commodore's comments - beaumaris · reasons for the reduction in income were substantially due...

On Deck – July/August 2014 1

Commodore's Comments

As we move into the colder months of the year members and guests can still enjoy a raft of activities within the warmth of our clubhouse. These included our Knot Night (a must for all boaties), our evening with the band Popcorn, The Annual Ladies Cocktail Night (see ad in this edition), plus the major Fishing Lecture Night and even a Winter Ice Breaker Fishing Competition, followed by our all important Annual Awards Presentation Night. There is definitely something for everyone all year round at the club, but it takes you to make it a success.

The Ladies Cocktail Party is scheduled for Saturday August 2nd at 6:00pm on the first floor of the clubhouse. This is an evening especially for lady members and wives of members. This is a free evening however, there is a charge for your female friends

should you wish to invite them. This is a fun evening and a great way for ladies to get to know each other. The downstairs bar is open for us mere males during the Cocktail Party as it is expected we chauffer the ladies home or out to dinner after the event. Don’t forget to book early for this one.

Currently we are interviewing for the position of Assistant Manager replacing Marina Patten who left recently to further her studies. We hope to have this position filled in the very near future.

Congratulations to Boating Director, Brian Willis, and his committee for managing to successfully hold the three navigation rallys this year (a first for many years) and also for arranging a special day out exploring the unknown wonders of French Island. Unfortunately some members missed out due to the limit the local bus could hold. Perhaps there will be another visit next year.

The recent storms and high seas have taken quite a toll on our jetties and retaining rocks. However the good news is that due to the rocks no vegetation loss or damage to the cliff faces occurred around the club. Ross and his team are evaluating what repair work may be required and may ask for member assistance in the near future.

A well attended memorial service for former Commodore John Poston was held at BMYS. (please read the Vale to John in this edition.)

Able Day on the Bay is scheduled for the 19th of July. On this day we again host our sight and hearing impaired guests along with their helpers to use the club for a fun day and lunch, with vintage car rides and weather permitting, boat rides and fishing from the jetty. We look forward to their company.

Gianni’s Friday night French Theme dinner last month was excellent. The main course of roast duckling was cooked to perfection and enjoyed by all. Due to this success another theme night “Surf and Turf” will be held on the 22nd August (see weekly emails). Book a table with fellow members and friends soon. In Gianni’s absence, chef Trevor, did a great job serving 70 meals at the last Parma Night. Due to the numbers the night was held in the upstairs dining room. Due to large function on the 17th July, the next Parma Night will be held on Thursday the 24th July. I hope this will not cause any inconvenience.

With so much on I’m sure I will see you at the club soon.

Brian McNaughton

Commodore

2 On Deck – July/August 2014

BMYS OFFICE BEARERSCOMMODORE: Brian McNaughton 0407 175 558

VICE COMMODORE:Treasurer Phil Goodier 9589 4459

REAR COMMODORE: Ross Popplewell 0418 358 783

DIRECTORS:

Secretary Hugh Videion 9592 9416

Boating Brian Willis 0412 009 489

Fishing Tim Hipkin 0419 557 642

Site Ross Popplewell 0418 358 783

Social John Bacon 0438 020 197

IMMEDIATE PAST COMMODORE: John Firth 0418 391 232

CLUB MANAGER: Paul Morgan bus: 9589 5156

Mobile 0414 247 467

ON DECK: Michael Busuttil 0428 068 888

[email protected]

WEB SITE: http://www.bmys.com.au

E-MAIL: [email protected]

MAIL: PO Box 45, Black Rock 3193

TELEPHONE: 9589 5156 FAX: 9589 2019

The Battery Base Open Hours

33 Swanston Street

Mentone 3194 Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

Saturday 8am - 12pm

www.thebatterybase.com.au

• •

•

•

BMYS MEMBERS

10% Discount Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotions. No further

discounts apply. Excludes sale items, solar & Remote King products. Not valid with The Battery Base Online Store or prices.

Boat Canopies, Seats & Marine Carpet

TEL: 9584 8859 - 9584 9138FAX: 9585 0502 Mark Ball

Top quality trimming to cars,aeroplanes, boats, caravans,

industrial fabrication etc.

10% discount to BMYS members


Beaumaris Motor Yacht Club LimitedMinutes of the 10th Annual General Meeting of the Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron Limited (55th Annual General Meeting of the Squadron since its inception) which was held on Tuesday 20 May 2014 at 8 PM. The meeting was held in the Squadron’s Clubhouse on The Foreshore, Beach Road, Beaumaris.

Present:Phil Goodier Vice Commodore/Treasurer (Chairman)

Ross Popplewell Rear Commodore/Site Director

Hugh Videion Secretary

Brian Willis Boating Director

John Bacon Social Director

John Firth Immediate Past Commodore

Absent:Brian McNaughton Commodore

Also attending were 41 members, Paul Morgan (Club Manager) and 3 members of staff.

Secretary Hugh Videion called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM.

The Chairman welcomed members attending the meeting, including Past Commodores Brian Rea, Ian Jones, and Peter Anderson. He also welcomed Honorary Life Member Geoff Elsworth and acknowledged the presence of the Club Manager Paul Morgan and three members of staff.

The Chairman advised those present of the death of Respected Member Ray Beattie who died on 7 May 2014 at the age of 83 years, just two weeks before the 30th anniversary of his joining the Club.

Item 1 Apologies:Brian McNaughton, Burke Tidex, Derek Hitchisson, Luke Vieceli, Peter Vieceli,

Colin Elliott, Ernie Gladstone, Ian Pettigrove, and Wally Nicolson.

