Past Magnum Yacht Association Events

Here is a list of past events so you can see what we have been up to.

February 22, 2004

Magnum Association AGM 2004:
Venue: Sandringham Yacht Club
Time: 12 noon

April 2 - 4, 2004

Melbourne Sailboat Show:

featuring a Magnum Yacht on display at Sandringham Yacht Club - more info: http://www.sailboatshow.com.au/

Melbourne Sailboat Show:

featuring a Magnum Yacht on display at Sandringham Yacht Club - more info: http://www.sailboatshow.com.au/

April 10, 2004

Easter & the Magnum Cup:

Gippsland Lakes

Meet in Duck or picnic Arm Easter Saturday 4ish followed by Magnum Cup in conjunction with the Gippsland Lakes YC on Easter Sunday. Easter Egg Hunt for the kids.

Easter & the Magnum Cup:

Gippsland Lakes

Meet in Duck or picnic Arm Easter Saturday 4ish followed by Magnum Cup in conjunction with the Gippsland Lakes YC on Easter Sunday. Easter Egg Hunt for the kids.

July 31, 2004

Magnum Association WINTER DINNER:

Venue to be finalised - Mark it in your diary

Magnum Association WINTER DINNER:

Venue to be finalised - Mark it in your diary

August 19, 2006

Magnum Association Winter Dinner:

Note the change of date (from August 5) - The 2006 Magnum Association Winter Dinner will be a great night ... if last year's event is anything to go by. The venue at Doyles Bridge Hotel is perfect for our group and the food and service are excellent.

We hope to see as many members as possible.

Magnum Association Winter Dinner:

We hope to see as many members as possible.

August 17, 2007

Winter Dinner:

Its on again ... the Magnum Yacht Association Winter Dinner!

Friday August 17 at 7pm

The original builder of the Magnum, Rudy Waalkens, will be speaking about the boat so don't miss out. Doyles Bridge Hotel Mordialloc, the same venue as the last few years ... great place and great food!

Join other Magnum owners to chat about the boat and the great cruising grounds that Magnums have visited.

Go to Contact Us on the menu and tell us if you can attend.

Winter Dinner:

Its on again ... the Magnum Yacht Association Winter Dinner!

Friday August 17 at 7pm

Join other Magnum owners to chat about the boat and the great cruising grounds that Magnums have visited.

Go to Contact Us on the menu and tell us if you can attend.

January 3 - February 3, 2008

Cruising in 2008:

A trip to Lake Macquarie and the Myall Lakes in January 2008 is being planned by members of the Geelong Trailable Yacht Club and the president of the Magnum Yacht Association. An invitation is extended to all members of Yachting Victoria affiliated Yacht Clubs and Class Associations to join these cruises. A few Magnums will be going so why not join them.

The rough plan is to spend about a week to 10 days at each venue, with participating boats able to be involved in both cruises or to choose just one. The starting date for the first cruise, Lake Macquarie is early January with the cruise of the Myall Lakes later in January. The road trip from Lake Macquarie is only half a day. An optional cruise on the Hawkesbury is also suggested on the return trip.

Contact Graeme King if you are interested.

Cruising in 2008:

Contact Graeme King if you are interested.

March 2, 2008

Summer BBQ Magnum Yacht Association: March 2:

Summer BBQ - Magnum Yacht Association: Sunday 2nd March, 12:00 noon

Enjoy a pleasant BBQ lunch and drinks with other MYA members at the Sandringham Yacht Club (BBQ area outside the ground floor bar). Followed by a brief AGM.

Cost $10.00 per head for food (meat and salad), drinks at bar prices.

Summer BBQ Magnum Yacht Association: March 2:

Summer BBQ - Magnum Yacht Association: Sunday 2nd March, 12:00 noon

Enjoy a pleasant BBQ lunch and drinks with other MYA members at the Sandringham Yacht Club (BBQ area outside the ground floor bar). Followed by a brief AGM.

Cost $10.00 per head for food (meat and salad), drinks at bar prices.

March 8, 2008

Marley Point Race: March 8:

Marley Point Race: Saturday 8th March

Overnight race 40th Anniversary, Don't miss out. There is also an opportunity to have Ronstan staff crewing and skippering as required, on your Magnum. A good way to learn what racing is all about. Please contact Graeme and Cheryl King (5981 4512 (5981 4512 magnum85@bigpond.net.au)) if you are interested in participating in this very special event. Our aim is to have the largest class of trailables involved in this year's event. Why?, to show that Magnums are a multi purpose yacht, that they are being used and to generate interest from other trailable owners and crews in the Magnum.

