Welcome to Mt Maunganui Yacht Club
Welcome to the Mt Maunganui Yacht Club, we are an active club based in Mt Maunganui, New Zealand.
We welcome new members so please contact us for further information or any queries.
Next Event: Plate Island Race 9 March.
Entry form can be found here: Click on me.
Whangamata race
Whangamata race is over and despite there not being much wind, was a great event.
Because the aim was to not only have a great race (which there was) but also to make sure that all entrants got to be inside the Whangamata bar before closing time (low tide for those thinking the other bar) the committee added a motoring clause similar to the Legends regatta motoring clause. This was a great addition because there was not a lot of wind to start and without this everyone would probablt have had to withdraw to make it in time.
As it turned out, it wouldnt have affected the result as Sunchero, the most patient of us all (and a trimaran with almost zero draft) took out the top prize after 8 hours elapsed time. Well done, Sunchero and crew.
Sunchero all powered up
As always, the prizegiving and hospitality from the Whangamata Yacht Club was superb. Hand made burger patties and lots of volunteers on the barbie with a few traditional Mount Yacht Club line honours rum bottles opened made for a great night.
We were reminded (several times) that this was the 41st running of the Whangamata Tauranga race and one person present had been to the very first one. Thanks very much Whangamata for 4 decades of great camaraderie.
Happy Birthday to young Mr Pettersen too.
There are a number of photos to be found in the Gallery (click here) of all boats that entered. These are copyright free, so help yourselves to download of your favourite.
Results are now posted.
Adam Yates
Commodore
Mayor Island race report
The Mayor Island race was postponed until Sunday due to the strong weather which struck on Saturday. The consensus is that it was the right decision with a quite gnarly, cold and wet fronts passing through in the afternoon.
But on Sunday the sun shone and wind didn't quite blow as we hoped. 5 boats made the new date and the start was helped by the left over outgoing tide so everyone made it out the entrance. Thirsty Work had the fortune of getting a jump on the start and managed to hold to the back of the pressure as it slowly moved away from the coast. Everyone else was left watching jealously as the slow pace to the finish line caused a few boats to prefer to motor to the prize giving. Without doubt, Thirst Work took line and handicap honours and generously shared one of the spoils with the rest of the fleet.
The prizegiving was very enjoyable with the cold wind disappearing and a warm northerly encouraging swimmers and a few to stay overnight. For those that didn't the return trip in a building northerly was probably the highlight of the day.
Well done to all competitors and good decision making by the committee.
The next event is the WHANGMATA Race to be held on Saturday 17th February. Entries are now being taken. These need to be sent to adam@yatez.co.nz as our email seems to be malfunctioning for the moment. We'll let you know when it is resurrected.
Briefing will be held on Friday 16th and you will have received a notice of meeting which is important business we need to deal with on that day. We need 15 members to attend for the quorum, so if you think you might want to come along, please do.
Fair winds
Adam
Welcome to 2024! I hope that you have all had some time to enjoy the best Summer we've experienced for a number of years - welcome back El Nino.
The Mount Yacht Club still has a full summer of sailing left - there are three events left on the Quad series calendar.
3 February 2024 Mayor Island race
17 February 2024 Whangamata Race
9th March 2024 Plate Island Race
Entries are now open for the Mayor Island Race. This is a classic Mount event. Sail over the Mayor Island - raft up, barbecue, a few more refreshments and then those who wish can stay over for more refreshments etc. With the favourable tide, it is expected that the start will be from the MOSC. Briefing will be held on the water at the start. See Sailing instructions for details and the entry forms.
While you are at it, enter the Whangamata Race too. This year, the race is from Tauranga to Whangamata with Briefing at the MOSC on Friday 16th. Don't forget to book your berth at the marina or be prepared to use the poles. There will be a water taxi operating once again.
See you on the water on Saturday.
Fair winds!
Adam Yates
Commodore
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