong> time to get <strong>the</strong> days course and get out on <strong>the</strong> water.Summer to Winter 2010Race1January 24 th Race5Race February 14 th Race26Race February 28 th Race37Race March 21 st Race48April 11 thApril 24 th(Saturday)May 16 thMay 29 th(Saturday)Just a reminder that <strong>the</strong>re is a bottle <strong>of</strong> wine presented on <strong>the</strong> day to <strong>the</strong> handicapwinner for each race.Fair winds, see you on <strong>the</strong> water…..Kevin Thomas.4SOCIAL NEWSThe Christmas Dinner was a great success and thanks very much to everyone whohelped with <strong>the</strong> setting up, <strong>the</strong> food and cleaning up. Everyone pitching in helps tomake it an easy night and keeps costs down. Santa paid us a surprise visit and <strong>the</strong>band kept us entertained and dancing. See photos next page.The kitchen is currently undergoing renovations so can’t give a date just yet that <strong>the</strong>meals will be back on but will have a bar-b-q some Friday nights, check with me t<strong>of</strong>ind out what nights we’ll do that. Happy New Year to you all.Till next time…Dean Charlesworth.

THE HAVEN JANUARY 20106NOTICES FROM MEMBERSMEET THE QUEENS – FROM DAVE GITTINSIn 2010, Adelaide will be visited by two notable ships <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Cunard Line.On Wednesday 24 February, Queen Victoria will arrive at Outer Harbor at 0800.She will sail at 1800 on <strong>the</strong> same day. She is very similar to Arcadia, which visitedus on 16 February 2009 and with a Gross Tonnage <strong>of</strong> about 90,000 she is notexceptionally large by modern standards. She will dock at Outer Harbor berthnumber 2. Her specifications according to Cunard follow:Length: 294 metres (964.5 feet)Beam: 32.3 metres (106 feet)Draft: 7.9 metres (25.9 feet)Far more impressive is Queen Mary 2, which will arrive on 11 March at 0800. Shewill sail at 1745 on <strong>the</strong> same day. Because <strong>of</strong> her great length, she will anchoroutside Outer Harbor, at least ten miles from <strong>the</strong> SKBC.For a time, QM2 was <strong>the</strong> largest passenger ship afloat, but she has now beensurpassed by Oasis <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Seas and Allure <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Seas, both with a Gross Tonnage<strong>of</strong> about 220,000. With <strong>the</strong> retirement <strong>of</strong> Queen Elizabeth 2, QM2 is now <strong>the</strong> onlypassenger liner able to exceed 30 knots. Her specifications according to Lloyds’Register follow:Gross Tonnage: 148,528,Net Tonnage: 98,720LOA 345.03 metres: (1132 feet)LBP 301.35 metres: (988.7 feet)Moulded beam: 41 metres. (135.5 feet)Draft 10.3 metres: (33.8 feet_DWT 19,189 tonnes: (18,882.7 tons)Her diesel/electric power system delivers 157,000hp and drives four propellers.Two propellers are fixed and <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs are in revolving pods, which give her greatcontrollability.********************CLUBROOMS AND HARDSTAND AREAFROM STEVE MILLER (CLUB SECRETARY)Members are reminded that nei<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> Clubrooms nor Hardstand facilities aredumping ground for rubbish or unused articles from home, boat or yacht. Onlyrubbish from your vessel can be placed in clubs large waste bin which has beenremoved while vessel is at <strong>the</strong> club.