Acceptance of Apologies: Moved: Geoff Hill Seconded: Geoff Elsworth Carried

Item 2 Confirmation of Minutes: Phil Goodier stated that the minutes of the 2013 Annual General Meeting and the 2013 Half-Yearly General Meeting had previously been published in On Deck and it was expected that all members had had the opportunity to read them.

The minutes of the two meetings were then submitted for confirmation.

Acceptance of Minutes: Moved: Hugh Videion Seconded: David Kirton Carried

Item 3 Annual Report: Financial ReportAs Treasurer, Phil Goodier advised that the audited Financial Report featuring the Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet for the year ended 28 February 2014 were contained in the Annual Report which had been published and posted on the Club’s website on 19 May 2014.

A limited number of hard copies of the Annual Report were also available on request through the Club Manager.

Highlights of the 2013-2014 Financial Report were:

Income of $761,098 was slightly down (-2.3%) on the previous year ($778,648).

Reasons for the reduction in income were substantially due to a decrease in Clubhouse hire charges (down approximately $16,000 due to fewer external functions and weddings).

Income received from the members’ unused bar levy was $38,585 which was slightly up by approximately $1,000 over the previous year.

Net Operating Profit of $65,522 was substantially down (-46%) compared with the previous year ($121,596).

Total expenditure of $695,576 was an increase of approximately $38,500 over the previous year, mainly due to increased maintenance costs (+$9,024), On Deck (+$7,121) and increased salaries and wages (+$18,796).

The Club has no debt and with funds on deposit has earned bank interest of $30,360 in the year under review.

In summary, the Club is in a healthy financial position.

Q. Travelling Expenses of $3,656 are shown in the list of expenses. What do these represent?

A. These are payments to staff members for the use of their own motor vehicles on Club business and are in accordance with published Australian Taxation Office rates.

Q. Dredging costs of $18,000 are shown in the list of expenses. What do these represent?

A. The Club sets aside $1,500/month on an accrual basis to provide for expenses incurred when we need to dredge the approaches to the launching ramps and jetties (every 5-6 years on average as required).

Q. What is the caterer levy of $18,000 for the year as shown under Other Income?

A. This is a levy negotiated with the contract caterer for the use of the Club’s facilities for catering at Club events and external functions.

Q. Income of $1,159 from sales of Club attire appears to be very low with little or no evidence around the Club advertising or displaying apparel. Are we looking at ways to increase revenue from this source?

A. There is only a small margin of profit in the sale of these items to members. However, the Board is aware of the issue and is currently exploring better


ways of promoting the sale of Club apparel.

Q. What are “Member Loans” shown under Note 13 under Borrowings in Non-Current Liabilities in the Statement of Financial Position?

A. These represent shares in the Club bought by members when they first joined BMYS when it was a Co-Operative and not a Company Limited by Guarantee as it has been since 2003. These loans are repaid once a person ceases to be a member of the Club.

Commodore’s Report:The Chairman advised that the Commodore was overseas on a business trip and was therefore unable to attend the meeting. He then read highlights of the Commodore’s Report as published in the Annual Report.

There being no questions concerning the Commodore’s Report, the Chairman asked each portfolio Director in turn to make a verbal report on their individual Committee’s activities.

Boating Report – Brian Willis:

Brian Willis reported on the significant areas of his Committee’s responsibilities, particularly in reference to the importance of boat cruises, NavRallies and the education and training activities programmed by the Boating Committee. He thanked all members of the Committee for their efforts in providing an attractive range of boating activities and is actively seeking any suggestions or ideas from the general membership to further improve these activities.

Q. Frequently, boating events (especially NavRallies) are cancelled very close to staging of the events due to BOM strong wind forecasts. At times this may cause wastage of foodstuffs and loss of revenue at the bar. Has the Boating Committee considered holding boating events on the same day as a social event, so that should the boating event be cancelled in the morning the

prepared food could be consumed at the social event later that same day; potentially, this could also offset lost bar revenue?

A. The suggestion will be put to the Boating Committee for consideration.

Fishing Report – Tim Hipkin:Tim Hipkin commented upon the successful fishing events over the 2013-2014 season; in particular the trial Westernport competition which will now become an annual event. He outlined the program of events for the coming season being planned by his Committee and thanked them for their commitment and enthusiasm. Tim made special mention of Ian Jones, who authors the Fishing Notes article in On Deck although now retired as an active member of the Fishing Committee.

Social Report – John Bacon: John Bacon reported on the wide range of social events which had been arranged by the Social Committee over the past 12 months, which is now actively planning for even more attractive events this coming year. Some of the old favourites will remain but new events are in the planning stage.

He thanked all Social Committee members for their fine individual efforts in planning and arranging events through the year, especially since he is personally unable to attend Friday Club nights because of on-going work commitments.

Q. The Friday night Member’s Lucky Draw has now reached $1,400 in value. Has the Social Committee considered putting a ceiling of $1,000 on the Draw, and when this level is reached to keep drawing numbers on the night until a winner emerges?

A. The suggestion will be taken to the Board for consideration.

Q. There are a number of members who patronise the Club between 4:0 and 6:0 PM on Friday evenings and do not stay on until the Lucky Draw is made at the customary period

between 7:0 and 8:0 PM. Will the Club consider an occasional draw being made before 6:0 PM specifically to cater for these members?

