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Lake Brunner Yacht and Power Boat Club Inc

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Lake Brunner Yacht & Power Boat Club is one of the most lucky clubs in the world, as we have the greatest views every time we hit the water.

Lake Brunner Yacht & Power Boat Club is on Foreshore Road in Moana, just drive past the boat ramp and keep going and you will find us. We sail most sundays, starting with the junior sailing at 10 am to 1 pm and then racing in the after noon. The junior sailing is for people any age to come along and have a go at sailing.  

Foreshore Road Moana New Zealand

-42.450393, 171.210762

PO Box 87 Greymouth 7840 New Zealand

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Waikiki Yacht Club

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“ The laid back feel of the place also leads one to feel comfortable enough to keep their feet up on one of the couches. ” in 2 reviews

“ The WYC is in a perfect location across from the Ala Moana Center and just in the entrance of Ala Moana Park . ” in 2 reviews

“ I visited by accident (I thought this was Hawaii Yacht Club ), and was greeted by the member manager, Lynette. ” in 2 reviews

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1599 Ala Moana Blvd

Honolulu, HI 96814

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A Private Member Club with bar, restaurant and both wet and dry docks. Promoting yachting, navigation, and Waterman activities for all ages. Facilities include: pool, bar, restaurant, function rooms, mornings (both wet & dry for personal watercraft, canoes, paddle boards) and aloha docks for vessels visiting the islands. Youth sailing and paddling programs available. Membership categories, costs, reciprocal club list, and youth enrollment information is available upon direct request from Club office. …

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Is there a dress code for dinner at restaurant?

As per asking the staff, no, there is no dress code for dinner normally. They do have dressed up yacht club events sometimes (occasionally) so it's good to know just in case.

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I was a regular member here for 8 years, but now am an "off island member" which limits me to 30 visits a years, which I don't come close to using. Much better deal at about $500 a year. Main difference is only regular members get parking. But usually there is parking available nearby. Having easy access to waterfront dining is convenient for hosting family and business associates. The food has actually gotten pretty decent. That's really all I use the membership for. Just a chill place to eat and drink. There are many activities for those who do have time to spend here. There is a nice pool I occasionally use. For those who live in the area, it could be really convenient. There is usually live music in the bar on the weekends.

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We were in Hawaii on vacation and decided to checkout the marina situation on Oahu. We are members of The Club at Westpoint Harbor, in No. California, San Francisco area, and were interested in learning more about the live aboard situation in Oahu. The wonderful ladies at the front desk were very friendly, and when we didn't have our club introduction letter with us, they took the time to call our club and verify us. Once that was done we were welcomed with open arms! Everyone was very friendly and talkative. We walked around the docks and spoke with a lot of boat owners, really had a very nice visit. They invited us to stay for their 4th of July barbecue that evening, which we had to decline, but looked like it was going to be a great time. A great place! Stop and visit, be sure to bring a burgee to exchange.

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Perfect waterfront venue for Friday night fireworks with rockin live music if you're a member or family or friend of one. A bit loud for conversation but fun for dancing and partying. Service was nice but very short handed so order right away and don't go if you're hungry during peak hours because you might not be served right away. We ordered the Greek salad with beef gyro (additional $5) and Portobello ravioli with marinara. Both were very tasty but slow to arrive.

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Came here with my mom and dad who are yacht club members. We came for brunch, didn't necessarily come for the food but it was good! Small brunch menu with decent bloody Mary's! Next time it's nice we will have to stop and hang by the pool. It's easy to find, right across the street from Ala Moana, lots of parking at the beach park.

Corned beef eggs Benedict

Denver omelet and bloody Mary's!

Music is played too loud for residents in the area. They need to adjust the volume so residents don't have to listen to the music that plays from the afternoon until 10pm. Don't want to have to blast the tv volume while trying to relax at home just to be able to hear the tv.

