LITTLE SHIP CLUB July 2016 eNews

Interclub Bay Cruise 2016 Anton Prange, Commodore of the Interclub Bay Cruise, tabled this report for LSC Members and eNews readers. The recent boat shows at Sanctuary Cove and the Gold Coast Marine Precinct are a great demonstration of the appeal of the boating lifestyle. They also remind us that there is always a bigger boat! However, what they can’t put on display is the positive impact that the boating lifestyle has on families, friendships and the community. One such event that proudly displays these values is the Interclub Bay Cruise. In 1976, the late John Hattrick, whilst commodore of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, initiated an annual bay cruise to promote safe family boating and goodwill amongst the boating fraternity. Now in its 41st year, the Interclub Bay Cruise continues to offer boating enthusiasts from all walks of life an annual cruise of Moreton Bay and the Broadwater. The all-ages event provides a warm and friendly environment to share a full week of cruising with like-minded boating enthusiasts. The cruise of 2015 was a very successful event with 64 boats and over 220 cruisers taking part in the tour of the Bay with a different destination and venue each night. After a few years’ absence, the fleet will once again return to the Little Ship Club and our cruising family is looking forward to the hospitality from the iconic destination on North Stradbroke Island. The 2016 cruise will see the fleet return to regular favourites such as the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club at Manly, RQYS Canaipa and Tipplers Passage as well as great mix of destinations including Horseshoe Bay, the BoatWorks and Couran Cove. The event is open to all types of boats whether your interest lies in “stink boats” or the “rag and stick”. The Interclub Bay Cruise is the culmination of efforts by eight affiliated boating clubs in the region. Each club is represented on the Interclub Bay Cruise Committee by nominated delegates and we hope that Little Ship Club’s representation will lead to a renewed and even greater involvement from the club in coming years. The cruise will run during 17th–24th of September 2016 and all LSC members and their families are invited to join the fleet. Little Ship Club will be hosting the 2016 ICBC on Sunday 18th September, with the visiting flotilla dispersed between the One Mile, Deanbilla Bay and possibly Myora (subject to numbers). Club pontoons and moorings have been reserved from 1100hrs / 18th until 0900hrs / 19th, with regular bistro and bar hours plus live entertainment for all visitors on the Sunday, in addition to the ICBC events program. More information to follow in the August 2016 edition of the eNews. For more details visit www.interclubbaycruise.org.au or email commodore@interclubbaycruise.org.au

DAY 1 – Saturday 17 September Sign-on for the cruise will commence at the MBTBC Clubhouse from 2pm. Marina berths for boats arriving outside the harbour walls will be available and local boat owners can arrive by foot or tender at the main club house. The first night festivities will begin with a delicious meal and entertainment and set the tone for a fantastic cruise. DAY 2 – Sunday 18 September After a leisurely cruise across Moreton Bay from Manly, the fleet will arrive at One Mile and enjoy the hospitality of the famous Little Ship Club. There will be plenty food, fun and sun as the cruisers enjoys this little piece of paradise on the North Stradbroke Island. Entertainment will be provided by the club onshore and it is sure to be a great event. DAY 3 – Monday 19 September The fleet will depart One Mile for a short stopover at the picturesque Horseshoe Bay for beach activities and lunch. Following a brief cruise to RQYS Canaipa, the cruising fleet will be hosted by the legendary Kevin Ball and our RQYS delegates Steve and Kym. They have planned some seriously fun activities for the night and you won’t want to miss the action. DAY 4 – Tuesday 20 September Cruising down the Canaipa Passage, the cruise will arrive at Tippler’s Passage in time for lunch to enjoy the friendly hospitality of Rebec- ca and her team at Tippler’s Licensed Cafe. The evening will be an informal affair onshore at the MBTBC Haven with a BYO dinner and campfire sing-a-long. At the half-way point of the cruise, it’s a great opportunity to catch your breath and enjoy the surrounds. DAY 5 – Wednesday 21 September Enjoying a leisurely cruise up the Coomera river, the fleet will spend the day at The Boat Works. Onshore will be a sensational night of fun and entertainment at the Galley restaurant. Don’t forget: Loose Lips Sync Ships! DAY 6 – Thursday 22 September Couran Cove Island Resort will welcome the fleet to their marina and resort after our sail past on the Coomera rever. With pools, bars, dining and a host of activities, it will be the day to let your hair down and enjoy South Stradbroke at it’s finest. Our gala dinner will be held in the evening with a trivia night and fun for all ages. An event not to be missed! DAY 7 – Friday 23 September Our final destination on the 2016 is the BOAT Club at Tipplers Pas- sage. The laid back surrounding will be a great way to wrap up the cruise with a free BBQ provided onshore by the Wynnum Manly Yacht at the BOAT Club house. Our famous talent quest will give cruisers young and old the opportunity to strut their stuff and will bring lots of smiles to the cruisers on the final night. DAY 8 – Saturday 24 September After a full week of cruising, it is time to say farewell. Some will head home to ports afar and others will stay in Tipplers Passage to enjoy the weekend. The choice is yours! The only thing left to do to starting counting down the sleeps to the 2017 Interclub Bay Cruise!

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July 2016 eNews

Little Ship Club (Queensland Squadron)