Welcome to this weeks
MANA CRUISING CLUB 
NEWSLETTER

Friday 14th March 2025

From the Commodore

Last  weekend was a big weekend, with the Annual Club Fishing Contest, proceeding as planned  on Saturday. The weather gods definitely favored us by staying to the forecast, with NE winds in the morning and slowly turning to Southerlies in the pm. Thanks to Porter Hire, we were able to provide a sausage sizzle in the morning pre- boat launching, and also available at the weigh in.

Just under 100 anglers, enjoyed the day out, with a lot of fish being weighed in right up until last call at 5pm.

We were also able to have random spot prizes being drawn, with everyone present being able to take away a spot prize. This was made available due to some forward thinking by Mike Quayle, and some very generous sponsors.

Prize giving was held shortly afterwards with a lot of very happy anglers, including some extremely happy kids.

A HUGE THANK YOU to all our very GENEROUS SPONSORS, and also for the organizing team in the back ground, with key players being Kim, Nikki, and Mike, with extra help by Janet, Margo, Menno, Marty and Scott.

Facebook

Our Facebook page is back up and running again, so check out the Fishing Contest photos,  and please keep a watch on this for updates, photos, and other upcoming events as well.

 

Yard Work

The trailer ramp new poles went in successfully, and the next stage is the $30k worth of pontoons, so if you are keen to sponsor 1, 2 or more of the new pontoons, please contact myself .

 

Kapiti Boating Club Ladies Fishing Contest

The Texturite Reel Women's Fishing Classic is happening on Saturday 22 March, with its focus remaining steadfast on supporting Women's Refuge in NZ. Hosted by KBC  they have raised over $32,000, in the past 2 years alone. They are also looking for more sponsors, supporters, so please contact Georgia or Steve McFall at KBC for more info.

Boats are also able to launch from Mana or Kapiti.

 

Yard Maintenance

Due to the above yard work being done earlier then planned, we are now able to work on cleaning up the rest of the yard and this is now planned for Saturday, 22nd March., starting at 9.00am. If you have access to a dump truck, waste bin, and or a chipper, please advise us.

This will include the removal of trees and shrubs on the eastern yard, which will be replaced by a 1200mm high concrete block wall, courtesy of Higgins Concrete

 

New Cruises

The club is planning 2 new cruises with a cruise in Labour Weekend, as well as 1 prior to this with date and destination TBA.

Always happy to discuss any items personally with anyone at their leisure.

Safe Boating

Dates for your diary

1, Black Tie Fundraising Event with Date TBA.

2, Blue September Fundraiser with date TBA.

Annual Photo Fishing Competition

This has started again so remember to take those measured photos before you start the filleting process, and get them into fishing@manacc.co.nz

Hopefully those that fished last week remembered to measure their fish.

Fishing Section Meeting

 On  Wednesday 19/3/25 at 7.00pm we have the normal fishing section meeting, followed by a talk by Chris Wong from  BCS Enterprises, Jigstar, and Gamakatsu.

He will be presenting on Light Tackle Fishing and suitable ground tackle for chasing Snapper, Terakihi, Gurnard, Blue Cod, etc.  Our normal Gourmet meat raffles will be available as well.

From 4-6pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. This is for Beer, Wine and RTD's.

Friday Night Business Card draws will be happening with the lucky winner taking away a bar tab voucher, and you must be present to win.

 

This has recently been added to our web page so if you want to get rid of those old bits cluttering the garage, then let us know so we can add them to the page.

Digitized Photos on Display

During some recent tidying up, we have found and digitized a large number of photos and these will be displayed on the TV in the wardroom on club nights, or as required

Enjoy the memories!

Thursday Night Winners

This week raffle prizes included a $50 gift card from Prestons,  and vouchers from New World, KP Marine, Mobil, Woolworths, and GoFuel.

This week the Locker draw stood at $500.00.

  • Cathy Scott drew  2  of Hearts.
  • Kat Milne drew the 2 of Diamonds
  • Both winners took away a $25.00 bar tab voucher

Next week  the fund starts  at $550.00

This weeks sponsor