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Fortnightly Issue 127 Editorial: pr@infrontcommunications.com.au Saturday 23 October 2010
Rolf Harris is the face of new
Wild Oats wine commercial Octogenarian mates, iconic entertainer Rolf Bob Oatley comments, “Rolf is a great
Harris and winemaker Bob Oatley, have come Australian personality with an extraordinary
together to celebrate their creative professions outlook on life and I knew we had a unique
in the new Wild Oats wine ‘discover it your way’ shot of creating something special. He had
campaign. the confidence to discover and enjoy the wine
As a result of Rolf and Bob’s friendship, his way – incorporating our wine into one of
shared values and mutual respect for each his paintings was a special moment for us to
other’s respective life long craft, Rolf has agreed capture.”
to be the face of the campaign which will be his Filmed in London, the TVC was developed by
first brand TVC in Australia since British Paints Robert Oatley Vineyards’ in-house creative team
over 25 years ago. led by Bob Oatley’s grandson, James Oatley, and
Rolf Harris explains, “in my 80th birthday Vasili Koutlis.
year, I’ve stepped in front of the camera for my The two-month advertising campaign
friend Bob Oatley and am doing something will run across cinema, TV, digital and
I really love, painting... but with a twist! I first point-of-sale and will be supported by
met Bob when I painted his portrait for his 80th retailer activity, Qantas lounge sampling and
birthday a few years ago and I admire his art database marketing. Media buying, handled
form which is winemaking. I do believe that a by MPG, will focus on lifestyle and in-flight
great glass of wine is a work of art.” media.
“Wild Oats wines are excellent and, of course, To see Rolf Harris on the ‘Wild Oats
are my favourite. I’m also proud to support an - discover it your way’ campaign, view
Australian winemaking icon such as Bob Oatley www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvU111oChjk or
and his family,” said Mr Harris. www.discoverityourway.com.au
Bob Oatley and Rolf Harris.
‘Chef of the Year’ to feature
at Hamilton Island
Celebrated chef, Ben Shewry from Melbourne restaurant
Attica who was recently named ‘Chef of the Year’ by The Age’s
Good Food Guide 2011, will host Hamilton Island’s third event
in the Great Barrier Feast series on 26 to 28 November at the
world-class luxury resort, qualia.
Guests are travelling from all over Australia for this culinary
event, however there are a limited number of tickets still
available for local residents.
Over the gourmet weekend, food and wine lovers will
enjoy postcard perfect views of the Coral Sea and surrounding
Whitsunday Islands whilst enjoying a beachside welcome
dinner, a Veuve Clicquot-paired lunch, a cooking master class
and a showpiece degustation dinner.
Known for his inventive modern European cuisine, Ben
Shewry’s self-described ‘emo’ food is a combination of hand
foraged ingredients, traditional flavours and molecular culinary technique. 2010 has been Shewry’s year of accolades with him being invited to
be the first ever Victorian Chef to present his cuisine at the “Madrid Fusion” in Spain in January and his restaurant Attica ranked 73rd on the San
Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants list.
Renowned wine critic, James Halliday will attend and pair wines for the weekend meals including selections from the Robert Oatley Vineyards
TickeTs available online aT
range. The emcee for the weekend will be esteemed restaurant critic, Simon Thomsen. www.hamiltonisland.com.au/events
The weekend will include the following events:
• Beachside welcome dinner at Pebble Beach, qualia, by the resort’s executive chef, Jane-Therese Mulry. Jane-Therese is an acclaimed chef
and was appointed Marco Pierre White’s first female chef when she was working in his London kitchens.
• Electrolux Master Class, providing an exclusive two-hour cooking instruction by Shewry.
• Veuve Clicquot intimate lunch at the Long Pavilion, qualia, offering guests the opportunity to interact with Shewry.
• Showpiece dinner at qualia in which Shewry will take guests through the preparation of his culinary delights direct from the kitchen. This will
be visible to guests through a live camera link-up.
