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Mana CruisingClub OfficersCommodoreDave SquireVice CommodorePaul MacKayRear CommodoresSue RobertsJohn SetterTreasurerCliff WilsonSecretaryPeter WakefieldCommitteePeter Gorman, Mike HallKim Harriss, Glen JonesClub ManagerWayne RobertsOffice AdministratorCathy ScottClub InformationRadioMana Sports Radio VHF Ch 63HoursClub schedule at 1210(weekends & holiday periods only)Office hours: Mon – Fri 0900-1700Weekends & Statutory Holidays:0900-1700TelephoneOffice/travelift membersPhone: 04 233 1578, Fax: 04 233 8415Restaurant 04 233 8047Email wayne@manacc.co.nzWeb: www.manacc.co.nzAddressMana Cruising ClubPO Box 57 045 Mana, Porirua 5247Mana Marina(Paremata) LtdMarina Manager, Phone: 233 0091Gateway Marine Radio, VHF Ch 63ContributionsPlease send your letters, articles, recipes,photos, jokes etc. to:On BoardPO Box 57045, Mana, Porirua 5247Email: wayne@manacc.co.nzFrom the DocksideAGMMana Cruising Club AGM is to be held at Mana on Sunday 07 October 2012 at1600 hours. Official Notice of Meeting can be found elsewhere in this publication.Following the meeting the bar will open for Happy Hour.Opening DayOpening Day for the new season will be held at Mana on Saturday 13 October 2012starting at 1630 hours. Afternoon tea and refreshments will follow the breaking outof the flag. The evening ‘Dine and Dance’ will start at 1830 hours with Happy Hour.The restaurant will be open for a buffet dinner from 1800 hours and the band willstart at 2000 hours.Opening Day Raft UpOne of the older traditions of Opening Day is for boat owners to bring their vesselto the wharf for a raft up (It also provides some where to collapse into at the endof the day’s festivities). Owners are encouraged to do the same again this year from0900 hours. The idea is to Mediterranean Moor to the wharf ie stern to the wharfwith every second vessel laying an anchor in the basin. We will have dinghies to assist.Mooring PennantsThe mooring committee meets regularly with representatives from Waikawa andPelorus. One of their decisions for this year is to use mooring pennants on all vesselsusing the moorings. The mooring pennant is to be flown beneath the Club burgee.The pennants will do away with the need for vessels to display stickers. However,stickers will still be provided to trailer boats so they can be identified as Club vesselswhen using the launching ramp. Pennants will be available from the Club Office andit is the owner’s responsibility to ensure the pennant has been collected from theoffice if the intention is to use the moorings. The pennants will change colour eachyear to indicate you are a current member of the Club whose burgee you are flying.These conditions will apply to all members of Mana Cruising Club, Waikawa BoatingClub and Pelorus Boating Club.SubscriptionsInvoices for Club Subscriptions were posted to all members on 01 August. ClubRule 28 Arrears states that “any members who have not paid their subscription orfees within one month of the date of the account sent by the Club shall be deemedin arrears”. For those that still have subscriptions to pay, please see to this as soonas possible. If you know you will not be rejoining, please advise the Club Office.Melbourne Cup DayLooking ahead to an event that will take place about the same time as the next issueof On Board is posted. Melbourne Cup takes place on Tuesday 06 November. Thewardroom will be open from 1500 hours for those that want to watch the race. Therestaurant will be open for dinner from 1800 hours but you will need to book. Pleaselet the Office know. The theme for this year will be ‘Hat Day’.On Board DeadlineDeadline for the next issue of On Board is Monday, 29 October 2012 at 1700 hours.Email contributions to wayne@manacc.co.nz or pjgorman@ihug.co.nzKEY DATES+64 4 237 476111 Kenepuru Drive, Poriruainfo@poriruaprint.co.nzSunday, 16 SeptemberSunday, 07 OctoberSaturday, 13 OctoberChampagne Lunch Prize GivingAGMOpening DayKEY DATES1

