After 17 years of faithful service, our support boat Te Ruru is heading off for maintenance.
Author: Pedro Morgan
This year’s AGM will be held on Wednesday the 26th of June at 7pm in the wardroom. Pop the date in your diaries. See the notice below and the key dates. Full notice and nomination forms posted here with copies on the notice board in the wardroom. Notice and nomination formNotice of proposed rule change [added 12 June] This year we are seeking nominations for: Commodore (Pedro Morgan is standing again)Vice Commodore (Craig Slack is stepping down)Rear Commodore (Katie Hakes is standing again)2 board member positions. (Conny Rohr and Gavin Pascoe are both standing again)Sailing secretary (Kate Beckett is standing…
The following is Commodore Pedro Morgan’s address to the ship’s company of HMNZS Olphert and members of the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club on the opening weekend of the 2018 Winter Series. Good morning. My name is Pedro Morgan, I am the Commodore of the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club. We’re very pleased to have as our guests the ship’s company of HMNZS Olphert, the Wellington Division of the Royal New Zealand Navy Reserve, on the occasion of HMNZS Olphert’s 90th birthday. Iād like to extend a special welcome to Lieutenant Commander Kerry Molony, commanding officer of HMNZS Olphert, and…
Several weeks ago, we signaled that an earthquake strengthening motion would be put to the AGM this year. The motion, if agreed to, will reassure the Board that members are comfortable with the proposed course of action. This wont be members’ only opportunity to be involved, the final plan, along with options for funding the work will be put to a special general meeting next year. Please feel free to contact Commodore Pedro Morgan or Club Manager Jason Reid if you have any questions, or if you would like any further information. Summary of options, and AGM motion EQ proposal…
The Board hereby gives notice that a motion to change the Club’s rules will be put to the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club. The AGM will be held in the Wardroom at 7.00pm on Tuesday the 26th of June 2018. The purpose of the change isĀ to overcome minor difficulties encountered over the pastĀ few years, and to ensure that the rules and practice are consistent with one another. One proposed change is to remove most references to āChief Executive Officerā from the rules, as we do not have, and do not propose to appoint a…
In partnership with Black and Gold, we have started a long overdue upgrade of the Noel Manthel Boardroom. The upgrade will see the timber paneling sanded and re-varnished, new carpet, new cabinetry (featuring on-demand chilled and boiling water), new AV equipment and a new blue colour scheme. In due course, we will also install a new boardroom table and chairs. The historic photos will be tidied up and returned once the upgrade is complete, along with the trophy cabinets. The upgraded Boardroom will be a great asset for both members and visitors alike. For more information about the upgrade, please…
We’ve been telling youĀ for a while now that there would be some new opportunities coming for youĀ to be involved in the club. The first of these will be a planning session from 1pm to 5pm on 19 August. This is your chance to share your ideas and tell us what you really think about a range of matters. Topics will include: our social programme, the Port Nic Regatta, membership options, how we communicate with members. the services members receive from Wellington Ocean Sports, and changes to the club’s rules. This is a really important day for the Board, as we…
Scanned copies of our former club magazine, The RIP, are now available online.
The Wellington Youth Sailing Trust has is looking a coordinator and a coach for the 2017-18 season. The two roles could be combined for the right candidate. For further information please contact:Ā Wellington Ocean Sports Manager ā ocean@rpnyc.org.nz. An expression of interest along with your CV detailing your skills and experience should be sent to ocean@rpnyc.org.nzĀ or to: Wellington Ocean Water Sports PO Box 9674 Wellington, New Zealand Attn. WOS Manager. Expressions of interest close 30 May 2017.
Meet some of the 21 boats competing in this year’s Line7 Port Nicholson Regatta