Nicky Oatley, Hamilton Island special events manager, commented, “Ben Shewry’s distinctive style, both high-tech and primal has delighted
diners from all over the world. We are thrilled to be bringing Shewry to qualia for guests to learn cooking tips from the ‘Chef of the Year’ and to
showcase the Whitsunday’s premium local produce.”
The Great Barrier Feast series consists of exclusive chef’s table events, promising to showcase the finest food and wine within a world class
setting. The event follows the success of the July event which featured acclaimed chef Justin North, and the inaugural March event which was
hosted by internationally acclaimed chef, Tetsuya Wakuda.
Please have stories and adverts in by no later than 10am, Tuesday 2 November 2010. Send articles to the Hamilton Island Public Relations Team on 0412 365 122 or email pr@infrontcommunications.com.au.
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The Hamilton Island Wildlife
Park is seeking more
FREE pick-up & drop-off from
Shute Harbour - just give us a call!
Breakfast staff
car hire / motorbike hire for our ‘Breakfast with the
Koalas’ which runs daily
bicycles for hire 7.30am - 9.30am.
convertible 4WD jeeps Thank You
We are also seeking a permanent The Cancer Councils Girls Night In held at the Koala Gallery on Saturday 16th October. All went off without a hitch, with 54 Ladies
snorkel gear & stinger suits part-time employee for a attending and as 2009 produced a donation of $5976 this year we raised an extra $1266 a total of $7242. It was only with the help
lagoon accessories
10% DISCOUNT for Island residents
Retail/ of all our local businesses and the dedication of our local bidders. I’m proud to say that the girls are not afraid to spend some of
their hard earned money for women’s cancer research. I look forward to hosting
Girls Night In again next year but I want to see more local women support
F&B attendant us - around just as many as the boy’s for Movember. A huge thank you to
my helpers Alexis Davies, Lyn Grimes, Leanne Vincent and my beautiful
Please see Amy at the front desk fiance Paul Vuillermin who allows me to sacrifice our time together to
between 2.00pm and 5.00pm. organise this event. Also I cannot forget our decorators AV Partners
for making everything PINK !!!!!
Or call between those times on 58266 See you all next year.
Ms Kelly Finch.
Welcome to our new staff
Ventham Asher - Outlet Manager - Marina Tavern Coates Louise - Spa Therapist, Beauty - qualia Coert Samantha - Spa Therapist - Spa Wumurdaylin
Borg Daniel - Host - qualia DiSalvatore Cassandra - Food and Beverage Attendant - Marina Tavern Lambert Bobby - Fuel Ancillaries Coordinator - Logistics
Grewer Jessica - Spa Therapist - Spa Wumurdaylin O’Leary Nicola - Service Attendant - Hamilton Island Cleaning Hickey Michael - Food and Beverage Attendant - Sails
Lipetri Gemma - Food and Beverage Attendant - Marina Tavern Venning Jessica - Food and Beverage Attendant - Manta Ray Bryant Paul - Cook - Popeyes
Guest Liaison
Kimmitt Holly - Food and Beverage Attendant - Sails De Mateo Louie - Commis Chef - Yacht Club McKee Dana - Service Attendant - Reef View
Milton Sarah - Counterhand - Popeyes Castelanelli Tony - Demi Chef - Sails Schmidt Zachary - Host - Reef View
McAuley Karina - Service Attendant - Hamilton Island Cleaning Taubman Jacqueline - Premium Food and Beverage Attendant - Beach Club Harrison Rowan - Demi Chef - Beach Club
This position is a full time live on Hamilton Island role. Stanley Luke - Service Attendant - Reef View Shannon Cameron - Refrigeration Mechanic - Maintenance Whitehead Meagan - Premium Food and Beverage Attendant - Romanos
All training will be provided. Goodlet Travis - Demi Chef - qualia Males Adam - Porter - Reef View Park Hae Man - Kitchen Steward - Pool Terrace
As Guest Liaison, you will be required to meet & greet all guests, Rasmussen Lorna - Demi Chef - Sails King Melissa - Premium Food and Beverage Attendant - Romanos Duckitt Karina - Service Attendant - Reef View
McNamara Tobias - Service Attendant - Reef View House Stephen - Service Attendant - qualia Joo Woo Kyung - Kitchen Steward - Marina Tavern
