19-05-2009

Newsletter

Race Program

Race Results

Crew Positions

Class Rules

For Sale

History

 

Boat show 2009        

The Emmy display at the boat show has been completed with the stand well received by all who visited. Plenty of former members viewed the stand and filled in more than a few stories of the history of both the boats and the class, and all were impressed with the standard of the three boats on display. Many visitors remarked how good it was to see high class traditional wooden boats on display and how great it was that this tradition is being continued.

Importantly for us many prospective new members signed up to join the class and we will soon be writing to all those people to advise them of when we will be getting together to begin the new season. Skippers seeking new crew for the upcoming season should contact the chairman (Surely they cant be worse than what we’ve got).

Many thanks to those of you who gave of your time and effort to support the show.

As we begin the winter maintenance period we are embarking on an update of the class rules so we are seeking your thoughts on any changes that should be made. Please forward any suggestions, and your supporting evidence to the chairman or secretary as soon as practicable. We will circulate these for comment in the next few months before drafting a submission to present to the AGM in September.

 

 

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Monthly meetings 

Meetings are generally held on the first Thursday of every month. 7:30 at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club. BUT they are postponed for a couple of months over the winter.

Summary of previous meeting CLICK here

M Class Rules
For a full copy of the Articles of Association and Class Rules... CLICK here

Welcome

This site has been established to acquaint, or in some cases re-acquaint, you with the last of the big, unballasted centreboard dinghies racing in New Zealand - the Emmy, as the M-Class Yacht is affectionately known by her many admirers. 

Member subscriptions

1 November was the due date for this seasons subs. CLICK here

Contact List

The Association is about to embark on updating our contact list of former members and interested parties.  If you know of anyone interested in joining/re joining or becoming interested in the Class and or the 85th reunion please forward their contact details to the Association via the notice board.  Paul Vahry  mailto:Vahry.photo@xtra.co.nz and Gary Wells are the contacts for the anniversary events.

Race results & programme

Will be updated soon (ish!)

Boats for Sale.

As seen at the boat show, Owens' beautifull new boat is fo sale. Having readied Masquerade, Neale now has Matana up for sale for at a very reasonable price.  She is ready to go in racing trim.  Margaret M49 remains for sale as does Matara (M47).  If you have an interest in any of these boats please contact the committee or email us and we'll put you on to the owners.  A note and pic is of each of these yachts is click here

Need Crew? Want to Crew?

With the season upon us there are several skippers looking for crew.  If you are keen to join the class please contact us and we'll get you paired up with a crew.  Experience levels vary markedly within the class so there is a place for everyone.  View the notice board

Photo Album

Here are some links for just now... CLICK here

January 2007               January 2006                 January 2005

January 2004               January 2003                 Sydney 2002                misc

News archive

Review all the old news stories. CLICK here

Books for sale

The fabulous Winkelmann's Waitemata  has now been reprinted and available from Robin for $39.95 incl postage.

Members

We invite your comments and interest.  All prospective members, both sailing and non-sailing, can be assured of a warm welcome with the opportunity to  become involved in New Zealand's yachting history. Become a member

History

The M-Class Yacht has a fascinating history which we have attempted to briefly outline for you on our History page.

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