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25.01.2022 Dragon Report Hello all Paddlers, Well it’s getting harder to find new words to say how great Paddling has been lately- we’ve used fabulous and fantastic and simply the best, so all I can say is it has been more of the same, good, good, good.... The wind has been a bit persistent but now that we are permitted to have a full crew in the boat (and have been fortunate enough to have new paddlers coming to give it a try) the extra power in the boat can easily handle the wind! Plenty of endurance practice happening and plenty of laughs, seriously what more could we want. On Saturday, the plan is to have a paddle, then afterwards go to the Ski Club Deck for morning tea, which will be provided by the Dragon Boat members who have saved some coins throughout the year. So if you can come that will be excellent. Normal starting time 8.45am. Good time to have a chat about the year ahead and what we are trying to achieve . See you there, Margaret C. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Happy Hour Happy Hour the 4th Dec 2020 The Yarrawonga Yacht Club was the venue for Lyn Brear to celebrate her Retirement from the Sacred Heart Primary School with family and friends who gave her a very warm send of with Balloons, streamers, photo's of past years, the traditional speeches and cutting of the Cake. Excellent evening had by all Congratulations Lyn from the YYC Community Happy Hour members Lyn's party they then blended into the Happy Hour to take in the view and the serenity. Thanks to Arnold for helping set the venue up YYC RSA members Kevin, Margaret & Bill had the evening all under control as per usual. Thank you to all who helped clean up. We look forward to this Friday the 11th Dec Gates open 5.00 pm All welcome. Nagles Meat raffle, Nibbles, The BBQ is available to use Next Friday the 18th the Raffle will be PRAWNS. The YYC annual Xmas break up will be on the Saturday the 19th Dec sailing from 10.00 Am with the break up Lunch from 1.00pm with the traditional PRAWN raffle plus may be an Eski with goodies packed inside, BAR will be open All members are welcome to attend and join in the Day Xmas Day will be Closed with a Private Xmas Function Keep eye out we may open HH on the 27th, 28th Dec Defiantly Open on the 31st Dec New Years Eve 5.00 Pm till stumps with the BBQ available, meat raffle & good old hospitality Lance ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fair Winds To All Regards Steve Haintz

25.01.2022 The gang with their new shirts

24.01.2022 Kris Kringle HO Ho All those wishing to partake in Kris Kringle on this coming Saturday... $20.00 Presant wrapped and placed under the tree filling in your name in the book once doing so, which will be beside the tree. ( Do not confuse with Covid sign in) More info Thursday in Reports Steve

23.01.2022 What a glorious day to kick off happy hour at YYC Community Happy Hour is OPEN today at 5.00 Pm .Come on down for meat raffle, Nibbles, BBQ is ready if required All under Covid - 19 as per all Clubs and Hotels

22.01.2022 Dragon Report Hello all Paddlers, Well it seems with Dragon Boating it’s either a feast or a famine! Saturday last with perfection on the weather report, we had a feast- this wretched Covid requirement of 10 paddlers doesn’t take into consideration the desires of DB’ers who have been on dry land since March - however, we enjoyed the morning out, with Gary kayaking beside us, to allow us to keep within the legal limits. Tuesday, again a beautiful day on the water, again ...a feastand we were very happy to welcome Tracey, a new paddler giving it a shot, and we hope to welcome her back for another try. Also, we welcomed a visitor from Wangaratta, Kevin, who is a member of Dragon Masters, who joined us for a paddle. It was a spectacular night on the Lake - and then there was today, Thursday. Yes a famine, so we didn’t drag the great ship out onto the Lake. Not enough brute strength to brave the elements. Hope you all noticed we made it into the Chronicle again last Saturday (all looking spectacular in our new racing shirts). Saturday we hope to see all paddlers 8.45am ready for another great morning of splashing and fun and some co-ordinated paddling of course, - it’s the best way to start the weekend. Margaret Cousins.

17.01.2022 Social Report Another excellent evening with children playing with the tennis equipment, kicking the footy all had a ball. New attendees and locals all enjoying the relaxed atmosphere making use of the YYC facilities and adhering to the CV-19 rules, several were interested in having ago at... the Dragon Boat all welcome two new sailing partners also are very keen Glen & Maureen supplied the kids with ice poles the red ones are the go, plus our normal hot nibbles The excellent meat raffle from Nagles Butchery will keep the winners feed for a week or two, we have been asked to open the BBQ for BYO snags or what you fancy for folks to cook on this will be opened next Friday the 16th Thank you all again for supporting the YYC Happy Hours with your support we have purchased small easy to use Hobie Wave for all ages as this Hobie is so easy to manova even i may be able to have a go, its ready Catch up on the 16th October gates open 5.00 Pm come on down enjoy have a chat and watch the sunset Kevin Brewer, Lance Loughrey & Bill Farrell are on duty RSA Report Lance Loughrey