provide hotel pickups and load aircraft in a safe and timely manner. Murahidy James - Electrical Services Technician - Electrical Services Turner Sarah - Service Attendant - Reef View Lee Sanghyun - Kitchen Steward - Mariners
We require a team member with a passion for customer service and a high Kirkwood Alan - Service Attendant - qualia Archbold Samantha - Service Attendant - Beach Club Amber Emily - Remedial Massage Therapist - qualia
attention to detail. All applicants must hold a current QLD driver’s licence. Kitto Graeme - Carpenter - Hamilton Island Construction Sa Jaemin - Kitchen Steward - Marina Tavern Nilsson Emelie - Food and Beverage Attendant - Sails
Prior experience within the hospitality/tourism or aviation industry is Boland Ross - Food and Beverage Attendant - Marina Tavern Binji Ravinder - Food and Beverage Attendant - Airport Gardiner Helaina - Premium Food and Beverage Attendant - Romanos
Blake Owen - Food and Beverage Attendant - Marina Tavern Scanlan Emma - Service Attendant - Reef View Ross-Sampson Donna - Administration Assistant - Maintenance
preferable. Westlake Harrison - Premium Food and Beverage Attendant - Yacht Club Rejc Caitlin - Service Attendant - Reef View Tudor Courtney - Service Attendant - Hamilton Island Cleaning
If you would like the opportunity to work within the exciting aviation industry Montiglio Michael - Handyman - Maintenance Baseden Marc - Food and Beverage Attendant - Pool Terrace
then please forward a brief resume to Natalie@whitsundayairservices.com.au Rhodes Chelsea - Service Attendant - Reef View Reilly Ellie - Service Attendant - Reef View
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Island Times Saturday 3 October 010 - Page 3
Drew Wishart It’s nearly
Sous Chef - summer
Manta Ray
Summer Festival time on Hamilton Island is shaping up to be packed full of
fun for the whole family with a month of free entertainment.
The annual festival will start in mid-December and finish in mid-January, to
coincide with the school holidays.
Hamilton Island is definitely the coolest place to be on New Years Eve, with a
street party featuring top Sydney band Martini Club.
Throughout the festival, there will be daily activities for children ranging from
face painting, dance and music classes, cookie decorating and beach sports
right through to kids quad bikes and magic shows.
Hamilton Island’s annual “Ready Steady Cook” competition will see Hamilton
Island’s leading chefs vying for the coveted title of “Hamilton Islands Best
Chef” for 2010, in the poolside open-air kitchen, while the cream of Hamilton
Whitsunday Ocean
Islands Barpersons will be shaking up some original cocktail concoctions.
For more information please visit www.hamiltonisland.com.au.
Racing Series set sail
The weekend of the 16 – 18th October saw the running of the 34th annual Whitsunday Ocean Racing Series
organised by the Whitsunday Sailing Club of Airlie Beach. It started with a race from Airlie to Hamilton Island
on the Friday, after which the competing yachts overnighted at Hamilton Island and were treated to the
hospitality of the Cruising Yacht Club of Hamilton Island with a club barbeque and some convivial refreshments.
The next two races were from Hamilton Island to Bowen on the Saturday followed by a race from Bowen to Airlie
Beach on Sunday. Hamilton Island was represented in the second two races by our local racers, Nikon Spirit of the
Char Sui Pork Maid a Volvo 60 Ocean Racer skippered by Bruce Absolon and Hamilton Mentor a Sydney 32 skippered by Roen
Quinn.
(Chinese Barbecued Pork) The forecast for Saturday was met with enthusiasm by all crews with a strong wind warning for 30 knot south
easterlies promising a very fast spinnaker run north. The crew on “Spirit” were rubbing their hands together having
Char Sui roasted pork is also called barbecued pork, been plagued so much of late by light breezes frustrating the performance of the pocket maxi. The “Maid’s” crew
partly because of its reddish brown and slightly charred joked with the other crews that they would be in Bowen, have lunch and an afternoon nap before the rest of the
look around the edges. fleet arrived.
