SOCIAL CALENDAR 2016

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Additional particulars will be circulated prior to the event. If you require more information please contact any of the persons listed, in your social committee.

1 Cattle Duffers Flat Anzac Day SOCIAL CALENDAR 2016 The following calendar has been arranged for you and we hope that you enjoy the activities. Remember all functions on the water are subject to the weather. The dates and brief details of the functions are provided in order that you may note them in your diary. Additional particulars will be circulated prior to the event. If you require more information please contact any of the persons listed, in your social committee. Although the attached calendar is a schedule of arranged events any weekend can be a social get together. If you see a cruising club boat on the water, take the time to say hello, maybe raft up together, have a few drinks and enjoy each other s company. Happy and safe boating, from your social committee: Sally Turnbull James Vlassis Carol Freeburn Andy Winks Marilyn Welfare

2 CHAIRMAN SECRETARY TREASURER David Smith Home Phone Mobile Margaret Hinds Home Phone Mobile Gary Ridley Home Phone Mobile SOCIAL COMMITTEE Sally Turnbull Home Phone Mobile James Vlassis Home Phone Mobile Carol Freeburn Home Phone Mobile Andy Winks Home Phone Mobile Marilyn Welfare Home Phone Mobile

3 MOORING COMMITTEE Clive Freeburn Home Phone Mobile Andy Winks Home Phone Mobile Fred Wong Home Phone Mobile David Smith Home Phone Mobile PUBLICITY & ARCHIVES OFFICERS Sally Turnbull Home Phone Mobile Carol Freeburn Home Phone Mobile

4 March 6 KMYC visit to Cruising Club This year St George Cruising Club will be hosting a visit to our waters from the KYMC. This entails a luncheon at the Baybreeze Café and an afternoon cruise around the lovely waterways of southern Sydney. The schedule is as follows: 11.00am Cruising Club vessels to be in their normal STGMBC Marina pens and those not permanently berthed at the Marina to be in the Visitors Berths am KMYC members to arrive at the StGMBC am Group Lunch in the Sapphire Room catered by Baybreeze Café. 1.00pm Members and guests to board for a cruise and raft up on a Cruising Club Mooring. 4.00pm Vessels to arrive back at the St George Motor Boat Club. 4.15pm KMYC Members to be farewelled by StGMBC Cruising Club Members. March 25 to 28 Easter Long Weekend 25 March Chipping Norton Lakes have been chosen as the venue for this year s Easter Raft Up. The plan is to arrive on a tide that is suitable to your boat. Remember you have 5.2 mtrs under Milperra Bridge on the high tide and the difference between the Bay and that part of the river is 2 hours. When you enter the lake there is a narrow strip of land on the left. Turn to the left around this point and the raft will be tucked up in the corner, bow into Homestead Park. 26 March Alfresco lunch either on the boats or in the park, which is accessible via a small beach This is a BYO everything function or just lay back and relax. 27 March For those who are adventurous, it is proposed (weather permitting) to do a Rubber Duck safari up the narrow reaches of the Georges River, past Warwick Farm Racecourse, under the Bridge, across Lake Moore and beyond Liverpool Hospital to just below the weir. Bring some liquid refreshments and nibblies to enjoy on the journey. 28 March Cruise home at your leisure, but again keep an eye on the tides that are suitable to your boat.

Autumn is a great time of the year to be up river, so stay a few days if you can.

5 April 23 to 25 Anzac Day Raft up at Cattle Duffers for the holiday weekend. This is a BYO everything weekend, to just lay back and relax. Anzac Day brings a traditional Remembrance ceremony, with flag raising, a game of two-up and a BYO barbeque. Remember also to bring along a pocket full of coins for the two-up. Autumn is a great time of the year to be up river, so stay a few days if you can. May 1 Mother s Day Sails Waterfront Restaurant in the Georges River Sailing Club has been selected as the venue to celebrate Mother s Day. A 3 course luncheon is being offered for the day, at $49.90 per person, so no cooking for our lovely Mothers and Grandmothers. Booking time in the Sails Waterfront Restaurant is 12.00pm. Can you please advise the Social Committee if you wish to attend this fuction. June 11 or 12 Vivid Harbour Cruise Vivid is Sydney's most spectacular outdoor lighting, music and ideas festival, and the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. The Social Committee are looking to book a 2-3 hour Harbour Cruise to view the bright lights of the Vivid festival incorporating either cocktail food or dinner with the package. Cruise details to be advised closer to the date when pricing is available.