THE HAVEN JANUARY 2010There seems to be a mindset that if <strong>the</strong> club is making a pile <strong>of</strong> scrap or rubbish itwon’t hurt to add to it.This is an unacceptable practice as <strong>the</strong> club has to pay for removal and disposal <strong>of</strong>rubbish, used car tyres being a major issue as <strong>the</strong> cost to dispose <strong>of</strong> a tyre is around$10 per tyre and <strong>the</strong> larger <strong>the</strong> tyre <strong>the</strong> higher <strong>the</strong> cost. It seems also that memberswhen <strong>the</strong>y change batteries in <strong>the</strong>ir boat think it is acceptable to leave <strong>the</strong> old one by<strong>the</strong> tractor shed, again this is your problem as <strong>the</strong> boat owner to dispose <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>battery not <strong>the</strong> clubs and at current prices <strong>of</strong> around .38c per kilo to recycle just dropyour old one <strong>of</strong>f at recycling centre and you will collect around $5.00 to purchaseyour new battery. Don’t use <strong>the</strong> excuse that by leaving it <strong>the</strong> club will get <strong>the</strong>money, well remember someone else has to dispose <strong>of</strong> it and maybe <strong>the</strong>y wouldra<strong>the</strong>r be out fishing or sailing <strong>the</strong>n cleaning up after you. So if you want <strong>the</strong> club tomaintain its low fee’s <strong>the</strong>n please keep our facilities tidy and don’t use <strong>the</strong>m as adumping ground.If you wish to donate an article to <strong>the</strong> club that may be useful contact a committeemember, don’t just leave it thinking someone will find it. It’s not useful if no-oneknows where it is or what it is.A fur<strong>the</strong>r note in <strong>the</strong> new year <strong>the</strong>re will be a major cleanup around hard stand areaso if you have some type <strong>of</strong> gizmo or mechanism o<strong>the</strong>r than slip cradles and trailersyou use when you slip your boat or launch it please label it and inform <strong>the</strong>committee in writing and maybe add a photo, o<strong>the</strong>rwise it might not be <strong>the</strong>re nexttime you need it.Steve.(A reminder again and so new members are aware, as a courtesy to all memberswho use <strong>the</strong> 4WD to launch <strong>the</strong>ir boats, please DO NOT leave your trailer attachedto it while you go out in your boat. Please put <strong>the</strong> 4WD back in it’s rightful place soo<strong>the</strong>r members have it to use without <strong>the</strong> inconvenience <strong>of</strong> having an unknowntrailer attached, it’s a simple enough etiquette and one all members must maintainfor <strong>the</strong> club to run smoothly and without hassle……Jo)COOKIES FISHING CORNERTo kick <strong>of</strong>f our small contribution to The Haven <strong>newsletter</strong>, we thought a fewspecials for club members only should be <strong>the</strong> way to go so....LADIES....don't miss this one....Pflueger trion combo...7ft light action rod+trion 7bb reel 5year warranty in a lovelymauve colour...normally$119.00 now $69.95.Ladies pink Shakespeare reels overhead or spin. Ideal for tommies, gar etc.were $69.00..now$39.95!7

THE HAVEN JANUARY 2010FUN AND GAMESWith Australia Day approaching, why not test your Aussie knowledge with thisAustraliana crossword. Answers are fur<strong>the</strong>r on in this issue, good luck!9

THE HAVEN JANUARY 2010Nautical LingoThe Steamboat Captain brought his son along on a short cruise upriver to show himwhat he does for a living. All <strong>the</strong> kid wanted to do was steer <strong>the</strong> boat. Insisting thathis fa<strong>the</strong>r taught him enough to handle <strong>the</strong> job he asked <strong>the</strong> pilot to let him take <strong>the</strong>helm."Okay", said <strong>the</strong> pilot , "but you must pass a small test first, If I asked you to turn to<strong>the</strong> left, what nautical term should I use?""Turn to Port", said <strong>the</strong> boy."Correct", said <strong>the</strong> pilot."If I wanted you to turn <strong>the</strong> boat to <strong>the</strong> right, what direction would that be?""Starboard", said boy grinning from ear to ear."Good for you", said <strong>the</strong> pilot."And straight?" asked <strong>the</strong> pilot.The boy quickly replied, "Without ice."Crossword solution:10