My husband's friend invited us to dinner here. We had a reunion of his friends. His friend is a member. I'm glad not to be. Don't sign me up. The club itself has been around a long time. The decor was very outdated and could use a face lift. Old flags hung from the ceiling rusted trophies sat in cases. The tables and chairs were from years past, probably the 90s. Parking is limited to members and when it comes to non members and parties, very inconvenient. Good luck on finding a space. Not accommodating. Food service was one of the worst experiences. It took me 15 minutes to get a drink and it's a very limited selection. Only juice available for kids is cranberry and very sour lemonade. They couldn't serve pog, guava, apple juice, milk, or anything creative. Even the drink menu had 6 cocktails that were so limited. No maitai, pina colada, blue Hawaii, anything tropical. So I passed on drinks. Now onto food selections. Limited and out of many things. Out of Brussel sprouts, edamame. Kids menu had three choices. My kids weren't interested. Kids menu should have came with a small ice cream. Nope. Hamburger, Mac n cheese and chicken strips were the choices. There were no straw cups for kids so my toddler drank out of a glass goblet. This place is not the most accommodating for children. They gave used activity books with limited crayon selection for my kids to play with. It should have been a coloring menu. So I ordered fries for my kid and pasta special. Pasta special was ground meat over noodles. That's what it tasted like and it was cold. The fries were cold too. It took over an hour to get this food. The server didn't know what we ordered and the waiter was slow to refill drinks and water. We arrived at 6:30 and food showed up at 8 pm. The portion sizes were small for the cost and flavors were disappointing. We ordered dessert and that took a while too. Once again the waiter didn't communicate with the server what we ordered. There were no description of what the desserts entailed. The menu didn't describe what was being served. Just the name of the item and the cost. The only positive was the sunset and fireworks. By the time we left it was 9 pm. My kids were exhausted but didn't complain. However, I saw a lot of kids restless and running around. I couldn't blame them. This place needs an upgrade at all levels.

Noodles with ground meat

Chocolate cake. The inside didn't have chocolate lava pouring out.

This place isn't exactly a spot you walk in from off the street looking for a meal. To access the Yacht Club, you have to be invited by someone who is already a member. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit because my father-in-law was invited by a nice lady who he met at the mall lol. Inside, the Club is ritzy for sure and exclusive as you are prompted to provide a membership card at the front gate to get in. The restaurant rests on a pier right off the water near Magic Island and the demographic has the feel of a fancy boat club. Aside from the beautiful seaside view, the food was delicious as well. I ordered a standard burger with fries, but the meat was cooked to perfection and the fries were well seasoned. At dinner, we also had the company of a live band that we could watch while we ate. The laid back feel of the place also leads one to feel comfortable enough to keep their feet up on one of the couches. Overall, I had a wonderful visit here and although I'm not anywhere the demographic that could afford a membership, I would definitely come back if invited again.

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Great place with amazing people. We are visiting from the St. Croix Yacht Club in Minnesota and we had an amazing time and great food and drinks. Thanks for the hospitality!

Service is top notch with a great view. The atmosphere is extremely friendly and you feel at home no matter who you meet or talk to. The food is pretty yummy too.

French onion soup and delicious onion rings

I was invited to attend a professional lunch hosted by a member and was rather happy with the ambience and the food. My husband dropped me off so parking wasn't an issue, and as it was a weekday during lunch, parking was likely a lot easier for my coworkers although the area is quite busy. Walking up, the building was tucked away and the doorway out of sight, but as soon as you turned the corner, the beautiful metal work door to the facility caught my eye; gorgeous! Although we stood at the window for a moment until we were helped, the woman at the front was courteous and polite. Once inside, I noticed the other folks enjoying a leisurely lunch at the bar area or just relaxing in a few chairs near the door. We headed over to the side for our lunch event and enjoyed the food; I had the BLT and it did not disappoint; quite tasty and right sized. Of course the company was incomparable but just below that was the lovely view of the boats and the dock. While some may say the decor is dated, I'd posit it brings a bit of charm and character to the spot. I'd return, if invited of course, and would love to sit and maybe enjoy a drink, just soaking it all up.

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Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Paddling at WYC

If you are interested in joining a Championship level team contact Malia Zimmerman email  [email protected]  or text at (808) 306-3161  Look forward to seeing you on the water!

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Race Seasons

Pre-season regatta.

Training for the Na ‘Ohana O Na Hui Wa‘a Regatta Season starts in February and goes through the end of May. Hui Wa‘a distance races are between 9 and 12 miles in length and average about an hour and a half to complete. These races are all "iron", that is, there are no water changes required. As a member of Hui Wa‘a, WYC is required to race ten (10) crews during the pre-season races.

Regatta (Sprints)

Regatta races start 1 June and run through July with Hui Wa’a championships and Hawaii State championships in August. These sprint races are between ¼ and 1 ½ miles in length.  There are many heats based on your experience.  The groups range from first timers to paddlers with many years of experience as well as age groups all the way to 70+!

Long Distance

Long distance races range in length from the 18 mile Queen Lili‘uokalani Races to the 41.6 mile Ka‘iwi Channel crossings. All the races except the Queen Lili‘uokalani Races involve water changes, in which up to 3 paddlers at a time are rotated in and out of the canoe. Water changes add a level of complexity to distance racing, making it important that each crew is able to perform fast and efficient changes for the duration of the race. The Ka‘iwi Channel races from Moloka‘i to O‘ahu, Na Wahine O Ke Kai for women and Moloka‘i Hoe for men, involve paddling in open ocean conditions, for which the Hawaiian outrigger canoe was designed. These races allow our canoes and crews to perform at their limits. Canoes are rigged with spray covers (“canvas”) and must have escort boats to carry extra crew members, coaches and helpers.  

