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Mar 11 2013

EASTER WEEKEND 2013

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March 11, 2013

SATURDAY, 30 MARCH 2013

POTJIEKOS COMPETITION AT TSC: Members and friends most welcome!

COMPETITION DETAILS & RULES:

  1. A team may have one to four persons.
  2. An entry fee of R50.00 per team is required to be paid at registration.
  3. All preparations must take place on the premises at your allocated space.
  4. 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.
  5. The team must provide all equipment and utensils, including shade.
  6. One of the team members must be at the stand at all times.
  7. 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 people/judges)
  8. 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.
  9. Teams may start from 11h00 and the food must be ready for judging by 15h00.
  10. Points will be awarded for the preparation, team spirit, presentation and taste.
  11. Judging will take place between 15h30 and 16h00. (The judges’ decision is final!)
  12. The TSC floating trophies for Best Potjiekos and Potbread will be awarded. There will be various other prizes for the runner ups.
  13. Prizes will be presented after judging at 19h00 at the clubhouse.

Please contact the office (Tel: 028-840 1334/8 or info@theewaters.co.za for entry forms

And whilst the Potjiekos competition is underway we will also have a JUMPING CASTLE at the Clubhouse for all youth to enjoy!

SUNDAY, 31 MARCH 2013

EASTER EGG HUNT: For all youth to the age of 10 years. Meet at the clubhouse on Sunday at 08h30 at the clubhouse. The fun will start from here!

Venessa Mulder

Board Director – Events

 

If you have any news you would like to share, please email the office on info@theewaters.co.za so they can post your items here.

Permanent link to this article: http://theewater.co.za/easter-weekend-2013-2/

Mar 07 2013

NOTICE OF THEEWATERSKLOOF DAM RESOURCE MANGEMENT PLAN

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March 7, 2013

6 March 2013

Dear TSC Members,

Kindly note that we received a preliminary Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Theewaterskloof dam, which was compiled by Nemai Consulting as requested by Department Water Affairs.

The report may be viewed on our website. Our website address is www.theewaters.co.za, you will find the report on the bottom of the front page.

If you wish to make recommendations / comments / suggestions on this report you are most welcome. 

Please submit your comments to me for onward transmission to the TSC Board. The Board will view all comments and will ultimately combine all responses from TSC to Nemai Consulting and to Department Water Affairs for consideration.

Please email your comments to manager@theewaters.co.za

 

Your participation in this process would be most sincerely appreciated.     

Kind regards

 

Leo Deacon

TSC General Manager

Permanent link to this article: http://theewater.co.za/notice-of-theewaterskloof-dam-resource-mangement-plan/

Mar 01 2013

Western Cape Regional Rubber Duck Race 2 & 3 March 2013

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March 1, 2013

The Western Cape Regional Rubber Duck Race will take place at TSC on 2 & 3 March 2013. This event will be hosted by (FBIBC) False Bay Inflatable
Boat Club.

CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS

South African Inflatable Boating Association brings you the exciting
racing series!

The aim of this series is to turn the sport semi-professional, promote
competitive racing, involve big sponsors for the benefit of the teams
and sport, to create beaches/venues with fans and supporters,
transparent decision making and claim back the status that South Africa
is the home of inflatable racing.

This series consists of an East Coast, West Coast and Inland championship
and each have a minimum of 6 races. The teams will race each other in
their respected regions to determine the winners. The top four boats of
each region in each class will compete in two nationals being held at
Mossel Bay and Gariep Dam to determine the South African Champions.

The Trans Agulhas and Trans Atlantic will also form part of this series.
For more info, browse this site or contact your nearest club chairman

 

Permanent link to this article: http://theewater.co.za/western-cape-regional-rubber-duck-race-2-3-march-2013/

Jan 18 2013

NEWS FROM TSC COMMODORE – JAN 2013

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January 18, 2013

Ahoy TSC Members!

We’re barely into the new year and already activities are stacking up!