August 5 7 Winter Getaway Weekend TBA August 28 Father s Day Csalt on the Beach Restaurant at Yarra Bay Sailing Club has been selected as the venue to celebrate Father s Day.

6 August 5 7 Winter Getaway Weekend TBA August 28 Father s Day Csalt on the Beach Restaurant at Yarra Bay Sailing Club has been selected as the venue to celebrate Father s Day. With amazing views we will spend the afternoon dining on the delicious Buffet menu, at $38.00 per person, whilst enjoying the views of Frenchman s Bay. Members can choose how they arrive to the restaurant, depending on the weather you may want to make use of the Cruising Club mooring at Frenchman s Bay and extend your Father s Day celebrations to a weekend raft up. Booking time for Csalt on the Beach Restaurant is 12.00pm. Can you please advise the Social Committee if you wish to attend this fuction. September 18 - St George Motor Boat Club AGM September 24 - St George Motor Boat Club St George Motor Boat Club Opening of the Boating Season Day.

October 1 to 3 October Long Weekend 1 October We are revisiting Port Hacking. We haven't spent time there as a Club since 2006.

High tide is at 0819, with stern anchors out and bows pointed into the Bay we should ride any incoming wash in comfort.

7 October 1 to 3 October Long Weekend 1 October We are revisiting Port Hacking. We haven't spent time there as a Club since The plan is to catch the high tide as we enter Port Hacking and raft up in Gooseberry Bay. High tide is at 0819, with stern anchors out and bows pointed into the Bay we should ride any incoming wash in comfort. 2 October Weather permitting, a Rubber Duck Safari in the morning up to the water hole at the end of South West Arm. Don't forget to bring the cheese and champers. We will then return to the raft for a sausage sizzle lunch. 3 October Chill out and travel home at your leisure, but remember High Tide is at 0925 and hour. Day Light Saving commences this weekend. Of course these plans are subject to Mother nature. So if the seas or winds are not favourable to a trip outside the heads, a get together at Dark Hole is always enjoyable and safe October 15 Boating Safety Education Session St George Motor Boat Club is holding a Boating Safety Education Session in the Sapphire Room at the club from 9.30am to 11.30am. This session will be held for all St George Motor Boat Club boating folk, including those in the sub-clubs and those in the Marina berths at the Club. This date was selected as it is at the start of the Boating Season, which is a good time to review and learn about boating safety.

November 26 - Christmas Party This year the Rock Salt Restaurant and Lounge Bar in Menai has been selected to celebrate the festive season for the Cruising

Lets kick off the festive season by wearing something Christmassy. Don t forget there is the usual Ladies and Gents $10.

January 26 - Australia Day 2016 Raft up on anchors in Kogarah Bay mid afternoon (to get the best position) socialise and enjoy the evening fireworks at Carss

8 November 26 - Christmas Party This year the Rock Salt Restaurant and Lounge Bar in Menai has been selected to celebrate the festive season for the Cruising Club. There will be a three (3) course dinner, with a choice of 3 selections from each course available to you on the night, at a cost of $59.00 per person. Lets kick off the festive season by wearing something Christmassy. Don t forget there is the usual Ladies and Gents $10.00 gift each to be placed in Santa s bag. Can you please advise the Social Committee if you wish to attend this fuction. January 26 - Australia Day 2016 Raft up on anchors in Kogarah Bay mid afternoon (to get the best position) socialise and enjoy the evening fireworks at Carss Park. Please Note: All functions are, of course, subject to the weather. Cruising Club meetings are held in the Sapphire Room at 8:00pm on the first Wednesday of each second month commencing February. Supper will be served after the meetings.

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WHITSUNDAY MULTIHULL RENDEZVOUS 2012 27 August to 2 September 2012 Itinerary PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances and prevailing weather conditions. 1 WELCOME