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Has this ever happened to you?

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You are the head of a committee and a decision that your committee makes goes against what a stakeholder would like to see happen and what you recommended to the committee would morally be the correct action to take. The stakeholder then holds you personally responsible for this perceived slight towards them. You explain the situation to your stakeholder and that explanation is not heard or understood or believed or your stakeholder is so far up their own arse that they wouldn't know the … [Read more...] about Has this ever happened to you?

I see that ABYC is STILL In the Port of Port Elizabeth. Or is it?

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Whilst having a browse through the TNPA Port Development Framewrok plans for 2022 for this article - Why TNPA will NEVER Replace the Manganese Ore with a Waterfront - I saw a reference to the Algoa Bay Yacht Club on page 55 of the document. This is to be found on Page 55 in Table 2-9: Current Port Activities - Port of Port Elizabeth and, under the Other Services/Maritime commercial rows it reads; "Visiting cruise liners are presently accommodated at the MPT terminal. Vesselscall at the port … [Read more...] about I see that ABYC is STILL In the Port of Port Elizabeth. Or is it?

Morven Maclean @ ABYC – Editors Pic

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This image is from the MyPE Editor's Flickr Account - offering some topical daily images from a phone smarter than Alan, occasional images from a DSLR and scanned images of Port Elizabeth as he wanders around the Bay pretending to know a lot and sometimes succeeding in making a complete hash of it! Morven Maclean @ ABYC Image by awstraton Owner of the Blue Pearl, Morven Maclean talks about the launch of Boat Based Cruises from the Algoa Bay Yacht Club. All hopes are that this initiative … [Read more...] about Morven Maclean @ ABYC – Editors Pic

Rod Lochhead @ ABYC – Editors Pic

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This image is from the MyPE Editor's Flickr Account - offering some topical daily images from a phone smarter than Alan, occasional images from a DSLR and scanned images of Port Elizabeth as he wanders around the Bay pretending to know a lot and sometimes succeeding in making a complete hash of it! Rod Lochhead @ ABYC Image by awstraton Owner of pleasure cruise boat, Stampede, Rod Lochhead talks about the launch of Boat Based Cruises from the Algoa Bay Yacht Club. All hopes are that this … [Read more...] about Rod Lochhead @ ABYC – Editors Pic

Manganese Ore – The 30 Plus Year Lie Continues

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Port Elizabethans are being taken for a furry feline... The report from the Evening Post dated 16 May 1990 above refers. The bottom line here is: "The authorities were lying then and they are lying now. They have had nearly 40 years to make the citizens of Port Elizabeth comfortable and happy with the Manganese Ore Dust facility but have continued trotting out the same platitudes and lies with every successive regime and political change ever since." Read the article and you could, by … [Read more...] about Manganese Ore – The 30 Plus Year Lie Continues

Awesome Memories Russel, Darryl – ABYC Week 2014 Race 4 [video]

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Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/rEw50EqHedU GoPro time lapse from the 4th and final race sailed on Wild Thing (Russel Morgan) in ABYC Week 1 to 4 May 2014. The Algoa Bay Yacht Club's annual prestige regatta was sailed in Port Elizabeth, South Africa in very light conditions and produced a first in that not one race was sailed over the entire course. Four races were shortened and two abandoned as the fleet struggled in extremely light conditions - … [Read more...] about Awesome Memories Russel, Darryl – ABYC Week 2014 Race 4 [video]

ABYC Arctic Seal [video]

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Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/BgayeSJNBkw This very calm seal popped into the Algoa Bay Yacht Club to say hello on Saturday evening 24 May 2014. Apologies about the light. She lay on the side of the slipway, chilling and listening to the music - as she appeared in distress, the Sailing Commodore phoned our local Bayworld who will check on her in the morning. According to Bayworld these seals are not used to people so do not run away or recognise … [Read more...] about ABYC Arctic Seal [video]

East Cape Olympic Sailor Shows Far East Magic

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15 November 2018 – There was joy for South Africa as RSA Magic claimed victory at the Fareast 28R World Championship in China recently. The South African sailors emerged victorious out of 26 teams from 14 countries competing in the prestigious event. “It was a fantastic opportunity,” said two-time Olympian Roger Hudson, who skippered the boat along with Malcom Hall. “The championship was in a beautiful place in Lake Fuxian in south west China – a very tricky sailing venue and we … [Read more...] about East Cape Olympic Sailor Shows Far East Magic

Sailing Away [video]

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Models, Swimsuits, Yachts, Memories - Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/h6mw-R4RMb0 BTS of my recent shoot on board the yacht Warrior Click HERE to find more 'Algoa Bay Yacht Club' videos. Algoa Bay Yacht Club video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Sailing Away [video]

The first build of the Sailors Lounge in Port Elizabeth [video]

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Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/W4LTrS6f2is Workmen work on the construction of the floor of the Sailors Lounge for the 60th SAP 5o5 World Championships sailed in Port Elizabeth out of the Algoa Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) from 23 March to 3 April 2015. The 60th SAP 505 Worlds Regatta was preceded by a pre-worlds regatta comprising of six races over three days, with a minimum of three races to make a regatta. This served as the 2015 South African National … [Read more...] about The first build of the Sailors Lounge in Port Elizabeth [video]

60 Years of ABYC on Auction – MyPR.co.za

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60 Years of ABYC on Auction: Workers from PAB Trading remove the historical Diaz Cross from the front entrance of the ABYC Building Photo: Alan Straton On Friday morning 2 March 2018 the Transnet Ports Authority (TNPA) evicted the 60 year-old Algoa Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) from premises they had occupied within the Port of Port Elizabeth. Effectively the club administration moved to other temporary premises whilst The Chartroom Restaurant and Pub ceased to exist. A long standing dispute over unfair … [Read more...] about 60 Years of ABYC on Auction – MyPR.co.za

They say that a crap day at sea beats an awesome day at work. So, what about an awesome day at sea?

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They say that a crap day at sea beats an awesome day at work. So, what about an awesome day at sea? #alanstraton #abycpe #dinghy #optimist #rsterra #abycpe #regatta #rubiconsa - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know.   DISCLAIMER - the day DID turn out to be a bit of a crap one at see for some of the sailors who had to be rescued. See here: Numerous Dinghies Rescued During Provincial Championships and here: It appears that August thinks that … [Read more...] about They say that a crap day at sea beats an awesome day at work. So, what about an awesome day at sea?

It appears that August thinks that it has an ‘R’ in it

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The loose rule of thumb around the weather in Port Elizabeth is as follows: "For every month that has an 'R' in it, there will be wind." So it follows then that the months of May, June, July and August are normally idyllic with very little wind - not so this August though, as the wind has played havoc with the South African Sailing East Cape Dinghy Provincial Sailing Championships, forced Ironman to bring their bridge build forward and the cancellation of Sunday's Molo Festival of … [Read more...] about It appears that August thinks that it has an ‘R’ in it

Yacht Aerial Assisted – NOT in PE, though

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Editor: On a personal note - the report below is indicative of the danger that we have placed sailors in after the eviction of the Algoa Bay Yacht Club from the Port of Port Elizabeth. From personal experience I have witnessed how members of the yacht club have taken sailors into their homes and to their businesses in order to fix anything wrong on their yachts. Most times for free and no reward at all. With the eviction of the club we lost an enthusiastic and important band of volunteers and … [Read more...] about Yacht Aerial Assisted – NOT in PE, though