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Children’s Christmas PartyOn Sunday 9th November the wardroom was filled withbeautifully dressed children, accompanied by parents andgrandparents for the MCC children’s Christmas party. HollyGooch, story tailor, enthralled both adults and children withtwo Christmas themed stories.Holly GoochEnthralled audience

Mana CruisingClub OfficersCommodoreDave SquireVice CommodorePaul MacKayRear CommodoresSue RobertsJohn SetterTreasurerCliff WilsonSecretaryPeter WakefieldCommitteePeter Gorman, Mike HallKim Harriss, Peter ClarkeClub 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.nz+64 4 237 476111 Kenepuru Drive, Poriruainfo@poriruaprint.co.nzFrom the DocksideFishing CompetitionThe Club Fishing Competition for 2013 is to be held on Saturday 16 Februarywith a back up date to Sunday 17 February. Club members can bring friends tofish with them but all fishing must be done from a registered Mana CruisingClub vessel. Entry fee is $15 per adult and $5 for children 12 years of age andunder, and includes tickets for the evening barbeque. The Clubrooms will beopen from 0700 hours for registration. Fishing starts at 0700 hours, weighinopens at 1600 hours, prize giving at 1730 hours and the barbeque will beready at 1800 hours.Photographic CompetitionPeople take more photos over Christmas/New Year than at any other timeso we use this time to run the Club photo competition. For this competition,photographers can enter two photographs per person. They don’t need to be‘boating’ photos but they must be taken in New Zealand. All entries need tobe in Hard Copy and must be in the Club Office by 1700 hours on Friday 15February. All photos will be displayed so Club members can vote for theirchoice of ‘Best Photo’. Judging will take place on Sunday 17 March and winnerswill be announced at Club Night on Thursday 21 March.New Year PartyWhen 2012 becomes 2013, Club members will be scattered far and wide. Manywill be cruising in the Sounds, some will be holidaying in other parts of thecountry and some will be in other parts of the world. The Club New YearParty is held on the last Saturday in January when nearly everyone is homeagain. This year, the party will be on Saturday 26 January. Happy Hour willstart at 1900 hours and we will ‘party on’ from there.Season’s GreetingsThe Mana Cruising Club Flag Officers, Committee and Management wouldlike to wish all Club Members very Best Wishes for the Festive Season and aHappy New Year. We look forward to meeting everyone safe and well in 2013.On Board DeadlineDeadline for the next issue of On Board is Monday, 25 February 2013 at 1700hours. Email contributions to wayne@manacc.co.nz or pjgorman@ihug.co.nzThursday 20 December Last Club Night for 2012Saturday 15 DecemberKEY DATESClub Christmas PartyThursday 24 January First Club Night for 2013Saturday 26 January Club New Year PartySunday 10 February First yacht race for 2013:Round Mana IslandKEY DATES1

