Newsletters From Clipper Motor Yachts

Issue 0802

April 2008

Welcome to the 2nd edition of our newsletter for the year. We trust you all had a safe and Happy Easter with lots of chocolate involved. This issue is packed with exciting Clipper news. We have an article on our new 52’ arrival and information on the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show. Our featured Getaway is Pittwater on the NSW coast and our service article is on life jackets. We hope you enjoy, and please feel free to give us any feedback or email us a story of your Clipper adventures.

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Arrival of the Clipper Europa 52’

The team at Clipper Motor Yachts is eagerly awaiting the arrival of our newest addition to the fleet, the “Europa 52’”. We are expecting the arrival to be at the end of April. The “Europa 52’” is a stylish vessel, incorporating the quality and reliability you expect from a Clipper.

Designed by a renowned Canadian Naval Architect, features include, hand crafted interior teak finishes, fully covered walk around decks and spacious aft cockpit with integral swim platform. There is also a large flybridge with hardtop and built in wet bar.

The Europa 52 is powered by twin 480hp Cummins diesel engines and has a fuel capacity of 2800litres.This semi-displacement vessel has a three cabin layout with two bathrooms and a spacious saloon and galley. The Europa 52 is heavily optioned as standard, and has been created with one thing in mind, cruising comfort.

The Europa 52’ will be on display at the Sanctuary Cove Boat show this year, we would like to invite everyone to come have a look. If you can’t make it to the show, please feel free to contact us arrange a time to come and view at our Head Office. We are located at the Rivergate Marina, Brisbane. Our contact number is (07) 3890 5000.

Sanctuary Cove Boat Show 08’

Clipper Motor Yachts is pleased to once again be exhibiting at this great event. We will have on show this year, three vessels.A Europa 34, Europa 40 and the new Europa 52.

We will be located back at our usual position and invite you to come have a look at the latest addition to our fleet. Or just drop in and to let us know how your Clipper is going. We’d love to see a familiar face. Darren, Andy and Paul will be there to assist you with any enquires.

The boat show is on between May 22nd-25th.

For more information log onto www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au.

New Additions

Pictured below is another satisfied Clipper owner. Gary, took possession of his 34’ in recent weeks. He and his partner Barb will enjoy the comfort of their new Europa 34’ whilst cruising back to Townsville. We hope they enjoy many hours of happy boating.

Mini Challenge

Darren Berry, managing director of Clipper Motoryachts has taken on motor racing in the new Mini Challenge series.

"I think it is a great series to be involved with, and there is a definite crossover of interest with boat owners and car enthusiasts."

Darren Berry's aim is to have the car sponsored by suppliers and companies involved in the marine industry, "Most cars that you see racing, in different categories, are sponsored by companies involved with the auto industry and other large organisations, I have never seen a race car that is sponsored and fully supports the marine industry". We have many of our suppliers that are interested in coming on board, and we are interested in talking to other sponsors how they can get involved.

MINI CHALLENGE has been successful in negotiating a television package on the Seven Network being part of the station’s V8 Supercar series.

Clipper and Noakes Forge Tradition

Both Clipper Motor Yachts Australia and Noakes Boat and Shipyards, two internationally recognised leaders in the marine industry, have just signed off on a joint venture service provider agreement. The agreement has been put in place for Clipper Motor Yachts Owners peace of mind.

The agreement is structured to allow Clipper clients a reputable repairer to work on there pride and joys. Darren Berry, Managing Director of Clipper Motor Yachts Australia made comment that this has been set up as a service to Clipper owners “It will provide our customers Australia wide coverage for maintenance and warranty repairs”. We have spent some time researching and finding just the right service provider. Noakes was the leader by a long margin with their procedures, quality control and over all excellent track record, we are assured the work will be done right the first time.

Noakes Boat and Shipyard have locations based up and down the east coast of Australia with affiliations with other yards to cover areas that may be regarded as out of the way or to far for clients to travel.

A complete list of Noakes Boat and Shipyards and there locations are available by contacting the Clipper Motor Yachts team on 07) 3890 5000 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit our website www.clippermotoryachts.com.au.

Places to Visit

Pittwater Bay

The beautiful Pittwater Bay is located 45mins drive north of Sydney, at the entrance to Broken Bay. Broken Bay has 36.8 nautical miles of protected sailing waters; this is not including the Hawkesbury or Brisbane Rivers. It is one of the easiest ports to enter or leave as there is no bar to cross or offshore reefs. There are mooring grounds all the way around Pittwater Bay, however there is a mooring charge applied by NSW Maritime & local councils. See the attached PDF for mooring areas, and charges.

