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April 2016

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A Tale of Two Crabs by Mike Staines

Two years ago we caught the crab which club member Mike Wright is holding. We gave that one away to my grandkids from Melbourne. Last month we both went crabbing in the Swan again. Below is the latest crab (which I didn’t weigh). It went over the 30 inch tape mark, without stretching. It was frighteningly big and it was sporting a pretty, new, blue shell. Tasted fantastic!

Cockburn Power Boats Association Inc April 2016

APRIL

6 Wednesday 11.30 am Mid Week Group

9 Saturday 8.30 am Busy Bee

12 Tuesday 7.30 pm Management Committee

15 Friday 7.00 pm ROPE NIGHT

16-17 Sat-Sun Sport Fish Comp

18 Monday 7.30 pm Sport Fish Meeting

30 Saturday 7.30pm TRIVIA BINGO

MAY

1 Sunday 2 pm Sunday Session



14-15 Sat - Sun Sport Fishing Comp


16 Monday 7.30 pm Sport Fishing Meeting

JUNE


5 Sunday 2 pm Sunday Session


11 Saturday 7.30 pm BEATLE MANIA!


18-19 Sat/sun Sport Fish Comp

20 Monday 7.30 pm Sport Fish Meeting

April 30th

Celebrity Trivia

Bingo

1st Sunday

Every Month

Sunday Session

Cockburn Power Boat Association Inc. April 2016

Mark Glew

Cockburn Power Boat Association Commodore’s Report

On behalf of the Management Committee and Staff of CPBA, I hope that a happy Easter was had by all our members and their families.

Over the Easter weekend we had a group of around 30 people visit us from the Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club. This group has been coming down to visit the Southern waters of Cockburn Sound for a number of years now and every year they are still surprised by the waterway and Islands we have access to in the area. They are also amazed at the facilities that CPBA Inc. offers its’ members. ORSSC currently have a club room facility, some boat storage, but are having to use the public ramps at Ocean Reef. We are truly lucky to have what we have and we all owe a lot to the pioneers of our club, and the people who have been involved in the running of this great club over its long history. The management committee and staff is committed to ensuring that the club flourishes into the future, and as such have recently conducted a survey in order to establish what direction the membership wants the club to head in. The results of the survey are yet to be analyzed, however, the response from our membership in completing the survey was outstanding. Thanks to everyone who took the time to complete it. Your input is very much appreciated. The results of the survey will assist in the planning and decision making of the Management Committee and staff moving forward.

As you approach the club and drive around it to launch your boat, you will notice that there are a few new signs that have been installed.

Entrance sign

Advertising sign facing the public ramp area

Preparation area sign Detailing that all members either launching or retrieving vessels MUST make use of the preparation bays.

This is so that there is a flow of traffic in the ramp area, and that we also take care of the bitumen surface around the ramp area that is subject to damage when trailers are screwed around in tight radii. The support of our members is sought here to follow the house rules for the safety and traffic flow in and around the ramp areas, and to assist in reducing the damage to the bitumen surface in order to stave off expensive repair works that will result otherwise. Socially there are a few really exciting functions that are coming up. Please review the club website: www.cockburnpowerboats.com.au for details. Whilst having a look around the website, if you have any

ideas or information that you feel could enhance the website, please forward your thoughts to Hazel and Cindy at the office.

Thankyou and Happy Easter from our Ocean Reef visitors

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Works & Grounds

WINTER IS COMING Don’t want to get out of the car to open the gate?

Get your Remote Control Club Gate Key

PLENTY IN STOCK. CALL AT THE OFFICE - $64

We arrived at the Club around 8 o’clock not expecting to see many starters as the temperature was expected to reach into the forties. How wrong can you get; a roll up of 18 willing workers.

