News for December 2010
Holiday Fun
December 31, 2010
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So far it hasn't been the warmest of summers making it a bit hard to predict when it'll be good to get out on the water. But over the past week with most people on holidays, a number of members have had their pride and joy out and about. ** New Shots added |
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Isle of Mordialloc 2011
December 30, 2010
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The 2011 Isle of Mordialloc will be held on Jan 30th. As you can see an interesting course has been plotted for our big annual event. Download an entry form and lodge it early. If you can't compete in the event, help is required to act as race marshalls so please contact Des if you can assist. |
Melbourne to Hobart
December 27, 2010
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We saw a couple of shots yesterday of Independant Endevour in the pen on Sunday night following the dash up the bay. |  |
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Now a couple more that Eric and Sharyn sent through taken at the start of the major event - the Melbourne to Hobart. Looks like the guys are doing pretty well. You can keep up on progress here. |  |
Dash up the Bay
December 26, 2010
| It was just on midday when the first of the fleet appeared out of the haze, well out towards the shipping channel. There were a number of large sails spread out ahead of the pack and we noticed that a big percentage of the fleet were still in close to the shore ... |
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Exciting End of Year
December 20, 2010
| The morning conditions were as predicted, fresh NW winds, 15-20 knots with a small and at times choppy sea. Confronted with these conditions and the threatening change, we opted for a short course with a beat out to the mussel culture and then straight back to the pier.......... |  |
Prep Work
December 19, 2010
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Well in the story below we can see that Peter Banham has a busy holiday schedule ahead of him what with the big race and keeping things happy on the home front. Sunday saw Moondancer out of the water for a scrub down and the application of a coat of polish. It wasn't all down to getting the boat ready either, as there were a few tasks to complete on the trailer before things would be ready enough to head down to the lakes. |
Holiday-Break Adventure
December 18, 2010
| Having put in lots of time training aboard Independant Endevour, Peter Banham heads off on the Christmas holiday challenge - The Melbourne to Hobart. | |
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Couta in the Creek
December 13, 2010
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It's taken him 12 years - But Byron finally has his 21ft Couta Boat in the water |
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Prizes and Presents
December 10, 2010
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It was presents and prizes all round on Tuesday at the end of year party on the Island |
An Exciting Ride
December 01, 2010
| Mike fills us in on an exciting ride for Skippers and Crews during the running of the 6th event in the MMYC Summer Series | |
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