THE HAVEN JANUARY 2010OUTER HARBOR TIDE TIMES 7 th JANUARY TO 3 rd FEBRUARYThu 7 Fri 8 Sat 9 Sun 10 Mon 11 Tue 12 Wed 13Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht0135 0.67 0212 0.75 0259 0.89 0409 1.08 1249 0.92 0158 1.87 0327 2.080727 1.97 0749 1.79 0813 1.57 0824 1.30 1030 0.69 1049 0.451336 0.38 1353 0.40 1414 0.51 1429 0.71 1718 1.32 1705 1.542010 2.10 2046 2.12 2133 2.04 2246 1.89 2049 1.18 2154 0.97Thu 14 Fri 15 Sat 16 Sun 17 Mon 18 Tue 19 Wed 20Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht0412 2.27 0445 2.40 0511 2.48 0535 2.51 0559 2.49 0013 0.44 0041 0.451112 0.30 1132 0.22 1151 0.18 1208 0.16 1227 0.15 0622 2.43 0645 2.341718 1.70 1734 1.81 1750 1.89 1809 1.97 1830 2.04 1245 0.16 1304 0.182230 0.79 2256 0.64 2320 0.54 2345 0.47 1852 2.10 1915 2.15Thu 21 Fri 22 Sat 23 Sun 24 Mon 25 Tue 26 Wed 27Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht0110 0.48 0140 0.52 0214 0.59 0256 0.72 0356 0.93 1202 0.89 0206 1.810707 2.23 0730 2.09 0756 1.92 0824 1.68 0846 1.34 1040 0.551322 0.21 1341 0.26 1400 0.35 1418 0.53 1421 0.76 1748 1.491939 2.21 2005 2.24 2036 2.23 2115 2.12 2209 1.92 2130 1.27Thu 28 Fri 29 Sat 30 Sun 31 Mon 1 Tue 2 Wed 3Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht0346 2.10 0432 2.34 0505 2.48 0531 2.51 0554 2.46 0009 0.44 0035 0.421104 0.25 1130 0.09 1154 0.05 1213 0.10 1227 0.17 0614 2.34 0631 2.201741 1.66 1752 1.76 1803 1.81 1813 1.87 1824 1.97 1236 0.23 1244 0.262223 1.01 2255 0.80 2320 0.63 2345 0.51 1837 2.09 1854 2.22Tide times as provided by Australian Government Bureau <strong>of</strong> Meteorology.Times are Central Standard Time and are not adjusted for Daylight Saving11

THE HAVENJANUARY2010Committee and OfficeBearers 2009 – 2010COMMODOREVICE-COMMODORESECRETARYTREASURERRBrian HensonWally WhiteSteve MillerPaul DavisonTel: 8524 8186 Mob: 0417 817233Mob: 0419 859 069Tel: 8258 7229 Mob: 0429 8588 677Tel: 8255 2574MOORING MASTER Steve VinesMob: 0413 975 064ON WATER ACTIVITIES KevinThomasSOCIAL ACTIVITIESDean CharlesworthMAINTENANCERichie Low& DEVELOPMMENTCOMMUNICATIONSBob ScottCOMMITTEEE MEMBERDino BrunatoCOMMITTEEE MEMBER Dave BassettPUBLIC OFFICERGraham CoxMob: 0419 385516Tel: 8250 5856 Mob: 0415 820307Tel: 8524 3784 Mob: 0402 087568Tel: 8280 9271 Mob: 0417 833 012Tel: 8285 1243 Mob: 0404 661 178Tel: 8524 3208 Mob: 0416 113 043Tel: 8381 3957Articles, submissions or commentsfor <strong>the</strong> Haven may beposted to:The Editor, St Kilda Haven, PO Box383, Salisbury, SA 5108Oremail to JoScott: rsco2246@@bigpond.net.auphone: 8280 9271 or 0408 852448Please include your name and address. Articles may be published without identifying <strong>the</strong>author if required, but submissionsare published at <strong>the</strong> editor’s discretion and may be editedBoatingSceneNewLocationST. KILDA TACKLE & TUCKERCOCKLE STREETT ST. KILDA 8280 9355Open 7 days 5am – 8pm (except Christmas Day).St. Kilda Boat Club members receive 10% discount <strong>of</strong>f tackle!12