Commodore’s CommentsWe are into Christmas partyseason, with the kids andadults Christmas parties overthe next couple of weeksas I write. We also haveplanned a summer cruisinginformation evening on the12th, so our focus has reallyturned to the Christmascruising season.We are moving ahead withour planning for replacingthe travel lift. We plan to holda club information eveningin March to discuss ouroptions and seek memberfeedback. Given the life of the lift is probably 25 years assuming webuy new, I am keen to canvas all opinions before we proceed. Ourintention is to bring a firm proposal for replacement to the AGM inOctober next year.If you are planning on using our jointly owned moorings over thesummer remember that you need to fly both the Club Burgee andthe 2013 purple year pennant. You are entitled to request anyoneon our moorings not doing so to move on, I encourage you to doso. The few weeks across Summer are a time when the mooringsare at peak use. Remember to be courteous to other vessels wantingto share the mooring including making them welcome if you arefirst on the mooring.A number of folk have asked why the mooring pennant and theClub burgee. Far from being an anachronism, the burgee identifiesyour affiliation with our Club to all passing vessels. My experiencehas been that you meet more club members flying the burgee thanthrough any other method, why not make flying it a habit.As I’ve mentioned previously the repairs to the trailer boat ramp arebecoming pressing. We have a number of potential solutions, whatthey all have in common is needing to close the ramp for up to 2weeks to do the work. We will hold off on this until after Easternext year. In the meantime, please avoid powering your boat ontothe trailer at the ramp, as a complete collapse at the bottom of theramp will require us to close it during summer. None of us want that!Every couple of years the past Commodores of the Club, togetherwith the current Flag Officers and Committee gather for dinner, thelatest get together was a couple of weeks ago. It was great to havemost of the past commodores in attendance, I was reminded ofthe significant effort and foresight that these men had to create thecreate facilities (including the marina) that we have today.The Club is no different to all of us in at least one regard, weare experiencing constant upwards pressure on costs, but limitedappetite to charge more for our services. Insurance charges inparticular are rocketing up for all of us. Over the next couple ofmonths the Committee will rigorously review our costs, particularlynecessary now where preserving cash for the Travel lift and ramprepairs are a priority.In line with our increased emphasis on safe working practices inthe yard, remember that in order to have your vessel plugged intoshore power, you are required to have a current electrical Warrantof Fitness. I’ve asked our staff to monitor compliance with this.Finally, when contemplating Christmas presents, do rememberour sponsors. In my experience a boating or fishing related gift isalways a welcome sight under the Christmas Tree. On behalf ofthe Committee and management of the Club, we wish you a safe,happy and relaxed holiday season.Safe Boating,DaveFrom theEditorTrade & ExchangeWith summer here a lot of membersare out cruising. There are hints andguidelines in this issue to make yourtime away more enjoyable. I havereally emphasised Marlborough MarineRadio as they provide an invaluableservice which many of us are thankfulfor. Please join.Enjoy your summerboating and seasongreetings.PennyFOR SALEMana Marina Berth C18. 14 metre berth. Todiscuss details, contact Melva on 04 526 9043.FOR SALEOliver Royale 4000 “Simply Fun”. See onTrade Me 419031592. Price reduced to$239,000. Call Scott Wilson, phone 027 2438366 or email scott@zaccarat.co.nzA1... (THE BEST).FOR RENT12m mooring in Waikawa Bay. In survey. $125per month. Contact Peter on 022 314 3214.FOR RENTSwing mooring at Mana near railway bridge.Short or long term. $30 per week. Suitablefor boats up to 11m. For enquiries, contactRichard on 027 560 8013.In the late seventeenth century, the insurance fi rm Lloyd’s of London issued an A1 rating to merchant ships whosehull and gear were of the highest quality. Over the years, A1 came into general usage as a reference to excellence ofany kind. Even characters in Charles Dickens’s Pickwick Papers use the term: `“ He must be a fi rst rater,” saidSam... “A1,” replied Mr Roker.`2

VHF RADIOMARINEWEATHERFORECASTS INTHE SOUNDS`Gannet` colony, Mana Island photo by Brian BellNew Gannet Colony Establishedon Mana IslandWhen passing around the north end of Mana Island cast your eyes up to the NE corner. You willsee a cleared area on the ridge and a newly established gannet colony. While the colony will bequite noisy during the day it will be silent at night. This is because the solar powered sound systemautomatically switches off at dusk and on again at day break. The gannets are made of concrete andhave been positioned there by Friends of Mana Island (FOMI) in conjunction with DOC to try andattract the real gannets to nest on the island.The concrete gannets were originally set out on the SW side of the island in 1997. Back then greatexpectations were held for the real gannets to start nesting, but after two gannets visited on thefirst day nothing more happened and the site gradually became over grown. While we don’t knowfor sure why the birds did not like the site, it may be that there was not enough wind uplift there.The new site was chosen for its good take-off and landing conditions with its exposure to both theNW and SE winds.The Gannet project is part of the DOC restoration plan for the island, which is supported by thevolunteers of Friends of Mana Island.We are very keen to hear of sightings of the real gannets at the new site, so if you do see activity upthere please let us know the date, time of day, number of real birds seen and what they were doing.Contact:Brian Bell, FOMI Gannet Project Coordinator04 233 9643, brian@nimmo-bell.co.nzOLIVER ROYALE 4000 - PRIVATE SALE$239,000 - reduced to sellLaunched 1996, twin Cummins 6BTs total 420HP, 3400 hrs approx. Cruise 15-16kts max 21-22. Twin helm stations.Simrad 12” Chart Plotter & Sonar interfaced to Auto Helm, Furuno radar. Full galley, Electrosan toilet, inside & outside showers,sleeps 6 comfortably. Teak cockpit floor & tops. Aquapro dinghy & outboard. Great family or fishing and diving adventure boat.Extensive refurbishments, very well maintained in excellent running condition.Located: Waikawa marina Marlborough. Further info call 027 243 8366 or email: scott@zaccarat.co.nzRef Trademe: 511919623 for more detail & pictures.1012812MarlboroughMarine RadioDaily at 0835, 1135 and 1735Queen Charlotte Sound– Channels 01, 63Pelorus Sound– Channels 01, 65 and 05(You must be a member ofthe Marlborough MarineRadio Assn to use theirchannels)Maritime RadioDaily at 0533, 0733, 1033,1333, 1733 and 2133.These are announced onChannel 16, then broadcaston Channels 67, 68 and 71.Monitor these channels forthe strongest signal for yourlocation.CoastguardContinuous broadcasts onchannel 23.Weather predictionThe most well known of allweather jingles was adaptedfrom chapter 16 of theGospel According to St.Matthew. When Jesus isasked for a sign from heaven,He responds: “When it isevening ye say, it will be fairweather for the sky is red.And in the morning it willbe foul weather today forthe sky is red and lowering.”This wisdom survives,paraphrased for sailors andlandlubber alike, as:Red sky in the morningSailor take warningRed sky at nightSailor’s delight.3