It didn’t take long before things started to move. First off was the laying of a concrete pad for the dangerous goods shed which was taken care of Tom, Ron, Bob, Mick and Alan who had all shown their skill in this area at our last busy bee. George F took on the unenviable job of removing the last of the office window security screens. Unfortunately, all the screws were badly rusted and required a lot of patience to remove them. Good on you George; perseverance and persistence won the day. George T, Kevin and Colin took on the job of lowering the shower curtains, replacing the broken shower and installing the safety rails in the disabled toilet/shower. A small painting job that needed to be finished was taken on by Mick’s wife Leonie. Much appreciated, we will keep you in mind for any future paint jobs.

The hole appearing in the bitumen near the launch ramps was repaired by Mal and Laurie. Hopefully this will stop any further deterioration for the time being. The wind sock has been finally installed. This was carried out by Roy; he told me he was a ‘gun’ welder. Time will tell. As usual, George W was busy with making up ID plates and Ernie looked after the BBQ area. Morning tea was, as usual, a great spread. Our thanks to the ladies involved; Vera, Di, Claudia, Leonie and her young daughter Heidi who took over the job of quality control making sure the cakes were OK.

Our next busy bee is the 9th April. Come along, I am sure we can find something for you to do.

William Davey.

Next Busy Bee 8.30 am Saturday

9th April 2016 All Members

Welcome

Hive of Activity

New Windsock installed

Win a Prize

for Mum.

Mother’s Day Colouring Competition

Name ________________________________________________________________________________

Age ___________________

Member Number ___________________

Contact _____________________________________________

Mail Entry to -

Cockburn Power Boats Assn Inc

PO Box 3351

Success WA 6964


Nominations close 5pm on 16th May 2016.


Club

Merchandise

now available

to purchase

from the Bar.

Cruising

Hi Cruisers, Well what a great long weekend March 6th and 7th for all that went up river to Elizabeth Quay. We headed off from CPBA to have brecky at the Dome Port Coogee, the new finger pens make for easy tie up.

Conditions were great, took our time cruising up river to catch up with Laurie and Claudia.

We all managed to get a pen at Elizabeth Quay (all 7 boats), very lucky, as it was packed

After we got settled, it was time to head on down to the watering hole (The Lucky Shag) for lunch. The view from upstairs was great and so was the company…….. Time to head off back to the boats and find a mooring, as Becky’s port does not allow overnight stays.

After getting a mooring, and helping Dragons II get on theirs (after hearing “I said there isn’t any Friggin rope on this mooring”). We again migrated to Dragons II for a few drinks…….

Thank you all again Cruisers for making this a great weekend, you are a great bunch of boaties. See you on the water (when I get my boat fixed). Steve Imgrund….. Black Ice.


Sport Fishing

Dateline…Sunday February 7 2016 Venue: Port Bouvarde Yacht Club Peel Harvey Estuary At 7.30am 5 boats prepared for a dash across the Estuary in search of Big Blues. Safety briefing done, gauges issued the Group headed towards the east through the Zig Zag, destination Boggy Bay. The weather gods were in our favour, light easterly breeze which dropped further. The sun was reasonably warm but the breeze kept us somewhat cool. The boats split up some going closer to the shore others staying more towards the Point Grey bank. As the case has been all summer there were heaps of crabs but they were just undersize. We crabbed for 3.5 hours and most boats were able to report that they had their bag limit or close to it. We headed back to the Yacht Club ramp for some lunch and refreshments, after washing down the boats. The Club is located right next to the Dawesville Cut southern groyne, and looks east to Point Grey and south to the Harvey end of the Harvey estuary. Under the shade of the Club’s buildings we set up the cookers, trestles and chairs for a well-earned crab lunch. There were 20 members and families enjoying the conviviality and facilities. About 80 crabs caught on the day, which was more than enough for those attending. I think some went home for some crustacean lunches the following day. Adam Porter won the prize for the biggest crab – 55cm tip to tip. A great day was had by all attending. Warren Keating Rusty Dax

Wedding Engagement Birthday Anniversary

Workshops Seminars School & Sporting Events


Have fun learning about rope and knots with a boating application. Bring your friend/ spouse/ partner and learn how to tie them up. This will be a practical workshop covering basic boating knots and splicing using supplied materials.