Commodore’s CommentsSpring is nearly here, theweather is calm, the fishingis good. Must be time forthe Nor‘west gales to kickin. In the meantime, I trustyou are making the mostof the settled weather. OurWinter Yacht Racing Seriesare drawing to a close,after the penultimate racesyesterday (as I write) thetop five competitors in theRelling Cup are separatedby only five points, it’sanyone’s trophy. The MarkEllmers two handed seriesis not so finely poised.As I mentioned last month, I had aspirations of finding a waythrough our impasse with Yachting New Zealand. For those of younew to the issue, affiliation with Yachting New Zealand is based ona membership formula which has no direct correlation to the use ofthe Yachting New Zealand services. This formula delivers a cost permember that we are unwilling to pay. Unfortunately our negotiationshave again failed with no prospect of progress unless the formulaused is reviewed on a national basis. In the meantime we will continueto race under our current arrangements. We still strongly believeaffiliation is a goal to be aspired to, but not at any cost.Still on sailing, the Etchell’s era in Wellington has drawn to a close,with the four boats leaving Mana in August to return to the NZEtchell’s fleet in Auckland. Whilst it is sad to see this great resourceleave, the practicalities of maintaining these high tech boats on avoluntary basis made this necessary. My thanks particularly to ourHonorary Solicitor Kevin Smith, and Rear Commodore John Setterfor their assistance in resolving this situation.For the cruisers amongst us, the moorings through-out the Soundsare a prime reason for belonging to the Club. Many of these havebeen in our joint ownership with other clubs for many years andare rolling around to needing the resource consents renewed. Asyou will be aware from my previous comments this is a legally andbureaucratically difficult area and one where following the processis important. In situations where objections to our renewal arise,the process can become expensive as well. We have engaged JennieJohnson of Johnson’s Barge Service to provide the administrativesupport for us. Johnson’s maintain our moorings in Pelorus,Kenepuru and D’Urville Island. As always, but particularly over thisperiod, it is important that we adhere to the conditions of use forour moorings, continuing to respect the rights and wishes of ouradjacent land owners and users of other moorings in the vicinity.Tony Matthews and member John Kelly have done a remarkable jobon the upstairs refurbishment, guided by Kim Harris and others onthe committee. The room is now back to being a great venue forfunctions and weddings and has seen an immediate increase in thenumber of bookings for the facility between now and Christmas.Well done to all who have been involved.Whilst our club is financially sound, and unlike most boating clubsin the country continues to maintain or grow member numbers, wedo face some challenges in the near future. As you are aware we havebeen investigating what is required to bring our yard up to a standardwhere we can better treat the run-off from our boat maintenanceoperations. As expected, this is a “million dollar” project over thenext few years. At the same time we are investigating the replacementof our aging travel lift. Not quite millions, but a high price regardless.The committee have been debating the best way through this, wewill update members at the AGM in October.The bottom of the launching ramp has again become scoured outand needed some remedial work to make it safe. Finding a longterm solution to this is also likely to require some expenditure inthe coming months.As is the way with these things, our submission to the EPA on theNZ Salmon proposal is becoming more complex. We have nowjoined with Pelorus Boating Club in making a joint submission. Wehad been joint submitters with Waikawa Boating Club and YachtingNZ, however this submission had become much narrower thanwe had originally intended. We will likely incur some small legalcosts in our challenge, but we remain convinced that the impact ofsignificantly more salmon farms in areas we regularly use will beintrusive and dangerous to navigation.Safe Boating,DaveTrade & ExchangeFrom the EditorThis issue celebrates success of all sorts – sailing aroundthe South Island, Opti racing and Triathlon.With summer and warmer days coming and hopefullymore fishers out on the water, I would really appreciateany interesting fishing stories.The Seal Shark Jeff Barnes caught is appropriatelynamed. Thanks to those who have contributed to thisissue of On Board.PennyFOR SALEMana Marina Berth C18.14 metre berth. To discussdetails, contact Melva on04 526 9043.FOR SALEOliver Royale 4000 “SimplyFun”. See on Trade Me419031592. Asking $295,000.Call Scott Wilson, phone027 243 8366 or emailscott@zaccarat.co.nz2

