ex Elly 146 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) is facing a trading loss of up to $1.6 million in the current financial year and is “immediately” reviewing its operations in a hunt for savings.Auckland’s blue ribbon sailing club is blaming poor trading conditions caused by covid-19 and the impact of stormy weather in early 2023 for the projected loss of between $1.4m and $1.6m.However, sources with knowledge of the situation suggest the club is also suffering from membership losses caused by its decision last year to allow the ne... https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/americas-cup/royal-nz-yacht-squadron-appoints-razor-gang-as-16m-loss-looms 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 814 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Pfffft. A quick whip around, issue new blazers, problem solved. Back to the bar everyone. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 17 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 sed by its decision last year to allow the ne....... WHAT? I am sure I am not the only here without a business desk subscription Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 482 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 3 minutes ago, LBD said: sed by its decision last year to allow the ne....... WHAT? I am sure I am not the only here without a business desk subscription I assume...... the next America's cup to be sailed overseas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 451 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 The AC? this seems apt: 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 298 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Yes there has been a large drop in membership, since Team Dalton took the cup and the corporate money that came with it. Of course the club could save a lot by sacking the newly hired doof doof DJs that have been driving the paying members to the other side of the building or away home on a Friday and Sunday afternoon. Sunday afternoon Jazz now thats an idea Luckily the sailing side of things is continuing well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Kitty 209 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Squadron? What Squadron? Isn't that some place down on the waterfront, tied up with AC racing in Spain? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 298 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Where the yachties with trainer floats meet or so I am told , and the Classics so they are these days, a fairly broad church..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 558 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Dad was a member for yrs and yrs when they were in parliament st.brought debentures when they moved to the old trillos building.There was suppose to be a wet weather bar downstairs for crews as they were dressed.no formal crap.didnt last long so he resigned way back in 1985. America's cup.covid but the killer will be drink driving.Have a couple while going around the track.Do I risk a couple more in the bar or go home. Only 2 ways in/out. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A.B 0 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Interestingly you mentioned check points. The was one just this Sunday at 5pm by Pt Erin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 298 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 And last Friday night up the offramp, little ole water drinker me felt quite smug , though I believe some of the more extreme rum racers resorted to walking 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 146 Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 On 10/03/2023 at 10:36 AM, waikiore said: And last Friday night up the offramp, little ole water drinker me felt quite smug , though I believe some of the more extreme rum racers resorted to walking Same thing happened to me Sunday afternoon previous. Are cops having a breath testing blitz on Westhaven boaties at the moment? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 558 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 3 hours ago, ex Elly said: Same thing happened to me Sunday afternoon previous. Are cops having a breath testing blitz on Westhaven boaties at the moment? Boats/Alcohol/clubs. easy target Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rangi1 46 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 3 hours ago, ex Elly said: Same thing happened to me Sunday afternoon previous. Are cops having a breath testing blitz on Westhaven boaties at the moment? And me, Wednesday evening a couple of weeks ago. It used to be a popular spot for them, then nothing for a few years. I doubt it’s aimed at the yacht clubs, more just North Shore into western suburbs route. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 298 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Oh I dont know, now that the squadron has public welcome signs on the green lawn Bar and are heavily promoting a bottleshop to all, is this a coincidence? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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