A. The suggestion will be taken to the Board for consideration.

Q. As an alternative to the current procedure, would the Club consider a set prize of $300 every Friday night?

A. The suggestion will also be taken to the Board for consideration.

Site Report – Ross Popplewell:Ross Popplewell stated that the Site Committee had been particularly active this past year with projects such as the refurbishment of the toilets on the 1st Floor, the make-over of the entrance to the Club off Beach Road in collaboration with Bayside City Council, and the large number of smaller projects completed at the two main Working Bees and numerous mini-Working Bees at other times. He commended the efforts of Geoff Elsworth and Peter Christie in their untiring efforts in continuing to maintain the Club’s grounds in excellent condition. Peter Christie will be retiring from this role in the near future; the Club is actively seeking a replacement with an advertisement placed in the next issue of On Deck. Ross thanked all members of the Site Committee for their fine efforts throughout the year.

Q. It was expressed by some members that the need for dredging the approaches to the launching ramps has reached the critical stage with many boats now dragging keels and motor legs on the sea bed, particularly at low tide. Are we arranging for dredging to be carried out this year?

A. The Board will consider this issue at its next meeting in June. It was noted that dredging costs have now escalated to approximately $80,000.

Q. The high growth of curb-side vegetation adjacent to the bicycle track on Beach Road has become a safety hazard for vehicles exiting


from the Club access road due to restricted view of on-coming traffic to the right of the exit. Is anything being done by Bayside City Council about this problem which could be labelled an Occupational Health and Safety issue?

A. We have notified Bayside City Council on two occasions of this hazard so they are aware of it. We will approach them again on an urgent basis to emphasize our concern for the safety of our own members as well as the public.

On Deck – Michael Busuttil: As the Editor of On Deck, Michael Busuttil reported that the quality of the magazine was continuing to improve, although additional advertising was hard to get. He plans to add more features in the magazine which would include profiles of two members per issue and interesting articles and stories submitted by members. Acknowledgement of Club sponsors will also be featured.

Michael stressed that it is important that members support Club sponsors and advertisers in On Deck.

Q. In order to save costs, why can’t On Deck be published electronically instead of being printed?

A. This issue has been discussed many times at Board level and rejected. There is firm demand from members to continue publishing On Deck in printed format because there is a significant percentage of our members who do not possess the technology to electronically receive and read the magazine. It should also be noted that each issue of On Deck is posted on the Club’s website within

a week of its publication, with back issues also being archived.

At this point the Chairman (as Treasurer) moved that the Annual Report in its entirety be received by the members present. The motion was seconded by Max Trist and carried on a show of hands.

Item 4 Election of Auditors for the 2013-14 financial year:Treasurer Phil Goodier recommended the current auditors Bruce Edmunds and Associates be re-elected as this company is situated locally, knew the business of the Club intimately and their fees were acceptable.

Moved: Phil Goodier Seconded: Ian Jones Carried

Item 5 Board Nominations:Each year all Board positions become vacant and nominations are required as per the Constitution of BMYS.

Nominations received by the Secretary for the 2014-15 year were in accordance with the Constitution of the Club.

Nominations received were:-

Commodore Brian McNaughton

Vice-Commodore Phil Goodier

Rear Commodore Ross Popplewell

Directors (4) Hugh Videion, John Bacon, Brian Willis and Tim Hipkin

Item 6 - Election of Flag Officers and Directors:As nominations for Flag Officers did not exceed the three positions available, the following were declared elected: -

Brian McNaughton Commodore

Phil Goodier Vice-Commodore

Ross Popplewel Rear Commodore

As nominations for Directors did not exceed the number of vacancies (4), the following Directors were declared elected: Hugh Videion, John Bacon, Brian Willis and Tim Hipkin.

Item 7 General Business:Q. Has the Board given any thought to holding monthly meetings of members (as is done in many other Clubs) as opposed to the current format of two General Meetings per year?

A. At this stage the answer is ‘no’, the Board itself meets 12 times per year and we believe there is no reason to change the current format of two General Meetings per year.

There being no further items of General Business, the Chairman declared the meeting closed.

He invited all those present to partake of refreshments and drinks, compliments of the Club.

The meeting closed at 9:08 PM.


REVISION TO BY LAWS 13 AND 14THE CONTROL OF BOATING FACILITIES AND PARKING (Revisions in blue font)

13. Every member using the Squadron’s boating facilities must ensure that any boat and trailer they own is registered in the Squadron Boat Register. A trailer normally used with a boat listed in the Squadron register must carry identification clearly showing the member’s Membership Number (or Squadron register number) and the boat registration number on the driver’s side of the trailer draw bar or winch post. The identification number must be black in colour with each numeral measuring a minimum of 65mm in height and 35mm in width. Numbers applied using a marker pen (Texta) are not permitted.

If a member uses another boat and/or towing vehicle, the Membership Number of that member must be clearly displayed on the dash panel of the towing vehicle.

It is a compulsory requirement of the Squadron and the member’s own responsibility to ensure that their boat is insured (as a minimum, third-party insurance against death or bodily injury to other people and loss or damage to someone else’s property is mandatory). Also, that their boat is seaworthy and equipped with all safety equipment as required by State Law, and that their boat trailer complies with State Law in all respects.

It is a mandatory requirement of the Squadron that BMYS obtains a copy of the member’s boat insurance details for its records. It is the responsibility of the member to provide a copy of the actual insurance certificate to BMYS when the insurance is renewed each year; tax invoices are not acceptable.

14. Use of the Squadron’s boating facilities is restricted to: a boat listed in the Squadron Boat Register as per By-

Law 13 which is under the direct control or supervision of the registered owner being a member of the Squadron, or any other boat listed on the Squadron register being used by a member of the Squadron under their direct control and supervision, only when their own boat as listed in the Squadron register is not using Squadron facilities at the same time, or any boat not registered under By-Law 13, provided that its use of Squadron facilities is under the direct control or supervision of a member of the Squadron whose own boat as listed in the Squadron register is not using Squadron facilities at the same time, or any boat under the direct control and supervision of a person who has first obtained permission from a Director of the Squadron or the Club Manager to use the Squadron’s facilities.