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FISHERMAN’S ISLANDThere and back again.On Sunday 25th November the Kapiti-Mana Islands yacht race wasscheduled with the course up to and around Fishermans Island, backaround Mana Island and across the start /finish line off PlimmertonBoating Club. Fishermans Island is on the south east corner ofKapiti Island. Seven yachts decided to start with a forecast buildingto 25-35 knots NW.The strong NW winds had the fleet tacking all the way up to FishermansIsland. It was challenging with tide, waves and gusty wind. After a coupleof hours Moon Magic decided to withdraw, and run back to Mana. Theothers continued and eventually reached Fisherman’s Island after a longwindward slog. Due to the strong tidal currents, shifty winds and rockyoutcrops the skippers were allowed to motor around Fishermans Islanduntil they were safely clear.The run back to Mana Island was faster with the following wind.Just north of Mana Island Kaia’s rudder broke. Fortunately, Pamira charter fishing boat from Mana was in the vicinity and went to herrescue. However, towing a light displacement yacht in the conditionswas proving to be difficult, so she was cut loose and went ashore ona sandy beach near Titahi Bay. The skipper and crew were deliveredsafely back to Mana. Kaia was salvaged the next day and is now onthe hard awaiting repairs. The race was abandoned as the rest ofthe fleet waited in case Kaia needed further assistance.Overall, skippers and crews enjoyed the opportunity to sail a muchlonger course than usual in challenging conditions.Photo by Mike McDermottPigeon PostMANA ISLAND, DECEMBER 2012Well it does seem as if Christmas has come early to the Windy Islethis year. Well at least for the native wildlife.The first couple of the Shore Plover nests have just hatched. So thereare a handful of cotton balls on legs darting around the shorelineafter their mum and dad. Fantastic to see.Almost all of the Takahe nests on the island have now hatched withwhat appears to be a good crop of chicks being kept hidden fromview by careful parents. Fingers crossed the weather conditions allowthem to survive and thrive, in to and throughout the New Year.Three Mana chicks from the first nesting attempts, sent away aseggs to be hatched and reared in Te Anau, Southland are doing well.monitoring the progress of the Duvaucel’s Gecko population sincethey were translocated here in 1998.We’ve started to see a few more settled days wind wise, and with thata few visitors out to the island for a looksee which is fantastic. Ifyou’re out and about over the festive season, don’t be shy, drop by.Here’s to a Happy Christmas and New Year to all,CheersThe IslandersPIGEON POSTOne of our lonely Takahe, Tebee, whose previous partner died sometime ago, has been given an early Christmas present. He was sent toWillowbank Wildlife Park in Christchurch to team up with anotherEx Mana bird (who’d also recently lost her partner). Tebee wouldlike to thank Mitre 10 and Air New Zealand for this opportunityand their ongoing support to the National Takahe recovery effort.A few Friends of Mana Island (FOMI) group members were joinedby a small enthusiastic team from Ngati Toa School to re establish theislands concrete gannet colony. The new site atop the North Easterncliffs affords fantastic views of Kapiti Island and the Coast. At thisstage the sound system pumping out gannet colony cacophony isdoing a great job of confusing the hell out of the black backed gullsliving below. If you are out and about boating in this area keep youreyes peeled for any “real” gannet activity.Now we are coming into summer, some of the planned lizardmonitoring is about to kick off. During mid December we’ll beMANA ISLAND PIGEON POST5

