The Royal Natal Yacht Club is actively involved in the promotion of all aspects of the leisure marine industry and we are always especially pleased to be able to assist in marine research. The University of Stellenbosch is currently engaged in an interesting study of the different types of marine growth in the various marinas around South Africa. We are delighted to provide assistance with the research which we are sure will be of benefit to boat owners and the environment. For more information read more here.
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RNYC membership now rewarded with additional member's privileges – earn points!
It is that time of year again when annual subscriptions are due and while some members may be considering the merits of continued membership we have been working hard to develop a package of enhanced membership privileges which will ensure greater membership value for our club members. The initiative commenced in April with the exclusive offer to members to renew their subscriptions before 15th April at the current year's subscription avoiding the 2019/20 traditional subscription increase. We effect from 1st June 2019 members in good standing will receive the usual member's discounted prices on all Food & Beverage purchases which on average amounts to 30% off the advertised price, in addition members will now receive loyalty points in the ratio of:
Member's upon renewing their membership in full within the month of June will receive a bonus of R 100 worth of loyalty points. Loyalty points are valid for the membership year in which they are accrued and can be redeemed for Food & Beverage purchases in the Club. The minimum redemption is R 200. It is hoped that members will use this added generous privilege of membership to patronise the Club at every opportunity. In addition members who pre-fund their Club account to settle Food & Beverage purchases, RNYC race entries or sailing fees will receive R 100 worth of loyalty points for every R 1000 deposited to their account. Watch out for bonus points when you celebrate your birthday at the Club and our ongoing promotions throughout the year which will provide a very compelling incentive for members to spend their valuable leisure time at the Club especially in the prevailing difficult economic environment. Gift cards will be available from 1 June 2019 if you would like to treat you family and friends to the RNYC lifestyle. Going forward we are busy working on day membership cards for visitors and will keep you up-to-date on the progress of this. As members will be aware Durban and surrounds bore the brunt of a massive rainstorm last Monday, 22 April, where 165ml rain was recorded in the one day. We extend our condolences to the families who lost loved ones in this terrible storm. The Clubhouse was not immune to the devastation of the storm and we suffered some damage which we are still in the process of clearing up. Part of the Lower deck bar ceiling collapsed and some of the floor tiles have lifted and cracked. The Secretariat offices were flooded and some electronic equipment damaged. The carpets near the door areas of the Trafalgar Room and Britannia Room were soaked and the Chartroom ceiling and walls suffered some water damage.
We are sure you’ve all seen the pictures of debris in the bay and currently cleanup crews are busy while we have some volunteers scheduled to help us clean up our foreshore this Saturday. Members might remember Refiloe Mofokeng, the young lady who was doing her PhD in Estuary and Marine Ecology who was studying the toxicity of metals and microplastics in the Durban Marine systems. Refiloe spent a lot of time with cleanup volunteers at RNYC in the past 18 months and she has kindly offered to lead the cleanup crew this Saturday at RNYC. If you are able to join us on Saturday please just drop by. In addition to Refiloe and the RNYC staff, Cameron from the Litterboom project will bring 40 crew for 5 days to help. The amount of debris in Durban harbour is absolutely staggering! Bearing in mind of course we removed 80MT of debris from the Ndgoneni Lawns after the Great Storm of October 2017 the cleanup task is significant so please bear with us while the clean-up operations continue. While some of the damage to the Clubhouse will take a bit longer to remedy we are fully functional and look forward to seeing at the Clubhouse very soon. We are running a Price Lock Special on Membership Fees until MONDAY, 15th April 2019 and encourage members to take advantage of this opportunity. Fees paid in full before this date will be charged at the 2018/2019 Membership rate. This offer is available to RNYC members in good standing.
Please note the fees below released by SAS for the 2019/2020 Sailing Season:
Results from the March Club Draw:
1st prize – R750.00 - Mr J Herridge 2nd prize – R250.00 - Ms T Martin 3rd prize – R300 Meal Voucher - Ms S Koch 1st Attendance prize: R750 Meal Voucher & R750 - Mr R Black 2nd Attendance prize: Meat Hamper - Mr S Cawdron 3rd Attendance prize: Gordon’s Gin - Mrs G Cawdron 1st Bottle prize – Theuniskraal Cape Riesling - Mr G Rose 2nd Bottle prize – Nederburg Baronne - Mr R Howell 3rd Dinner for 2 – Dinner for 2 - Mr S Cawdron March is Port Disc renewal time.
Please ensure that you send through a copy of your current/updated C.O.F. or L.G.S.C. and port disc renewal/registration forms to [email protected]. Note that spot checks will be conducted if required. Please note that no changes have been made to 2019/2020 marine tariffs therefore licences will remain the same amount as last year 2018/2019: Prices are inclusive of ( 15% Vat)
A reminder that Ship Station, Spectrum licenses must be paid by end March. ICASA have sent out Invoices in the past but unfortunately they have not all arrived to the vessel owners. If this license is not paid you risk having it cancelled. The annual fee is R 148.00
Please note that our operating hours over the Easter weekend (18th - 22nd April) will be 8am - 6pm.
Our Sunday live music (21st April) will be Tainted Rock and there are set to be great Easter Weekend Specials - keep an eye out! We will also be hosting a small Kiddies Easter Egg Hunt (open to children under 12 years of age) at 11am on Monday 22nd April. RSVP by 12th April 2019. For more information, kindly contact Shaneé on [email protected] |
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