In order to expedite the construction of a new toilet and shower block for MBTBC Marina plus more pokies for the Club, MBTBC has decided to extend the discount period on purchase of new berths.
We must sell these new berths to achieve our expansion goals and are therefore offering heavy discounts of up to $76,000. Visit the Marina Sales section for details.
The slideshow shown at the Club’s recent 25 year anniversary dinner can be viewed on the 50 Year Anniversary Celebration page, available under Club Info on the top navigation menu of the website.
Thank you to all the members who contributed to make this fascinating piece of club memorabilia.
Christmas in July – 23 July
Moreton Bay Fishing Classic – 6 to 11 August
AGM – 16 August (Nominations close 14 days prior on 2 August)
Father’s Day – 5 September
Interclub Bay Cruise – 18 to 25 September
Christmas in July – Members Dinner
On Friday 23 July, the Club will host the inaugural Christmas in July Members Dinner. By now all Full Members should have received an invitation in the mail to this event. We extend this invitation to Social Members and Club visitors also. The evening will include a three course meal in the Stradbroke Function Room. Tickets are $50 per person, or $30 each for Full Members and their spouses/ guest / partner. For information and bookings contact the Club.
Annual General Meeting
Due to the Fishing Classic, the Annual General Meeting will be held on 16 August. Nominations close 2 August.
Interclub Bay Cruise 2010
This year the Interclub Bay Cruise is taking place from Saturday 18 to Sunday 26 September. The Sign-On Venue has changed to the Gold Coast Boat Club. This year’s theme is “Cruising without Bruising” focusing on safety while boating with themed events and activities planned throughout the cruise. For more information and application forms visit the website at www.interclubbaycruise.org.au.
Because you’re a member of the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club, we’re giving you a 20% club discount on your Suncorp Comprehensive Boat Insurance. Find out more…
Starting Friday 6 August – Live Entertainment every Friday. More info coming soon!
Saturday night live entertainment
July 17 – Kickstart
July 24 – Anthony Classen Band
July 31 – Able to Rock
August 14 – The Breakaways
Nightly Entertainment from 6 to 11 August at the Moreton Bay Fishing Classic
Jam Night every Tuesday from 7pm. Click here for more info
Stars on Stage Karaoke every Friday from 7pm and Sunday from 5:30pm for the rest of July
Poker Monday and Thursday nights – 6:00pm registration for 7:00pm start! (Wednesday Poker has now been changed to Monday nights)
These days everyone is busy. Getting to the Club can be far too infrequent, and once you’re here getting that boat in the water is priority. However it is in these rushing moments that accidents can happen. The Club provides a place for like minded boaties and their families to relax and enjoy our stunning Moreton Bay, in a safe and secure environment. Each time you park your car and trailer at the Club, you have the right to have confidence that you will return to your belongings as you left them. We have had a couple of incidents recently where Members have run into other Members cars or trailers and haven’t even left a note. Not only is this against the Club constitution, this also goes against the Australian way of looking out for your mates. We ask all Members to be careful and respectful every time they visit the Club – look out for your mates and be a proud and conscientious MBTBC Member.
• New Coffee Loyalty Cards – Buy 5 coffees and get the 6th FREE!
• Relax on the deck and enjoy Merlo Coffee or Twinings Tea and Cake… $7.50.
• Love Coffee at the Club? Indulge at home too! 1kg fresh Merlo coffee beans only $22.00
• Lunch and Dinner Specials available every day… and don’t forget Breakfast on Sunday
• New to the Club menu… Hot & Cold Seafood Platter for two -available Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
Functions @ the Club
Are you planning a party? Is someone you know looking for the perfect venue for their event? The Club can cater to all your function requirements. From intimate gatherings to grand scale celebrations, we have the facilities and experience to ensure your every need is met. Weddings, celebrations, seminars, trade shows – the list goes on. If you have any queries or would like to make a booking, please contact our functions coordinator, Helen Ponsi on 3396 8161 or functions@mbtbc.com.
More Showers, More Toilets, More Pokies
Continuing our quest for the best MBTBC is adding more showers and more toilets at MBTBC Marina and more pokies in the Clubhouse. To do this we need to raise some dollars and have therefore decided to offer more discounts (up to $76,000) on our new berths.
Visit Marina Sales @ www.mbtbc.com to view our current price list.
