Commodores Notes

COMMODORES NOTES AUGUST 2024

 

CLUB NEWS

Everything is ticking along nicely at the club with winter coming to an end. Not that we actually had a winter this year. Our old clubhouse is hanging in there while we wait for GORCAPA to get the latest redevelopment plans sorted. It’s been about 17 years now since the decision to redevelop Point Grey began. 
We will be firing up our live music and many other events over the next few months so watch this space for the details. 
Remember our facilities are available to any member for weddings, parties or anything.  
 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS 
WINTER CUP FISHING COMPETITION NUMBER FOUR
SPONSORED BY SURF COAST GARDENING - ROB DALZIEL

Sunday 8th September 2024, this is the last one for the year and the scores are close. 
The comp runs from 6am until the deadline of 12.30pm. Weigh-in starts at midday. It’s free to enter for members and all competitors get a free mixed grill lunch. Prizes are awarded for first, second and third in both the junior and senior categories. Juniors must be under the age of 18. You can only weigh in one fish each, so anyone can win on the day, and it’s environmentally friendly. Come and have a crack. It’s great fun. 
 

One of our Gun Junior Anglers Angus Hunter with an extremely rare Southern Rock Flathead. Plentiful elsewhere just rare here.  
 

YOUTH FISHING DAY

In conjunction with the Surf Coast Shire we are running a Youth Fishing Day. We will be putting on a free sausage sizzle for all involved.
You can sign up by emailing youthdevelopment@surfcoast.vic.gov.au. See details below. 
 

 

FREE LIVE MUSIC

Friday 11th October, student band Side Effects will be performing. They performed at the club last year and were so good, we've invited them back. Mark it in your calendars, more details to come.

 

AFL GRAND FINAL DAY

As usual we have a big day planned for this year's Granny with free hot dogs and other snacks. $2 pots during the quarter and half time breaks plus a free sausage sizzle. We will have 3 big TV’s and everyone will be able to hear it all with our new sound system. Come along and join in the fun.  

 

LAZARUS LOUNGE RE-OPENING

We weren’t allowed to use the Lazarus over the last few months but it’s all go again later this month. This will make things much more comfortable for our upcoming functions. 
 

 

RECENT EVENTS

FOOTY TIPPING RESULTS.
SPONSORED BY SMYTH REAL ESTATE LORNE

The Footy Tipping went down to the wire and wasn’t decided until the final siren of the last game on Sunday night when the top 3 all finished on 143. 
To decide the winner it went to the margin which gave local identity and the much loved Sue Balderus the win. 

 

WINTER CUP FISHING COMP NUMBER THREE
SPONSORED BY HILLEC - STEVE HILL ELECTRICIAN CAMPERDOWN

It was sunny but cold with a 15 knot northerly. We had a good number of Anglers considering the conditions with some nice fish caught. A big thanks to Ray Sutton who ran the comp with the utmost efficiency and David and Ann McCormack who cooked the mixed grill without killing anyone.  
The Senior results were: First - Rishi Williams with a Flathead, 2562 points
Second - Mal Hunter with a Garfish, 2515 points
Third - Ciara Ennis with a Mullet, 2404 points
Sorry no photos available for the seniors. In the Juniors the Dawson Family cleaned up the lot with first, second and third. A sensational effort. 

Junior Winner Dusty Dawson with a Flathead 2550 points
 

Second Alby Dawson with a Flathead 2508 points

 

Third Violet Dawson also with a Flathead 2316 points
 

VALE BONNIE CASTLE

Sadly our oldest Life Member Bonnie Castle passed away only a week short of her 105th birthday. By all reports she was a very special lady and will be sadly missed. Our Condolences to her family.  

Bonnie Castle, RIP

 

DOUG & MARY STIRLING CUP COMMUNITY AWARD WINNERS

This year the cup is being awarded to Clive & Lou Goldsworthy. Clive is a valued member of our Committee and he & Lou are involved in heaps of clubs and organisations in Lorne. Too many to mention. They are very worthy winners.

Clive & Lou Goldsworthy a couple of years and a few grey hairs ago
 

Lou doing a bit of mountain climbing in the Kimberly’s a couple of weeks ago
 

Clive having his weekly shower in the Kimberly’s recently

 

CABLE TIES

A group of us have just returned home from a 2-week cruise around the Kimberly’s and then 3 weeks driving around them. Each couple rented a Prado from Thrifty in Broome. Ours had a Roo Bar which decided to slowly fall off on the Gibb River Road. 
Luckily I never go anywhere without cable ties. I used up my stash of 10 to hold the Roo Bar in place until we got to El Questro Station which had phone reception. I called Thrifty that evening and at 8am the next morning a bloke arrived from Kununurra with a brand new Prado. How’s that for service. We couldn’t believe it. I reckon the bloke that invented Cable Ties should have been made King Of The World. By the way his name is Marcus Logan and he invented them in 1956.  
 

The last of the 10 cable ties left but they saved the day

 

DONATIONS

We have just donated a substantial amount to the Lorne Mens Shed.

Gary Fenton, John Bliss and Kevin Riley from the Mens Shed receiving a cheque
from Jody and myself
 

 

FISHING REPORT

BOAT
Not a great deal to report. The weather in July and early August was magnificent so there were a few boats getting out amongst it. Snapper are scarce but if you can find a school they are hungry and biting well. Plenty of big Flathead about, King George Whiting are scarce, a few Gummy Sharks and School Sharks being landed. Lots of Salmon in close. 

PIER
The Pier is still fishing well with decent catches of: Salmon, Trevally, Snapper, Calamari, King George Whiting and Grass Whiting.  

Our fearless Vice Commodore with a nice Gummy Shark he caught recently. 

 

SOME MOTHERS DO HAVE 'EM

Local Identity Paul Spizzica had launched his boat solo the other day and suddenly realised that he had left his keys at home. He was trying to push start it when our club manager Hutch came along and explained to Spizz that you can’t push start a boat. Spizz has very little mechanical knowledge. Hutch held the boat to stop it drifting away while Spizz went home and got his keys. 

This is Spizz a couple of years ago before his hair fell off. 

COFFEE

Jason is back next week serving his world famous Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate and bickies. 

 

COURTESY BUS

The bus is currently operating on Friday and Saturday evenings. We still need volunteers to drive it so if you can help please let Ian Hutchinson know.

 

MERCHANDISE

Our range of merchandise is now available to purchase at the clubhouse, whilst stock lasts. Our 2024 colour range is available in long and short-sleeved t-shirts, hoodies, caps, stubby holders and an exclusive first time ever cotton sock and new black smart polo. 
Stock is selling very fast, so get in quick to avoid disappointment. 
Don't forget our merchandise deals, stubby holders $10 each or if purchased with a can of beer or UDL only $15, socks $15 a pair or 3 pairs for $40. Limited stock. 

 

 

Cheers,

Commodore

Thanks to our sponsors

KEANE CONTRACTING BRICK/BLOCK and SCAFFOLDING – Gary Keane
SURFCOAST GARDENING – Kerry Webster & Rob Dalziel