Powerboat Report

The Power Boat Report

Season Summary

Stephen Lazenby

I am pleased to submit my first report to the Tide Magazine as the newly appointed Rear Commodore for the Power Boat Section.

Firstly, I would like to give a big thank you to our outgoing Rear Commodore Steve Hayward who did a great job of heading up the section over the last two years. His comprehensive handover has enabled a seamless transition for our members.

The winter months have been a little quiet for the power boat section for on water activities as is to be expected. Despite this we have seen some very well attended club events including section dine ins in the Galley with our last event attracting almost 40 members.

The section has been looking to attract new members to our events and we are pleased that several new families are joining us on a regular basis.

General Business

Over recent months our committee members have been undertaking membership checks at the club during the traditionally busy times. This has been a great opportunity for the committee to engage with our existing members. These checks have also offered the committee a chance to meet with guests who are being signed in and to highlight the benefits of being a member of our club.

ANY IMPORTANT INFORMATION?

Next Powerboat Dine in 18th of December, all current members and members interested in joining the section welcome.

Highlights

The highlight of activities in recent months was the club opening of the season day on October 9th, this event is one of the most anticipated events of the year with an opportunity to meet many invited guests from our sister clubs from around Perth. The weather was perfect and I the day was enjoyed by all.

Upcoming Events

The section has a full upcoming calendar of events that we are looking forward to and these include:

A half day river cruise in late October with members launching from Maylands boat ramp heading up the beautiful meandering Swan River to Mandoon Estate in Caversham for lunch. This is an annual event on the sections calendar and is a great introduction to boating for novice boating members due to the ease of launching and the calm waters of the upper Swan River.

The next planned event is in November for a coastal cruise with members launching from either Ocean Reef Marina or Hillary’s Boat Harbour. Due to the unpredictable Perth offshore weather this cruise will either have us staying close to home or heading further afield to Fremantle or maybe even out to Carnac Island for Lunch and a swim.

Our final event for the year will be the Xmas lights cruise around the Mandurah canals to see the extraordinary display put on by residents of the canals. The weekend event includes the section members taking time for some extra on water activities in and around the Peel region.

Regards,