This coming weekend (12th and 13th January) is a Club weekend. This season we intend having a Fun Watersports Day on the Saturday of Club weekends:

11h00 Model Yacht racing at the Bridge Hut. Let’s start the year off well by getting the Model Boats up and running. Dave Booth will be there with his boat. Let’s see how many we can get to join him (Warwick, Keegan, Jacqui, Sven/Ingmar, Neville, etcetcetc)

Afternoon: As the sun is only going down around 20h00 at the moment, we have decided to schedule a TSC Sunset Picnic for Saturday 12th January. Join us on whatever watercraft you have – canoes, row boats, dinghies, power boats, sailing boats, you could even swim! We will meet on the Stoep at 14h00 to decide where to go (but most likely straight across from the club).

We will set a cruising course with boats leaving the club at 15h00 to reach the Picnic spot by 17h00 (or make your way straight there!) Pack a picnic basket and join us – try and make a point of meeting someone new! We will picnic until around 19h00 before making our way back to the club. Please note: NO fires will be allowed!

If you would like to join in, but have no means of getting there, or if you need transport for your picnic basket, or if you would like to experience one of the other watersport activities, come along at 14h00 and we’ll find a spot for you.

Sunday: Keelboat Racing.

Round the Buoys or Long Distance. Skippers Briefing at 10h00 on the Stoep. Start at 11h00. Anyone who would like to give it a go, come along at 10h00 and we’ll find you a spot.

 

Other upcoming events:

19th/20th January: Port Owen River Race for the Dinghy sailors.

26th/27th January: Hobie 14 Provincial Championship – TSC

9th February: TSC 9 Hour Challenge. Keelboats and Multihulls. When the Tough get Going! 9:00 – 18:00. How far can you sail in that time?

9th/10th February: Hobie 14 Nationals – Knysna

16th/17th February: 3rd Southern Charter Dinghy Grand Slam Regatta at Hermanus YC.

 

Some News of TSC Members:

Well done to Brad Stemmet crewing on the Line Honours winner to St. Helena in the Governors Cup (and congratulations to Brad and Saskia getting engaged as he left!)

Phillippa Hutton-Squire and Craig and Storm Avery sailed in the Sonnet Nationals at Vogelvlei between Christmas and New Year. There were 23 entries. Stephen du Toit won on his impressive newly completed fibreglass Sonnet (the order book is now open – find details on the Sonnet page on Facebook!). With 23 entries, Phillippa ended 10th and Craig and Storm Avery were 18th.

 

We look forward to seeing everybody at the Picnic!

 

Regards

Mary-Ann Sharwood

Permanent link to this article: http://theewater.co.za/news-from-tsc-commodore-jan-2013/

Dec 06 2012

SUCCESSFUL SOUTHERN CHARTER GRAND SLAM EVENT AT TSC, 1 & 2 DECEMBER 2012

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December 6, 2012

TSC wishes to thank our Commodore and all the members involved in the successful hosting of the Grand Slam regatta this past weekend. It would not have been possible without everyone’s assistance. Well done to participating sailors for their achievements. We also wish to thank Southern Charter for their generous sponsorship and all their hard work in making this event so successful. We look forward to next year’s event.

Please see the results below.

 

 

Permanent link to this article: http://theewater.co.za/successful-southern-charter-grand-slam-event-at-tsc-1-2-december-2012/

Nov 28 2012

Synergy Live Music Festival – 30th Nov. to 2nd Dec.

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November 28, 2012

ATTENDING THE EVENT

Should you wish to attend please visit the Synergy Live website:
synergylive.co.za

ABOUT THEEWATERS SPORTS CLUB

Theewaters Sport Club, is situated on the peninsula stretching into the
Theewaterskloof dam, surrounded by farmlands, majestic mountains and a
variety of wildlife. The Dam itself is beautifully set, between
Franschhoek and Villiersdorp, and boasts some of the most picturesque
vistas in the Western Cape .