Pigeon PostMANA ISlAND, AuGuST 2012Out at the island things are cruising along.Since the last update there has been another bird transfer withbellbirds sent down from Kapiti Island. This is a top up to the initialtransfer two years ago. There has been some breeding success andit is hoped that bellbirds will soon become a common sight andsound on the island. Along with the first bellbirds, whiteheads werereleased and are becoming more widespread.Then there are more bird transfers. The founding population ofYellow Crown Parakeets, have now become so numerous we can lookat taking some to Boundary Stream in the Hawkes Bay to establisha population there. This is happening early September.It would seem that the Kiwi that were recently released are doingalright as some have been seen and they are regularly heard. So nowthey are an addition to the penguins, teal and other birds that youhear at night. Just when you thought there can’t be more transferswell, there is. Two takahe will be caught and then we start a periodof disease screening before they are cleared for transfer. In thiscase, one is going to Maud Island, Pelorus Sound. A male to meet alovely female who lives on a beautiful island but desires the companyand companionship of a nice male - preferably tall and with glossyfeathers. So Roy is looking at making the move. Bunchy is lookingat pairing up with an older male who is called Hamilton. He lost hispartner and would like to meet a female for company, walks, mealsout and cosy nights in. All sounds like it will work out just fine.Other takahe news. Looking at a muster up and transmitter changesbut is being delayed a little due to wet weather. It is unlikely that it willbe on Country Calendar but it will be an interesting trial for the newcapture pens that were built with the help of Mitre 10, especially Brights(Paremata), who supplied product and labour. We expect breeding inOctober and some eggs will be taken to Burwood Bush rearing unit tobe hatched there. All part of the recovery programme. This means thatthe birds will lay again and the resulting extra eggs can raise productionfor the nesting season and increase the takahe population. The more Iwrite the more it does sound like Country Calendar.Other work continues - planting with a focus on the more rarespecies and canopy species to complement the planting that has beendone over the years. Plenty of things to check if you are visiting. Justa reminder, if you are landing on the island, .please self check forweed seeds, insects, rodents and anything else that may be a threat.It has taken quite a few years and the efforts of hundreds of peopleto get the island to the little gem it is today.Well, wind in your sails and fish on your hooks.PIGEON POSTMANA CRUISINGCLUB (Inc.)NGATITOA DOMAINPAREMATANOTICE OF MEETINGThe 53rd Annual General Meeting of theClub will be held at the Clubhouse onSunday 08 October 2012 at 1600 hours.AGENDA1. Apologies2. Confirmation of the Minutes of the AnnualGeneral Meeting held on 9 October 20113. Presentation of the Commodore’s Report4. Presentation of the Financial Accountsfor the year ended 31 July 20125. Business Plan6. Election of Flag Officers and Committeefor 2012/2013.(Nominations in the prescribed form mustbe in the hands of the Secretary by 1700hours on Saturday 8 September 2012)7. Election of Honorary Auditor,Honorary Solicitor8. General Business9. Presentation of Trophies• The Goldie Cup• The Bridge Trophy• The Columbia Award• Capacious Award• Tamahine Award• The Boatswain Award• The Wooden Spoon• Balsillie Memorial TrophyPeter WakefieldSecretaryMANA ISLAND PIGEON POST20 August 20123

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* PRESS RELEASE: 30 August 2012 *On 1 September 2012 the Marlborough Sounds Area (MSA) recreationalblue cod fishery will close to recreational fishers.This area is closed every year from 1 September until19 December (both days inclusive).MPI Nelson/Marlborough District ComplianceManager Ian Bright says the MarlboroughSounds blue cod fishery is a veryimportant fishery and the closureis vital to its preservation.“The reason for the closure is becauseit encompasses the peak spawning periodfor blue cod. The benefits of this closuremeans less disruption and taking ofspawning fish which greatly assists withthe recovery of blue cod populationsin the Sounds,” says Mr Bright.New rules were introduced to this fisheryin 2011 to allow recreational fishers touse the fishery while also helping ensureblue cod populations recover to a healthystate and support a sustainable fisheryfor the future.“Fishers need to ensure they comply withthe closure dates and rules. They are thereto protect and sustain our fish stocks,not to hinder recreational fishers.”During the closure fishers can fishoutside the MSA in other fisherymanagement areas. However, fisherscan only transport 3 blue cod over30 centimetres per fisher back throughthe closed MSA. When fishing multipledays outside the MSA no more than 6blue cod per fisher may be possessedin the MSA.People unable to satisfy a fisheryofficer of where the blue cod werecaught may have their fish seizedand face further action.