Marley Point Race: March 8:

Marley Point Race: Saturday 8th March

March 22 - 23, 2008

Magnum Easter get together and Magnum Cup: March 22 - 23:

Magnum Easter get together and Magnum Cup: 22 - 23rd March

Meet at Duck arm on Easter Saturday 22nd March around 4pm, for happy hour and chat. Children's games and Easter egg hunt on Easter Day followed by the Magnum Cup race in the afternoon. Please contact Graeme & Cheryl King (5981 4512 magnum85@bigpond.net.au) if you are interested in participating.

Magnum Easter get together and Magnum Cup: March 22 - 23:

Magnum Easter get together and Magnum Cup: 22 - 23rd March

April 25 - 27, 2008

Trailable Yacht Festival: April 25 - 27:

Trailable Yacht Festival: ANZAC weekend Friday to Sunday, 25th - 27th April

This 3 day event will include a cruise with overnight stay at Royal Geelong YC plus a most interesting & inspiring couple as guest speakers. Eric Gibbons and Flo Barnett hail from Fremantle Western Australia and live on their Court 750 Erflo for 6 to 9 months each year. They have many fascinating stories to tell. If you want to know how to get the most from your trailable yacht then come and listen to Eric and Flo. Be prepared to have your brain stretched as to where you can sail your TY. Please refer to article in Dec 06 Magnum Newsletter about their trip down the Western Australia coast for a for taste of their experiences.

Trailable Yacht Festival: April 25 - 27:

Trailable Yacht Festival: ANZAC weekend Friday to Sunday, 25th - 27th April

June 7 - 9, 2008

Gippsland Lakes Cruise - Queens Birthday weekend:
Join other Magnum folk on the Lakes for a great Queens Birthday long weekend.

August 2, 2008

Winter Dinner:
Another great opportunity to catch-up with other Magnum owners.

August 27, 2008

MYA Committee Meeting:
Send any ideas for the agenda to the MYA president. Come along if you like!

October 18 - 19, 2008

Docklands Cruise:
Celebrate the start of the yachting season with this great cruise. Launch at Werribee River and overnight at Docklands marina.

November 1 - 4, 2008

Gippsland Lakes Poker Run!:
Make a long weekend of Melbourne Cup day and have some fun (or a quite cruise) on the Lakes. Stay tuned for details of the Poker Run!

November 19, 2008

MYA Committee Meeting:
Send any ideas for the agenda to the MYA president. Come along if you like!

December 14, 2008

Christmas BBQ:

Come along and join us all at Ricketts Point in the Park for Lunch. Meet on the foreshore between the yacht club and the tea house. Catch up with friends and other Magnum Owners. BYO BBQ Food, Salads, Drinks or Picnic Hamper. From midday on. Competions for the best Magnum sailing story and the best Magnum photo. Prizes! Bring the kids and friends

Christmas BBQ:

January 23 - 26, 2009

Cruise Australia Day weekend:
Not sure where we will go for the Australia Day long weekend but we could base ourselves at the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, Williamstown. Ideas are welcome! Skandia Geelong Week is on this weekend

February 7, 2009

Southern Sails Regatta:

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron is having a special fun day for cruising yachtsman and motor boat owners and their families. The emphasis of this regatta is to encourage all those cruising boat people to enjoy an interesting day on the flat waters of the southern end of the bay, and maybe participate in events such as time trials, observations, knowledge of current events, safety questions and the like. Ideal for the skipper who is unsure of their capabilities or just wants some reassurance with supervision of rescue craft available.

Full details and entry forms from the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron. Phone: 5988 8453 or Email: info@bys.asn.au

Southern Sails Regatta:

Full details and entry forms from the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron. Phone: 5988 8453 or Email: info@bys.asn.au

February 7, 2009

Mud Island Race:
This is a fun race for the non-racer. Check out the beautiful sandy beaches of Mud Island!

February 9, 2009

Refuge Cove Cruise:
Cruise in company with like-minded Magnum owners to one of the most beautiful coves on the Australian coast. Skippers are reminded that this is an opportunity to taste the real ocean so safety gear and preparation is paramount. Note that this is a 'cruise in company' ... not a cruise organised by the MYA. Skippers must take full responsibility for the safety of their crew and boat. In case of unfavourable easterly weather, Tin Mine Cove in Corner Inlet is a stunning alternative destination. Contact Saxil Tuxen for more information.

