Update 12th January 2012
The new year is here,I hope you all had a merry christmas and a happy new year.
The first ordinary general meeting for the year will be Tuesday 7th Febuary 2012.
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Update 10th December 2011
If you have been down the creek of late you would have noticed that the dredging of the mouth of the creek has been done.To all those that use the creek its a relief to know that there is depth in the water when passing in and out of the mouth.Below is some news about tags in snapper be sure to have a read.
Update 4th November 2011
By now all members should have received a copy of the October newsletter and the club calendar for the 2011-2012 season.The dredging of the creek is in full swing and reports say that it will be finishing at the end of November and then commencing later in the new year.
The Kingston Council have put forward a draft for the Mordialloc Creek Masterplan.This plan will effect all of us and so its important that we give the council feed back on the plan.To do so you can visit:www.kingston.vic.gov.au/mordialloccreekmasterplan and have your say or alternatively you can email:aidan.mullen@kingston.vic.gov.au
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Update 12th October 2011
If you've been down the Creek lately you would have noticed that the dredging of the Creek has begun again.For a short while there it had stopped due to EPA reasons and finding a place to dump the mud.The contractor in charge of replacing mooring poles will start again this week as well.
The Club Calendar is not available as yet so I've uploaded a copy of the Calendar to our website.You can find it on the Membership page.
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Update 25th September 2011
Last Sunday the club held a barbeque and working bee at our slip way.To all who turned up and helped out we thank you very much.The day was a great success with a lot to be done we managed to tick all boxes as well as a tasty barbeque to go with it.We managed to give the shed a fresh coat of paint,remove and instal a new vise and pulley box for the slipway,set up a new frame for our signage on the roof and cleaned up around the shed and inside as well.We have yet to get the new signage which I am sure once in place will look great.Once again we thank all those members that helped out on the day.
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Update 16th September 2011
A Reminder to all members that we are having a working bee and barbeque on Sunday 18th Sept 2011 starting at 10am at our slipway on the creek.There will be plenty to do,we will need power-boards,angle grinders,hammers,extension leads etc.I look forward in seeing you there and remember every little bit will help improve our club as we move forward in to the new season and beyond.
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Update 5th September 2011
The first of the Ordinary General Meetings of the club will be held on Tuesday night 6th Sept 2011 starting at 8pm at the Mordialloc Bridge Hotel.All members and new members welcome.
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Update 5th July 2011
Below is an update on the Mordialloc Creek Dredging from Gary Spencer Convenor Mordialloc Creek Community.
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Update 15th June 2011
The minister for water Peter Walsh MP announced the $6 million committed from the Victorian Coalition
Government would be delivered by the end of 2012 to fund dredging works in the creek.
They have committed 2 million over the 2011-2012 budget year to be delivered this calandar year.
A further $4 million has been budgeted for the 2012-2013 year wich will be delivered in time to dredge
the creek during next winter.
Last month walst in a meeting with Mr Walsh the local Kingston city council advised it would spend $1.5
million of its owen money to begin the dredging work this winter.
"The funding from the coalition government will ensure this project is completed as soon as possible,"
Mr Walsh said.
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Update 13th April 2011
Below is file containing the Mordialloc Creek Dredging Program Outline 2011-2012.
Click on the file and have a browse.
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Mordialloc Creek Dredging Community Briefing Pack 2011 (1).PPT Size : 739.5 Kb Type : PPT |
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Update 4th April 2011
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Mordialloc Boating & Angling Club
will be held at Doyles Bridge Hotel Mordialloc at 8pm on Tuesday 3rd May 2011.
BUSINESS
1) To confirm the minutes of the previous Annual Meeting held on the 25th May 2010
2) To receive the Treasurer's report on the financial affairs of the club.
3) To fix the amount of annual subscription for 2011-2012
4) To appoint Auditors for the 2011-2012 year.
5) To transact any other business of which due notice has been given.
6) To elect office bearers for the 2011-2012 year.
Important Reminder---
Nomination forms for Committee are to be returned to the secretary no later than 18th April 2011.
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Update 24th March 2011
The Mordialloc Sailing Club is running a Wooden Boats Festival on the 10th April 2011.The Festival is open to all
types of wooden boats and will include static displays and on the water activities.The festival is open to the public
and wooden boat enthusiasts to come along and get involved.Information and registration is available at the
festival web site:www.mwbf.wordpress.com:The club will welcome any wooden yachts or motor boats to join in
on the day's activities.A sail (motor) passed will be organized along with the option of taking people out for joyrides,
if individual boat oweners are willing.The Diamond yacht if possible,would be a big hit on the day as they are not
often seen on this side of the bay.The Mordialloc Wooden Boat festival is about celebrating the tradition of wooden
boats,old and new,and establishing new links between wooden boat oweners,builders,suppliers and enthusaists.
