“Father and Son” was the caption to this collage sent to me. #whitey #abycpe #memories #alanstraton #portelizabeth - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about “Father and Son”
How we avoided the wrath of Diaz
Diaz would have been Cross if the ABYC left his cross behind. #abycpe #tnpa #eviction #diaz #yacht #club - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about How we avoided the wrath of Diaz
The end of an era begins
The end of an era begins as we move out of the ABYC Building in the Port of Port Elizabeth. See you at the ‘Grand for a Change’ #abycpe #portelizabeth #sailing #evictionnotice - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about The end of an era begins
Seen at the launch of the 2018 Splash Festival
Executive Mayor Athol Trollip - Seen at the launch of the 2018 Splash Festival at Hobie Beach in Port Elizabeth. The Splash Festival takes place from 30 March to 2 April 2018 #SplashFestival #alanstraton #straton #easter #HobieBeach #PortElizabeth - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Seen at the launch of the 2018 Splash Festival
When last did you go to the ‘Grand for a Change!’
Who amongst us remembers blowing into PE from the Army or Varsity or somewhere else and deciding to go the “Grand for a Change” as we were certain to meet friends there? Couldn’t help but think to myself today: “Oh that it has come to this - now a trip to the Grand involves Greek Salad, Cappucino - NO alcohol, NO meat, NO Strippers and NO more Santa’s drunken little helper.” Time to make more memories at the Grand Hotel methinks! #grandhotel #portelizabeth #central #goodtimes #alanstraton - … [Read more...] about When last did you go to the ‘Grand for a Change!’
Looks like the Lightweight is about to get (even more) popular
Only available from GA Wine or your nearest Boardwalk (but not the the Lightweight or Maternal Unit), who have drunk the wine already and pronounced it as a 'keeper'. Bespoke Bizoe wines and good times from the Rikus Neethling Estate. #wine #Boardwalk #bespoke #portelizabeth #alanstraton #straton #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Looks like the Lightweight is about to get (even more) popular
Boardwalk announces its intention to begin Mall Construction
Boardwalk announces its intention to begin construction of a mall on its premises in September 2018. Here General Manager, Mike van Vuuren, announces this to the media. #boardwalk #portelizabeth #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Boardwalk announces its intention to begin Mall Construction
Hands up if you wanna share this with me?
Hands up if you wanna share this with me? Thanks to Dynamic Commodities for this box of goodies to taste test. #alanstraton #sorbet #dynamiccommodities #mype #straton - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Hands up if you wanna share this with me?
One last sail
One last sail from the building that ABYC was evicted from. Photo: Michael Sheehan. @fishie_sarah and I sailed a 420 Dinghy out the harbour to the Pier and back. Stunning day with dolphins alongside and bitter bittersweet memories. My thanks to all who have brought great joy to my life over the many years that I have been a member of the Algoa Bay Yacht Club. My thanks to to @fishie_sarah for making that last sail just so much better and brighter - you have the power! #abycpe #portelizabeth … [Read more...] about One last sail
Just before the start of the Chippa United vs Pirates game in the Absa PSL
Just before the start of the Chippa United vs Pirates game in the Absa PSL #portelizabeth #absaprem #football - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. In the last 6 minutes of extra time a really tight game dominated by Chippa United, Pirates slipped in two goals to end up winning 4-2. No shame on the local outfit who played an exceptional game. … [Read more...] about Just before the start of the Chippa United vs Pirates game in the Absa PSL
What a way to spend a Sunday
What a way to spend a Sunday. 35 minutes in and Chippa are one man up with no score yet. All the pressure from Chippa in this Absa PSL game. #absa #psl #football #portelizabeth - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about What a way to spend a Sunday
Huncle and the Way to Eat an Ice cream
The Kaapse mense will know why I changed my team name to Huncle at this years 24 Hour Sailing Challenge on the North End Lake which was hosted by the Redhouse Yacht Club. And the Ice Cream Reference? Well the sibling unit known as Nikki and I have an ice cream challenge on: Who can eat an ice cream out of a cone without messing. The sister insists that the only way to do so is to 'Lick and Suck". I, on the other hand, cannot bring myself to do so - I proudly stand accused of … [Read more...] about Huncle and the Way to Eat an Ice cream
Wine or Chocolates for the Lightweight?
One of the wonderful things about Sailing Regattas is the banter afterwards. At the RYC 24 Hour Sailing Regatta I was censured by Daryll Garner (L) for making my crew do most of the work on our 420. And the prize was a choice between Wine and Chocolates. Wine for the crew it has to be - I considered chocolates but want to go faster next time... #420, #RedhouseYachtClub, #alanstraton, #sailing #regatta #abycpe - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Wine or Chocolates for the Lightweight?
Three ABYC Buoys
Club members show support for the Algoa Bay Yacht Club team that sailed in the 24 Hour Sailing Challenge on the North End Lake hosted by the Redhouse Yacht Club. John Tudehope, Leon van Niekerk and Jimmy Swinnerton - the ABYC Buoys were a welcome addition to the event at the Powerboat Club premises. John and Leon even got to sail two rounds on the 420 dinghy. Thanks for the support and encouragement guys! The 10 members of the ABYC Sailing Team, 'Full of Sheet' came third - Taken by the Editor … [Read more...] about Three ABYC Buoys
2018 Redhouse Yacht Club 24 Hour Sailing Challenge
Preparations underway for a 12:00 midday start on North End Lake for the Redhouse Yacht Club 24 Hour Sailing Challenge. - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about 2018 Redhouse Yacht Club 24 Hour Sailing Challenge
