CLUB INFORMATION
Tasman Bay Cruising Club
Akersten Street, Port Nelson
P O Box 5062, Port Nelson
Phone: 03 546 8251
Email address: TBCC@xtra.co.nz
Web site: www.tbcc.co.nz/
Office Hours: 9.30am- 2.30pm, Monday to Friday
OBJECTIVES OF THE CLUB
Shall be the encouragement of pleasure boating in all its phases including power and/or sail and such other matters and purposes connected with the welfare and development of the Club as members shall from time to time deem necessary or expedient and the promotion or social intercourse between members and kindred clubs; and to establish, maintain and operate shore-based facilities for members and their guests involved in the Club's activities.
COMMODORES MESSAGE
Commodore's Message 2011 - 2012
Welcome to our 2011 - 2012 Almanac for the Tasman Bay Cruising Club. Thank you to our advertisers and sponsors who have contributed to this almanac and our other activities.
The Club was founded by a group of dedicated and far-sighted people. They incorporated the Club almost a quarter of a century ago on 4th of June 1987. Two years later, on 11 June, 1989, our Clubhouse was opened. Since then, numerous Club members have served in various capacities to develop and maintain our building and assets and to organise our racing , social and other activities. These Club supporters have in the past and still make this Club what it is. Thank you for your support. We still need more help and would welcome offers to assist the club, particularly with the social programme.
Our greatest physical asset, our famous "Red Shed", is now over 20 years old and is beginning to show her age. The Committee has appointed a "building and Facilities Review Panel" to investigate and make recommendations about how we can bring the building back to its pristine state and what we might add to enhance our building. It would be great to reopen and celebrate a refurbished building and perhaps a new conservatory on the north deck, around about the 4th of June , 2012, the 25th anniversary of our incorporation.
The Club's racing programme is varied and exciting. We are proud of our enthusiastic yacht racers and follow their progress with great interest. In addition, we support cruising, with four cruises planned for this year.
The Club has a very small but keen social committee. During the coming year more than a dozen social events have been organised. In addition, the Club Bar is open seven days a week, and provides a wonderful relaxing atmosphere. Friday nights are special. The meals, supplied by our caterers, Indo Jaya, provide us with a variety of culinary treats which are appreciated by members. Greetings and welcomes are a feature of the TBCC and we pride ourselves on our welcoming atmosphere. For example, we are currently planning ways of providing a better welcome for members with young families.
Another feature of the Club is it's eBulletin. This is usually disseminated fortnightly and keeps members up-to-date with club activities.
Finally, the Club is always trying to improve its performance. To this end, the Commodore is very accessible and keen to hear from any members with ideas that might help improve the Club for its members. After all, the Club belongs to us all.
Phil Silva
Commodore.
