WELCOME
I’m very pleased that we have so many positive things to report in this newsletter. We’ve been complimented on the improvements to our facilities and the efficiency and friendliness of our service. The Maintenance Team have also made great progress with the essential work to protect our Marina for the future. Spring has brought in the usual gales, but mooring lines have held, and we’ve had no problems apart from a few noisy halyards. Finally, I‘ve just called GOfuel to tell them we’re about to send our Spring newsletter and they’ve given an immediate diesel price reduction. This Spring must be the start of enjoyable boating for all of us at Mana Marina!
— Neil, Marina Manager
What’s new?
Bathroom refresh
What a difference! The bathroom freshen up is complete with new paint, tiling and seating, and we’ve had a lot of positive comments from our regulars and visitors alike! Check out the before and after pics below.
Fuel kiosk upgrade
Signage at the fuel kiosk has been upgraded and improved in conjunction with GOFuel, and the emergency and operating information is much clearer. The spill kit is available for emergency use. Please notify the Manager in the event an emergency or if the kit seal has been broken.
SPRING SPECIAL FUEL PRICE
The diesel fuel’s now at a low pump price of $1.14 per litre! A great time to fill up.
Through-rod replacement update
Andrew and Steven have completed the through-rod and metal work replacement on F-Pier. Thanks to all the vessel owners for their patience and co-operation. You’ll see Steven progressively working on the Marina checking, replacing and protecting the rods, as part of our long-term maintenance program. We’ll contact vessel owners if boats need to be shifted as part of this.
can you spot your boat?
Heading into a new marina for the first time can often be a daunting experience and we have new visitors arriving all the time. So, we’ve put together a new video to give a great aerial visual of Mana Marina. A huge thank you to Mike Stent for the drone footage and Tara Cooney for the production. What a great Marina we’re part of — feel free to share the video!
Safety
It pays to look twice
Near-misses crossing the railway lines happen every day (see Fletcher’s story), and Kiwi Rail are reminding everyone not to get complacent. With a high number of commuter and freight trains passing through Ngāti Toa Domain, please take extra care to obey the warning signs and look carefully in both directions.
COVID-19 Level 2
While Wellington is in Level 2, please continue to register your visits to Mana Marina with the NZ Covid Tracer app by scanning the Marina QR code (at the barrier arm entry, Office or Noticeboard). Alternatively, you can log a visit via our website or at the Office.
Competition time
Want a chance to win one of two free engine services (valued at $700 each)? Here’s your chance! Greater Wellington are running a comp, just hit the button below to answer their quiz and enter…
(entries close 1 October 2020).
Win an engine service through Greater Wellington’s competition.
On the water
Mana Cruising Club Yacht Racing
While it’s no Vendée Globe, it’s been great to see a number of Mana sailboats out on the water in MCC’s winter racing series, with some good competition and even better banter. The Spring/Summer series will be announced shortly and for any new (and old) sailors at Mana Marina it’s great motivation to get the boat out – contact John via john@manacc.co.nz to get involved.
Vendée Globe
Photo: Alex Thomson Racing
AND for those counting down to the start of the actual Vendée Globe on 8 November, (the world’s only solo, non-stop & without assistance race) you can catch all the official info, latest news, skipper profiles and pick your favourite to win here…
What’s on?
Coastguard courses
Spring’s a great time to upskill or take a refresher course ahead of your summer boating with one of the following courses. These are held at Mana or Plimmerton Clubs, so nice and handy!
Day Skipper — 26-27th September
VHF — 10th October
Boatmaster — Held over two weekends 14 -15th and 21-22nd November
Day Skipper is the most popular course and is the best course for those new to being the skipper on a boat. It covers boat handling, safety equipment, navigation, tides, weather, rules and regulations, emergencies, and knots – it’s a broad course outlining the whole boating experience.
Join the biggest dive clean up in NZ!
Want to do some good for Wellington’s marine life and moana? This Sunday 20 September, join in with Ghost Diving NZ and Salt NZ for the Annual Harbour Clean up — it’s ocean and shore based targeting rubbish in and around the Wellington foreshore specifically at and around Frank Kitts park.
Scuba divers, free divers and shore crew all needed! Hit the button below if you’re keen for more info.
Photo: Ghost Diving NZ
TOP OF THE SOUTH ARE coming BACK
Last summer’s Clean Hull workshop was so successful, Top of the South are running it again on 21 November. Held in conjunction with Mana Cruising Club and Mana Marina, it’s a great opportunity to see samples of marine pests (the one’s we’re keeping out of Mana!), learn how to get more out of your anti-foul, and enter prize draws etc. More info to follow.
Last year’s workshop at Mana Cruising Club
AGM date
Mana Marina’s AGM will held 24 November 2020 – keep the date free, it’d be great to see you there. Formal notice will be sent to Licence holders in due course.
Neil on leave
Neil’s taking some well-earned leave next week. Tara will be Acting Manager in his absence and covering the Manager’s line 027 2330111.
Have a great weekend — Kia pai tō rā whakatā
Neil, Tara & Andrew