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ABYC Evicted

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After a long battle between the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the Algoa Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) which culminated in an eviction order application brought by TNPA againsts ABYC it appears that the ABYC have met the end of the road today. At the Bird Street High Court this morning the application for a stay of eviction by the 60 year old sailing club, ABYC, against the TNPA was dismissed with costs. Writing on the ABYC Facebook Page Club Commodore Alan Straton said; "Practically … [Read more...] about ABYC Evicted

ABYC – Not Just a Club

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ABYC – Not Just a Club: The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) released a media statement on Saturday 17 February 2018 stating that the Algoa Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) must move out of premises that the nearly 60 year-old club occupies within the Port of Port Elizabeth. The dispute centres around rental, non-payment of rental, assessment of rental far beyond the financial means of ABYC as a voluntary body and irregular rental increases. As in all disputes of this nature the cold hard facts are … [Read more...] about ABYC – Not Just a Club

ABYC Eviction Attempt – a personal view

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The news about the Algoa Bay Yacht Club's pending 'eviction' first came to ABYC members attention at 7:00 am during a news broadcast by Algoa FM. ABYC Exco members Mark Dawson, Sean Wiseman and myself were sailing a 420 dinghy on the North End Lake in the Redhouse Yacht Club 24 Hour Sailing Challenge as part of Team Full of Sheet. Most members of the Algoa Bay Yacht Club can tell you stories of great sailing over the years, of many friends made off of yachts seeking shelter or visiting the … [Read more...] about ABYC Eviction Attempt – a personal view

ABYC Provides Clarity and Answers to TNPA’s Public ‘Declaration of Eviction’

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The Algoa Bay Yacht Club is a voluntary sporting body based within the Port of Port Elizabeth. Established in 1959 the sole reason for ABYC's existence is to 'Foster an Interest in Sailing'. Run by volunteers the club has hosted many regattas and visiting yachtsmen in support of Nelson Mandela Bay's quest to become the Watersport Capital. On Saturday 17 February at 12:58 the TNPA released a press statement on the "impending eviction of the Algoa Bay Yacht Club" (see below for the verbatim … [Read more...] about ABYC Provides Clarity and Answers to TNPA’s Public ‘Declaration of Eviction’

For the Record – Transnet’s 5 Point Plan for PE Manganese Terminal Relocation

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With reference to Point number 5 below MyPE can report that the first engagement with key stakeholders took place on Tuesday 1 February 2018 at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club in the Port of Port Elizabeth. Discussions were 'robust, fruitful and engaging' with TNPA actively seeking solutions to the manganese ore dust problem from stakeholders. Suggestions ranged from increased damping, to moving immediately to simple ideas such as large 'shadecloth type nets' covering the open holds of ships whilst … [Read more...] about For the Record – Transnet’s 5 Point Plan for PE Manganese Terminal Relocation

Yacht J-Sea

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Yacht J-Sea sails past ABYC Committee boat (with Race Officer, Alan Straton onboard) for her last leg of the second race in the 2018 Scimitar Cup. #abycpe #sailing #regatta #alanstraton #straton - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know.   Results here: http://abyc.co.za/scimitar-cup-2018-results/ … [Read more...] about Yacht J-Sea

Microplastic Particles Reach Antarctica

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Could the recent ban on Plastic Straws by the Algoa Bay Yacht Club be too little too late? Microplastic particles have been found in the oceans close to Antarctica, data collected during the Volvo Ocean Race has revealed. The new data comes from the Volvo Ocean Race Science Programme, funded by Volvo Cars. Scientists analysed water samples, gathered at points during Leg 2 of the Race, between Lisbon and Cape Town and Leg 3 from Cape Town to Melbourne. The groundbreaking results, … [Read more...] about Microplastic Particles Reach Antarctica

Plastic Straw Alternatives to Excite and Amaze You

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Plastic Straws now appear to be environmental enemy number one as evidenced by the Algoa Bay Yacht Club declaring their precinct in the Port of Port Elizabeth 'Plastic Straw' free and with reports of other restaurants and establishments planning to go the same route towards a plastic free environment. Alternatives do exist that are made from bio-degradable items such as seaweed, coconut palm leaves and even flour. The spectre of now only being able to stir one's drink with a digit or … [Read more...] about Plastic Straw Alternatives to Excite and Amaze You

ABYC’s Largest Local Regatta this Century

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Who can spot my son @pwstraton in this image? Photo from 2008 when a young (ish) Philip Straton sailed in the Giza Challenge on a Pacer 27 for their National Championships in Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth. What a great sailing regatta that was for the young crew under the tutelage of Chris Frost. At the time of writing the Giza Challenge is still the largest most well attended local regatta hosted by the Algoa Bay Yacht Club this century - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about … [Read more...] about ABYC’s Largest Local Regatta this Century

ABYC Bans Plastic Straws

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ABYC Bans Plastic Straws: Kim Sarita-Robertson was one of the first people to congratulate ABYC on their initiative to ban Plastic Straws. Here Kim and Frank Atkinson celebrate the news at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club. See Kim’s tweet here: https://twitter.com/KimmySRobertson/status/953367815536431104 Photo: Alan Straton * One small gesture may be the catalyst to a Manganese Ore Free PE Beachfront * Sailors vote for the environment * Turtles-1, Plastic Straws-0 * Surf the wave to Turn the Tide … [Read more...] about ABYC Bans Plastic Straws

Radio Control Boats Sailing at ABYC [video]

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Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/c2Sh59XVC28 Thomas Ochabski's video proves that sailing crosses all sizes, genres, ages and genders at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club 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 Radio Control Boats Sailing at ABYC [video]

Wish you were here… yachting

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Wish you were here: Today was a perfect day to swim off of Humewood Beach (we anchored off of the Six Pack). It is a FACT that the water is warmer than in Cape Town ...  Jellybaby owner, Sean Wiseman, his daughter and friends along with Alan anchored off of the Humewood 'six-pack' swam, relaxed and enjoyed the perfect weather on offer. Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Wish you were here… yachting

Proof!

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PROOF! It is; “Hell in Africa” Anchored off of the Humewood six pack whilst the youngsters have a swim. #abycpe #sailing #alanstraton #portelizabeth #africa - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Proof!