The maximum overall length of a towing vehicle and boat trailer combination allowed anywhere on BMYS premises is restricted to 15.0 metres.

(Approved by Board of Directors on 10 June 2014)

Boating Safety Seminar

Thursday 2nd October

7.30pm Downstairs

Presented by Transport Safety Victoria

Topics include:

Safe operation and Use of marine radio and emergency procedures; Fire safety

Vessel lights, day shapes and sound signals

Marine weather and forecasting resources

Vessel maintenance and trip preparation

Safety equipment and inflatable PFD maintenance

Attend and be eligible for the marine safety prize draw!

Note: This is a Kerr Trophy event

Do you know your safety duties?

Thursday 4th September

Flare Training and Safety Night

7.30 PM Downstairs This training night will cover

Safety Vests EPIRBs Flares There will be a practical demonstration of safe use of flares. If you have any ‘out of date’ flares, please bring them with you. (No parachute flares please) All members and family welcome. Please No Children Under 10

Note: This is a Kerr Trophy event


Boating Report - Brian Willis

As this report is being prepared the Club events for 2013/2014 have drawn to a close and the focus moves now to the new Club calendar for 2014/2015. One of the highlights for the Boating Committee during 2013/2014 has been the successful running of the Club’s three scheduled NavRallys. Although we would of course like to see more crews and boats participating we believe we have implemented a solid foundation for the Club’s NavRallys to progress in the coming year.

Ricketts Point Regatta NavRally The scheduled event (Sunday 18th May) was cancelled early on the Sunday morning because of a strong wind warning that was issued by BOM and it then reverted to the backup day on Sunday 1st June. We had very good numbers that nominated for the original event but these same numbers didn’t carry over to the backup date.

Calm seas and a clearing cloudy sky greeted competitors on Sunday 1st June. This year BMYS is running a new format for Navigation Rallies where the three

events for the year are run in an ‘autumn season’. The Ricketts Point Regatta has a proud history and is the premier NavRally event for the year. Affectionately known as “The Ricketts” this event is well known and supported by visiting clubs.

The event was won by Brian Willis and Alan Beazley (in B1) with Gary McNeill and Glenys Stewart (in Iceman) in second place and Owen Smart and Stuart Smart from RVMYC (in Pookanah) in third place.

It was great to see some new competitors run and really enjoy themselves. Also thanks to visitors from Mordialloc and RVMYC and to all members who assisted to make the event very successful.

Wackett Trophy NavRallyThe 2014 Wackett Trophy NavRally was run on Sunday 15th June. Cool weather and south/south-westerly winds made for choppy conditions but at least the rain held off.

The first boats started at 9:24 am, headed in a clockwise direction towards Mordialloc pier, turned back on themselves heading towards the southern milers, through the northern milers, then back through the southern milers and heading for home. The last boat to return home was just before 11:00 am.

During this time some very dedicated BMYS members were sitting in cold windy spots to provide the checking times necessary for the race results. A very big thankyou to all is due to them.

A great BBQ and salads were organised by the Boating Committee who were well supported by the Club bar staff.

Rally results and the trophy presentation were made by our Commodore Brian McNaughton and Brian Willis.

The event was won by John Giuliano and Anita Giuliano (in Black Dolphin) with Brian Willis and

Alan Beazley (in B1) in second place and Bill Joughin and Andrew Copley (in Spirit Level) in third place.

It was with great pride that the Boating Committee was able to


put on the third and final NavRally event for 2014, something that has been unable to be achieved for many years. Again it was gratifying to see a number of new entrants and even some old experienced entrants returning to NavRallying this year.

A number of the experienced NavRalliers have provided great assistance to the Committee to enable all three events to

take place. The Committee will continue to try and build on this in the off season now to make BMYS a premier NavRally event provider.

As part of the 2014 NavRally events, we conducted two trials of the TackTracker system. TackTracker is a comprehensive and very accurate GPS tracking system for many water sports including NavRallies. It also creates a web based actual

event in which you can look at your performance and accuracy for evaluation, post rally. Based on the trials conducted the club will consider using Tackracker in the future.

The Boating Committee would like to thank all competitors for their participation in these events this year

Happy and Safe BoatingBMYS Boating Committee

Rather than a repeat visit to Yaringa this year we opted for a visit to French Island. We all met at Stony Point where the friendly staff at the Stony Point Kiosk provided us with our ferry tickets and coffees.

After a pleasant ferry trip from Stony Point we arrived at French Island around 10.45am where we were met by Lois Airs - a fourth generation Islander – and who was our driver and guide for day.

We had a big win weather wise and although cool it was a lovely day (particularly compared to the winter storm which was on its way to Melbourne).

The tour was very informative and Lois enthusiastically provided lots of information about the history and fauna and flora of French Island. She also deftly handled the ageing bus in which we moved around the Island.

We enjoyed a nice lunch hosted by Phil Bock at the Eco Inn and sampled some of the local wine and then continued exploring.

Later we had afternoon tea served inside an old hickory kiln which included an amazing array of items that functioned long ago and had to be seen to be really appreciated. It was a truly unique way to experience homemade scones with jam and cream. Afterwards Phil Goodier showed his rural roots by getting really close to the goats, chickens, geese and other animals that were wandering around us!