“Information on fishing rules andregulations for this area is widelyavailable and can be found on the MPIwebsite, brochures at your local fisheriesoffice, or by contacting your local fisheryofficer. There is no excuse for not beingaware. A responsible fisher should checkthese before they go fishing. Fortunatelythere are many fishers in this area whocomply with the regulations; it’s justa minority that let the community down.”If you see any kind of suspicious fishingactivity, you should report it by calling0800 4 POACHER (0800 476 224). A mapof the MSA closure and more informationabout fishing rules can be found on ourwebsite www.fish.govt.nzMedia contact:Sara Stavropoulos,Senior Communications AdviserPhone: 04-894 3411 or 021 224 5369or call the MPI media phone 029 894 0328“Blue cod must not be filleted beforelanding unless they are eaten immediately.Any cod eaten form part of the fisher’sdaily limit.”Fishers also need to be able to proveto fishery officers that they have caughtthe blue cod outside the MSA. Proof mayinclude photographs containing the fish,fisher and landmarks with date and time,and a GPS track of the vessels activity.6

Thanks!We were lucky enough to win the snapper prize for the Mana Cruising Club Fishing Clubwith the prize being $1,500 donated by KP Marine. This story is just to let people knowwhat the prize meant to us and a big thank you to KP Marine, a little about theOptimist Sailing Nationals 2012 and our journey there.Our eldest son Will has taken up sailing Optimists at Paremata Boating Club and we haddecided to go to the Nationals (Will’s 1st big competition) and camp in our tent for ten daysat New Plymouth at Easter and suppor t him. We were desperately in need of gear tomake the trip successful.KP Marine were very kind in letting us use the prize to get Will decent wet weather gear,Dad some wet weather gear, racing watch, pumps, paddles, chilly bin (can be used for fishingas well!) the list went on and on and never a complaint from KP Marine (no fishing rodsor gear in this lot but wait until next year).The Optimist Nationals were at New Plymouth and we stayed at a beautiful camping groundoverlooking the harbour (the photo shows you the view from our tent). We could watch Will’sgreen fleet racing from our tent site. We are not experienced in sailing (ask KP Marine) and Willhas become the exper t here, telling us how he wants the boat set up and we wave him off fromthe shore to go racing and wait for him to come back at the end of the day and listen to his tales.The conditions during the ten days ranged from becalmed and a flat sea, to 30 knot winds and3 to 4 metre swells that would have made a keeler think twice about going out and these guysare in little Optimists! There were about 250 boats in the Green and Open fleet with a fullspectrum of families there. A very impressive sight when the boats leave the shore.Next year we are going to the Nationals in Timaru. Will tells me he needs a new boom and sailas he is moving to Open Fleet so we can’t wait for the next fishing competition!Thanks again to KP Marine.The Mar telsPS: How did Will do in the competition? – he shocked the pants off us because he’snow the NZ Green Fleet Champion, thanks in no small par t to Paremata Boating Club.- Junior Marine RiggerWellington’s leading marine and architectural rigging company is looking for a suitable candidate to fill a juniorposition. This full-time role includes working on masts and spars for yachts, light engineering and machining,keeping a tidy workshop and providing support for our two senior riggers. Full training will be provided.This role would suit a school leaver or similar who has a passion for the marine industry and can contribute to asmall highly skilled team. Active sailors will be given priority but anyone with significant boating experience willbe considered. Metal working skills to senior school level would also be an asset. Someone who is practical and agood problem solver will enjoy the diverse challenges encountered every day.Duffy Yacht & Rigging are located in the heart of Wellington City at Chaffers Marina, just off Oriental Parade.We service yachts all over the Wellington Region and as far away as Nelson and Napier. We have significantinternational experience being the rigger of choice for racing and cruising yachts visiting the area. Recently wehave worked on IMOCA 60 racing yachts competing in the Barcelona World Race and Class 40’s competing inthe Global Ocean Race. We also encourage and support getting involved with racing at one of Wellingtons localyacht clubs.Applicants can email their CV to admin@duffyrigging.com.7

