26- 28
October 2002
Champagne
Brunch on Motuhie then race to bottom
end of Waiheke Island.Cruise home on
Monday
Traditionally,
Labour Weekend starts with a Champagne
Brunch on Motuihe Island, either Ocean
Beach or Wharf Bay, depending on the
wind.
Boats
start arriving from 10.30 onwards, and
bring their own food. The H28
Association supplies the
"bubbles". I usually take
muffins, bacon and eggs, and orange
juice. Others take sausages and bread
with tomato sauce. We use the permanent
BBQ’s on Motuihe, but many members
have theirown BBQ’s with "Mr
Stove", a gas cooker in its own
plastic suitcase ($39.95 from the
warehouse), being quite popular. Don’t
worry if you don’t have a BBQ, as
there are plenty of people willing to
share.
A fun
race to the bottom end of Waiheke is the
next item, and the start times and race
"rules" will be given out at
the brunch. For those who can’t make
the brunch, we usually end up at
Man-O-War Bay, but listen on VHF channel
86/88 or contact Richie on his
mobile 025 906 506.
Our
evening meals are nearly always BBO’s
on the beach. It has to be prettyfoul
weather for us not to be on the beach at
night, so remember to bring food that
can BBQ, warm clothing, and something to
"sitapon" on the beach. Dinner
is always preceded by
drinks!!, a chance to meet with other
members, and have a bit of a laugh about
the days activities.
For those
energetic bods, a walk up to Stony
Bailer from Man-O-War Bay is well worth
the effort. Remember to bring a torch
each and walking shoes. The views are
magnificent! Stony Batter was a coastal
gun battery constructed by the
Government during the 2nd World War,
when a Japanese attack seemed imminent.
There are several underground tunnels,
which are well worth exploring.
Some
boats try fishing, so bring your fishing
rods, and others just laze around with a
good book.
We
usually wend our way back on Monday.
Look out
for the committee boats flying their
large H28 flags, and come and join us.
It is a lot of fun.
Richie
and Heather aboard Monty Python Motoring
at the bottom end of Waiheke
Heather
and Richie on Monty Python (the orange
H) will be co-ordinating the weekend, so
give them a phone call before the
weekend if you have any queries, or just
join us all on Motuihe (or down the
bottom end of Waiheke).
Co-ordinators
- Heather
& Ritchie Williams Ph 09 537 3254 or
025 906 506