BOOK NOW! There are only 20 places available, and we need firm bookings to arrange materials for the participants. There will be a $15.00 charge to cover materials etc. If a member wishes to bring a partner or spouse, only one set of materials will be required, and the charge will only be $15.00 for one set of materials. Bookings close Tues 12th April.

Lynsey will be covering knots in the three categories of Stopper knots, Joining knots, and Loop knots. The last session will cover splicing, and everyone will take home a 9 metre launching bridle for use on their boat. Chris Gaudet has agreed to help us again with this evening, both with materials, and hands on instruction. Chris has been the proprietor of the BOATING HARDWARE PRO SAIL shop. Chris has also arranged a bulk purchase of Swedish Fids to the Club (used for rope splicing). We will be offering these to our members for a special price of $7.00 for those who attend. (normal retail is about $8.00) A refundable $7.00 deposit will be charged at the door for these tools, and you can decide whether to purchase at the conclusion of the evening. Alternatively you can bring your own. This is a hands on fun night, so contact the office to book and come along. Members, friends, spouses and partners; all welcome.

Bar will be open for refreshments and a Pizza supper will be served at break.


Expression of interest Club Members with a business

The Club is planning to upgrade the gazebo area near the jetties by providing picnic table seating for members.

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If you would like to support this upgrade by donating the cost of the table, your business would be proudly acknowledged in the form of a plaque on the table, plus 12 months advertising in the newsletter.

Please contact Cindy or Hazel in the office to discuss further.

PH 94185868 Email [email protected]

Cockburn Power Boats Association Inc April 2016

Social

SUNDAY 2ND MAY SUNDAY SESSION

Music from 3.30 pm til 6.30 pm

Entertainment TBA

SUNDAY 3RD APRIL

Sunday session 2pm til 7pm.

Music 3.30pm til 6.30pm.

Don’t miss this great performer, you are guaranteed to enjoy the afternoon.

Grab some friends and make the effort to support our Sunday sessions.

Beef and gravy rolls for only $5.00.

Hi folks I hope everyone had a safe and happy Easter break.

A big thankyou to all who responded to the survey that was recently conducted.

An excellent participation rate indicating a willingness of club members to contribute their input.

We’ve got some great events coming up over the next few months, so have a look at what’s on the agenda and make sure to get those bookings in early.

Saturday 30th April CELEBRITY TRIVIA BINGO Tickets $20

BYO Nibbles 7.30 pm

Any reason not to try something different? Lots of fun and a laugh…..be daring and give it a go! Prizes to be won throughout the night….

To those who have already booked, well done for getting in early, and for those who are thinking of booking …stop thinking and make the booking, it’s only 4 weeks away!

Bookings: call the office 94185868 or Email [email protected]

Hoping to see lots of bookings coming in and support for the club…

Til next month, Cindy.

April

May June July

SATURDAY 11TH JUNE

Beatle Mania! Tickets only $25

BYO Nibbles

Fab Four performing all the magical music of the Beatles – Steve Brazier from VIP Entertainment has huge success with his band performing on cruise ships and locally. Book early!

SATURDAY 30TH JULY

Commodores’ Dinner Dance

Entertainment by Roy & The Rockets

Full details in next month’s newsletter

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General Information & Club Contacts

Office Hours -

Monday to Friday

8.30 am to 4.30 pm

Saturday 8.30 am - 1.30 pm

Bar Trading Hours

Saturday 2pm till 5 pm

Sunday 2 pm till 7 pm

COMMODORE

MARK GLEW - 0419670584

VICE COMMODORE

Desmond Kelly - 0417 092 054

1ST REAR COMMODORE

Roy Richardson 0413397025

2ND REAR COMMODORE

Ray Porter 0413127542

Office

Phone: 9418 5868

Fax: 9418 5525

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.cockburnpowerboats.com.au

Club Manager

Hazel Duggan

Admin

Marketing/Function Co-ordinator

Cindy Civello

Bosun

Thor Pettersson

COCKBURN POWER BOAT NEWS April 2016

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