From ...
the President |
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We are, of course, a volunteer
organisation and we sometimes forget
that our survival and success quite
often rest on the shoulders of our very
few paid staff. Our reliance on these
few is brought into focus when they,
on perfectly reasonable grounds,
decide to leave us. In recent times we
have lost two stalwarts.
Many will have got to know Vern
Tullipan from his early days in the
James Craig restoration team and his
subsequent move to the Shipyard. He
and his partner have taken up property
near Coffs Harbour and we could
hardly expect him and his trusty
motorbike to commute from there.
Vern is a man of many skills but to me
his most enduring was the ability to
work pleasantly with others, even
grumpy old men.
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Peter Gregg has worked with us on the
Craig team, playing a vital part in the
early establishment of crew training
and rostering and planning the ship’s
activities. Since his move to the
Shipyard we have seen significant
achievements in the efficiency and
effectiveness of ship maintenance and
in the vital business of safety. Peter
has decided to take up a business in
the Pittwater area close to his home
and sailing base.
On behalf of all members and the Fleet
I thank these two blokes for their
efforts over many years and wish them
fair winds in new endeavours.
Tony Hunt
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SHF Members' Special Event
The documentary James Craig Sails Again will be officially launched at a
special event for members on Saturday 19 May at 1100 in the ANZ Theatre at
the ANMM. Our Patron, Robert Albert AO, invites members and their guests to
join him for brunch aboard James Craig after the screening.
There will be a preview screening at 1830 on Thursday evening 17 May.
Members who cannot attend the Saturday launch are invited to attend the
preview, which will also be followed by light refreshments aboard James Craig
hosted by Robert.
Bookings for both events are essential: please book by phoning 9298 3888 or
email bclayton@shf.org.au
There are other screenings at 1500 and 1830 on 19 May and 1000 and 1200 on
20 May and, for ANMM members, at 1830 on 18 May.
Please advise if you are staying on for refreshments when making your booking.
Copies of the DVD will be available for purchase at a special price for members.
Free Tours
There will be free tours of the small boats and marine engines collections, the
model room, James Craig and behind the scenes at Wharf 7 on Sunday 29 April
and 27 May, 1100–1400. Bring your own lunch and eat in our very glamorous
lunch room overlooking the harbour. Tea and coffee provided. Children welcome!
This tour is free but numbers are limited to 20, so bookings are necessary. Phone
9298 3888 or 0421 530 605 or write to bclayton@shf.org.au
Bob Clayton
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Congratulations
to
Tim Swales
What a great night on 2 March when
James Craig was the venue for the
Fourth Harbour Week Awards, hosted
by NSW Maritime.
Our own Commodore, Captain Tim
Swales, was honoured with the
presentation of the Heritage Award
for an outstanding contribution to
restoring, preserving, lobbying for or
establishing a heritage experience.
Kathe Swales (Chief Steward of
James Craig) and Tim Swales.
I don’t believe that all members are
aware of the tremendous amount of
work Tim does. In addition to being
Commodore, he is Chairman of the
Fleet Committee and a regular master
of two Fleet vessels, Waratah and
Lady Hopetoun. He represents SHF at
User Group meetings held by NSW
Maritime and single-handedly and at
great cost to personal leisure time
re-wrote the Fleet’s Ships’ Standing
Orders, which cover all aspects of
vessel operations.
I am sure that there will be many
members who will join with me in
congratulating him on his award.
Hugh Lander
Development Manager
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