February 12, 2009

Annual General Meeting:

The Annual General Meeting for the Magnum Yacht Association will be held on Thursday 12th February at The Black Rock Yacht Club. Black Rock Yacht Club is located at Half Moon Bay off Beach Road Black Rock.
All members are cordially invited and encouraged to attend this annual meeting which is important to the continuing success of the association. Make an evening of it by joining the committee and other members in the Club Restaurant for Dinner at from 6.00pm and then sit in on the AGM at 8.00pm

Annual General Meeting:

February 14 - 15, 2009

Western Port Cruise:
Western Port Bay has many superb anchorages. Join other Magnums on this great cruise.

February 21, 2009

Around French Island Race:
Check your tide tables for this one! Another great chance to see the sights of Western Port Bay. See http://www.mycv.asn.au/Blog/2009/02/warneet-around-french-island-race.html for details.

March 1, 2009

Glenelg River and Port Fairy Cruise:

Two fantastic cruising destinations in western Victoria. Who needs the Whitsundays! Exact dates and plans will be available closer to the event. Please contact Graeme & Cheryl King (03 5981 4512 magnum85@dodo.com.au) if you are interested in participating.

Glenelg River and Port Fairy Cruise:

March 7 - 8, 2009

Marlay Point Yacht Race:

Why not enter your Magnum in this classic overnight race for tarilerable yachts. After all, the Magnum was specifically designed to win this event back in the late '80s. Of course, the Magnum also offers the most comfortable and luxurious ride to the finish line. Last year nine Magnums entered and many gained excellent results.

See http://www.lakewellingtonyachtclub.yachting.org.au and http://www.sail-world.com/index.cfm?Nid=51782&refre=y&ntid=0 for details.

Marlay Point Yacht Race:

See http://www.lakewellingtonyachtclub.yachting.org.au and http://www.sail-world.com/index.cfm?Nid=51782&refre=y&ntid=0 for details.

March 27 - 29, 2009

Trailable Yacht Festival:

The Annual Trailable Yacht Festival will again be held at St. Helens in Geelong and hosted by the Geelong Trailable Yacht Club. This year’s event will commence from Friday 27th March and wind up on Sunday 29th March. Registrations will be on site between the Friday (all Day) and Saturday morning. Dont miss this great TY event. A number of Magnum owners are discussing the possibility of sailing down to Corio Bay from St. Kilda or Werribee on the Friday and then returning Sunday so if any other members are interested in doing this as well please let us know so we can coordinate a meeting time and departure. See http://tyfestival.com.au/events/ for details.

Trailable Yacht Festival:

April 10 - 13, 2009

Magnum Easter Cup and Get Together:

This has been a great annual event for a number of years now and for those that have not attended in the past it is an enjoyable time meeting up at Duck Arm on the Gippsland Lakes on Easter Saturday socializing with other Magnum Owners. It is very much a family oriented event with Activities for the kids and Grown ups, Champagne provided at the Cocktail Hour on Saturday, Games, prizes, a visit from the Easter Bunny and a fun race (no Spinnakers) on Easter Sunday that the whole family can join in. Last year some boats were helmed by the kids and all enjoyed nibbles and drinks in the lounge at the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club in Paynesville afterwards. The Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club has recently completed extensions including the building and marina pens with new additional public berths (pontoons) included.

Magnum Easter Cup and Get Together:

May 2 - 3, 2009

July 4 - 5, 2009

Winter Dinner & Docklands Sail-in:
MYA Members, friends and family are invited to the Annual Magnum Yacht Association Winter Dinner at the Berth Restaurant, 45 New Quay Promenade, Melbourne Docklands. Main & Dessert $38.00 per person.
RSVP Paul Jenkins on 0400 946 658 by Friday 26th June 2009 or email pkjenkins@bigpond.com.au
Why not book a berth at Waterfront City Marina to join other members for the dinner and an overnight stay? And maybe a sail on the Saturday or Sunday?
(Bookings at Waterfront City Marina essential - $35.00 per night Phone: 9658 8738)

September 5 - 26, 2009

Murray River & Glenelg River Cruises:
Two river cruises in one ... or just do one or the other. A week on the Murray (details soon) - there will be water! Then off to Nelson and the Glenelg River for a superb cruise through the national park. River cruises are fun ... even if you leave your mast at home!

October 10 - 11, 2009

Werribee & Docklands cruise – Season opening:
Another opportunity to overnight at Docklands. Launch at Werribee River and sail through the port. Great facilities available and activities will be hosted by the local yacht club.