ABCDONCE AROUND THE MAINLANDFIORDlAND, STEWART ISlAND CRuISE FEBRuARy – MAy, 2012After three cruises north to the Pacifi c Islands in our ketch riggedmotorsailor ‘Claude William’ we decided it was time to see therest of NZ. We were following the wake of many Mana memberswho have explored Fiordland over the years, and we had the Clubsexcellent guide book, and the newly published ‘ Refl ections’ guidebook as well as the Hydrographic charts and C Map charting.We departed Mana at 0400hrs (to have the tide at the bar) on the30th January with Vicky, Tony Matthews and Ian Hiatt as crew, andmotored in calm conditions to Port Hardy, D’urville Island. Next dayhad a brisk sail across Tasman Bay to Torrent Bay. Our arrival here wasthe day after the Mana yacht ‘Okiana’ was wrecked on Pitt Head reefat the entrance to the bay. After just one night there the weather waslooking good for the West Coast so we departed just before dark onWednesday 1st February for Farewell Spit which we rounded duringthe night, motor –sailing with a bit of northerly wind. Forecasts werefor light north- easterly winds for the next couple of days which wouldbe just fine – but, despite being repeated in forecasts, the only breezewe got was from the south or nothing, so we motored all the way toMilford Sound. We anchored in Jackson Bay for half a day, leavingin the evening, to time our arrival at the entrance of Milford Soundin the early morning of Sunday 5th February. The weather was aboutperfect as we went up the awe inspiring Milford Sound.Deepwater Basin, right at the head of the sounds is one of the fewplaces to anchor, so we went up the river channel into there anddocked at the Fiordland Lobster Co.’s wharf were water and diesel isavailable. They then gave us a finger jetty berth for a couple of days.The other harbour at the head of the Sound, Freshwater Harbour,is solely for use of the many tourist boats.One of the few crayfishing boats operating when we arrived berthednext to us and asked if we like a few crays when they came in the nextday, and duly arrived with a gift of 16 crayfish! Almost overwhelmed,but Tony was sure we could deal with them. This fisherman hadunloaded very good catches, so he was doing very well indeed. Healso let us take his flash new four wheel drive up to the pub at nightsaving a thirty minute walk.From Milford we made an easy day hop down to George Soundwhere we anchored near the Alice Falls. These are featured on thefront of the Mana Fiordland Guide. We did some hikes ashore here,were there is a tramping hut and tracks to lakes. Our real introductionto sand flies was here, where we also had the first rain and sat out acouple of days of strong winds. Next move was another short oneto Caswell Sound where we anchored in with a stern line ashorealongside another yacht, and here the sand flies were really thick.When coming in to Caswell, an alloy cray boat that was workingpots around the rocks came charging up behind us until his bow wasjust about touching our dinghy on the davits and the deckie tosseda sack of crays into the dinghy as the boat peeled off and returnedto where they were working. True southern generosity. Tony wasmore than happy to get the cooking pot out again.Leaving Caswell Sound we passed Charles and Nancy Soundsbefore entering Thompson, which is part of the Doubtful Soundcomplex and skirts the north-eastern shores of Secretary Island. Ashort distance in we found a good anchorage in Deas Cove wherethere is a flash new DOC hut. Next day on our way up ThompsonSound we met our first cruise liner, the ‘Island Princess’ which bynecessity passed very close with all the passengers out on deck for thescenery. We were surprised to meet another, the ‘Albatross’, followingclose behind. Near the intersection of Thompson, Bradshaw andDoubtful Sounds we passed the famous Blanket Bay Hotel nestledin the bay in the inside of Secretary Island.From here it is another long leg up Doubtful to Deep Cove wherewe had to anchor in quite deep water across the Sound from whereManapouri power station tailrace river enters the Sound. Billy isthe man you contact on VHF Ch.10 when entering Deep Cove.He manages the hostel there, looks after the fuel wharf and is theharbour master and general dogsbody. The big tourist company,Real Journeys, have a strong presence here, as they do in Milford.They bring tourists in across Lake Manapouri, over Wilmot Passin a fleet of buses they keep on the Pass side of the lake, to DeepCove where they operate several launches and one large boat whichaccommodates 70 passengers on overnight cruises. There