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Update 8th March 2011
As you all maybe aware there as been no movement from the council in regards to dredging our creek.
And with the latest storm activity and heavy rains we've experienced,the creek has silted up to a degree where its a safty issue for the boating community.Rather then sit back and wait for something to happen,i encourage all our members to contact the office bearers listed below.As far as the new mooring poles being put in.I have no confidence what so ever in them.Whats going to happen when they do get arround to dredging the creek i wounder!Its questions like this that need to be put to these people before they waist more of our time and money on their half assed attempt at cleaning up the creek and rebuilding its infrastucture.
The pdf below contains all the contacts we require. Please don't hesitate in telling these office bearers how you feel about the current condition of the Creek.
| The pdf below shows the Mordialloc Creek Monitoring Survey.It basically gives you an idea of the depths within the creek.
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Update 21st February 2011
Mordialloc Creek Community Invitation:
The Convenor of Mordialloc Creek Community Garry Spencer,AM
Requests the company of you (our members) at the 'Legends of the Creek' Fundraising Dinner at Mordialloc Sailing Club on the beach,off Bowman St.Mordialloc for a night of music,entertainment and dance on Saturday 19th March 2011 at 6.30pm.
RSVP By 28th February 2011 to JIM RAE on 95516562(a\h)0411591592 jcrae@tpg.com.au
Dress:Men Jacket and Tie
Tickets $50.00 pp.(includes pre-dinner drinks)purchase from Graeme Hebard 0418179680.
Parking at the venue:access via Bowman St.
"MORDIALLOC CREEK-PRIDE OF THE BAY"
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Update 21st February 2011 Mordialloc Motor Yacht Club >>>>>>>>> Back to School Night. Please open the pdf for all the details.>>>>>> |
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Update 20th January 2011
I'd like to wish everyone a Happy New Year even though it might be a bit late in coming.
As far as news is concerned in cleaning up the creek ,Kingston Mayor Ron Brownlees said that dredging could begin as early as March.The council hoped to award the tender at its February meeting. Our next General Meeting is on Tuesday 1st February and im sure Chris will have more news on the issue.
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Update 19th December 2010
To everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and i look forward in updating this site next year.
Over the Christmas break i wish everyone the best of luck in their boating and fishing adventures
regards Peter.
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Update 22nd November 2010 Mordialloc Creek will be dredged and cleaned after locals including Peter Allnut,Chris French,Gary Spencer and Peter Banham lobbied the council and State Government. |  |
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Update 13th November 2010
Clearly the authorities under the control of the Brumby Govenment have failed for years to undertake the necesary work at Mordialloc Creek and as a result of multiple agencies being involved,responsiblities have been fragmented.
A Victorian Liberal Nationals Coalition Government will provide $6 million to the City of Kingston to dredge,clean up and begin maintaining the Mordialloc Creek,Coalition Leader Ted Baillieu said today at a press release held at the Mordailloc Creek in front of Members of the Mordialloc Creek Community and others associated with the creek.
 | Ted Baillieu,Chris French and committee members Tony Jaspers and Martin Smith.The photo was taken in Joe and John Pompeis' shed. |
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Update 19th October 2010
If you've had a look at the mouth of the creek you'll notice that they have started to dredge it .So be aware of the rig whilst heading out and coming in.You would hate to run in to it ! |  |
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Update 29th September 2010
Chris French was a lucky man on the weekend that a car driven by a drunk driver dident park it on his boat but managed to on Tony's boat moored next to him.The photo here shows where the car has taken out a concrete light pole before taking flight and landing on the boat below. The car remained on Tony's boat for several hours before falling into the creek.The man driving the car is said to be in hospital.A crane was brought in and the car was removed before any more damage was done.
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Update 27th August 2010
By now all our members should have received the newsletter.
The first meeting of the new season is Tuesday the 31st of August 2010 at the Bridge hotel.7.30pm start.
This meeting will include an update on where we are at with the creek.{dredging and mooring pole upgrades etc}.
Its important as members of the Mordialloc Boating & Angling Club that we make an effort to attend these meetings,so we can hear your concerns and have an input on issues raised at these meetings.
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I was at the Preston Market on the weekend and took a photo of this wall at the market entrance.
Update 4th August 2010 Re: Save the Mordailloc Creek Rally.
Well the day was a good one.
We had several speakers representing all the clubs and business with in the creek, aswell as individuals.
There was representation from local council including the Mayor of Kingston.and local govenment.
Basically the agenda was that the Creek needs to be cleaned up and to start this process it needs to be dredged.