October 31 - November 3, 2009

Gippsland Lakes cruise – Cup weekend:
Join other Magnums at the Lakes for a fun time.

December 12, 2009

MYA Christmas BBQ :
Come along to the MYA Christmas BBQ at Saxil & Jean’s place to get to know other members and to chat about the year that was. BYO at 12 noon. RSVP to Saxil for his address.

February 19 - March 7, 2010

Coffin Bay, Port Lincoln, Sir Joseph Banks Is cruise:
Cruise the beautiful, sheltered waters of Coffin Bay and sample the famous oysters. Also planned is a cruise to the Sir Joseph Banks Group of islands ... a favourite of the South Australian trailerable clubs. This cruise coincides with the well known Port Lincoln Race Week. Have a go at racing in the trailerable events or just watch and join in the celebrations. The Port Lincoln folk are renowned for their hospitality and of course their amazing sea food. Contact: John Weatherley

February 23, 2010

Goulburn River Winery Cruise:
This is the perfect cruise! No hassles rigging your boat because you can leave your mast at home. No waves and no tides! Launch at Nagambie and cruise to Tahbilk for lunch and tasting. Then on to Mitchelton for dinner and more wine. Sleep it off tied up securely to the river bank ... what more could you want!!! Contact Saxil Tuxan

March 6 - 8, 2010

Westernport Bay cruise:
Discover the great places to take your Magnum on the waters of Westernport. Contact: Saxil Tuxen

Westernport Bay cruise:
Discover the great places to take your Magnum on the waters of Westernport.

March 20 - 21, 2010

Trailable Yacht Festival - Docklands:
If you haven't been to one of these annual events before, you must make the effort. Get to know folk from many trailable yacht classes and learn lots from the safety and sailing activities.

April 2 - 4, 2010

Gippsland Lakes - Easter weekend:
Magnum Yacht Association members have been getting together on the Gippsland Lakes at Easter time for well over 10 years. Come along and join in the fun. We will meet on the beach at Duck Arm on Saturday afternoon (or towards the end of Picnic Arm if the weather is too strong from the west). The entertainment will include too much Champagne on Saturday night followed by an erratic race on Sunday (to be run by the GLYC - clockwise around Raymond Island finishing at the Yacht Club). Contact: Saxil Tuxen

Gippsland Lakes - Easter weekend:
Magnum Yacht Association members have been getting together on the Gippsland Lakes at Easter time for well over 10 years. Come along and join in the fun.

April 4 - 9, 2010

Mallacoota cruise:
After Easter at the Lakes, join up with other trailerables to cruise the Mallacoota waterways. There are excellent jetties to tie up to and the national parks rangers even provide stacks of chopped wood for the barbeques. Contact: Trailable Yacht Association

April 24 - 26, 2010

Goulburn River Winery Cruise:

NOTE DATE CHANGE. This is the perfect cruise! No hassles rigging your boat because you can leave your mast at home. No waves and no tides! Launch at Nagambie and cruise to Tahbilk for lunch and tasting. Then on to Mitchelton for dinner and more wine. Sleep it off tied up securely to the river bank ... what more could you want!!! Contact Saxil Tuxan

May 8, 2010

Refuge Cove cruise:
After the excellent cruise by 5 Magnums to Refuge Cove in 2009, this has to become an annual event. Don't miss out on this opportunity to cruise the spectacular waters of Wilson's Promontory. Contact: John Weatherley

June 12, 2010

Corio Bay cruise:
Discover the places to go with your Magnum on Corio Bay. Limeburners Cove, Portarlington, Geelong ... and much more. Contact: Paul Jenkins or Saxil Tuxen

Corio Bay cruise:
Discover the places to go with your Magnum on Corio Bay. Limeburners Cove, Portarlington, Geelong ...

August 21, 2010

Winter Dinner - POSTPONED!:
The Magnum Winter Dinner that was to be held on Saturday 21 August at the Beaumaris RSL --- HAS BEEN POSTPONED FOR A MONTH. The new date will be confirmed shortly. The Beaumaris RSL is at 489 Balcombe Road Beaumaris (Melways 86B5). You can enter the car park from Balcombe Rd or Bolton St. (off Haydens Rd). We hope you can join us. To confirm your attendance, or if you have any questions, please contact Saxil Tuxen or Jim O'Brien by the 16 August.

