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Commodore’s CommentsIt has been a very active monthfor the Club. Of particular notehas been the “occupation” of theClub and Marina car parks bythe film company GFC. Whilstthis may have been disruptive,the monetary return to the Clubhas been of great benefit. Thankyou for allowing this to take placewith good grace.You will also have noticed a new Flat Screen TV in the diningroom donated by Mana Coastguard. It is great that we continueto work closely together and I thanked Trevor Farmer of theCoastguard on your behalf for their generosity.You may have heard that we, together with Waikawa and Pelorus,are in the process of securing some new moorings in QueenCharlotte Sounds. We are currently appealing some decisionwith unsatisfactory conditions on the resource consents, butexpect to have these resolved and several new moorings availableto us in the near future. The resource consent to replace our trailercraft pontoon has been submitted, and we are now awaitingapproval before we can proceed with this work. You may havenoticed the new lights on the Club house lighting up the hardstand area. There are additional lights to be mounted (subjectto archaeological authority), this has certainly transformed thearea at night.Regular Thursday night diners will be aware that our catererPeter Bellamy is heading to Australia at Christmas. Thanks,Peter, for five years of service to our Club. We will welcome Jackand Sisi in the New Year. They bring an excellent reputationfrom the Adzuki Bean Restaurant in Petone. We look forwardto them joining us.It’s that time of the year when we all head away on nauticalmissions of varying lengths and intensities. Regardless of whetheryou are heading to Mana Island fishing or circumnavigating theSouth Island, your responsibility as skipper is the same. Pleasebe sure to have up to date maintenance, good safety gear and aneye on the weather forecast before you set out.Last Saturday the Children’s Christmas Party was held andwas well attended with over 90 children. It was enjoyed by all.Thanks to Sue, Kim, Father Christmas and his Fairy.On behalf of the Club, Staff and the Committee I wish you all apleasant Christmas, a Happy New Year and safe boating to all.John WeirFrom the EditorWe have published Bill McIndoe’s speech whichhe presented at the Opening Day in October. Itis so inspiring it has to be shared with all. As theysay `Boating is for Life` and Margaret and Billcertainly prove it! Keep an eye out for them in theSounds over summer.Next year I would like to have photos of different Clublaunches in action, so if you are out and about please try andcapture your vessel `in full flight`, no matter how fast or slowthat might be.It is shaping up to be a great summer, especially for launches,so hope to see you out on the water.Safe boating and Christmas greetings.PennyTrade & ExchangeTrade and ExchangeFor Sale2 x 17feet Spinnaker Poles. Phone 027 442 1434For Sale: Jorgenson built 36ftkauri planked, For Sale canoe stern keeler.Cutter 2 metre Inflatable. rigged Has with patches roller but has reefing not leakedfor main two months. and both With oars headsails and motor roller transom.Contact furling. Bryce Full 021 215 headroom 4221. cabin.GPS. Auto Pilot and WindSteering.AvailablePriceto$79,000.rentForOver Christmas/New Year period for up tofurther information, contact Jim,six months. Marina berth at Bayswater Marina,04 905 8011.Auckland. Contact Peter on 09 482 2226 or 027 4433329. Link to details of berth: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=3337577754
BOOK REVIEWClub Profile‘KEEP IT SIMPLE SAILOR: easy recipes for small boatswithout a fridge.’Author – Robbie Kirk.ISBN: 0-646-43492-6Published: 2004 by Robbie Kirk17 Dalpura StreetMacleay Island, QLD,4184AustraliaThis small self-published book is a result of Robbie and Ian Kerr’smany years of cruising in their 5.63 trailer sailer. Robbie has gleanedideas from other boaties as well as her own experience and put itinto this book to share with others.This simple guide covers buying ingredients, storage, planning andmanaging cooking in a confined space and without the luxury of afridge. She explains how to use a pressure cooker as an oven thusenabling bread, scones and cakes to be baked. The bread recipes areinteresting, and easy to make. One uses `a can of beer with a gulpout of it`. I liked the fortnight meal planner included.Robbie lives and sails in Australia and the very practical nature ofthe information means it’s applicable to any situation where one hasa single heat source and no refrigeration. Even though we have afridge I will be trying some of the recipes and ideas when we next gocruising. I borrowed the book from the local library.Reviewer: Penny GormanHope is a wonderful thing -one little nibble keeps a man fishing all day.BUYING ORSELLING REALESTATE?CONTACT TOMMY’S, THE COMPANY THAT SUPPORTS YOU.Pleased to support the Winter Sailing Series.Mana Office I 99 Mana Esplanade, Paremata I 233 0690Jack and Sisi - caterers.Jack is passionate about food and cooking. This became obviousin the restaurant that he and his wife Sisi own and run in Petone.The Adzuki Bean Cafe and Restaurant in Jackson Street has wontwo awards - Best Food and Beverage (2009) and Best Overall(best food and beverage, best retailer, best professional) in 2010.These awards cover the entire Hutt Valley, from Petone to UpperHutt. What makes these awards so special was that Jack and Sisihad only established the restaurant in late 2007, and after a quietfirst year word travelled fast about Jack’s superb food and, underSisi’s guidance, the excellent service. Jack believes that the freshestvegetables and best cuts of meat are extremely important.Jack has always loved food and studied cooking for two years in hishomeland, China, then worked as a chef for four years in a five-starhotel in Beijing, improving his skill in European cooking. Uponarrival in New Zealand in 2002, Jack continued his chef studiesat the WhitireiaPolytechnic, Porirua, where Peter Bellamy, ourpresent MCC chef, was tutor. AfterWhitireia, Jack cooked in a wellknownand very busy Wellington barand restaurant, then he and Sisi startedAdzuki Bean.Sisi, who will run front of house, has hadyears of experience in a top Wellingtonrestaurant and has completed theWhitireia Polytechnic Hospitality andManagement Diploma. She and Jackmake a great team.They plan to build on the goodreputation that Peter has created,by providing the best in cuisineand service. With their outgoingpersonalities and desire to get to knowClub members they will be a real assetto the Club. They are looking forwardto meeting everyone, so when theystart in January please make yourselvesknown to them. The present hours willcontinue.5
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