Welcome to the Whangarei Cruising Club
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On the 26th. April 1921, Admiral
Lord Jellicoe, who was the Governor General of NZ, visited the Whangarei
Harbour in the government ship Tutanekai. The Tutanekai was escorted to
the Onerahi Wharf by a flotilla of local launches. Jellicoe was made famous
by his success in the battle of Jutland in the first World War. The prime
mover of this visit was Mr.A.R.Pickmere, a Whangarei dentist. The Whangarei Cruising Club was
founded on the 7th.June 1921
by a group of enthusiastic launch owners. The addition of yachts soon
followed with one handed centre-boarders, mulleties and keelers.
From the beginning, the club was a great success. A prime objective of the
club was to provide facilities at a cost that was affordable and available
to as many families as possible. Its first Commodore was Arthur Pickmere
and Lord Jellicoe became the first patron.
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Kissing Point
The photograph shows the seaward side of the clubhouse on the left,
with the crane in the centre and the floating jetty and hard stand to the
right. The grid entrance is on
the other side of the jetty. Other
views of new clubhouse
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Long floating jetty with space available
for up to five medium size vessels. This is used by members for
loading, unloading, taking on of water (tap close by) or a temporary
stop for other reasons. It may be used in an emergency situation by a
non-member. A small secure hardstand area with high hurricane netting
fence to service members boats for repair or painting. A ramp between
the hardstand and clubhouse which is also a grid with accommodation
for two vessels to tide out and do minor repairs etc. Grid master is
Doug Smeal phone 4362721.
Members $15/tide. Non-members $45/tide.
A crane is now available for weights up to one ton for lifting out masts.
engines etc. There is a large parking area for cars. In front of the
clubhouse is a large double pile marina for launches and yachts. A berth
can be acquired through the Whangarei Marina Management Office phone
4382033. Clubhouse phone 4389043.
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Parua Bay
The photograph shows the clubhouse on the left with a large lift out
area for mainly trailer-sailers behind the building and extending to the
right. In front there is the launching ramp and jetty. Further to the right (outside the picture) is a public ramp &
jetty with floating pontoon.
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Beside the clubhouse is a large trailer-sailer park, the best in
Northland and arguably anywhere. This is secured with a high hurricane
netting fence. In front is a large ramp to launch centre-boarders and
trailer-sailers. A long jetty extends into the bay alongside the ramp.
Clubhouse phone 4361928. There is a hoist and this can be
booked by phoning Bruce at 4387445.
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Whangarei Cruising Club's Publication and is published eight times a year -
February, March, April, June, August, October, November and December
approximately one week after the monthly executive meeting. Deadline for
items and advertisements is the first Tuesday of the month of publication.
Scuttlebutt Publisher - Merv Fair Phone 4371594. Articles can be faxed to
4371598, e-mail mervynf@xtra.co.nz
or post to M.M.Fair, 40 Sands Rd, RD 3 Whangarei
Scuttlebutt Folder - Julie Chaplin Phone 4322686
Website
www.wcc.net.nz
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