October 9, 2010

Magnum Pre-Season Dinner:
The Magnum Winter Dinner has been re-scheduled to become the Magnum Pre-Season Dinner on Saturday October 9 at 7pm at the Beaumaris RSL. Please support the Association with your attendance. It will be fun! A slide-show of recent Magnum cruises and social events will play in the background. Contact: Saxil Tuxen

October 16 - 17, 2010

Corio Bay Cruise:
Cruise with other Magnums from St Helens to Portarlington, RGYC or Limeburners Lagoon depending on the weather. Contact: Saxil Tuxen

October 30, 2010

Around Sunday Island Race:
Port Albert Yacht Club is running the Around Sunday Island Race again this year. It is open to trailable yachts of recognized class with a minimum length of 4.8m. Contact: Port Albert Yacht Club.

November 5 - 7, 2010

Trailable Yacht Festival - Docklands:
(Originally scheduled for March) If you haven't been to one of these annual events before, you must make the effort. Get to know folk from many trailable yacht classes and learn lots from the safety and sailing activities. Contact: Trailable Yacht Association Also see: http://www.docklands.yachting.org.au/?Page=46054

December 4, 2010

Arthur the Great race:
The Geelong Trailable Yacht Club Inc. invites entries for a Trailable Yacht Race to be held on the waters of Corio Bay and Port Phillip Bay over a course of approximately 30 nautical miles. But make sure you are back for the MYA Christmas BBQ the next day!!! Contact: Peter Jones

December 5, 2010

MYA Christmas Lunch:
Once again Saxil is hosting the Magnum Christmas Lunch. 12:30pm start, $15 per head. Contact: Saxil Tuxen

February 6, 2011

MYA Annual General Meeting:
Come along to the Marina meeting room at Docklands at 11am on Sunday Feb 6 for the AGM and also to hear about the new motor solution to re-powering your Magnum. Why not sail and overnight at the marina on Saturday. contact: Saxil Tuxen

February 11 - 25, 2011

Tassie cruise:
Three Magnums joined eight other boats in a memorable cruise of Tasmania's D'entrecasteaux Channel and the Freycinet Peninsula in 2007. A lot of people want to do it again so why not put this one in your long term planner (and book some leave). If you have a bit more time, the Gordon and Pieman Rivers on the west coast and the Tamar River on the north coast are also well worth a few days each. We have 6 boats confirmed for this cruise which will coincide with the Hobart Wooden Boat Festival. Contact: John Weatherley

February 19 - 20, 2011

Martha Cove Weekend:
This event is hosted by the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron and is open to Trailable Yachts, Sports Trailable Yachts and Keel Boats. On Saturday a passage race from Blairgowrie to Martha Cove will be followed by a presentation dinner. On Sunday there will be further racing including a race back to Blairgowrie. This event is all about fun and numbers on the water and is an opportunity not to be missed! Contact Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron on 5988 8453

February 19 - 20, 2011

Westernport Cruise:
Westernport Bay offers some excellent cruising destinations. Join other Magnum owners in exploring them. Launch at Hastings. Contact: Paul Jenkins

February 26 - March 13, 2011

Tassie cruise:

Three Magnums joined eight other boats in a memorable cruise of Tasmania's D'entrecasteaux Channel and the Freycinet Peninsula in 2007. A lot of people want to do it again so why not put this one in your long term planner (and book some leave). If you have a bit more time, the Gordon and Pieman Rivers on the west coast are also well worth a few days each. Firm dates for this cruise will be set soon.

March 8, 2011

Queenscliff weekend:
Queenscliff is definitely the best destination on Port Phillip Bay. It has a new marina complex to make it easier to access the delights of this historic town

March 9, 2011

Queenscliff Music Festival:
This is a great music festival with many well known Australian musicians. Sailing in is an ideal way to enjoy this weekend. See the Music Festival website for details. If you book early you will get a berth at the new Queenscliff Marina.

March 26 - 27, 2011

Goulburn River Cruise:
*** UPDATE *** Due to the closure of Lake Nagambie on the original date, we have had to alter the cruise to this earlier date. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Five Magnums did the picturesque Goulburn River cruise in 2010 and everyone said they wanted to do it again. Lunch at the wineries with a tasting session included. This is a very easy weekend with a launch at Nagambie Lake which is only a 1.5 hour trip from Melbourne. And you don't even have to rig the boat because you can leave your mast at home! Contact: John Weatherley

