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Friday Flash 20.03.2026

by | Mar 20, 2026 | Friday Flash

Friday 20.03.2026

 Beverage Pricing and Loyalty Points

Due to increases in our alcohol costs effective this Month, and the Clubs desire not to raise drink prices for our members.

The Club has decided to discontinue the 3% loyalty bonus on April 1st.

Members will have a generous grace period of 3 months (30 June) to redeem their existing points.

Please note: Members will still receive member pricing on alcohol purchases by scanning their membership card.

Thank you for your understanding on this matter.

 

Fishing Report

Offshore

The Kubota competition was a great event for the town and I’m sure everyone has already seen or heard the results as it has been well publicized. Congratulations to all the winning teams with some great fish caught. The weather since has been great with a nice Broadbill being weighed during the week.

Inshore

Not many reports coming in this week, other than the usual reports of solid Snapper fishing around the Mercs, and one report of a good mix of Trevally and Snapper caught in the river mouth on an out-going tide. Nice to have a close spot with fuel the price it is.

Good Fishing…

Thanks to the team of weighmasters who gave up their time to weigh fish for the Kubota Billfish Classic. For their services the club was given $15,000.00 from the tournament director.

 

Hunting & Fishing Junior Tournament and Youth Nationals

Good Friday 3rd April – 18th April, 2026

Just under 3 weeks away for this tournament, so get your entry in to be in the draw for the Hunting & Fishing Gate Prize worth $10,000 thanks to the Team at Hunting & Fishing Whitianga

$40 entry fee and all anglers will receive a starter pack worth over $40

Download the entry Form click on link  here  and rules click on this link HERE FOR RULES

Or.. pop into the office, bar or Hunting and Fishing Whitianga to get an entry form.

Registration will be at the clubrooms 11am – 6pm Thursday 2nd April

 

Offshore Power Boat Racing – 21st March 2026

The Offshore Power Boats are back and racing is on Saturday 21st March

Friday 20th March, pop down to the club for a meet and greet with the drivers and organisers of the Offshore Power Boats to talk all things boat racing

The organisers are looking for patrol/marker boats and marshalls on the water, so if you want to see the action up close and are you able to assist please contact Jason Way either by email Jason@2way.co.nz or mobile 021711072

There is also the chance for boaties to enter a Nominated Speed Racing event on the day, where anyone can enter. You don’t need a race boat, just a capable boat and the confidence to put it on the line in a class where skill beats outright horsepower.

Check out their Facebook page New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Racing to hear about all the action.

Friday Cocktail Join us this Friday for an Aperol Spritz or two!

Roast Night   Wednesday Roast will be Roast pork with veges/salad   $20.00

Weekend Sport on The Big Screen   –      Lots of options to choose from and it is always good watching on the big screen!

Come on down for a beverage or two and treat yourself dinner while you are here!

DHL Super Rugby Pacific

Friday 20th March                             Highlanders v Hurricanes                         7.05pm

Saturday 21st March                         Drua v Reds                                             4.35pm

Moana v Crusaders                                  7.05pm

 NRL – Round 3

Saturday 21st March                        Warriors v Newcastle (in Sydney)              5.00pm

Sharks v Dolphins                                      7.30pm

Sunday 22nd March                          Eels v Dragons                                          6.05pm

                                    

Club Draw – $1100     #2468 John Bubb   N/C            Next week $1200

3 Jug Draws $225.00      Kate, Paul, John

Guest Chook Chucker     Mark Phillips, Skipper of Corblimey ‘Winner of the Kubota Billfish Classic Heaviest Billfish’  (Angler Jason van Esch)  Congratulations again guys!

#39        Pinky                     Perfect catch

#68        Damian                  Fair throw

#116      Tony                      Bounced off the table

#97        Mrs Bones            Over the head, she can catch better than the guys

#113      Mary                      Another chook for Mary this week

#24        Maria                    Tuna caught it first, foul throw

Have a great weekend

Caro

Office

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