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.
Christmas Raft up - 2021
5 December 2021
Today is the day of the Raft up. Weather looks OKish.
The plan is to meet at the Western side of Motuhoa Island from 14.00 (no real set time).
Below are details of where and how to get there - it shows the route for deep draft boats. High tide is 17.07 so shallower draft boats could cut the corner but each skipper is responsible for their own vessel.
Coke Bottle Race - rules
Only rules are that the boat has to have a hull made from a coke bottle, be sail powered and no fibreglass, resin etc.
If you would like Further information you can contact Haeg Pettersen or Adam Yates
Our generous Sponsors
Morning, quick reminder to RSVP in info@mmyc.org.nz with your anticipated numbers for the raft up and coke bottle race if you haven't already.
I will be there.
One of MMYC’s finest Jim McCrone (Gillian) completed a solo half marathon on Saturday to raise funds for Waipuna Hospice
Jim planned to run in the Mount Half Marathon (cancelled) but ran it anyway 🙌 from Judea to Omokoroa Boat Club in a blazing time of 2 hours 7 mins 👏👏💪💪
Jim has set up a Give a Little page open until the 15th December if you would like to support Jim and the Waipuna Hospice.
givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/jim-hospice-half-marathon
That's awesome 👏Jim well done
Great effort Jim😁
Yes well done but I am having trouble getting on the hospice page any help
We have some top events coming up (Covid willing) this summer👇
👉 First up Sunday 5th December (afternoon), the annual MMYC family Christmas 🎄 raft up, in a sunny sheltered spot somewhere in the Tauranga harbour for a few yarns, a swim and some light refreshments.
Usually we aim for the Omokoroa side of Motuhoa, the exact location will be communicated via the usual channels and 77. For catering purposes, please email info@mmyc.org.nz with your boat name and estimated POB.
The fun but frightfully competitive Coke bottle boat race challenge will also be held at the raftup. The rules are simple: Create the fastest coke bottle boat. Boat must have only one coke bottle as the hull. No motor. No glue. You can make in advance or scavenge on the day.
👉 First up for 2022 Saturday 12th February, second race of the Summer Triple Series - the Whangamata Regatta, sailing from Tauranga to Whangamata.
👉 Saturday 5th of March, final race of the Triple Series - get ready and set to go for the race to Mayor Island.
👉 Rounding off the summer on Sunday 20th March is the inaugural Sandbank Cricket Challenge, quite possibly the best amature cricket venue in NZ, where the panoramic waterside view counts and the points don't (really) matter.
Sailing Instructions, NOR and entry forms are on the website.
Sea ya out there ⛵⛵⛵
The Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club - TYPBC Multihull Division is having it's annual “Kidz on Catz” day Saturday 11 December between 11am-3pm
This is a great chance for kids, big kids, mums, dads and kids at ❤ to have a
go on some of the fastest sailing machines in the Bay of Plenty ⛵⛵
Click the link 👇 to register
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZNRSmxOT0e0WcAaqJb8nAaPu821LkFUKE1X7epzLRq0BowA/viewform
👉Where: The Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club
👉Bring: Wetsuit, towel, sunscreen
👉Contact: Winston Ordish-Benner 0220340773
White Island Race Notice: Not going around white Island, Schooner Rock Group instead
0800 start between 7 and p7. Take Motiti to port and the Schooner Rock group to port
Finish line is between A buoy and C buoy - this is the first red marker as u come into the entrance. Txt your finish time to Haeg.
Nice clear start this morning.
There's still time to enter the first race in the Summer Triple Series starting this Saturday 13 Nov at 0800 bound for Whakaari, White Island (and back). SI, NOR and Entry on the MMYC website.
Briefing Friday 7pm by conference call.
Please send safety declarations to info@mmyc.org.nz with entry fee.
#bluewatersailing #sailaway #summer2021
Boats entered so far Truxton Porkchop River rebel The Rascal Thirsty work Whistler Grunty chicken
Hi all briefing will be held on Friday7pm by conference call Please get your safety declaration to info@mmyc and fees paid
Summer Triple Series is just around the corner starting NEXT SATURDAY 13 November at 0800. Time to get your blue water boat shoes on for Whakaari, White Island. SI, NOR and Entry are on the website, just a reminder this is a Cat4+ event.
Great to see everyone at the 2021 First Morgage Trust Legends Regatta (including the Burton Sails Great Race) Prizegiving on Saturday. Thanks to everyone that entered, participated and make this event epic on an annual basis.
That was one for a sea story or three in strong easterly winds and substantial swell. Hats off to those that endured and to those that chose to explore TGA harbour and have an RV land boat adventure.
Lastly and importantly a massive thankyou to the generous sponsors of this event:
First Mortgage Trust, Promarine Electrical, Divezone Tauranga, Ideal Electrical, McCormick Rigging, Burton Tauranga Bridge Marina, Sew Hot Monograms, Mills Reef, Windsheer, Superliquor Greerton, Wild Kiwi, Global Comms, Matamata Motor trimmers, TKCoaching Burnsco Marine
First Mortgage Trust 2021 Legends Regatta Overall Winner:
1st Truxton
2nd Manxman
3rd equal Sunshine and La Vida
Promarine Electrical and Burnsco Marine vouchers major prize winner:
Hapai
The Burton Sails Great Race
1st Wizzard
2nd Truxton
3rd Manxman
The Mike McCormick Round the Island Race
A Division
1st Pork Chop
2nd Manxman
3rd Truxton
B Division
1st Sunshine
2nd La Vida
Seamanship award
Kuhihi (self rescue at sea)
The First Race of the Triple Series kicks off on Saturday 13 November at 0800. SI, NOR and Entry are on the website. This is a a Cat4+ event.
Summer Triple Series – www.mmyc.org.nz
www.mmyc.org.nz
Summer Triple Series WHITE ISLAND RACE 13th of November 2021 Entries for the White Island race are now open. Entries are open for the 2021 White Island Race. The race will be held on Saturday 13th Nov...We often use our Facebook to keep members updated so please follow us on there to stay up to date.
