Fund Raising - Quiz Night for George Lane

Well George is off to the Splash Worlds in Tavira, Portugal in July to represent New Zealand.  

He's got some serious fund raising to do, else he'll be thumbing his way through to Europe!  The devoted parents and little sister Ellie are pitching in to help and are holding a Quiz Night at the Club.  Come and join in the fun, every little bit helps.

When:     Friday 16th May 2008 @ 7.30pm  

Cost:       $20 per head, make up your own team or make up numbers on the night.
                               
                All bribes will be considered (at a cost!)

                Raffles on sale throughout the night and the bar will be open.

RSVP:     Paul or Liz Lane on (09) 479 6919

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The Annual Optimist Gala 2008

When?                           Saturday 7th June 2008 @ 7.00 pm

Where?                         The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

Agenda:                        Dinner and complimentary Drink, Fantastic Items to be auctioned
                                       $80.00 per head

Contact your fellow Club Members and secure your table of 10 and have a fantastic night out! 

2008 World Optimist Team travelling to Cesme Turkey are:

Logan Dunning-Beck (Whakatere Boating Club)
Sam Mackay (Napier Sailing Club)
Andrew McKenzie (Kohimarama Yachting Club)
Erica Dawson (Murrays Bay Sailing Club)
Naomi Mannering (Napier Sailing Club)

North American Optimist Team Travelling to Curacao, Carribbean

Keith Inglis (Taupo Yachting Club)
Olivia Mackay (Napier Sailing Club)
Nicholas Gunn (Tauranga YPBC)
Alex Dyet (Torbay Sailing Club)

Any donated items for auction would be gratefully accepted.
Eftpos available, cash warmly encouraged.

Contact Person:                  Pete Dawson - will be collecting any prizes for the fund raiser.

 

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End of Season Prizegiving

Another date for you all to pen in your diary:   Friday 13th June 2008

Contacts:                           Serena Beavis and Joanna Cobb

 

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Opti Nationals Sponsors Day for DHL Global and Toll NZ

Thank you so much to everyone who assisted in making this a great day for the kids.  We had some very favourable comments from the parents and kids from DHL and Toll.

The MBSC kids all stepped up to the mark and were fantastic so thanks again, it was much appreciated.

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New Zealand Winter Sailing Champs

The season is, but don't forget the New Zealand Winter Sailing Champs to be held off Murrays Bay on the 3rd, 4th & 5th October (being the first week of the school holidays).

Last year we had over 400 sailors from around New Zealand and over 40 clubs and 6 classes represented.   From Monday 29th September through to Wednesday 1st October there will be specialist coaching classes with some of New Zealands top sailing coaches. (More information will be posted on the website as it comes to hand).  Lots of great spot prizes. 

Keep an eye on the website for further details. 

 

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Congratulations to Andy Maloney

who has won the Laser Radial Worlds Youth Male Fleet.   What an great outcome; you are an inspiration to all our up and coming sailors at the Club and we congratulate you for an amazing achievement.

►  To view the latest photographs

 

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Congratulations to Dan Slater

- Silver Medallist at Finn Worlds

Dan has made a great start to 2008 winning silver at Melbourne. We wish him the best of luck for the Beijing Olympics.

1st Place OK Dinghy 2008 Nationals (New Plymouth)

From everyone at MBSC .... well done and best of luck in Beijing.