http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.swbc.co.nz en-us Thu, 21 Jan 2021 20:14:55 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/post/61419/jetty-maintenance/ HELP NEEDED PLEASE- We have planned to do some much needed maintenance on the Jetty this Saturday 23 Jan, 8am - 12pm - any help you can give us would be much appreciated. The old bolts need to be replaced while tide is low.If you can help, handy tools to bring are spanner/socket sets for M12 and M16 bolts, cordless grinders/drills, spades, shovels, hammers and anything else you think might be useful. We will be working in the mud so appropriate footwear and PPE gear (ear muffs, eye protecti... Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:01:59 +1300 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/#post61419 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/post/59458/nz-sport-fishing-council-presentation/ The club has arranged an informative evening with the NZ Sport Fishing Council for this Thursday 12 November from 6pm as a lead in to The Stillwater Fishing Competition on Saturday.  NZ Sport Fishing Council was established in 1957 and currently represents 55 nationwide Clubs with 36,200 affiliate members. The Council’s mission is to promote and develop the sport and recreational activity of fishing in New Zealand.  Their activities include:1.      ... Mon, 09 Nov 2020 19:56:10 +1300 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/#post59458 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/post/58152/opening-day-under-level-2/ We are finally opening our doors again today, and I know many members are looking forward to the club operating again. There will be a few limitations to the usual service, as Level 2 has some restrictions. We have put a plan in place to follow these the best we can. Committee members will be available to support staff and the management tonight and will guide you through this as you arrive. I'm sure you will all be supportive and help us get through Level 2 - it will be a learning curve for all... Fri, 02 Oct 2020 10:36:37 +1300 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/#post58152 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/post/58085/club-opening-this-friday-2-oct/ Hi Everyone, Following on from our last communication, and after careful consideration, the Committee is happy to announce the Club will re-open this Friday 2 October at 4pm. We will be open Friday through to Sunday during the following times:  Friday October 2, 4.00pm to 10.30pm Saturday October 3, 4.00pm to 9.00pm Sunday October 4, 4.00pm to 8.30pm All members and their guests must enter through the front main entry, scan our QR code or sign our contact tracing regist... Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:34:22 +1300 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/#post58085 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/post/57785/update-on-covid-19-status/ Club House & Bar: After our committee meeting this week a decision has been made to remain closed for at least 2 more weeks, with the intention of working towards opening the club house after this period. If we remain in Level 2 after the Government announcement on 5th October, we will need to have a plan in place on how we can best operate at that level and we are now looking at this regardless. We will keep you updated prior to opening, and we thank you in advance for your patience and support... Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:04:03 +1200 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/#post57785 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/post/56352/hardstand-update-level-3/ On Wednesday we closed our hard stand and club house in response to Auckland moving into Alert Level 3.  We have now had three days review the rules and requirements of Alert Level 3, and after reviewing the Government and the Council Covid-19 Alert Level 3 Information, Stillwater Boating Club will now allow members, whose boats are already on the hardstand, to work on their boats. The club house remains shut under Alert Level 3. These members will be asked to sign and commit to comply with... Sat, 15 Aug 2020 12:35:21 +1200 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/#post56352 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/post/56172/covid-19--level-3-returns/ You may now be aware that the government has placed Auckland back under Level 3 restrictions for 3 days until midnight Friday 14th August. This means our club will be closed until further notice.The yard will be closed and gates locked at midday today. The club is located on an Auckland Council owned recreational reserve. The Auckland Council previously instructed the Club to close the yard under Alert Level 3. This remains the council’s position.Should we move to Alert Level 2 of ... Wed, 12 Aug 2020 11:45:10 +1200 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/#post56172 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/post/55673/agm-august-2020/ Reminder that this SUNDAY is the Annual General Meeting - it takes place on the first Sunday of August. Get your membership up-todate NOW as only current members have meeting privileges. All members from last season will have been notified by email, or post if they have no valid email. Please contact Karen at secretary@swbc.co.nz if you have any queries. This can be done online here, or at the club during opening hours up until Saturday night prior to AGM. If you wish to use the club facili... Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:29:07 +1200 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/#post55673 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/post/54292/COVID-19-UPDATE--Level-1/ The club bar and kitchen was opened for business last Friday, and what a great evening it was! Good to see many of out member's happy faces back enjoying a social catch-up with each other.  Club opening hours will now resume as previously and we are now open from Wednesday - Sunday. Please be aware that there has been a small increase in bar prices, and changes have been made to the menu as well. These changes were due to come in and bring us up to date with out prices. We thank you all for... Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:24:00 +1200 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/#post54292 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/post/52670/COVID-19-UPDATE--Level-2/ The hardstand and wharf will be open from today 14th May 2020 for our members use. Sorry the club house will remained closed for now. Only those with boats on the hard and their contractors are allowed in the yard, and are to take direction from yard manager Stu Hunton- 022 653 1674  The council now advise that all ramps are open - see link for more info  https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/Pages/covid-19.aspx Please ensure you are aware of the health and hygiene guidelines to kee... Thu, 14 May 2020 08:10:57 +1200 http://www.swbc.co.nz/blog/#post52670