With the majority of water being diverted away from the creek further up and the inclusion of stormwater drainage,the focus fell on Melbourne Water.With these two factors in place the creek is filling up with silt and muck and is unable to flush itself clean.MelbourneWater plays a big roll in the reason why our creek is in the state it is today.The threee main players who should be held resposible for the clean up and on going maintenance of the creek are Melbourne Water.Kingston City Council and Parks and Gardens.With funding from these three and the guidence of the Mordialloc Creek Community we should be well on our way to a healther creek.Ive only summarized basically what the Rally entailed,I could bang on for ages but i want do that.Ill update you with more info as it progresses.
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Update 15thJuly2010. Re:Save the Mordialloc Creek.Rally 31st July
Below ive provided a copy of the partition which we will be presenting to those concerned on the day of the rally.
If you can please feel free to copy and paste this form to your computor .Print a copy and use it to support us by getting as many signatures as possible and bring it along with you to the rally.
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PETITION
To the Legislative Assembly of Victoria
The Petition of the residents of the State Electorates of Mordialloc, Carrum, Sandringham, the Federal electorate of Isaacs and all users of the Mordialloc creek
draws to the attention of the House the environmental degradation at Mordialloc Creek.
The Petitioners therefore request that the Brumby Government take immediate and ongoing action to improve the environmental health of Mordialloc Creek, especially in reducing the silt build up, and commit to a regular process of consultation and joint management with the community on matters affecting Mordialloc Creek.
NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE
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Update 30th June 2010
Most of us are aware by now that the local council has failed us in providing adequate moorings for our boats.
Not to mention the dredging of the creek so that we can access the bay without running aground.
There is going to be a Save The Creek Public Rally held on the 31st July 2010.
There will be Music,Food.etc.and Special Guests and Speakers.
I know the Creek is an important part of our lives and i think we all should get along to the rally and show the local council and government
just how important this to us.
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25th May 2010
If you've been down the creek lately im sure you would have noticed the amount of different boats up on the slip.
The slip was repaired some time ago now and its working well.If you require the slip please contact Russell to organize it.You can find his number in the contacts section of our web site.
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Update 28th April 10
By now hopfully everyone as received our newsletter outlining the new date for the AGM. 25th May 2010
Also included in the letter are nomination forms for the new committee 2010-2011.
The nomination forms need to be returned to the secretary no later than the 18th May 2010.
The Annual General Meeting will be held at Doyles Bridge Hotel Mordialloc.at 8pm on Tuesday the 25th May 2010.
The agenda for the meeting will be as follows.
1) To confirm the minutes of the previous AGM held on the 5th May 2009.
2) To receive the Treassurer's report on the financial affairs of the Club.
3) To fix the amount of annual subscriptions for 2010-2011.
4) To appoint Auditors for the 2010-2011 year.
5) To transact any business of which due notice has been given.
6) To elect office bearers for the 2010-2011 year.
It would be nice to see a good turn up for the AGM and if anyone is interested in becoming Treasurer,Secretary or Committee Member please fill in your nomination forms.
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Update 13th April 10
Important note for all Members.The date for the Annual General Meeting & Presentation Night as changed.
The new date for the AGM & Presentation Night will be held on Tues 25th May 10 commencing at 8pm.
The last Ordinary General Meeting will held on Tues 4th May 10.
Also nominations for the new committee of management 2010 - 2011 will be due.All members will receive details by mail in the next few days.The agenda for the Annual General Meeting will also follow and i will post it on the website aswell.
At the last meeting we had on 13th May10 there where discusions in relation to work done on replacing mooring poles.Chris had spoken to the council and had established that a new tender had been won,but there was no time line given in regards to when the work would begin.Or what material would be used:wood or metal poles etc.The council also communicated that the creek would be dredged and that water samples will be taken etc for enviro.impact.Aswell all the old jettys and including our slip way will be removed for this purpose and replaced with new ones.When this will take place has yet to be advised.Im guessing it will be aways off.
I will keep you updated on this issue as it comes to hand.Until then happy boating.
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Update 25th March 10
Well Happy New Year to everyone.I know its slow in comming but better late then never.
My names Peter and ive been given the job of looking after our website.
The person in charge previously has moved on and we wish them all the best.
In the future im hopeing to keep you all updated with whats happening within the club and maintaining our website to the previous standard if not better.
We have a club meeting every 1st Tuesday of the month at Doyles Hotel 8.00pm start,where every member and members tobe are welcome.
At our meetings we discuse all topics concerning our club and members.
In this news forum i will endevour to summarize each meeting etc.
Until then happy boating.
Update 25th Dec 09
Was this Santa? 
I was looking at the MMYC webcam late last night, and I noticed something.
If you look at this photo, I am quite sure that Santa's Sleigh can be seen just above the horizon!
And then checking it again at just after Midnight I am certain that Santa can be made out moving around in the dark. I sure hope everyone left out some carrots for him, and his reindeer!
Merry Christmas!
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Update 19th Dec 09.
