14 September Motanau Fishing. (Bruce Rathgen)
Departing from the ramp at the Sumner Life Boat base you will travel approx 75 minutes north towards Motanau with the some "supposedly" good GPS coordinates. Contact Bruce Rathgen for event details and to register.
Well, it was a great day which is about the best that could be said, with the only fish kept being a red cod. Plenty of dogfish caught but the blue cod proved elusive, with none caught. Better luck next time guys.
28 September Akaroa Deep Sea Fishing and Annual Trophy Event (Steve Conway)
Departing Duvauchelles ramp at 7-00 am, To register contact Steve on 021 642 046 or 387 0920 or email steve@okay.co.nz. We have some great GPS coordinates with the fishing ground 16 - 18 km off the Akaroa Heads. 50 cm Blue cod and school groper are the target. Combining an opportunity for deep sea fishing and the annual Akaroa Fishing competition. Departing from Duvauchelles the intention is to venture out to the hole, those not wishing to venture this far are free to fish anywhere and still be in with a chance for a prize. This prize was taken out a few years ago with a 7 gill shark caught well inside the harbour so going well out is no guarantee.
Postponed due to weather- This event will be rescheduled for the new year
12 October Lyttelton Proscreen Fishing
Another trophy fishing event with $100 prize money up for grabs.
19 October Trailer Backing (Troy Leonard)
What a great opportunity to practice those backing skills in a stress free environment, no queues and no pressure. Here you will be able to take your time and become comfortable backing a boat trailer and to save any marital disputes we can supply a backing coach. Venue and time to be confirmed, but bring a picnic and make a day of it.
1 November Lake Coleridge Fishing (High Country Opening)
30 November Beginners water ski lessons (booked out) Due to demand we are looking at a second event
What an excellent day, beginners up for the first time, others transferring from 2 skis to a single plus the Commodore dusting off a rather holy (lots of holes) wetsuit for his first ski off the year.
7 December Christmas Picnic at Omaka
A lovely summers day with visits from a Clown and Father Christmas. Games included fishing (with magnets) from the bridge, a lolly scramble, egg throwing and a special thanks to Mitre 10 for supplying a bouncy castle. Check out the photos in the gallery.
10 December Commodores Shout at the Airport Hanger Bar (Note the date change)
11 December Committee Meeting at Dave's House
13/14 Dec Lake Brunner Weekend
21 December Champaigne Breakfast at Quial Island
NEW CALENDAR at www.cobc.co.nz