From The Galley:Being away from fresh supplies for afew days or weeks necessitates goodplanning and collecting helpful hints.Following are tips that may make life easier.• Boil-in-the bag rice means no messy pots.• Vacuumed-sealed packs of panini, pita andnaan bread last longer.• Vacuumed-packed meats last 3-4 weeksin the fridge. Red meat looks awful anddark, but when open and exposed to air forabout 30 minutes the red colour returns.• Export standard vacuum-packed meatlasts up to 8 weeks.NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURED FOR OVER 50 YEARSFILLERS, ADHESIVES, POLYESTER & EPOXY RESINS, SOLVENTSPeople who know their products – For all your fibreglass materialsContact Norski Holdings for your authorised distributors in your areaNorski Holdings Ltd, 10 Northpoint Street, Plimmerton, WellingtonPhone 04 233 6184, Fax 04 233 6173, Email norski@xtra.co.nz, www.norski.co.nzSAFETY and NAVIGATIONVHF R/Ts Uniden models on special incl. newMHS125 hand held, waterproof, floating with astobe $300 Some top quality ICOM models alsoon special. EPIRBS mounted or personal. Wehave the latest models. NEW electronic distressflares, easy to use and long lasting. $295. GPSchartplotters, Cmap & Navionics charts, radar.We supply most of top brands. Check our prices.SERIOUS FISHINGThe new FURUNO 587 fishfinder with 2kwtransducer will give excellent deep water resultswith some new features.12volt POWER SYSTEMSQuality German SOLAR PANELS now at muchreduced prices. Smart alternator regulators are adesirable requirement for charging of deep cyclebatteries. We can advise and supply. Also check ourpricing on starting and deep cycle batteries, chargers,inverters, wind chargers, autopilots.Call Brian EamesTollfree 0508 288 837 or 027 440 0618Own a boat? Need your boat serviced or repaired? Tired of dragging your boat to the shop?Ring Kelvin Cudby on 0224CUDBYS or 0224283297*MOBILE maintenance and repair of all makes of outboard motors*full diagnostic and repair equipment onboard *quality onsite repairs, rigging, wiring, etc *factory trained technicianEmail: fixaboat@clear.net.nzVINING SHIPBROKERS,WELLINGTONBuying or selling your boat contact:Valance Dimock, Marine Broker,YACHT AND LAUNCH BROKERS - NZ WIDE SALES AND SERVICE•INSURANCE • VALUATIONS • APPRAISALS• SURVEYS • DELIVERIES • BERTHAGEM: (0274) 463635 W: (04) 478 5976F: (04) 478 5972 E: valanced@xtra.co.nzwww.vinings.co.nzWebsite: www.fixaboat.co.nz6

• Store tomatoes in an egg carton.• Store avocados, apples, and bananas separately, as they give offa gas that makes the other fruit ripen quickly.• A wire cat cage lined with newspaper and kept out of brightlight makes good stowage for root vegetables and citrus fruit –plenty of airflow.• Wrap kumara separately in newspaper and store in a cooldry place.• Freeze food in freezer bags inside square boxes, seal andwhen frozen remove. They are then able to be stacked neatlyin the freezer.• Run motor to chill the freezer before transferring food fromthe chilly bin.• Plastic baskets in fridge/ freezer keep similar foods together.• Freeze lemon juice, tomato paste, pesto, and stocks into ice cubes.• Coolest part of the boat is under the water line under theseats/bunks.• Store heavy canned food low in the boat.• Keep mess to minimum - use baking paper in frying and roastingpans, cook fish in foil then throw away the dirty foil.• Get fresh eggs directly from farm, don’t chill and turn regularlyin egg carton.If you have any good hints please send into the Editor.Thanks.Wheeler’s GuardianFUNERAL HOMENORTH CITY7