are severalother charter boats operating and this fleet occupy the wharves andjetties and mooring spaces on the sheltered sides of Deep Cove.There is no shop or any public facilities at Deep Cove and notelephone but Billy has a computer link via satellite over WesternAustralia and can make a call for you, expecting a donation to theschool kid’s hostel funds. He also has a washing machine whichhe let Vicky use. She did his house work in return for the favour.It was here at Deep Cove that Tony learnt (via Billy’s phone link) thathe had got the job as Mana Club travel lift operator, so he jumpedship and returned via the Real Journey’s bus and launch.We explored the various and extensive arms of Doubtful andBradshaw Sounds, finding Precipice Cove near the head of Bradshawto be probably the best all weather anchorage. We berthed at theBlanket Bay wharf several times to top up tanks from the very goodwater hose there, also to burn rubbish in an incinerator on the little(about ½ acre) island the so called `hotel` and wharf is built on.8

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SCALLOP REGULATIONS13 July 2012The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is callingon scallop fishers to follow the rules when theygo fishing in the Challenger Fishery ManagementArea this season.The recreational season for gathering scallops inthis area began on Sunday 15 July 2012.The Challenger Fishery Management Areastretches from Awarua Point (south of Haast) onthe West Coast of the South Island to ClarenceRiver on the East Coast including Golden Bay,Tasman Bay, and the Marlborough Sounds.MPI Nelson/Marlborough District ComplianceManager Ian Bright says that observing your limitis crucial to preserving scallop stocks.“Fishers need to make sure they knowthe bag and size limits before they goscalloping. It is also important to observethe seasons as these tell you when you canbegin scalloping and when you must stop,”says Mr Bright.The minimum legal size of scallops in theChallenger area is 90 millimetres measured acrossthe widest part of the shell. It is important for eachfisher to count and measure their scallops.“Taking undersized scallops removes the juvenilesbefore they have a chance to spawn.”The legal bag limit for scallops is fifty per fisherper day. In addition, divers are entitled to take anamount equivalent to an extra daily bag for eachof up to two safety people on board a boat —provided they are acting as safety people for thedivers.“The safety person should be someone who is ableto actively assist the diver from the water, and callfor help.“Only those actively involved in fishing are entitledto a daily bag limit. For scallop dredgers, this meansthose who are actively involved in deploying andor hauling the dredge.”There is no allowance for people to land freshlyshucked or frozen shucked scallops from a vessel,as fishery officers are unable to count or measurethem accurately. The law allows scallops to be eatenon board the vessel but daily limits still apply. Anyscallops not eaten must be landed in the shell.“When you are transporting your scallops on thewater they must always be in their shells. Thisincludes scallops transported by boat from a bachor holiday home.“People who intend to accumulate their dailycatches in the shell over a period of days mustbe aware that they will need to provide proof tofishery officers of where and when the catcheswere taken; so that they can satisfy fishery officersthat daily limits have not been breached.”Fishery officers will be patrolling the ChallengerArea and inspecting scallop catches. Infringementfines of $250 to $500 per offence can be imposedon fishers who break the rules. Serious breachescan result in prosecution, along with confiscationof dive gear, boats, and vehicles.“Fishery officers are entrusted with protecting ourfish stocks for future generations. The public alsohave a responsibility; if you ignore the fishingrules and take more than your legal limit or takeundersized scallops you will be penalised.”The scallop season in the Challenger Area closeson 14 February 2013. The closure allows scallopsto spawn without being disturbed.If you see people taking more than their fairshare, you should report them by calling 0800 4POACHER (0800 476 224).For further information about recreational fishinglimits visit www.fish.govt.nzFor media inquiries please call:Sara Stavropoulos,Senior Communications AdviserTelephone: 04 894 3411 or 021 224 5369or call the MPI Media phone 029 894 032814

