Name: Lise Wheeler
Date registered: October 18, 2012
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Sep 10 2012
The Southern Charter Dinghy Grand Slam series has been launched. This takes the place of the old SAS WC Dinghy Points regattas only bigger and better. There are only four regattas:
- 15/16 September 2012 – Zeekoe Vlei YC
- 1/2 December 2012 – TSC
- 16/17 February 2013 – Hermanus YC
- 29 March – 1 April (Easter) 2013 – venue to be decided
These regattas are not to be missed. There will be a lucky draw prize at each regatta for competitors and volunteers (e.g. bridge and rescue crew) where you will be able to win an iPad! The racing and the parties will be legendary! Will you stand on the podium? The first regatta is next week… get planning!
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Jul 17 2012
Look what was caught on TSC Camera in May and June 2012
The camera bought with funds raised from TSC members was installed in the Conservancy area on 12th May 2012. The team from the Cape Leopard Trust checked it when they serviced their cameras in the area just 2 weeks later and got these great pictures.
Charlie (BM16) the male leopard known to be in the area walked by on no less than 3 occasions in those 2 weeks! The other creatures captured are Eland, Red Hartebeest, a Small Spotted Genet and a Porcupine.
We will be checking the camera again on 20th July.
Isn’t it great to see what other creatures share the dam with us!
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Jul 02 2012
This was the 12th year that the Voortrekkers hosting their annual ‘Winter Water Works’ camp, at TSC with a record number of 145 youths .
In total, there were 170 Voortrekkers, including the officers and helpers. The youth come from all over the Western Cape and a few from Eastern Cape.
The Voortrekkers arrived on Sunday, 24th June and and departed Friday, 29th June. On Sunday, after arrival their first session was a ‘Man overboard’ exercise and all 145 youths had to brave the icy cold water. The rest of their water works programme includes: water safety, water rescue operations, angling, sailing and media coverage.
A kitchen (army tent) was been set up next to their camp on the public side, where all Voortrekkers were served hot food throughout the week.
They were a wonderful group of young people and we hope to see them again soon!
We also have a number of military personnel, 25 in total, camping at TSC since the 3rd June. This is not just an ordinary camp. They are busy attending an intensive diving training course, which is part two of a specialised training course. .
The camp was fully equipped with all the necessary essentials for such a task, including a doctor in attendance, an ambulance and decompression chamber. They are camping on our public side and have been active everyday, despite the cold and wet. The army chef ensures all soldiers enjoy three or more hot delicious meals a day. The well equipped and efficient kitchen is set up in the middle of their camp on the public side.
We asked Major Alley, in charge of this operation, about the poor visibility the divers would be experiencing in the water. He replied that there part of the course is navigation and the current conditions were ideal for the divers. Major Alley further stated that he was very satisfied with the conditions at TSC and has mentioned that TSC is the ideal place to host similar camps in the future.
19 anglers from Defence Force Angling Club also braved the cold this past weekend for an angling competition from Friday, 19h00 to Sunday 10h00.
Chairperson of DAC, Raymond Stebbing, reported that it was a wonderful family orientated weekend and was a most successful competition.
A total of 213 Carp were caught. Raymond was also pleased to report that all fish caught were all in good condition with no visible diseases.
The heaviest Carp weighed 1.62kg and the second heaviest weighed 1,03kg. The most fish caught by an angler was 38 fish and the second biggest catch had 25 fish in the net.
Most of the fish were caught near to the jetty. Raymond stated that due to the cold water, the smaller Carp were the most active.
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May 22 2012
TSC members rallied together and raised enough funds to buy a camera for the Cape Leopard Trust. This camera was mounted in the Conservancy area very close to TSC. A few members went to erect the camera on Saturday, 12 May 2012.
See photos below:
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May 22 2012
A large number of TSC members spent the past weekend at TSC to attend the official closing of the sailing season, on 26 and 27th May 2012.
The members attending the Watersports AGM elected the Commodore, Mary-Ann Sharwood for the second year in command. We wish to congratulate Mary-Ann, she has proved to be an outstanding Commodore this past sailing season.
At the watersports prize giving, Mary Ann awarded Club trophies to the following sailors:
Spilhaus Junior Trophy: York Avery
Speedprint Trophy: Keegan Ekermans
Youth Hobie Trophy: Storm Avery
Trying Trophy: Warwick Strutt
Norton Trophy, Skipper of Skippers & OBS Trophies: Kuba Miszewski
Suzi Q, Club & TSC Yachtsman of the year Trophies: Tony Largier
Gloria Machin & Shakatak Trophies: Ian Cairncross and Guy Westmoreland
Bayer Monsanto Trophy: Brian Ferguson
Club Colour Medals were awarded to:
Tony and James Largier, Trevor Spilahus, Des Mudge, Gareth Cairncross, Ryan Wiscomb, James King and Jaques Smit.
Club Merit Awards were awarded to:
Alison Sarkozy, Carol Booth, Neville Norton, Jason Wallace, Pierre Alberteyn and Tony Strutt
A Commodores Medal was awarded to: Neil Spilhaus
We wish to congratulate the above mentioned Trophy and Medal recipients. You have done us proud!
