A brief background on the Classic Yacht Charitable Trust and some opportunities to support our maritime history.

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A brief background on the Classic Yacht Charitable Trust and some opportunities to support our maritime history.

The Classic Yacht Charitable trust was established in 2002 by John Street MNZM who, after selling Fosters Chandlery to the Harken brothers decided he would give back to the boating world and wider community by bringing back to life some of New Zealand’s early boating history.

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Have your Say: 19 New Marine Protected Areas Proposed in the Hauraki Gulf

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Have your Say: 19 New Marine Protected Areas Proposed in the Hauraki Gulf

Recently Yachting New Zealand sought yacht clubs’ feedback and whether they support the Government’s proposals to create 19 new marine reserves in the Hauraki Gulf. On your behalf, the DYC committee have confirmed support for the proposals. We encourage you to also support the proposals which will benefit the health of our local marine environment.

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From the Quarterdeck — A report from Rear Commodore, Mark Sigglekow

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From the Quarterdeck — A report from Rear Commodore, Mark Sigglekow

It is a privilege to write as the DYC’s new Rear Commodore. At the recent AGM our outgoing president Bill Jaques highlighted that it was the 99th AGM of the Devonport Yacht Club, with a club history spanning 117 years. The traditions of the club have served it well and I’m sure contributed towards our stable membership.

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