A couple of weeks ago on a Sunday fishingtrip to the banks about four miles off theback of Mana Island, I caught a strange fish.It was a very cool day. Southerly wind about12 knots, sea a bit sloppy, my first drop, baiton the bottom about 5 seconds and a veryobliging 10 kg Groper grabbed my bait - geethis Groper fishing is easy!!!WHAT THEHELL IS THIS?Next drop and a very aggressive fight from 205 metreshad my electric fishing reel working hard. After about10 minutes what appeared to be a seal broke thesurface. Shit, how do you remove a seal from yourline?! I pulled it closer to `Barossa` to find it wasindeed a fish. Being on my own it was tempting tocut the line but I wanted to take a photo, so a gentlegaff in the snout and it was aboard. It rolled over todisplay a very impressive set of nasty looking teeth,the skin was brown and very rough, looked like fur,see attached photo.It turned out it was a Seal Shark [Dalatias licha]. Not verycommon in the Cook Strait and they are generally foundbelow 400 metres and as deep as 1,360 metres. The hookwas removed using very long nosed pliers and the ugliestshark I have ever seen was slipped back into the sea.I motored back up to my mark for another drop andfairly quickly had another battle on my hands. Thistime a seven foot Grey Boy shark hooked in the tipof the tail. It did not like being dragged aboard and sothe hook was cut to let it go. So, if anyone catches aGrey Boy with a large hook in it’s tail it did not learn.A strange afternoons fishing.Jeff BarnesMARINASIGNI was visiting the Fensarea of England (northof Cambridge) and stayingwith friends, and findinga marina nearby for canalboats, naturally visited itfor a walk and talk to thelocal boaties.It was a large yard with a numberof boats being worked on,and I was intrigued by thesign at the entrance listingthe documentation needed bycontractors working on boats.Did wonder what sort ofreception it would receiveoutside the Mana Club.Dave Winthrop15

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Gold medal winnerJan Brown on winner’spodium, with silvermedallist Nicky Deane-Simmons ( Great Britain)at the Long DistanceTriathlon World Champs,Spain.Tri successI represented NZ in the woman’s 55 - 59 age group for the longDistance Triathlon World Champs, held on the 29th July, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. There were seven in my age group, from Britain,Spain, Austria, USA, however only five finished.It had been hot in Spain when the New Zealand team arrived on the Monday priorto the race, around 30deg. It got up to 40deg one day, but was supposed to be coldon race day. Sure enough, it dropped down to 23 the day before the race, and onrace day was overcast, 23deg. The 4km lake swim, which was a bit choppy, took melonger than I expected, but I heard after the race from two of our team, who bothwore GPS watches, that the swim was around 4.6km. Onto the 120km bike, a littlewind but not too bad, and an undulating, very smooth ride. I felt good on the bike.I was overtaken by a woman from USA, so I kept her in my sights, and on the 2ndlap, passed her. Onto the 30km run, which was through the beautiful city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, I didn’t realise I was in 2nd place.It was hard to judge who was ahead of me, as the run was four laps of a 7.5kmcourse, and there was no way of knowing who was on what lap. My support crew,Peter (husband) and our daughter Hannah and her partner Craig, were timing thedifference between me and the British woman on the run, so that was something toaim for. Craig kept telling me ‘that’s a silver medal just up the road’, (he was guessing)so I was keen to catch her! I took time out of her every lap, and on the last lap withabout 2-3km to go, I caught and passed her. It was hard work, and so good to crossthe finish line in 8hrs 43min 3sec. Little did I know that put me into 1st place. Icrossed the line 1min 44sec ahead of the British woman. The Spanish woman was25 minutes back.I was hoping for a medal, but not expecting the Gold. What an amazing feeling,standing on the podium with the NZ flag wrapped around my shoulders, gettingmy gold medal.I am now training for the Standard Distance Triathlon World Champs, which are tobe held in Auckland in October. The Standard Distance is the same distance that israced at the Olympics, 1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run, much shorter than theLong Distance, but I do prefer the long distance.Jan BrownBoth Jan and Peter are Club members who cruise and race on their yacht ‘ Nizam’.Congratulations Jan and all the best in Auckland in October.

Ratimera Mooring,Ruakaka Bay, QueenCharlotte SoundMotuara Island fromQueen Charlotte walkwayRock formation, Motuaramooring, Queen Charlotte Sound