Our Marina has the best access to Manly town centre and to the Bay; we now have undercover parking and will soon have a brand new amenities block. We also have a Shipyard and fuel on site and are located only 30 seconds walk from the Clubhouse.
Whether you’re buying or renting MBTBC Marina makes it easy to experience the best the Bay has to offer.
Marina sales, Peter Hansen: 1300 889 509
Marina rentals, MBTBC Marina Office: 07 3890 0810
The Social Cruise Group is one of our most active sub-groups, with monthly meetings and regular events organised by a very enthusiastic bunch of Members. Captainess Ann Sheriff says that everyone is welcome to share in the fun that the SCG organize. “It doesn’t matter if you have a runabout, a sailing boat, a cruiser… all boats and people are welcome in the Social Cruise Group” says Ann. Another welcoming face of the SCG is Vice-Captain Bruce Richardson, who says that the group is always happy to welcome more Members into the SCG circle. Bruce points out that Members of other sub-groups are invited to participate in the SCG also.
The SCG meet on the second Sunday of every month at 4:30pm in the Clubhouse to plan upcoming events and think of even more ways to have fun in and around the beautiful bay. They focus on Member input – everyone’s ideas are taken into account and accommodated. Their next event is an overnighter at The Haven, booked in for the 17th and 18th of July. Plans are to leave from either Manly or Jacobs Well for a nice calm crossing to the Club’s home-away-from-home. Ann and Bruce extend an invitation to this get-away to all Full Members of the Club and their family and friends. In fact they invite Members to participate in all their meetings and events. “We’re a casual group of boaties who like to have fun and love supporting our Club, but we’re also very serious about educating and practicing safe boating”, Ann also mentions that they are often found at the Clubhouse on a Friday or Saturday night enjoying dinner and entertainment.
The SCG on a recent day trip
Quick Facts about the Social Cruise Group
• Not familiar with the bay? There is a lot of experience in the group and they are more than happy to help all Members learn confidence and safety while boating.
• Size and Shape doesn’t matter. All boats are welcome in the SCG… The more the merrier!
• You don’t have to have a boat to be in the Social Cruise Group. While having a boat is preferable, the friendly Members are more than happy to bring aboard a few extra people to join in the fun.
• There is no cost involved in any of their events. You just need to cover running costs of your vessel and BYO food and drink.
Contact details can be found on the SCG page on the website.
The June edition of Trailer Boating has been released and it is bigger and better than ever! Filled cover to cover with news, information and a special Fishing Classic lift out, it’s a fun read with something for everyone. We have already started working on the next issue, and are calling out to all Club Members who think they have a cover worthy photo. If you think you’ve got the pic, email it to office@mbtbc.com. Please remember we need high resolution (300dpi), print quality photos.
Congratulations to Matthew Collins of Warwick – winner of the $1000 BCF Voucher!
Thanks to everyone who got their entries in before June 30 and took part in this preliminary prize draw. With over $200,000 in prizes to be won at the comp, there are plenty more opportunities to score big at the Fishing Classic.
With one month till the Classic kicks off, it is time to make sure your entry form is in. Entries are coming in thick and fast, making this an even bigger event than the 2009 comp.
If you’re thinking of basing yourself at Straddie, contact the office to book your spot on the Calypso Flyer for opening and closing nights. For $40 return the flyer will bring you to mainland and back for all the fun – including the Major Prize Draws on the final night.
Just a reminder that this year we are not creating photo ID. We will be issuing entrant cards to every competitor, including juniors, to be worn on a lanyard. Full and Associate competitors will be asked to carry official photo ID (drivers license, 18+ card, passport). We don’t expect juniors to have photo ID for the event. To claim prizes, we ask that junior competitors are accompanied by a parent or guardian carrying ID.
For info and entry forms visit www.moretonbayfishingclassic.com.au.
Follow this link for information on:
• 2 Hour Vessel Overdue Arrangements with Brisbane Water Police (BWP
• Bar Crossing Arrangements with Brisbane Water Police
• Brisbane Harbour Control Channels Night Watch
• MBTBC Vessels Log On’s
Remember: For Your Safety, Log On. For our Peace of Mind, Log Off.
The Moreton Bay Fishing Classic will be held at Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club from 6 -11 August 2010. With a prize pool in excess of $200,000 this will be the biggest event of its kind in South East Queensland this year.
Entry forms are now available from the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club and from leading fishing and boating outlets in South East Queensland. To download an entry form click here.
