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"SPINDRIFT"

Spindrift is the RNYC's newsletter that is published two or three times per annum. Copies of the current and past issues of Spindrift can be read by selecting the appropriate date below.

December 2011 NEW

September 2011

May 2011 

November 2010

August 2010

May 2010

October 2009

It is planned to publish the next issue of Spindrift in late May 2012 We would like to see more member input to this edition. Some ideas of what you can submit:

  • Photos of your boat,  of your favourite mooring or where you like to boat

  • Short write-up on a great cruising trip you had this Summer

  • Favourite mooring locations

  • Dangers to look out for

  • Work you have done on your boat to improve performance

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DINING ROOM & BAR

Dining Room & Bar Hours are posted on the Dining Room Page

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EVENTS

Want to know what events will be taking place in the near future. Check Upcoming Events

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       IMPORTANT NOTICE
            OIL DISPOSAL
Members are requested to ensure that any oil for disposal is taken to the Disposal tank by the Gas and Diesel Tanks and deposited into the tank. Oil should not be left in containers by the garbage boxes or by the Disposal tank. This is an important environmental concern that members are requested to observe.

BUY & SELL
 

Do you have any old boating equipment you want to sell or are you looking for any equipment. Be sure to check out the BUY & SELL Pages.

Please also note, that members will not be permitted to post "For Sale" or "Wanted" Adverts on the notice board. A book will be installed on the bar into which all adverts should be placed. Thank you for your cooperation with this.

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 MEMBERS SERVICES

There are a couple of member services that you may not be aware of:

Wi-Fi - Wi-Fi is available at the club and to all boats moored there. Please check with the office for all the details.

After Hour Access - Access to the lower washrooms, showers and washer/dryer after the club closes is available to all members. Ask at the office or the bar about gaining access

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SEND ME NEWS & PHOTOS
ON MEMBERS & EVENTS

Send me, Webmaster, an email
with news regarding RNYC members or sailing events of interest to members

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RNYC DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN & MEMBER SURVEY

 

The great response to the Member Survey indicated the true interest our members have in the future of their club. While the survey is now closed, members are welcome to express their views on the operation of the RNYC at any time to any member of the Executive, verbally or preferably in writing.

The Draft Strategic Plan will remain on the website for you to review. To Read the Draft Strategic Plan please click HERE.

Thank you for your input.

 

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CHANGES THAT TOOK PLACE AROUND THE CLUB IN 2011

CLUB HOUSE

 

A table and chairs has been purchased and will be installed in the downstairs hall by the washer and dryer.

 

A new web camera has been purchased and installed.

 

Problems with the pool pumping system were worked on

 

New lift pumps were installed following the failure of the exiting ones.

 

GROUNDS

 

A new RNYC entrance signs  has been erected on Greenslades Road, at the entrance to the club grounds and at the entrance to the club house.

 

The pathway to the club entrance has been cleaned up.

 

Work was undertaken on cleaning up the club including grass cutting, flower planting, moving garbage, sweeping parking lots.

 

  WHARVES

 

A full wharf inspection has been conducted and work started on a plan to repair and renovate the remaining wharves.


Finger Piers and ladders at least 13 finger piers have been replaced and a number of new, longer ladders have been built and are now being installed

 

Pile Caps  have been purchased and have been installed where they were missing

The Power Pole that came down in the storm has been replaced

The change over from copper plumbing on the wharfs to PEX has continued on the wharves by the mast crane.

Ongoing maintenance and emergency repairs have been conducted on the travel and mast lifts and a maintenance schedule for repair and replacement of parts has been prepared. A full overhaul including new tires has been undertaken for the tractor.

               

 

 

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