Mana Cruising Club

Mana Cruising Club Inc. Formed in 1959 by a group of dedicated boaties, the Mana Cruising Club’s goal of developing a friendly, family based club, while fostering safe boating continues.

Today, Mana Cruising Club has arguably the best facilities of any boating club in New Zealand.

Mana Cruising Club News

1.New Year Party this Saturday 28thJanuary. Theme is Hawaiian Night and there will be recognition for those suitably attired. We have Baxter’s Catering bringing in a Spit Roast for the night. Dinner will be at 1900 hours. The band is Double Click and they start at 2000 hours. No cover charge for the evening except to pay for your drinks as you go and those that have booked for dinner, pay on the night.
2.Paremata Auto Services Mana Island Picnic on Sunday 12th February. To save cluttering the moorings, we want to take everybody out to the Island in two or three launches so please contact me if you are interested. Bring your friends too but it is your responsibilty to make sure that all members in your party have a lifejacket with them.
3.Club Fishing Competition is to be held Saturday 18th February with backup date on Sunday 19th. Bring your friends with you to fish but all fishing must be done from a Mana cruising Club registered vessel. Entry fee is $15 per person and $5 for children 12 years of age and under. Entry fee includes tickets for the evening barbeque. The Clubrooms will be open from 0700 hours for registration although you can also do this on Thursday Club Nights on 2nd, 9th and 16th February. Fishing starts at 0700 hours, weigh-in from 1500 hours to 1700 hours, prize giving at 1730 hours and the barbeque will be ready at 1800 hours.
4.Photographic Competition. This is open to all Club members. Photographers can enter two photographs each and they must be taken in New Zealand. The photos need to be in Hard Copy and need to be in the Club Office by 1700 hours on Friday 17th February.
5.VHF Radio Course. To be held at Mana on Monday 27th February and the exam will be on Thursday 1st March. Both days will be from 1800 hours to 2100 hours. Cost is $150. Contact me if you want to do this course.
6.Chain Locker Draw. Names drawn last night were Pat and Marilyn O’Connor. Pat and Marilyn are country members from Palmerston North and were not present last night. Next Thursday, the jackpot will be $1450.