We took the 4:30pm ferry back to Stony Point at the end of a most enjoyable day

Westernport Sunday 22 June


Westernport Sunday 22 June


ValeJohn Winston Poston

30/11/1942 – 19/06/2014

John was born on 30 November 1942 in the Melbourne suburb of Hughesdale; his parents were living in Oakleigh at the time. He attended Oakleigh Primary School and then Oakleigh Technical School. Later, as a mature age student he gained qualifications in finance and business management at the Swinburne Institute of Technology.

He commenced work in the early 1960’s with Booran Holden in Elsternwick and later was employed by General Motors – Holden’s in their Finance Department.

John married Helen Robertson in 1963. The happy couple moved to Wodonga in northern Victoria where John continued his involvement in the car finance field with GM-H.

They had two children, Ann Marie and Mark. The family enjoyed their life in the rural community of Wodonga, making many friends with whom they had frequent, pleasant holidays boating and fishing on the Hume Weir. They returned to Melbourne and settled in Bayside where John commenced a new career in real estate and financial management

In March 1985, John joined BMYS and rapidly involved himself in Club activities, particularly enjoying the many social events the Club offered its members as well as Log Trials (now known as NavRallies) He became an expert navigator and crewed regularly for Ron Earl (dec.) in Ron’s boat Pearl. He was elected to the BMYS Board in 1994, appointed Social Director and edited On Deck magazine for some years.

John also had a life-long interest in car racing and had been a

member of the Huntingdale Car Club for many years – he was a petrol head as well as a boatie!

John was elected Commodore of BMYS in 2000 and served in this capacity until 2004. He was largely instrumental in spearheading the refurbishment of the Clubhouse which was completed in August 2003; and in changing the legal position of BMYS to a Company Limited by Guarantee from its former status as a Co-Operative Limited.

In 2009 John was awarded Honorary Life Membership of BMYS, a distinction of which he was justly proud. Unfortunately, his much loved wife Helen died in 2006 and was unable to share in John’s pride in becoming a Life member of his beloved Squadron.

Following a stroke in February this year, John was admitted to hospital and after a long period in hospital died on 19 June 2014. He leaves behind his daughter Ann Marie, son Mark, and his loving grandchildren Perri and Josh.

He will be long and sadly missed by his family and his many friends at BMYS.


ValeRaymond (Ray)

William Henry Beattie09/10/1930 – 23/04/2014

(Compiled by Alby Thomas)

Ray Beattie was born on 9th October 1930 in Castlederg in Count Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

The family left Castlederg in 1939 prior to World War 2, as his father had been transferred to the Royal Ulster Constabulary Barracks in Strabane, Northern Ireland.

Ray completed his electrical apprenticeship with W F McCurdy & Co., Strabane in 1952. He migrated to Australia arriving in Melbourne on the ss Oronsay in 1953. Shortly after his arrival in Melbourne, he commenced working for Edgecombe & Cross in King Street, Melbourne, and then moved to General Motors – Holden’s Ltd. in Port Melbourne. He was employed at GM-H from

1953 to 1956 before joining Smith & Osborne P/L.

He married Joyce on 16th February 1957 and was blessed by two children – Margaret Kay born in 1962, and Christopher Robert born in 1966. He built the family home in Gardenia Crescent, Cheltenham in 1962.

Ray was naturalised as an Australian citizen in December 1970.

He became a Director of Smith & Osborne in 1979, and with three others established BSL Concrete Sawing Services P/L. Ray held a 35% share in the company which grew to be the largest business of its kind in Australia. He retired from the company in 1989.

Ray joined Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron in April 1984 and became actively involved in a variety of projects including the installation of the electronically operated gate system. He was a keen angler, and was known for his expertise in both fresh and salt water fishing. His love of the sport took him to Weipa and the Russell River in Far North Queensland to Bruny Island in south-east Tasmania. He was a regular on the Club’s trips to Orbost and shared much of the catering and cooking duties on these trips. He was also a regular at the Club on Friday

evenings, and often could be seen having a yarn and a drink with his ‘fisho’ mates.

Ray was an integral part of the “Beanie Vikings”, a group of six BMYS members whose yearly travels took them to places as diverse and far-ranging as Port Albert, Apollo Bay, Mallacoota and Merimbula in Victoria, Robe and Whyalla in South Australia, and Cape Jervis in NSW.

Ray was elected a Respected Member of BMYS in 2006 (check) for his continued service and special contribution to the Club over many years, for his good character and the respect he was held in by his fellow members.

Unfortunately, Ray’s health deteriorated over the past few years which left him unable to walk without appropriate aids and he was in considerable pain for much of the time. Following a stroke, he was admitted to Monash Hospital and passed away peacefully with his loving family at his bed side on 23rd April 2014.

He will be sadly missed by all his mates at the Squadron, who convey their sincere condolences to those loved ones he left behind – Joyce, Kay, Chris and their respective families.

Rest peacefully old Viking.


- with Ian Jones

Late autumn and winter fishing at BMYS has been challenging to say the least. Swarms of micro snapper and marauding seals have created difficulties for all local anglers. The seal problem will never go away but where there are numbers of boats on the water at least the seals are shared around more equitably. Micro snapper or “Pyranhas” as Chris Powell has named them will eventually grow but in the meantime we keep returning undersize fish in possibly hundreds.

There are, however, bright spots amongst the frustration. Ernie Gladstone and Barry Stewart found some larger pinkies to 40 cms on several occasions wide of Black Rock Harbour and Joe Scicluna won the May Competition with a 4.3 snapper. There was also an 8 kg fish caught at 4.00 am on our jetty. Whiting when they can see a bait through the pinkies were an occasional catch in Half Moon Bay, the Clock Tower and Beaumaris Bay.