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Marlborough Marine RadioMarlborough Marine Radio privately owns channels with repeaters which cover most ofthe sea areas of central New Zealand bounded by Cape Farewell, Cape Egmont, CapePalliser and Cape Campbell. To use this service one needs to be a member, with the annualsubscription helping fund the service. 2012 was a difficult year for the Association, soplease ensure you join this year. Use them if you are fishing or cruising so you are safe.They provide a wonderful service.Contact details:Phone (03) 573 8851 Email: mmradio@xtra.co.nz Web: www.mmr.org.nzWhich Report to Use?The Marlborough Marine Radio Executive has been looking at theservices offered to members and in particular the way a vessel’svoyage intentions and position are logged. Consideration has beengiven to what members want and issues of liability and the abilityof operators to follow up situations as they arise.There are now two types of reports that MMR operators will accept.They are Position Reports and Trip Reports.Position ReportsA Position Report exists solely for a vessel to register its currentposition and to provide members with the reassurance and abilityto tell somebody where they currently are. It can also be used toregister a vessel’s possible boating intentions.Position Reports will not be handed over to the next day’s operatorand will not be followed up or emergency services contacted if thevessel is not heard from again. A Position Report does not carry thesame level of monitoring and security as a Trip Report.Trip ReportsA Trip Report formally logs a vessel’s voyage from Point A to PointB and must be updated or terminated by the vessel’s stated arrivaltime. In the event a vessel fails to establish contact after logging aTrip Report, authorities will be notified and, at their discretion, asearch for the vessel may be instigated.Trip Reports will only be taken by an operator on the basis that theyare concluded by 2200 on the same day. If a vessel’s voyage is tocontinue after 2200 a Trip Report should be logged with MaritimeRadio on VHF channel 16.Marlborough Radio encourages all members to log Trip Reportsas a safety measure. Cards, for keeping on your boat, explainingthe difference are in the foyer at MCC or can be downloaded fromMMR website.Procedures to log a trip reportIt is really important for the skipper to specify “ I’d like to log a tripreport” (or TR) , and proceed with details of:• Vessel name• Call sign (essential for providing individually identifiable reference- vessel details are recorded on a national database held by theCoastguard, and referred to in the event of an emergency).• Departure point• Destination• Number of persons on board (POB)• Estimated time of arrival (ETA).If your trip will take longer than you advised, please contact theradio operators and extend your ETA. Once at your destinationplease cancel your TR. Marlborough Radio will contact the policeif you haven’t cancelled your TR after 30 mins of your ETA andthey are unable to contact you.Operator ChannelMonitoringMarlborough Marine Radio operators are on duty daily from 0700 –2200. Over summer one operator monitors channels 01 and 63 andanother operator monitors channels 05 and 65. From the 1 May– 30 September one operator monitors all four channels so pleasebe patient if there is a delay in answering your radio call. Pleasewait and call again a few minutes later. When the weather is beingbroadcast on other channels please wait longer before trying again.Be Legal!All users of marine VHF radios are required to hold a minimum of aMarine VHF Operators qualification (an exception is only made foruse in an emergency or distress situation). Call Coastguard BoatingEducation on 0800 40 80 90 or email info@cbes.org.nz to find outhow to obtain this qualification.Also, all radio transmissions are required to be “individuallyidentifiable” and in New Zealand callsigns are used as the identifier.If you need a callsign these are obtainable either through www.callsigns.co.nz or www.cbes.co.nz.Extracted from Marlborough Marine Radio annual report, 201210

Melbourne Cup afternoonLady of AvenelPresent and Past Commodores. Photo by Peter Wakefield11

MOORINGSMembers of Mana Cruising Club, Pelorus Boating Cluband Waikawa Boating Club own combined moorings inQueen Charlotte Sound, Pelorus Sound and D’UrvilleIsland. The moorings map is available from MCC office.The buoys are usually red or orange, Pickersgill Island are green,and are marked with the letters WPM clearly stamped on them.They can only be used by current financial members of the threeclubs mentioned above.Mooring Etiquette.When the moorings are shared between clubs it is essential thattolerance and good manners prevail. The observance of mooringcourtesies will help to achieve this.1. If you are on a mooring and another vessel approaches withthe intention of coming alongside, please show the courtesy ofcoming on deck and indicating your intention to assist in theprocess. Although it is the in-coming vessels responsibility tohave fenders and ropes at the ready, the proof of your welcomewould be to place your fenders.2. If you are the in-coming vessel have your fenders out andapproach at a slow speed. Ask the vessel attached to the mooringwhat side they would like you on, remembering the largest vesselshould take the mooring, and be the centre vessel. The generalrule is no more than five boats on a mooring. You have a rightto come along side another vessel on a club mooring. Do notlet unfriendly crew deter you from your rights. It is your rightas a financial club member to use the mooring, don’t be turnedaway.3. Any vessel on the mooring should belong to one of the threeclubs who own the mooring. Vessels should be flying a clubburgee and a mooring pennant which is coloured and has thecurrent financial year on it. All three clubs have the same financialpennant eg the current one is purple 2013. Pennants are available,free of charge, from MCC office.4. It is your responsibility to ensure your vessel is safely securedto the moored vessel using appropriate sized lines. To avoidexcessive movement between boats the placement of tight, wellplaced springs is an essential part of the mooring procedure.Damage caused by neglecting to do this is a genuine cause forgrievance. Involve the skippers of other vessels if you’re notsure.5. Remember noise carries a long way over water. If you wantto party, invite your neighbours. Treat fellow boaties how youwould like to be treated and enjoy your cruising.Ratimera Mooring, Ruakaka Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound12