12.01.2022 Dragon Dreams Hello all Paddlers, Now that we have broken free from the "non event" that the last six months have been, how fantastic is Saturday sounding? Twenty nine degrees and a Lake to ourselves- these are ingredients for perfect Dragon Boating!... Last night we had our Dinner and Awards night at the Golden Inn Restaurant with about eighteen attending. It was a great social night enjoyed by all (and for many of us the first night out since the great lockdown!) The awards presented were: Encouragement Award - Delmae. Most Improved - Arnold. Most Kilometres Paddled - Gary. Club Person of the Year - Steve. A huge congratulations to all these most worthy recipients. Also presented were medallions to all the participants in the Regattas we attended - Nagambie 2019 and the State Championships at Gateway Lakes,March 2020 Hope to see you on Saturday at 8.45am to enjoy what is bound to be the perfect paddle. Margaret C. P.S. If you heard a commotion on Tuesday, it was the Birthday Fairy landing on Arnold's place. Happy Birthday Arnold.

10.01.2022 Dragon Report Hello all Paddlers, Ah, the pleasures of Dragon Boating in Spring - Saturday last, a beautiful day on the Lake, which allowed the socially distanced crew to go up to the bridge and enjoy the exercise in a gentle breeze. Tuesday evening - no words available to describe how perfect conditions were, so again the crew enjoyed the total bliss of slipping along that unbelievable water. And then there was today! Wind blew all day at very close to tornado speeds, t...he temperature a wee bit on the low side, but there they all were, the die-hards rearing to go. We did spend the evening in the shelter of the island, but again some great fun and fitness was enjoyed by all. The new club racing shirts have arrived and were proudly modelled by most of the paddlers tonight, they look really great. The invoices have been emailed to all, so as soon as you pay, you too can strut in style. A huge Thank You to Glen and Maureen’s son who has re-painted the Dragon head and tail - it looks Spectacular! Hope to see all on Saturday 8.45am. Margaret Cousins. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

06.01.2022 some photos from last Saturdays paddle thanks to our social member John.

04.01.2022 Dragon Report Hello all Paddlers, Today the temperature hovered around 35 degrees and to sit on the good ship Dragon with little waves gently flapping at the sides, you can’t help but think can life get any better than this? And if Yes, please let us know ASAP! We were happy to welcome a new prospective paddler Gail, and we ventured up to the bridge and beyond, although is was mostly gentle paddling.... Tuesday night, also perfect on the water, we did some long distance/endurance paddling which was most enjoyable and any resulting sore muscles were fine as we know that is just happy pain. Saturday, I am just reporting this on hearsay, but apparently a full boat went out and had a great morning. I was told they skirted Lake Mulwala twice, but if you weren’t there, I suggest you disregard that as it sounds like bragging. Some gossip which was picked up onboard tonight: one of our coaches and sometime sweep and awesome paddler, Julie Brooks, is now, not only a Councillor but Deputy Mayor! Congratulations Julie, we are thrilled to have a direct link to the Town Hall (just in case we need it.) Saturday morning 8.45am is looking to be utterly fabulous on the water, so as we always say BE THERE. Margaret Cousins. _------------------------------------------------------------------------- Happy Hour tomorrow evening from 5.00pm come along and enjoy relax wind down with a couple of nice cold drinks.

03.01.2022 Sailing Report Last Saturday lack of w Happy Hour Report... We have been very lucky with weather so far all sitting out side, The twilight sailors put on a excellent display, Werner Osewald lost control of his Cat putting on a good show of what not to do, Ian Docking towed him in to shore well done Sad news Werner later in the night suffered a Heart attack and is recovering in Melbourne Hospital all the best Werner from the Happy Hour attendees Arnold had the bar under control while Lance burnt a tray of pies they were rock hard, Mick used his personal cheerful skills to sell the Meat raffle from Nagles Butchery well done Mick Thank you all for helping bring in the tables and chairs in side We are looking at having a Sausage & Onions in bread for a gold coin donation may require a volunteer chef who does not burn the food PS The YYC AGM will be held on this Saturday the 28th November 2020 Time 10.00 Am followed by alight BBQ all welcome to attend Please add the we had one of our Life members Jack Sterkenberg and wife attend HH. Also the Bar will be open after the AGM all welcome G Lance Loughrey YYC Secretary

01.01.2022 Yarrawonga Yacht and Dragon Boat Club, Saturday Night 5 pm start for football BYO BBQ . Big TV 70 people allowed outside 20inside come bring the family . Free icey poles for the kids . Drinks at happy hour prices.... This is the place to be on the water front for the greatest show on TV. Come early for a seat or bring your own in case we run out. Free face masks supplied. See more