Steve Church reports good size barracouta (A rare catch these days) and slimey mackerel. Brian Wright, C hris Powell and Peter Kirby caught warehou and spotted trevevella off Ricketts at times while Warren and Colin Jones and Mick Keatinge caught some quality blue spot flathead off Brighton.

Rod Billings and Peter Matthews and crews caught some bluefin and albacore off the South West Coast and no doubt other members also took similar fish. Craig Hardgrove and crew visited Port Stephens for some hyper active dolphin fish which are said

to be the fastest growing fish on the planet.

Seventeen members led by Colin Elliot spent the Anzac weekend at Tamboon. Bream to 46 cm, luderick, tailor, pinkies to 1 kg, trevally to 1.8 kg and duskies to the maximum 55 cm were caught in good numbers on prawn, worm, plastics and blades. Duskies in particular, once discovered in the shallows near the river mouth, were great fun and spectacular table fare.

Winter FishingPinkies are available on bait and plastics throughout the June to September months with afternoon and evening fishing being better than the a.m. Winter whiting are well overdue on the weed beds near the scout shed. Salmon and couta could be a chance so it is wise to keep an eye out for bird activity.

Blue warehou (snotties) and their first cousins spotted trevalla (spotties) should show up in increasing numbers on the first drop off at Ricketts and Brickies Reef.

Seas are generally calmer in winter and the bird life is more prolific and varied. A sunny calm day in winter on the water is just so special. Why not join in the fun and may be earn a tasty meal of fresh winter fish?

Squid FishingHas it ever been better? New members’ occasional anglers and seasoned veterans are all obtaining their limits of 10 tasty calamari. The ever increasing range of squid jigs gives anglers a huge choice of weights, colours

and sizes. (Some jigs cost more than an entry level reel) Specialist rods range in price from around $60 to $300 although some members swear by the handline and float method.

Our jetty has permanent squid ink stains from the end to near the shore as local anglers take advantage of our marvellous facility.

Fishing GlossaryEver wondered about the new words and phrases being bandied amongst regular anglers? What do they all mean? Here is an attempt at a small 21st century fishing dictionary. Perhaps members can add to this list.

Skip-baiting - a dead bait is rigged in a special way to skip across the surface as it is trolled behind a boat.

Pitch baiting – a live fish is attached to a hook and rod and “pitched” to a bait school or bait ball usually to catch a bill fish or tuna.

Switch baiting – a game fish is attracted to a boat with hookless lures or “teasers”. The lure is then “switched” for a live or dead bait loaded with a hook.

Flicking – a local term for casting soft plastics (attributed to the late Geoff Hyland who was amongst the first to use the term).

Free baiting – the use of a bait with no weight whatsoever. Drifting worms, crickets etc for trout is an example.

Jigging – a knife shaped jig is lowered to the bottom and wound back to the boat in a series of jerks (jigs). Used for

Fishing - with Ian Jones


kingfish, samson fish etc.

Tea Bagging – Similar to jigging the jig or lure is “jiggled” like a tea bag near the bottom or where a fish is sounded in the water column.

Trotting – an American term for allowing a weighed bait to be swept back by the current from near the boat to say 50 metres away in a series of stops. (used effectively by Tony Upfold in Westernport and Port Albert to catch whiting).

Sliding – a large sinker is cast, swum or rowed out into the surf. A rod is placed in a holder and or sand and the line is tightened. a bait, usually live, is clipped onto the tight line and slid out to the end down the line used for sharks, mulloway etc).

Ballooning – using helium filled balloons and off shore winds to float or “fly ‘a bait well out to sea. The bait is lowered to the surface, skipped on the surface or pulled free. This method is used extensively on the WA coast around Carnarvon and Dirk Hartog Island. (DVD’s on ballooning are available).

Poppering – The use of cup faced lures to catch a variety of fish from giant trevally to whiting. (Joe Downie of Shimano used poppers recently to catch big whiting at Mallacoota!)

There are many other words, terms and expressions used in magazines, TV fishing shows and DVD’s. Try “Go Moku”,”Iso”,”Egi”,for a start then have a go at “Jelly Beans” and “Barrels”,”Arrow casting and “Walking the Dog”. (Now we are

all confused!).

ComplianceWater Police and Fisheries patrols have been very active recently. Hardly a week goes by without visits and inspections of anglers boats. It is just so easy to forget about flare dates, life jacket service, extinguishers etc. Even that undersize snapper that dropped down in the bilge and forgotten can generate a solid three figure fine. Swinging at anchor casting or drifting into the marine sanctuary can also prove costly on the hip pocket.

BMYS JettyWhat a great local resource this jetty is! Almost every day in all sorts of weathers, day and night there are anglers trying their luck from our jetty. Many visitors believe it is built and maintained by the state. Not so! It’s unique design developed by the late john Rowe has been widely copied. It was built during Past Commodore Ron Earl’s watch in the 90’s. It was financed by members and is a annual maintenance cost.

Strategically placed in the lea of the prevailing winds the jetty has been the scene of many memorable events and fishing success. Almost every bay species have been hooked by anglers from its platform. It has survived all of the storms that the Bay generates. It has been decorated, painted and vandalised at times! Even a fire lit by anglers to keep warm once caused minor cracking. Whilst BMYS built it and it is our jetty we still need to respect the public that use it. Motoring too close to set fishing lines can cause

incidents and pier rage and sometimes letters to our board.

Hopefully our jetty will continue to be a feature of Beaumaris Bay for many more years to come.

Fishing IdeasNow that the squid season is in full swing wise anglers are laying in a stock of flaps, heads and tentacles for the snapper season only weeks away.

