POINT WELLS BOATING CLUB

Well, the 22/23 summer could well be called the summer of malcontent, from a boaties’ perspective anyway. One storm system after another, prevailing nor-easterlies and rain, rain, rain.

Despite another club event having to be cancelled, (15 April), there have still been some great fish weighed in. Members are reporting generally good catches when they could get out on the water.

We are family oriented, with some keen junior and lady fishers amongst us. Currently, one of our lady members leads the annual competition for the heaviest snapper caught during the year. Last year this competition was won by a young lad.

If you'd like to come and join us, drop us a line at pwboatclub@gmail.com

On one wet and windy Saturday a group of fishermen, tired of being cooped up for so long, decided to try their luck inside the Whangateau Harbour. Result - 21 good sized snapper!

As autumn comes on the unusual weather pattern continues to prevail and boating days a few and far between.

It’s a good time to get boats serviced, trailers up to scratch And fishing gear maintained.

Speaking of maintenance, the club continues to chase the Harbour Master with regard to the channel markers. Everyone should be aware that there are a number of marker posts now missing and extra care should be taken when navigating the harbour.

So far, our calls for action on this have fallen on deaf ears. We will continue to chase this up. As a club, the Point Wells Boating Club does not have the resources, nor the responsibility to reinstate the marker poles. Tight Lines.

Pat Leitch, Commodore