Newsletters From Clipper Motor Yachts

Issue 0702

June 2007

The Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, held at the end of May, provided a great opportunity for boating enthusiasts from a wide range of areas to meet in one destination and see what the marine industry currently has on offer. As per previous years, Clipper Motor Yachts enjoyed great exposure with our display of the 34' and 40' Europas.

Our staff were kept busy with the constant stream of interested parties who stepped aboard to view these exceptional vessels over the four day period.

Thank you to all of those who came to inspect our Clippers or just to say hi. If you didn't get a chance to visit the Show this year, it is already scheduled for 2008 from the 22nd to the 25th May. We look forward to bringing you an even bigger and better display in 2008.

Whale Watching Season

It is always with great delight that we anticipate the commencement of whale watching season. As whales start their migration north we see plenty of crafts on the water hoping to see a glimpse of these magnificent creatures as they pass the Queensland coast, often entering Moreton and Hervey Bay.

A reminder that whales are protected under state and federal law and area restrictions of either 100 or 300m apply to boats within their proximity.

Farewell

Many of our clients would know Craig Mitchell as a familiar face in the Clipper team. As our Sales Manager for the previous five years, Craig has been an instrumental part of our growth and success.

During May Craig decided to leave Clipper for a role within a different part of the industry. We wish Craig all the best in his new journey.

Andy Diehm continues to provide excellent service to our current clients and those looking to purchase.

Recipe

With the crisp winter winds already upon us, there's no better way than warming up with a nice soup. This easy to prepare recipe can be done in the microwave.

Prawn Curry Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 clove finely chopped garlic
  • 250g prawns
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 50g creamed coconut, or
  • 100ml coconut milk
  • 400ml fish stock
  • Salt & pepper
  • Chilli powder
  • 1 tsp finely diced chillis (opt)

Method:

  1. Place the oil, garlic and prawns in a suitable container, cover and cook for 8 minutes at 850 Watts.
  2. Add the curry powder, coriander, lemon juice, creamed coconut or coconut milk, stock, chilli powder to taste and seasoning. Cover, and cook for 5 minutes at 850 Watts, followed by 10 minutes at 450 Watts.

Boat Registrations

With the amazing Australian coastlines and brilliant coastal areas it is with no surprise that the publics' enjoyment of boating continues to rise. Each year we see significant increases in the amount of vessels registered. As at the 31st May 2007, Queensland Transport reported the following amount of boat registrations:

  • Up to 3m - 10,171
  • 3-4m - 77,690
  • 4-4.5m - 46,463
  • 4.5-5m - 24,362
  • 5-6m - 28,565
  • 6-8m - 13,409
  • 8-10m - 4,344
  • 10-12m - 3,684
  • 12-15m - 2,575
  • 15-18m - 612
  • 18-20m - 125
  • 20-25m - 92
  • over 25m - 64

Sea Trials on the new Clipper 60' Motor Yacht

As reported in our last newsletter we are eagerly anticipating the arrival of our new 60' Motor Yacht. We are delighted to report that the first sea trials of this vessel have been done. With speeds reaching up to 20 knots this maiden voyage was a great success. We will keep you updated in the coming months.

Happy Boating!