Fish such as trevelly and kingfish will mill about and follow a hooked fish. Keep the fish on the hook in the water and allow crew mates to cast lures or bait to the school. Double hook ups and more can occur.

When fishing rapids or fast tidal current floating lures can be run out with the flow many metres from the boat or angler. The lure is then worked back to the rod with every chance of hooking a fish on the return.

Fishing LocationOne of the most productive land based squid areas is the footpath along the beach front from Fourth Street black Rock towards the Clock tower. Wise anglers fish where the squid ink is thickest. Because of snags lightly weighted jigs work best in conditions of low light. Long casts are not necessary as the squid are often close to the shore.

New ProductsLook out for the new squidgee prawn and shrimp imitations due to hit the tackle shops in late spring. They look sensational.

There is a new instrument being shown on the internet to help in squid cleaning. It should be


available soon.

Sandworms are now available in cured form. They are “pickled” in mentholated spirit and kept frozen. Users swear by their effectiveness. With sandworm over $8 a box anything is worth a try.

Breaking RodsGraphite rods are incredibly light and strong when used correctly

but they can break with misuse. The most common way to break rods is of course, ceiling fans and car doors but there are others.

High sticking – when the angle between the rod tip and the line is less than 90 degrees the carbon fibre stresses and can break. The idea is to keep the angle above 90 degrees.

Tip Wrapping – When braid lines

are used the tip of the rod can be wrapped in line. When the line is tightened the tip just snaps.

Bruising, Grooving and Cuts – Any one of these can cause the fibre to deteriorate and,

The Last WordFishing is all about timing. Apparently the best time to fish anywhere in the world is yesterday.


Trip of a Lifetime!Phuket to Koh Samui via Singapore

Its not everyday that one has the opportunity to crew on a 44 ft Catamaran from the West Coast of the Malaysian Peninsula through the Malacca Straits via Singapore , the East Malaysian Islands ending in Thailand’s Koh Samui.

Phil Goodier spent a fortnight crewing with a son David. Whilst R&R periods were spent at Langkawi, Republic of Singapore Yacht Club, the various tropical islands off the Eastern Malaysian Coast and majority of time was taking ones share of both dog

watches and full watches day and night. It was very, very hot and humid so it was necessary to stop frequently sometimes 100 kms from shore to cool off in the clear blue sea

It was rather good weather most of the time but the experience of two tropical storms was scary. The local name is ‘sumatras’. Usually they build up slowly on the horizon then it gets darker then the storm hits with full fury including winds up to 47 knots, sheeting rain and lighting both horizontal and vertical. Not nice.!

Another danger was the fear of being run over by a huge oil

tanker in the middle of the night as they creep up from the rear with little sound. Pirates were not a worry but I was told they were not interested in us; not enough to steal! The other concern was the large numbers of large local fishing boats who do not like to give way to starboard. The Thais in particular would race to try and get past via the bow so there were a few small ‘tests’! Apparently, from their viewpoint it was bad luck to have to cross another boats stern.

It was rather hard to return to the cold, wet and discipline of living in a house again!


Site Report - Ross Popplewell

WILD WEATHER BATTERS PORT PHILLIP & BMYSMelbourne’s late June wild weather took an expensive swipe at marine infrastructure along the eastern side of Port Phillip. Unfortunately, BMYS did not escape the wrath of the weather gods.

An intense low pressure cell moved across Port Phillip battering the Eastern shore with strong winds and storm surges as the winds drove tides to excessive peak levels.

From Port Melbourne to Mornington and beyond, wild waves hammered piers, jetties and sea walls. Some areas particularly affected included:

Royal Melbourne Yacht Club, St Kilda: extra workers required to secure marina berths

Brighton YC Pier: Damaged & closed

Half Moon Bay jetty & boat ramp: Partly demolished and closed

Mordialloc creek: flooded by storm surge

Frankston pier: damaged

Mornington pier: battered by huge waves

BMYS was not spared. Our main jetty (No1) suffered minor structural damage which we believe from an initial assessment, can be repaired by members

at a mini working bee. However, our No3 jetty has suffered major structural failure which will require an extensive and expensive rebuild. A full assessment is required to assess the probable cost of repairs.

It is hard to believe, but our rock sea wall appears to have slumped in several places as huge waves washed over them flooding our car parks and destroying most of the salt bushes that had been growing along the top of the rock walls. Just when we had the grounds looking pretty good, we get this severe setback. Thankfully the weather had a bit of west in it and we were probably partly

protected from the worst of it. Interestingly, several old BMYS members have told me that they have never experienced anything like the severity of this storm in their memory.

We may need to call for volunteers to help at a mini working bee to repair our damaged infrastructure – please stay tuned.

PS: if any member has pictures of this storm battering BMYS, we would love to have copies for our archives

Ross Popplewell


Hi everybody

Melbourne winter..... Isn’t it a great time to be a member at BMYS? Take advantage of our great club rooms, and its facilities. A great way to spend a Friday night is to come down to the club for the member’s draw, meat raffle, a meal at the restaurant, or watch the footy downstairs by the fire. Not forgetting our Parma nights every month. The Parma nights have been well attended, but it would be pleasing to see a few more members down at the club supporting this night, remembering, the more members’ support it, the better the event becomes.

SUPER DRAW Super Draw is running during the winter months. Jackpots will start at $500 for the member’s draw instead of the usual $250.

UP COMING SOCIAL EVENTS TO PLAN FORSEPTEMBER-FATHERS DAY SPIT ROASTA spit roast lunch will be held

on Sunday 7th September to celebrate Father’s day.

This event books out fast, so get in quick. Look for the advertisements around the club rooms, and your weekly emails.

