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7. 09.
It was a bit of a shock but not a surprise for the eleven who arrived in Queenscliff on Sunday, 27th July, for the annual Sorrento lunch social. The weather was encouragingly dry in Geelong but not so in Queenscliff, so the look around the new marina was postponed to later in the day. A delightful cuppa at the ferry terminal and we were on the ferry and away.
Lunch venue was the Hotel Sorrento, perched on the top of the hill and overlooking a delightful scene – boats moored off the beach and a picturesque Port Phillip at its best. Lunch was ordered and consumed by most, though there was a difficulty with the timing of a couple of the meals.
From there the group proceeded to the shops. Women tended to spend much time in the boutique clothing shops while the men waited anxiously outside, bemoaning the fact that there seemed to be no chandlery. Some of the art studios attracted interest. The imagination of some artists is amazing, as are the prices asked for their works. You could buy a good Boomerang 20 for just a painting and a sculpture. The Boomerang would be difficult to place in the lounge room though.
Back on the ferry and return to Queenscliff. No rain, so a wander around the new marina was possible. The slipway is replaced by a 150 tonne travel-lift and the old wooden piles and jetty are to be replaced by lots of Bellingham Floating pontoons. There is a very large hard-stand area for working and dry storage. When completed, there will be room for 400 boats.
There is some controversy about pricing for the couta boats but for trailables, the cost is $50 per night, reducing to $40 for bookings of 10 or more. That gets you a wet marina berth, access to toilets and showers and a lounge with tea/coffee facilities and a microwave. Berths are available now, though the marina is but half finished. Final completion is scheduled for November 2008.
John Mole
7. 09.
Last week Peter Jones, Mike Alden John Mole and myself met to discuss our current courses that we race on Corio Bay and to modify them to meet requirements of the Harbor Authority.
As early as Sunday evening 17th August I had a visit from Murray Mitchellhill informing me that there was going to be a special meeting held to discuss sailing on Corio Bay with the Harbor Authority, as we and others will not be able to use Channel markers as marks of the course. I believe at this time that there will be marks placed in the Bay like CB1 and CB2 that are currently in place. Unfortunately Mike had almost completed the redesigned course before the latest information was revealed to us.
Our AGM was held on the 15th of August and the new Committee was formed for the next 12 months. Our guest speaker Stephen Mc Phee from Parks Victoria gave us a comprehensive talk on the activities of Parks Victoria and the responsibilities that they now have re our water ways and parks. He also mentioned the upgrading of piers and facilities that are scatted around the bays.
Newly elected Club Secretary Barry Palich thanking Guest Speaker, Steve McPhee
At our first Committee meeting on 18th August we welcomed Barry Palich to the Committee as our new Secretary. At the meeting it was decided to charge a fee of $10.00 per boat for visiting boats per race for the year ahead.
There is also a plan for development of the area between Hovells Creek and the Shell refinery. This plan is available on the net and at the Council Offices in Corio Street.
The new calendar for the next 12 months will be available in the next couple of weeks, reducing the number of series to 3 for the year ahead, keep an eye out for it.
Check out our new interactive web site at http://gtyc.com.au The new format will make it easier to update the website and keep it current.
New members have joined the Club, please make them welcome. Also keep a lookout for any possible recruits, as all Clubs prosper as membership and participation grows.
Good Sailing, Jim Bland