With the establishment of the Theewater Sports Club (TSC) in 1979, the
dam has grown to become one of the largest water sports clubs in the
South Africa and features all kind of water sports including keelboat,
multihull and dinghy sailing, power boating, jet skiing, water skiing,
kite surfing, windsurfing and fresh water bass and carp angling.

DISCLAIMER

STRICTLY NONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Under 18′s (id’s will be
requested),glass bottles, fires, fireworks, Domestic animals,
independent sound systems, illegal substances, graffiti and weapons,
right of admission is reserved, participation in the event is entirely
at your own risk. The organisers accept no responsibility whatsoever for
injury, death, loss or damage of any nature to persons, vehicles or
belongings. This applies even in the case of negligence by the
organisers, due care has been taken to make this event safe and secure

FESTIVAL CHECK LIST

*       Tent & sleeping bag
*       Plastic sheeting for tent floor
*       Air mattress or pad to rest those weary bones
*       Cooler bags and boxes for food storage
*       Folding chairs, tables & umbrellas
*       Swimming costumes, towels and washcloths
*       Personal care items: soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.
*       Black bags
*       Sunscreen and insect repellent
*       First-aid kit with blister treatment
*       Backpack or daypack
*       ID and funds for the weekend
*       Warm clothing
*       Festival ticket

Cash & Cards

Cash is king: plastic’s fantastic. We’ll have ATM machines on-site, but
if you want to avoid paying pesky transaction fees and standing in

queues, rather bring enough cash to last the weekend. Credit cards?
Sorry, no can do – leave them safely at home…

Toilets & Showers

This year at Synergy Live we’ve gone above and beyond in making sure
your festival experience is an easy one – and that includes increasing
the number of toilet and shower facilities. As always, they’ll be tended
to by our support staff to ensure they’re clean and tidy 24/7.


Public Safety Services

To ensure everyone is safe and sound, Synergy-designated paramedics,
security and firefighting crews will be on hand around the clock

for the
duration of the festival. In the event of an emergency please alert a
Synergy official immediately.

Lost Property

All lost property can be reported, dropped off or collected from the
officials’ office next to the main gate. Please report any theft or
suspicious activity to the on-site security officers or the SA Police
services on duty.

Washbox

For those wanting a little bit extra from their bathroom experience,
Washbox VIP portable toilets & showers will also be available. Festival
goers can make use of Woshbox’s sleek, modern and
environmentally-friendly facilities for a nominal fee.

Special Needs Guests

 

Synergy Live is a festival for everyone, that’s why we’re making sure
that all our guests are catered for and all our areas accessible. If you
have any special needs, please contact us on Maryke@synergylive.co.za
before the 20 November so we can make any necessary arrangements for a
hassle free Synergy Live experience.

Permanent link to this article: http://theewater.co.za/synergy-live-event-30th-nov-to-2nd-dec/

Sep 10 2012

Dinghy Grand Slam Series at TSC – 1st & 2nd December 2012

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September 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!

Permanent link to this article: http://theewater.co.za/dinghy-grand-slam-series-at-tsc-december-2012/

Aug 07 2012

Protected: Caravan & Camping Minutes

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August 7, 2012

This is a password protected area of the TSC site. To view it please enter the password you’ve been issued below:

Permanent link to this article: http://theewater.co.za/caravan-camping-minutes/

Jul 17 2012

TSC Camera captures the wildlife near us!

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July 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!

 

Permanent link to this article: http://theewater.co.za/tsc-camera-captures-the-wildlife-near-us-2/

Jul 02 2012

Camps at TSC June 2012

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July 2, 2012

 Voortrekker Winter Water Works Camp at TSC

 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!

 Special Forces Regiment Camp at TSC

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.

 

 

 

Defence Angling Club (DAC)

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.

Permanent link to this article: http://theewater.co.za/camps-at-tsc-june-2012/

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