April 9 - 10, 2011

Queenscliff weekend:
Queenscliff is definitely the best destination on Port Phillip Bay. It has a new marina complex to make it easier to access the delights of this historic town. Depending on the weather you could launch at Queenscliff or you could sail from Martha Cove, Sorrento, Geelong or even from the top of the Bay. If you want to come on this cruise, please go to the Queenscliff Harbour website and download the Visitor Berth Registration form to book a pen at the marina. (Note that many Australian marinas including this one now require that your insurance includes a $10 million third party cover. It costs very little to change from $5m to $10m.) Contact: John Weatherley

April 22 - 25, 2011

Easter at the Lakes:
This is always the biggest get-together of Magnums each year. A great social event and if you want, you can join the race for the Magnum Cup. Contact Paul Jenkins.
Our event coincides with the GLYC Easter Regatta and Paynesville Rendezvous hosted by the Trailable Yacht Division of Yachting Victoria and the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club. This new event combines the long established GLYC racing program (the Easter Regatta) with a social, education, and cruise program of the Paynesville Rendezvous. It would be great if the crew of the Magnum fleet could partipate in this event in some way. For further information contact Rob Ballard of the TYD (robert.ballard3@bigpond.com) or James Frecheville, GLYC Promotions Officer (frecheboat@netspace.net.au)

May 14 - 16, 2011

Refuge Cove Cruise:
This cruise has been an outstanding event for the last 2 years. The perfect way to see this magnificent part of the world. Launch at Port Welshpool. Tin Mine Cove in Corner Inlet is the alternative destination in case of easterly winds. Contact: Saxil Tuxen

June 11 - 13, 2011

Corio Bay Cruise:
How about a meal at the well known Spanish restaurant at Port Arlington? Weather permitting, this will be one of the highlights of the Corio Bay cruise. Launch at the new ramp facilities at St Helens and berth at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club. A very enjoyable Queen's Birthday long weekend. Contact: Saxil Tuxen

July 14, 2011

MYA Information Night:

Learn more about batteries for your Magnum. More details soon. Contact: Paul Jenkins

August 6, 2011

Winter Dinner:

Haven't been to a Magnum Association event for a while? Then this is the one for you! Come along and support the Association and meet up with old friends and new. We really need input from you on how to advance the Association and the Winter Dinner will be an ideal and informal opportunity for this to happen. Or just be there and have a good time! The catered meal will be $29 per person. BYO wine, beer etc.

7:00pm Harbour View Conference Room in the Waterfront City Marina offices, Melbourne Docklands. Contact: Paul Jenkins

August 13 - 28, 2011

Hawkesbury cruise :
This is such an easy area to cruise with many moorings available in the bays of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Pittwater, Brisbane Waters, Berowra Inlet and the Hawkesbury River itself are are great places to explore. Its a place to go back to again and again (outside of school holidays of course). Dates to be confirmed.

September 10 - October 10, 2011

Whitsundays Cruise:

And finally the one we have all been waiting for - the big trip to the Whitsundays. Yep it's a long tow to get there but it's well worth it. This is a pilgrimage that all trailer sailers should make, particular one as comfortable and seaworthy as the Magnum. These dates are close to being confirmed but contact me if you have other requirements. Contact: John Weatherley

September 22, 2011

Whitsundays cruise:

And finally the one we have all been waiting for - the big trip to the Whitsundays. Yep it's a long tow to get there but it's well worth it. (Dates are not yet confirmed)

October 22 - 23, 2011

Docklands Season Opener:
Clear the winter cobwebs off your boat (if you haven't been to the Whitsundays) and come along on this easy cruise to Docklands Waterfront City Marina. Enjoy the BBQ facilities provide (and the fluffy white towels in the flash showers). We will make a booking for the excellent Cambodian restaurant by the marina. Contact: Paul Jenkins

November 25 - 27, 2011

Queenscliff Music Festival:

This is a great music festival with many well known Australian musicians. Sailing in is an ideal way to enjoy this weekend. See the Music Festival website for details. If you book early you could get a berth at the new Queenscliff Marina. Contact: John Weatherley

December 1, 2011

Magnum Christmas Lunch:

All members, family and friends are invited to our President's place for a BBQ lunch on Sunday 11th December. BYO meat, salads, nibbles, drinks and chairs. From 11.30 A.M onwards. RSVP by 4th December Contact Paul Jenkins

December 11, 2011

Magnum Christmas Lunch:

January 31, 2012

Easter at the Lakes:

There has been a long tradition of many Magnums getting together at Easter on the Gippsland Lakes. Easter eggs and champagne on the beach in Duck Arm and the Magnum Cup race around Raymond Island are fun events for you and your family to enjoy. Contact: Paul Jenkins.