For those who have been down to Mordialloc, you probably would have noticed the new fence around the Club. If you haven't you will have a sore nose, because you would have walked into it. From what I have been told, the City of Kingston has erected the fence in preparation for the work on the new jetty's at Pompei's. Work will probably commence in the New Year.
Ray is in charge of 'Checkpoint Charlie'...
Check out our LINKS page. A lot of effort has been put into making the Weather and Webcams links one of the best collections I have seen on any Website! You can literally sit at home or work, visit our site and check out the conditions. This is the best way to see if the conditions suit you, and make a desicion on whether to venture out.
Soon our site will be your favourite, with information on;
- Windspeed
- Water Temp
- Weather forecasts
- Wind forecast on site for the next three days
- Streaming 'Live' Webcams
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Great White in the Bay
As reported in the Herald Sun, a magnificent Great White Shark was spotted in PPB by two guys from Altona.These protected creatures often frequent the Bay when hungry and temperatures suit. It is not often that someone gets a great set of photo's as these prepared two did!
Estimated at over 4 mtr's he moved around their boat for around 10 minutes, much to their horror! The Herald Sun has all the Photos and the full story! Great reading.
For the full story click here to be taken to the H/S website
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Update 10th Dec 09
Mordialloc Chelsea Leader Newspaper Story
The latest edition ran a major article about the problems many boat owners and Club Members have been experiencing with the Kingston Council's mooring poles on the Club Moorings. Our slipway problems also get a mention.
You can click HERE to read the article!
The story does get a couple of good points across.
* The Steel Mooring Poles are NOT suitable.
* The Kingston Council needs to address the issue.
Hopefully the Club and Council can work together and get some poles installed that will be safe!
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Update 24th Nov 09
I came across a Maritime Swapmeet that is being held soon, in Queenscliffe. I thought that a few Club Members may be interested, as I believe it is the only Maritime Swapmeet in Australia. Cheap entry, and a nice place. May be a good way to fill in a lazy Sunday, and pick up that much sort after piece for you pride and joy.
Update (2) 21st Nov 09.
The fishing has appeared to have tapered off a bit, with Snapper slowing down, but they may soon come on again.
Club Members Please NOTE!!!
Fisheries Officers were patrolling Pompie's Boat Ramp and the creek today!!!
Check your Fishing Licence is current, and you are familiar with the current regulations on size and bag limits.
I was informed by the Officers that it is a $350 on the spot fine for a breach. None of us need that.
Below this I will place a link to the Government Website where you will find all information on what is legal, and PLEASE check it out!
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Update 13th November 09.
Been a bit busy of late, so no updates for a while! Apologies from me.
The Fishing is in full swing, check out our Fishing Page. Been working down at the Club Shed and some great catches from Club Members are going up on our Blackboard! PPB is HOT HOT HOT as far a the fishing goes!!!!
No word on the Club's Slipway, and would appreciate any word from the Committee, so as to pass it on.
Any fishing photos, please email and they will appear here.
It's a Club Website, so please make an effort, and it will become a great Website!
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Update 12 Oct 09
Spring is well and truly here!
The fishing is warming up, as is the fishing.
A lot of us turn to the Form Guides, some even have some luck! As have some our Members with the fishing rods.
Eric and Wally are on the board, both with a witnessed catch of 2kg Snapper!!!
See if you can join them, those of you that have boats that go, that is.
Us that don't, will wave to you from the bank, when you get back in. Just the wave may be a reversed single finger!!!!
Fishing Fever, (Main St Mordialloc) has a great Snapper Comp on.
Between now and Christmas, the heaviest Snapper weighed in at the shop will win a $700 set of stainless steel rod racks!
So if you land a biggy, drop in and you never know...
Anyhow just a quick plug for Wally...
He has some Sails and Mast up "For Sale". If you know someone looking for these items let them know, all the details on the 'Boats For Sale' page.
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We had our Monthly Club Meeting last night, (6 Oct 09)
Lots was discussed but the main points were,
Our Slipway.
Anyone who has any ideas on how to repair, or has a Brother in Law who is a Slipway Builder, please forward you idea's to Chris French!
A new Member, Shayne, joined so make him welcome when you bump into him.
We has a presentation from Ted McGowan's son, on the issues of the Commercial Fishing Industry. Most informative and interesting to see the pro's point of view. I wonder how many boats will be up for sale after his talk!
A good Meeting, please try and make the next one!
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_______________________________________________ Update 01 Oct 09 There have been lots of updates to the site, so have a look around. The Fishing page will be regularly updated, daily if possible. I need REPORTS and PHOTO'S from others. email them to Chris French ; |  |
Update 15 Sep 09
Wow! What a beautiful evening it was today (Tuesday)! After a month and a half of wind, this was one right out of the box. I saw lots of boats taking advantage of these perfect conditions. Hopefully you were fortunate to be out there also. Have a look at the Webcam pictures I managed to grab to capture this wonderful evening.
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