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Lake Hood Boat Rally
Summer is drawing to a close but hopefully there’s plenty of good weather and boating time left. In two weeks’ time we will have our final group day at the Ashburton Sailing Club’s Boat Rally at Lake Hood, near Ashburton. We sincerely thank the Ashburton Sailing Club for once again making the necessary arrangements to ensure that we have a safe and enjoyable day.
This picturesque lake is a wonderful venue for our craft with sheltered facilities and easy access for all. Over the years many enthusiasts have enjoyed the opportunity for a family lakeside picnic, viewing and discussing other boats (sail & motor & RC models) and a great time on the water. Do look at our website for pictures of past days at Lake Hood – they have been memorable.
Do hope that you’ll be able to join us on Sunday, 18 March, assembling at 10.00am
As promised, below is the proposed programme for the Boat Rally Day, that, weather permitting, will ensure that we have a great day out, on and off the water. Please travel safely and come and enjoy the delights of Lake Hood with us.
Programme
10.00am:
On arrival, follow signage to assembly and boat display area. A temporary lakeside launching ramp will be in place for smaller boats. Larger craft should use the main public slipway. Time to ”meet and greet”, view all craft on display and prepare for launching.
11.00am
Assembly and welcome by Ashburton SC and activity briefing time, followed by an opportunity to launch craft for a leisure sail/motor prior to lunch.
12.00
BYO lunch. A BBQ selling sausages will also be arranged by the ASC.
1.30pm
Start of organised sail/parade/race around the lake. Boats will start in pre-organised groups, Mark Foy style, under the guidance of the ASC start and support boat. A box course will be set that takes in as much of the lake as possible and passes close by to families, friends and spectators. A local ASC boat will be deployed to act as safety/patrol boat at all times.
3.00pm
Pack and prepare to leave. Social gathering at the nearby Lakeside Restaurant for those able to stay a while before travelling.
NOTE:
We will keep a close watch on weather conditions and if it seems obvious that the day should be cancelled a notice will be place on our website and our Facebook page about 7.30am that day. However if you have any concerns on the day please contact one of the ASC members on 027 6554714
Our thanks again to Ashburton Sailing Club for all their support. We look forward to seeing you there.
Summer is drawing to a close but hopefully there’s plenty of good weather and boating time left. In two weeks’ time we will have our final group day at the Ashburton Sailing Club’s Boat Rally at Lake Hood, near Ashburton. We sincerely thank the Ashburton Sailing Club for once again making the necessary arrangements to ensure that we have a safe and enjoyable day.
This picturesque lake is a wonderful venue for our craft with sheltered facilities and easy access for all. Over the years many enthusiasts have enjoyed the opportunity for a family lakeside picnic, viewing and discussing other boats (sail & motor & RC models) and a great time on the water. Do look at our website for pictures of past days at Lake Hood – they have been memorable.
Do hope that you’ll be able to join us on Sunday, 18 March, assembling at 10.00am
As promised, below is the proposed programme for the Boat Rally Day, that, weather permitting, will ensure that we have a great day out, on and off the water. Please travel safely and come and enjoy the delights of Lake Hood with us.
Programme
10.00am:
On arrival, follow signage to assembly and boat display area. A temporary lakeside launching ramp will be in place for smaller boats. Larger craft should use the main public slipway. Time to ”meet and greet”, view all craft on display and prepare for launching.
11.00am
Assembly and welcome by Ashburton SC and activity briefing time, followed by an opportunity to launch craft for a leisure sail/motor prior to lunch.
12.00
BYO lunch. A BBQ selling sausages will also be arranged by the ASC.
1.30pm
Start of organised sail/parade/race around the lake. Boats will start in pre-organised groups, Mark Foy style, under the guidance of the ASC start and support boat. A box course will be set that takes in as much of the lake as possible and passes close by to families, friends and spectators. A local ASC boat will be deployed to act as safety/patrol boat at all times.
3.00pm
Pack and prepare to leave. Social gathering at the nearby Lakeside Restaurant for those able to stay a while before travelling.
NOTE:
We will keep a close watch on weather conditions and if it seems obvious that the day should be cancelled a notice will be place on our website and our Facebook page about 7.30am that day. However if you have any concerns on the day please contact one of the ASC members on 027 6554714
Our thanks again to Ashburton Sailing Club for all their support. We look forward to seeing you there.
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News and Pictures
We were delighted to see two contributions from Matt Vance in the latest (January) edition of the Boating New Zealand magazine available from most newsagents and supermarket shelves. https://boatingnz.co.nz/boat-reviews/welsford-navigator/ Matt visited our recent Akaroa regatta and as a result produced two beautifully illustrated articles of particular interest to our group.
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CONGRATULATIONS
Our heartiest congratulations to Paul Pritchett on his honour as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) announced in the recent New Year’s Honours. Paul has been a key member of our group over the years and his outstanding contributions to yachting in New Zealand over many years has been justly recognised. Paul was instrumental in the guiding the introduction of the Optimist dinghy class throughout the country and numerous other initiatives to foster and encourage young sailors at all levels. In addition his lifetime of service to the Charteris Bay YC, Canterbury yachting and the Flying Fifteen Class was gratefully acknowledged. Paul has also been an active leader and participant in numerous activities in his local community of Diamond Harbour, Church Bay, Charteris Bay and the wider Lyttelton area. |
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BOAT IN A DAY
With the support of Mitre 10 Ferrymead the Canterbury Classic Boat Group build a Boat In A Day at the Akaroa Classic Boat Regatta on the 11 -12 November. See our BLOG for Hugh Hobden’s review of the 2016 Akaroa outing...
Some familiar faces at this year’s Akaroa Classic and Traditional Boat Show...
More pictures HERE 
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