SEPTEMBER -GRAND FINAL DAYJoin in the fun and frivolity of Grand Final Day. Come dressed in your favourite football colours.

Pies and sausage rolls available on the day. A great place for the family to watch that one day in September. Try your luck at first goal kicked, Norm Smith medallist, etc.....

Hand ball competition for the kids at half time with wonderful prizes.

NOVEMBER -MELBOURNE CUP DAY A reminder Melbourne Cup at the BMYS is always a great day at the club.

Come along and have a bar-b-que with family and friends. The

club provides a happy and safe ambience for young ones, who will be able to amuse themselves, leaving you, time to watch the races.

A glass of champagne on arrival. Prizes for best dressed, best hat, etc.......Plenty of sweeps throughout the day.

And finally I would like to introduce you all to the Social committee members working hard to put on great functions throughout the year. From left to right Gary, Sandra, yours truly, Mary, Peter and Daryl. Committee members not present are Rohan, Kevin, Wally and Joan. A huge thankyou to the entire Social committee for all their time and bringing great events to the club. Please remember your attendance to the club is our greatest reward and we look forward to seeing you soon. Cheers, John Bacon

Social Report - John Bacon


Popcorn Night ReviewMelbourne’s leading cover band, Popcorn performed at BMYS on Saturday 5th July. The crowd was a little disappointing, but the members and guests who came along were treated to a great night out.

The biggest compliment to any band would have to be audience participation, and everyone on the dance floor. Popcorn weren’t disappointed. Thanks to all who attended who made it a wonderful evening of fun.


Upcoming Social EventsFRIDAY NIGHT

MEMBERS’ DRAW (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm):

REMEMBERYou must be present in the

Clubhouse when the draw is made to be eligible to win a prize.

As we go to press, the prize has risen to $550

Previous Friday Night Members’ Draws:

16th May - $1350 (197) Brendan Bolding (614) George Hliwa

23rd May - $1400 (360) Joe Natoli (224) John Regester

Winner! CONGRATULATIONS

30th May - $250 (290) Derek Hichisson (517) Pam Wragg 6th June - $300 (069) Trevor Wood (447) Lachlan McLean

13th June - $350 (667) Anthony Pinzone (322) Lachlan Cox

20th June - $400 (469) Leon Collins (671) Ashley McNicol

27th June - $450 (695) Merv Clemens (304) Andrew Peirce

4th July - $500 (705) Dermott Clifford (171) Tony McLeod

You can advertise hereTo discuss, please contact

the editor michael busuttil on

Mobile: 0428 068 888

Email: [email protected]


70 Hanson Rd GladstonePh. 4972 7011

> TYRES & WHEELS> WHEEL ALIGNMENTS> BATTERIES> PUNCTURE REPAIRS> ROTATION & BALANCING> FRIENDLY STAFF> CUSTOMER LOUNGE FOR

YOUR CONVENIENCE

Make taking care of your car easy, visit your local Tyre Expert today for :

TALK TO YOUR LOCAL TYRE

EXPERT TODAY.Quality Bridgestone products and

service as used and recommended by Andersons’s Auto.

Quality Bridgestone products and services supplied by Bay Rd Tyre & Brake Service.

Our Address is: 302 Bay Rd (CNR of Reserve Rd) Cheltenham 3192

Ph: (03) 9583-1222Mon-Fri 8:00 - 5:30 Sat: 8:00 - 1:00


Coming Events * = J R Kerr Trophy EventJ = a Junior Prize Event

August 2014Saturday 2nd Flag Officers Ladies Cocktail Night

Thursday 7th Fishing Monthly Lecture Night

Saturday 9th * Board Presentation Night

Thursday 21st Social Parma Night

September 2014Thursday 4th * Boating / Fishing Flare Training and Safety Night

Sunday 7th Social Father’s Day Luncheon

Sunday 14th * Site Working Bee

Thursday 18th Social Parma Night

Sunday 21st Boating Trailer backing and Boat Docking

Saturday 27th Social AFL Grand Final

October 2014Thursday 2nd * Boating / Fishing Fire Training Night

Wednesday 8th J Fishing Twilight Fishing Competition

Sunday 12th * All Committees Sail Past / Open Day


Sunday 19th * Fishing BMYS vs BCAC Fishing Competition

Tuesday 21st Board ½ Yearly General Meeting

Saturday 25th Fishing Monthly Fishing Competition (Sat. & Sun.)

November 2014Tuesday 4th Social Melbourne Cup Day

Thursday 6th Fishing / Boating Monthly Lecture Night

Saturday 15th Fishing Gala Fishing Competition (Sat. & Sun.)


December 2014Wednesday 3rd Fishing Hyland Classic Fishing Competition

Sunday 7th Social Children’s Christmas Party

Saturday 13th * Social Member’s Christmas Function


Tuesday 31st Social New Years Eve Party


“We d

MichaelDirector

Knigh

Level 31D +61 (0O +61 (0mschuh@

don’t k

Schuh A

ht Fran

, 360 Co0) 3 96040) 3 [email protected]

know b

AAPI MR

nk Val

ollins Stre4 4726 4 4600 ghtfrankv

boats,

RICS CP

uation

eet, Melbo

val.com.a

, but w

PV CPV

ns

ourne Vic

au

we do

(Bus)

c 3000

w

know

M +61 (F +61 (

www.knig

prope

(0) 412 44(0) 3 9604ghtfrank.c

erty”

43 701 4 4773 com.au

BMYS would like to acknowledge their sponsors:

commodore's comments - beaumaris · reasons for the reduction in income were substantially due...

Documents