• 1 kg fillet of pork (pork neck is the best for this Saturday morning dawned clear with a howling south easterly as promised but the good fortune was not to last.
Nikon Spirit of the Maid sailed into a “hole” half way up Gloucester Island after enduring two hours of fading breezes
recipe) cut into 1 inch thick lengths
but managed to find wind and clear the top of the island 1 hour 20 minutes ahead of the next yacht but then parked
• Bok choy
in zero wind 4 miles from the finish allowing the rest of the fleet to catch up. Finally there was enough puff to get
• Steamed jasmine rice
the big girl to the finish line to take line honours 5 minutes ahead of her closest rival. Roen was not quite as lucky on
• 1 red chilli
Super pass
Hamilton Mentor, having “parked” much further out. Thirst for a coldie and frustration overtook him and he retired
• 100 grams bean shoots when he decided to start his engine and head to the marina for some much needed refreshments.
• Pinch of coriander Sunday saw a steady south easterly kick in, in the early hours and all yachts headed once again towards home.
For the marinade:
offers top value
The big Volvo powered across the bay back to the top of Gloucester and cleared the island well ahead of the fleet.
• 1 tablespoon soft brown sugar About two hours into the race there was an almighty bang from the top of the Volvo’s mast signalling that the head
• 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce board car of the main sail had torn off the track. It was time for Gavin Herholdt, the newly trained bowman to head
family activities
• 4 tablespoons honey to the top of the mast to carry out some urgent repairs to keep her going. This was quite a feat in 22 knots of breeze,
• 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce around a two meter swell which gets quite exaggerated when you are 26 metres up in the air. Repairs done and
• 6 tablespoons oyster sauce Gavin back on deck with a few more bruises and the “Maid” was powered up again heading south and crossing the
• 2 tablespoons Mirin (sweet cooking rice wine) Hamilton Island has added even more top value activities options for line to take line honours 58 minutes ahead of her nearest rival.
• 5 cloves families. Another trip to the top of the mast for Gavin so the sail could be dropped and then the trip home, looking behind
• 3 star anise A new super includes a half day dinghy hire, a round of mini golf and entry to see the fleet strung out to the north. The island was well represented for the weekend with half of the total
• 3 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce into Hamilton Island Wildlife Park for $199 for a family of two adults and two number of yachtsman competing being from Hammo and all will have fond memories of the event.
• 1 pinch chinese red and yellow food colouring children. Additional children’s passes are just $17.50 per child for up to four
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil children.
To prepare:
Hamilton Island’s Business Development Manager David Boyd said the The Hamilton Island Crews were
super pass was an exciting addition to the Hamilton Island family activity Nikon Spirit of the Maid Glenn McKinnon
Combine all marinade ingredients in a small heavy base
offering. Bruce Absolon Morgan Jones
pot/saucepan and bring to the heat to allow the cloves “We really wanted to develop an affordable super pass with activities
and star anise to penetrate the marinade. Gavin Herholdt Clay, Tania and Paul from Airlie
that appeal to families. The pass gives families the flexibility to plan the John Walsh (from another Volvo 60)
Take off the heat and allow to cool. three activities over their stay around other ‘must-do’ Hamilton Island
Marinate pork for 24hr in fridge. John Allison Hamilton Mentor
experiences,” he said. Lizzie Rountree Roen Quinn
Char grill/ flat grill or oven bake pork till cooked through, The super pass is valid for the duration of the guest’s stay and all activities
basting with marinade as you cook to leave the pork with (our visiting international skiff sailor) Geoff Koukies
can be booked at the guest’s leisure. The family super pass goes on sale from Dave Smith Tim Henderson
a sticky, rich, glaze. 1st November and is available at all tour desk locations or contact ext 58305. Mark Smith Kane North
Serve on jasmine rice with bok choy and a bean shoot The new family super pass is great accompaniment to the adventure super Shane Legge Adam Bishton
salad. pass which incorporates a jet skis tour, helicopter thrill ride and quad bike Kyle Peveritt Scott
adventure for $389 per person.