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Mar 27 2012
Article submitted by Dan Spratley, (Table View High)
After skippers briefing we had to choose team colours, Reddam Constantia took blue, Fish Hoek took yellow and Table View got orange. After being postponed due to a lack of wind, we finally got under way with Table View taking on Reddam in the first flight.
On our boat we were rather nervous as Ryan had never helmed a keelboat in a race before and had never match raced but we had a strong team with 2 ex Optimist World sailors, Daniel Spratley and Ryan Barnardo, a Lipton Cup team winner, Oli Vande Pitte and a really large Damien Botha who is an active sailor on Corum. Between us we have sailed 7 Lipton Cups and much more keelboat experiences.
Table View came out victorious in the first race which boosted our confidence and took away the nerves. After 4 races each Table View was undefeated with four out of four wins and Reddam and Fish hoek where tied with one win each.
The Sunday’s racing was again postponed due to no wind and racing started when the wind came up. Table View remained undefeated winning four of four races but the real battle was on for second place as Fish Hoek and Reddam where tied going into the days racing. Fish Hoek won their first heat against Reddam so were at a slight advantage going into the second heat, but if Reddam won the second heat they would be tied again and would have to have a sail off for second place. Fish Hoek came out victorious to finish second overall ahead of Reddam by quite a distance in the dying breeze.
I would just like to thank the TSC Cafeteria for supplying us with food and the boat owners Kuba and Mary-Anne for lending their boats for the event. It was a fun weekend and an awesome event as there are not any other match racing events.
We will be back next year to defend our title, but would like to encourage more schools to participate in next year’s event to have more boats and more fun.
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Mar 21 2012
A SHORT CUT CAN END UP BEING A LONG WAY ROUND!
The dam level is currently at a relatively low 57%. We have had to assist a number of vehicles who have ventured onto areas close to the current water level and have had to be towed out.
Please do not venture near the water with a vehicle as you might find yourself in the position of this unfortunate driver below.
THE ONE THAT NEVER GOT AWAY!
Angling competitions are very popular at TSC. This event, with the main prize sponsored by a local businessman, Donovan Loesch, attracted a large number of anglers.
FIRE HAZARD
At this time of the year, the local farming community is very conscious of the threat of fires!
TSC has its own fire fighting equipment and also belongs to an association of fire fighting which recently purchased a modern and well equipped fire engine. The photo below is an fire fighting training exercise which TSC staff conducted.
Traditionally in the Cape, our first winter rains start after Easter so please be careful when lighting braai fires and make use of the braai facilities. TSC is a high fire risk area!
WATER SAFETY
A photo of Steve Brady enjoying himself in his Kona, Steve is one of those skippers who is extremely safety conscious and his boat has many safety features over and above those required in terms of the national certificate of fitness for small boats.
TSC has a proud record of water safety and thanks to people like Steve; there is no reason why our high safety record cannot be maintained.
Over three hundred skippers have been trained and have passed their skipper’s licenses at TSC.
Our safety officer, Douw Steyn, does not have an easy job, but with your cooperation the Easter period can be made a lot easier and safer.
SOME OF THE INTERESTING “BIRDS” AT TSC
Very welcome visitors to TSC, enjoying some of our choice food on the menu. No loud music, never complain and a joy to all!
ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE!
Why go all the way to Mauritius when you can have a great holiday for a fraction of the cost right here at TSC!
Wow! Have we had some hot days at Villiersdorp. Now is time to make the best of it before the winter starts.
Of course, there are those that prefer the winter days at TSC. It is quieter, less traffic, and the days are lovely and warm.
TSC offers year round enjoyment and great evenings to sit under our afdak with it built in braais or being in the clubhouse on a Saturday afternoon watching rugby on the big screen.
ELECTRICAL SITES
Our nineteen sites with electricity are proving to be a great draw card. This together with the upgraded ablutions facilities are very popular. Indeed, even some of our own members prefer to camp there.
For the Easter week-end , all the electric sites are already fully booked.
ARRIVING AT TSC!
TSC is the place to be! We all know how great it is to be here, but don’t forget to stop first, ensure that your visitors are sign in and paid etc.
This driver was in such a hurry, that he even forgot that there was a entrance gate.
Compiled by Leon Deacon, March 2012
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Mar 07 2012
Enter you team, (1-3 persons). Entry fee: R100.00 per team. All preparations to take place on the premises at your allocated space. Fires may not be made on the ground and no holes can be dug for coals. The club will provide movable braai’s for the teams and this will be placed in an area suitable on the day.
Each team to provide all equipment and utensils, including shade. One of the team members must be at the stand at all times
Only 1 potjie will be judged per entry/team i.e. main pot (meat/vegetarian dish) and up to two side dishes (pot bread and or starch – to serve 3 judges)
A minimum of a size 2, 3-legged potjie pot may be used. Each team must supply their own cooking utensils, ingredients, fire equipment, crockery, table, chairs, etc.
Teams may start from 11h00 and the food must be ready for judging by 15h00. Points will be awarded for the preparation, team spirit, presentation and taste.
Judging will take place between 15h30 and 16h00. The judges’ decision is final!
The floating TSC trophy for the overall winner will be awarded. There will be various other prizes for the runner ups.
Prize Giving at 19h00 at the clubhouse!
Please contact the office (Tel: 028-840 1334/8 or info@theewaters.co.za) for entry forms
See you at the Club!
Venessa Mulder
Board Director, Events
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