From the Commodore Hello to allamembers, Samson fish nd a variety of sponges, soft corals, coral fans and marine life that has colonised the wreck. Weather were optimal on and as a result visibility was poor – however the Sadlyconditions this is my last report as not your Commodore, now our that I outing am coming to the end of my third year in this role. I have enjoyed distinctive Ocean over Reef sized rudder Club was clearly Sea Sports every minute of it and I am glad to have had the opportunity of Patron: Ian Younghusband being part of moving the club forward both in terms of distinguishable in the water as was the distinctive membership and financially, as we will eventually face our biggest MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE open bow of the vessel which would have featured challenge yet when the New Marina ultimately happens. 2012-2013 I would like to thank my wife Jan for her support over the last the harpoon deck. three years, she has always been a great help to me, shown great Commodore
interest in the club and how it can be made better for the benefit of all of us.
Graeme Cole
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With Vice conditions the second Commodore deteriorating Steve Oliver 0415 569 272 dive was Vice Commodore Andy Cass 0413 739 815 conducted on a series of limestone I also consider myself very lucky to have had such an excellent Hon. Secretary Ron Lindsay 0488 997reefs 123 not far and supportive management team around me at all times and from Hon. the wreck site by a Treasurer Gerryand Taylor was characterised 0419 867 960 they continue to do a great job in the running of the club. Remember they are all volunteers and give a lot to the club! range of colourful corals and fans and numerous Immediate Past Commodore Without doubt the high point for this last month was the Michael Beasley 045 155 reef fish harbouring in the kelp 0400 beds. Groper was Commodores Ball on July 7th, which was, I think, one of the best ever. The food was exceptional and drew a lot of compliments Rear Commodores sighted but sad for some of the party this is a from our visiting guests as well as so many members—so really Sailing Geoff James 0428 950 041 well done PAULA. The entertainer and band were also great. Angling Gary Bell 711 126 marine reserve and nothing was 0407 going to make its FRED COLLINS received the “Club Person Of The Year” award Power Boating Steve Carrier 0439 944 665 Steve Sullivan 0422the 300 995 way Diving home in a catch bag. While divers were for his outstanding work as our club bosun and great contribution Social to the life of the club. navigating their way around in the gloom below the Please contact the above committee members for Many thanks also to all who contributed to the success of the surface, an energetic party of young snorkelers any information you may require. evening especially RACHAEL, DEBBIE, DEE, FRANK, PHYL and all the social committee. I am very grateful that my last ball as made the most of the reef site and enjoyed the Bosun/Caretakers Commodore went so well—thank you all so much. Fred & Pat Collins 9401 0602 fresh cool waters of the Sound. Having returned 0400 150 833 Trustees: All of the sea sports sections are flourishing, going really well and safely to port, consensus was reached that with Phil Gallagher, Gary Hollis, Robbie Young slowly growing in numbers—if you are a social member at the moment why not try one of the sea sport sections and give it a goweather conditions not forecast to improve the next Functions Co-ordinator it is great fun and a fantastic way of establishing new friendships. Debbie Clark not attempt the wreck 0437 880of 040the HMAS day we would On the social side, at the time of making this report we are just about to have the Xmas in July party which I am sure will be a Perth great as originally planned and the party adjourned Bar for Manager a well enjoyed pub lunch. Monday was evening. Faulty Towers in September is a virtual sell-out Samantha Fernandes 0404 819124 and it is going to be a special occasion—it is a fantastic show! therefore spent at leisure with some opting to head back home early and others enjoying a visit to the Sadly Rachael is stepping down as Rear Commodore Social, due BAR HOURS local mtouseum including tour of the “Brig Amity”, ocked replica of the 6.30pm original two masted vessel Monday – 11.00pm ever increasing businessa commitments. Rachael has done a a dry d Tuesday 7.00pm – 11.00pm fantastic job and will be sorely missed-WELL DONE RACHAEL! that brought the first official European settlers to Albany Wednesday in 1826. 4.00pm – 11.00pm I wish my successor every success in the future and I am sure Thursday Club Closed Friday 4.00pm – 11.30pm Despite weather conditions that were less than kind Saturday to our divers this was a –very successful and 1.00pm 9.00pm Finally thank you all for your friendship and support over the last Sunday 2.30pm – 9.00pm enjoyable weekend and we will certainly look forward to visiting Albany again. The API holiday homes three years-it means a lot! Please keep on supporting and Public Holidays 2:30pm – 7:00pm enjoying your club-we have a great future ahead of us ! Unless advised otherwise
the running of the club will be in very capable hands.
are well equipped and comfortable and there is a very adequate laundry and reasonably secure facility Take care. GALLEY HOURS for drying out dive gear overnight. The dive charter was comfortable, well equipped and managed by Wednesday 6.00pm – 8.00pm MICHAEL BEASLEY Friday good value. The 6.30pm – 9.00pm responsible and knowledgeable dive guides and represented drive to Albany can be COMMODORE. Sunday 5.30pm – 8.00pm done in less than six hours making it very accessible for a long weekend. OFFICE HOURS & CONTACTS Office Mon & Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm Tue-Thu 9.00am the – 3.00pm Many thanks to Mike for his efforts in setting this trip up including co-‐ordinating accommodation Office Manager Rosina de la Mare 9401 8800 and the dive charter, and to all involved for being family Phone/Fax friendly and contributing to a great outing. Email orssc@bigpond.com Website www.orssc.asn.au Mailing Address PO Box 59, Hillarys, WA 6923
Leslie Crockett
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