Hamilton Island Congratulations to Paul Lennon
encourages safe work (HIE-Property & Development)
and Naomi Savage (HIE-Strategic
Procurement) on their engagement
National Safe Work Week will be held from October 25 to 29 and Hamilton Island is
on the 7th September.
supporting the annual initiative of Safe Work Australia
Paul and Naomi were on a five
The focus of the week is to raise awareness of workplace safety issues around Australia and
week camping and 4WD tour around
to provide an opportunity for organisations and individuals to concentrate on safety in their
North Queensland when Paul got
workplace with the aim of reducing incidents that may result in injuries, disease and death.
down on one-knee and proposed at
Throughout the week Hamilton Island’s Workplace Health and Safety Department will be
1000 wedding
the northernmost Point of Australia,
holding a number of activities that you are encouraged to participate in, including:
Cape York Peninsula.
• Departmental Morning / Afternoon Teas with ‘Attitude’
The wedding is being planned for
milestone
• The popular ‘Safety Quiz’ is back on HiSpace
mid 2012.
• Two Managers Workshops and the release of the HI Managers Guide to WH&S
Congratulations Paul and Naomi!
• The kids from Hamilton Island State School will be involved in a ‘Spot the Hazard’
Congratulations to wedding celebrant Rosalie Allan who conducted competition
her 1000th wedding ceremony on Hamilton Island this week. Rosalie • New Safety Posters
has been working with Hamilton Island Weddings for more than six • Free Health Checks at R Bar and the Reef View Staff Lounge
years. • Giveaways, Prizes and of course THE MUFFINS
Rosalie’s 1000th ceremony was for Dennis and Jeanette Lymn who For more information on National Safe Work Week and HIE WH&S initiatives talk to your
married in Whitsunday Gardens. manager or contact the WH&S Department on Extension 59341.
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Cruising Yacht Club of
island Times Hamilton Island
SpOrt
Twilight Sailing
Training Days: Monday 4.45pm Wednesdays 5pm
Skills & Sprints / Wednesday 5.30am
Pyramid Training / Friday 5.30am Enjoy a BBQ and yachting chat
Distance / Saturday - Beginner Sessions 7pm wednesdays at the Outrigger club.
(please book with Ange). Friends and visitors welcome!
Memberships also available.
Text Ange Partington on 0410 074 172 For more information phone Ben 0404 044 466
Our athletes need you Blitzing in Bowen
Okay well it’s not quite as important as Uncle Sam’s call to arms, but it is to our visiting athletes. The Ocean Swim, Kids Triathlon and A large Hamilton Island contingent descended on the biggest regional triathlon of the year at Bowen last weekend with excellent results,
Triathlon are all looming large on the radar and as always, we require as many hands on deck to make the events run smoothly and ensure especially by our juniors, indicating all is on track for a strong showing in our hometown event in November. The younger children
the safety of participants and other Island guests. Volunteers will receive an iconic event T-shirt courtesy of event support sponsor; 2XU competed on Saturday afternoon with Ryder Harvey underlining his impressive win in Airlie Tri with another victory in the 7-9yrs category
and be inspired by the efforts of the elite and tailenders alike. Any assistance will be useful so regardless of your work roster, we definitely whilst Mr Enthusiasm, Eli McGrath-Ashton picked up a stellar second placing in the 6 & under race.
can utilise your support in some capacity on the weekend of Friday November 12th to Sunday November 14th. To volunteer, simply Grace Booker finally got her first race in after being struck down by chicken pox earlier in the season and did very well, whilst Rosie Saville
contact Carissa Ward by email at cward@hamiltonisland.com.au. continues to surprise finishing second in the 10-11yrs category. Newcomers to the sport; brothers Lachlan and Austin Charles teamed
with the diminutive but dynamic Cara Hunter and completed the race as a team but look destined to go onto more exciting experiences
Dent Dash ahead as most handled the race with aplomb and had a ball doing so.