On entry to Pittwater Bay, you will see the magnificent Lion Island. This feat of nature stands 93mts above sea level. There are so many attractions here, I would not have enough paper to list them all, but I will give you a taste of a few. You can climb to Barrenjoey Lighthouse or take a walk around Scotland Island. Maybe watch the filming of Home & Away at Palm Beach. Or discover the beautiful Ku-Ring-gai National Park, there are sheltered anchorages around the park and the walking trails lead right to them. Or just take a stroll on the Bicentennial Coastal Walkway, which stretches from Manly to Palm Beach.

Scotland Island

There are several rock pool areas at different beaches, and most of the 23 beach areas are patrolled. If swimming at the beach is not your style, cruise up the Hawkesbury River, stop by one of the waterfalls or fresh swimming areas. There is an adversity of wildlife to see both in the water and on land, with so many area’s to explore. Fishing is a must here, with Jewfish a yearly catch, as well as large Mulloway and Summer Bream.

Palm Beach

If excitement is what you are after, come to the area in November or May, as they host the Bridge to Bridge race. Which is a renown water ski and jet boat race competition.

There is plenty of shopping facilities in the townships that are easily accessible by public transport. You can even have your Sunday paper or fresh coffee delivered to your boat. Whilst relaxing on your Clipper, you must try some beautiful local seafood, and their famous Fresh Rock Oysters.

The weather is not to hot nor to cold. With a winter minimum of 10degrees and a summer maximum of 36 degrees. For more information on this matter refer to the Bureau of Meteorology website:- http://www.bom.gov.au. The diversity of the region is amazing, so close to the state capital, but yet so far in lifestyle. We highly recommend a cruise to the area. We know you will enjoy it.

To download the PDF for mooring areas click here. To download forms and fees for mooring, visit the NSW Maritime website at www.maritime.nsw.gov.au and follow the prompts.

For more information on Pittwater contact the Pittwater Council: PH: (02) 9970 1111 or email: Pittwater .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Boating Safety

To all Clipper Owners just as a gentile reminder it is worth pulling your life jackets out and giving them a look over. As Murphy’s Law dictates when you need them most they will be inaccessible or damaged and of no use at all.

It is recommended that you remove all life jackets and do the following:

  • Check for rips, tears or abnormalities.
  • Check for mould
  • Check that the correct amount of lifejackets are available for your particular vessel, required by law
  • Check that all life jackets are stored in a convenient position, for quick retrieval in times of distress.

The most common of life jackets available on Clipper Motor Yachts are PFD type 1.

FD type 1‘s have sufficient flotation to support the body and head. The flotation collar keeps the head above water. For use in smooth, partially smooth and open waters. Suitable for offshore boating.

For further information you can visit www.msq.com.au. Or www.nswmaritime.com.au.

In recent times there have been some changes in law pertaining to the wearing of life jackets. It is compulsory to wear a life jacket:

  • When crossing a coastal bar in an open boat that is less than 4.8 m in length.
  • If you are under the age of 12 in an open boat that is less than 4.8 m in length, while it is under way.

Also be aware you have the correct size jacket’s for all persons on the boat. An adult jacket is not adequate for a young child.

Hopefully you will never need to use them, but it is better to be safe than sorry!

Recipe

Our recipe for this edition is “Creamy Egg & Bacon Pie”. This recipe is perfect for cooking in the convection microwaves installed on our Clipper Europa’s 34’ & 40’.

Ingredients

Base

  • 1½ cups wholemeal plain flour
  • 125g butter
  • 1 tbsp water, approximately

Filling

  • ½ Cup grated tasty cheese
  • 4 bacon rashers, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 eggs
  • 300ml carton cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • Paprika

Method

Base

Sift flour into bowl, rub in butter, mix in enough water to form a dry dough. Knead lightly on floured surface, roll large enough to line pie plate (base measures 18cm) Brush evenly with a little egg white from the filling (below), cook in microwave on HIGH 6 minutes.

Filling

Sprinkle cheese over pastry case. Combine bacon and onion in bowl, cover with absorbent paper, cook in microwave on HIGH 5 minutes, sprinkle over cheese. Beat eggs with cream, milk and nutmeg, pour over bacon mixture. Place pie plate onto an upturned saucer on base plate of microwave oven, cook in microwave on MEDIUM 20 minutes or until centre is just set, turn pie halfway through cooking time. Stand 5 minutes, sprinkle with paprika before serving.

(Cooking times may vary due to KW power of microwave.)

Next Issue

In our next edition, we will give you an overview of the Boat show and an update on our 60’ Motoryacht, due for release late 2008. If you know of a great place to cruise to let us know and we will feature it.

Until next time Happy Boating!