Stephens Island LetterMerry Christmas from Stephens Island, we’ve been here for almost seven months now without a tripoff, it seems to have wizzed by. We have been excellent, life here is fantastic and the children love it.Although things are pretty basic, there is never a shortage of things for them to do. Piripi has becomea real lighthouse spotter and pours over anything to do with lighthouses with earnest enthusiasm.The winch system here holds an equal fascination, to the point where a winch is what he wants Santato bring him this year. He is doing really well with correspondence school, and Heeni who recentlyturned four, sits next to him and does his school work too, she loves it.The work here is very interesting, the species work is quite differentto Mana Island of course, but there is a lot that is very similar so wewere able to fit into the job easily. The Tuatara are pretty amazingto live with, they are everywhere and love a warm moist evening.On an evening you can stand on the front door step and count halfa dozen within 10 metres.The other creature that stands out obviously here are the Fairy Prion,which is a small blue/grey and white sea bird. They are also here enmasse. Apparently one of the largest populations in the country ishere on Takapourewa, with anywhere up to a million breeding pairs.From about August they start coming ashore prospecting for nests.The site is truly amazing, just on dusk they fly in with what seemslike their eyes shut as their approach and landing don’t appear verycalculated. They hit the house, windows anything that’s in the way.They leave again at dawn and do it all again that night. The noise isterrific, but after a week or so becomes just the norm. Their eggsare just starting to hatch now and we’re looking forward to seeingthe juveniles out and about.Of course we must not forget the other wonderful creatures here,like the Striped gecko, Green gecko, Duvaucel’s gecko, Speckled andSpotted skinks , Falcon, Giant Weta, Ngaio weevil, just to name afew, oh and of course Hamilton’s frog, which is quite an incrediblelittle creature, and extremely rare.We are looking forward to a break off the island from the 21st ofDecember until the 25th of January and will be at our place in thesounds. If anyone is passing feel free to call in, you know where we are.Frank, Sue, Piripi & Heeni.13

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TRANSITING TORY CHANNEL & FRENCH PASSTORY CHANNELThe EntranceThe area between Scraggy Point and approximately12 a mile to seaward of the actual entrance has beendesignated a Controlled Navigation Zone and specialrules apply to all vessels (see 500 Ton Rule).Coming Into or Leaving through ToryChannel EntranceBylaws require that all vessels, irrespective of size, mustmake a broadcast on VHF Channel 16 and 19 advising allother shipping in the area of their intention to enter/exitthe entrance. Calls should be made 10 minutes beforeyour estimated time of arrival at the entrance. Vesselsoperating at less than 15 knots shall, in lieu of the 10minute broadcast, make a broadcast to ALL SHIPSbased on the following criteria:For inward bound vessels:When on an arc of 3 nautical miles to seaward centredon East Head Light make a broadcast on Channel 19VHF advising of the intention to transit Tory Channelinward bound and providing the ETA at the ControlledNavigation Zone boundary as well as at East Head atthe ship’s anticipated speed. Subsequent broadcasts,confirming or amending ETA are to be made at intervalsnot exceeding 10 minutes.For outward bound vessels:When abeam of Te Uira-Karapa (Clay Point) EastLight, make a broadcast on Channel 19 VHF advisingall ships of the intention to transit Tory Channeloutward bound and providing the ETA at the controlledNavigation Zone boundary as well as East Head, at theships anticipated speed. The above broadcasts may berepeated on Channel 16 VHF. Any significant changesin ETA must be promulgated to “ALL SHIPS”. It isvery important that you make these broadcasts and alsorealise that the large ships have the right of way at alltimes (see 500 Ton Rule).The 500 Ton RuleYou must give way to all ferries and large vessels over 500gross tons (approx. 40 metres in length) within QueenCharlotte Sound, Tory Channel and Pelorus Sound.FRENCH PASSAll vessels intending to transit French Pass are to givea warning to “ALL SHIPS” on Ch 16 VHF, 10 minutesbefore reaching the narrows.- 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.16

2013 Financial pennantMarcellaUncle HenryA Mana launch`Gannet` colony, ManaIsland photo by Brian BellMana breast works. Photo Peter Wakefield

Sunshine, around Mana raceZingaraFishermans Island race. Photo by Mike McDermottHeading up channel to round Mana Island race startMoon Magic photo by Mike McDermott