Star junior however was Shaylah
New and exciting developments for the Dent Dash; with its popularity refusing to wane. A more formalised approach has been put in
Hunter who, being 12 years
place to assist Golf and Sports Club staff conduct a more streamlined event. Participants can secure a spot by booking at the Tour Desk and
old, didn’t have a choice but to
simply present their receipt at the ferry. If you fail to pre-book, you may still purchase a ticket at the Golf Course on the actual day of the
compete in the Short Course race
event, assuming there is space available on the ferry to get you across to Dent. This system will be in place for the Dent Dash to be held
on Sunday and take on a 300m
in conjunction with the Fujifilm Ocean Swim and Triathlon events, and will be held on Saturday November 13. The fee for this day will be
swim, 12km bike ride and 2.5km
$25 for adults and $7.50 for children as a more expansive menu will be provided, however, the price will return to the usual $15A/$5C for
run – despite not having done
any subsequent staging. So if you would like to join us for Dent Dash, and walk or run our beautiful championship layout, contact Steve
more than half of these distances
on 0408 236 483 for the October 24th occurrence, but thereafter, please book via the Tour Desk.
before, previously competing in
Mountain bike, what mountain bike?! shorter kids races. Despite some
pre-race nerves, she conquered
A clandestine community exists on Hamilton Island, its members often appearing from forested sections of the Island, in twilight her fears and a number of older
hours, covered in dirt and sometimes bearing battle scars. They flee when approached by RAV-4 driving Island staff, wary that perhaps competitors and finished in
their secret operations will be banned. Well Mountain Bikers can rejoice; we would like to make you feel welcome and find you some 56minutes and 09seconds.
like-minded friends and suitable events for you to participate in. You are permitted to ride a mountain bike once you have it registered The 2010 Fujifilm Triathlon will
at Island Safety and are briefed on when and where you can use your bike. In addition to this, we would like to initiate a group session have a kids event for the first time
on 5.15pm Tuesday afternoons commencing November 2nd. It is our intention that we will organise regular Island rides, mainland and will be unique in that rather
missions, participate in various events and possibly explore options for Hamilton Island events, whether that be mountain biking or than competing under separate
adventure racing! If you would like to be part of the revolution, dust off the bike and get in contact with Steve on 0408 236 483 or Brett on age categories, kids can choose which is their preferred distance. Beginners and younger athletes can choose to do a 50m swim, 1km ride
0438 630 181. and 500m run, for the older or more capable, a 150m swim, 3km cycle and 1500m run whilst the bravest can do a 300m swim, 5km
cycle and 2.5km run. Making the race even more inclusive, we have a Splash n Dash option for those who don’t have a bike or are visiting
Plenty up for the ‘challenge’ the Island that weekend. Entry is available online at www.trihamiltonisland.com.au.
A smaller crew than normal in the adults crew still left an indelible mark on the event with Ryan Palazzi still showing he’s got the talent,
Our inaugural six week challenge will test participants physically and mentally, but will arm them with the skills, knowledge and
even if work and family are competing for training time, emerging with the leaders in the swim and still holding on for a fast 1:09:05,
experience to not only change their body, but their lifestyle. Led by Sports Club employee Kim Sesperez, the challenge will entail group
being mown down by late bloomer John Hunter (1:09:00) in the final stretch. Tania Gover, back from her impressive World Championship
and individual sessions, nutrition information and psychological support! Unfortunately a family illness has forced Kim to delay the
showing in Budapest, got so frustrated at her replacement shoes; not having all her race gear which is still in transit from Europe, tossed
challenge one week and will now commence November 3 to ensure a straight run through the six weeks to provide the best possible
them and ran the 5km last leg barefoot?! Needless to say her finish time and feet both suffered. A first foray into triathlon is often via a
service to the participants. Which does mean it is still possible to join in on the fun. The program costs just $250pp and places will be
team - such was the case for our Queensland Ambulance Service racer, Lee Charles. Quite a strong rider, Lee assisted superfish Jordan
limited to ensure a high quality return for you, the customer. For further details contact Kim at the Sports Club on 58590.
Gover and Queen of the Kindy, Joan Hunter to second place in the Mixed Teams division. Multi-talented Kyle Pevitt-Scott raced to Bowen
Where are all the netballers? on the Bruce Absolon skippered yacht, helping them take line honours, before backing up with a very strong race in the triathlon, crossing
the line in 1hour 12minutes then playing white knight to the Hunter family whose car trouble on the return home made for an interesting
Staff sports have generally stuck once introduced, but Netball has been known to fluctuate in and out of the program due to day. Team leader Steve Jackson had another solid outing, with a 1:06:13 result putting amongst the front-runners both in his age group
insufficient numbers and this is a call out for all you netball fans to show your support. We have our weekly Wednesday night social match and overall.
Squash starts up
from 6pm onwards and on October 30, our next Gala Day. With many of our netball rep team now travelling and pursuing their dreams,
we are looking for the next batch to step up and fill the void. After watching such an enthralling match in the Commonwealth Games
final, how can one not be inspired to come down on Wednesday night and get involved in this great sport. For more details contact Ake
Squash is back as competition sport with four teams participating over the next six weeks in a battle for Island squash supremacy, with
on 0416 738 922 or Steve on 0408 236 483.
teams from the Sports Club, the Golf Club, Porters and some extras. With play scheduled on Wednesday nights from 6.30pm, the teams
will rank their players and the corresponding ranked opponents will square off. With the squash books in regular use each night, the
standard of play is expected to be quite strong. Pop in and check it out before the finals which will be held on November 17th.
Sports Club maintains status quo
As one would hope, the Sports Club recovered from a sluggish start to take the Commonwealth Games Teams title but the impressive
displays and friendly rivalry between the General Store, Aviation and Fire & Emergency teams made the event more exciting than the
real thing.
Co-ordinated by Rebecca Darracott, the competition got Jordan Gover into the gym, the G-Store staff occupying the table tennis and
squash courts for hours on end, entertained the Aviation team between flights and got people excited about being active again. Long
may that continue.
Event calendar
Date Event Distance Venue
October 24 Dent Dash Dent Island Walk or Run Dent Island
Staff Group Discounts October 24
October 30
Splash n Dash
Halloween Mini-Golf
TBA
Spooky fun for everyone
Catseye Beach
Sports Club
November 12 Whitehaven Beach Ocean 750m & 2km options Whitehaven Beach
PADI Learn to Dive Courses Open Water Course - 4 Days Swim
Scuba Diver Course - 2 Days Become certified to 18m deep, and dive anywhere in
Become certified to 12m deep, anywhere in the world the world with a certified buddy. November 13 Dent Dash Dent Island Walk or Run Dent Island
with similar conditions with a PADI professional guide. Day 1 & 2 pool diving and theory November Hamilton Island Triathlon Kids November 13 Hamilton Island
1st day pool diving and theory Day 3 & 4 Open Water dives 13-14 Adults November 14
2nd day 2 Open Water dives Normally $750...... December 5 Ironman West Australia Iconic triathlon event Busselton
Normally $399...... Get 4 on the course and get it for only $600
Get 4 on the course and get it for only $350 Get 6 on the course and get it for only $550
Get 6 on the course and get it for only $310 Get 8 on the course and get it for only $500 Quote for the Week
Get 8 on the course and get it for only $270
“Sports remain a great metaphor for life’s more difficult lessons. It was through
Each group can pick their own days to do the course, it can be spread over a few weeks or done back to back, any
way you like as long as everyone attends each day. All H2O Sportz courses include: International PADI Certification athletics that many of us first came to understand that fear can be tamed; that on a
team the whole is more than the sum of its parts; and that the ability to be heroic lies,
and diver card, Training and instruction, Scuba equipment, lunch on boat days, log book. Exclusions: Must provide a
current Queensland dive medical, available on island for approx $120 or from Airlie at a average cost of $50. Courses
are run on scheduled trips.
to a surprising degree, within.” - Susan Casey