We are closing out Pre-season races and preparing for Regatta season. First race is 1 June.

2024 race schedule is posted here , practice schedule, adults sundays                0900-1100 am tue and thu          5:30-7:30  pm, juniors saturdays              0900-1100 am tue and thu          4:00-5:30  pm wyc paddling programs are open to all members regardless of experience, and all are welcome.

Q:  Does it cost to be a participant of the Waikiki Yacht Club Paddling Program?

A:  Yes, you must become a member of the Waikiki Yacht Club to participate in the paddling program.

Q:  Can I try out the paddling program?

A:  Yes. You can be a guest of one of the current members and see how you like our club.

Practice Sessions and Equipment FAQs

Q:  Do I need any special clothing to paddle? If so, what kind and how much does it cost?

A:  We typically wear team jerseys to race. Jerseys are custom ordered each year. They usually run about $30 per person. Neoprene paddling shorts are also recommended for your comfort and safety. These shorts can be purchased through local retailers such as Island Paddler and Excel and run just under $50… and are well worth the expense.

Q:  How much does an outrigger paddle cost?

A:  Regular Paddle/s: $150 - $350. This varies, of course, on the number and kind of paddle you buy. The goal for each paddler should be to own their own paddle. Q:  What should I bring to practice?

A:  A lot depends on your individual preferences, however, there are some basics you should think about:

• PADDLE: Of course, you need your paddle. This assumes that your commitment to the sport is such that you have purchased your own "blade."
• DRINK: Many paddlers like to bring a small bottle of water or sports drink to carry with them in the boat.
• A DRY T-SHIRT: It's up to you, but having a dry towel and a T-shirt or sweatshirt to put on after practice will be more comfortable for you. As a member of WYC, you are able to use our locker room facilities for an after paddle shower.
• SUNSCREEN: You really do need to protect yourself from the sun—especially on race day at the beach and any daytime practices. Don't worry about it during weekday evening practices.
• NEOPRENE: You'll see a lot of paddlers wearing neoprene (wet suit material) shorts. Neoprene is popular with paddlers because it cushions the hard seats of the canoe and minimizes chafing.

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Sverdlovsk Oblast is a federal subject of Russia, the largest region of the Urals, located on the border between Europe and Asia in the Urals Federal District. Yekaterinburg is the capital city of the region.

The population of Sverdlovsk Oblast is about 4,264,300 (2022), the area - 194,307 sq. km.

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The first people settled here in the Stone Age. At the end of the 16th century, the Russian kingdom gained control of the region. In the 17th century, the most significant stage of the initial development of this area happened, when Russian settlers began a massive advance to the east. In 1598, the first settlers founded the town of Verkhoturye on the territory of the present Sverdlovsk region.

Verkhoturye became the first capital of the Urals because of its strategic location on the Babinov road - an important crossroads of trade routes. Sverdlovsk oblast acted as a transshipment base between the central part of the country and the actively developed regions of Siberia and Central Asia.

The presence of strategic reserves of iron and copper ore, as well as large forest areas, predetermined the specialization of the region (ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, wood processing, mining, etc.). Exploration of minerals in the Sverdlovsk region began at the end of the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Demidov dynasty founded several plants in the region that turned into large production and economic complexes. The local industry was characterized by a high level of technological development. The blast furnaces of the Ekaterinburg, Nevyansk, Tagil iron-making plants were superior in performance to the best European models of that time, and their products were the leading item of Russian exports.

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The launch of the Trans-Siberian Railway became a landmark event in the life of the Middle Urals, allowing large-scale export of plant products. Between 1920 and 1930, the Urals was able to once again take its place as the leading industrial region of Russia by strengthening its mining industry, creating new production facilities, developing energy and mass urban construction.

In the years of the first five-year plans, along with the reconstruction of old enterprises, several new large industrial facilities were opened: Uralmashzavod, Uralelektrotyazhmash, tool and ball bearing plants in Sverdlovsk, Uralvagonzavod and Nizhny Tagil metallurgical plant in Nizhny Tagil, pipe plants in Pervouralsk and Kamensk-Uralsky, copper smelters in Krasnouralsk and Sredneuralsk, the Ural aluminum smelter in Kamensk-Uralsky and others.

On October 3, 1938, the territory of Sverdlovsk Oblast was finally formed. During the Second World War, from July 1941 to December 1942, more than 2 million people came to the Urals region, of which more than 700 thousand stayed in Sverdlovsk Oblast.

In the postwar period, Sverdlovsk Oblast continued to develop as a major industrial center of the Urals. The industry of the region was a supplier of the most important types of machinery, products of ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, chemical, electric power, light, and food industries. Mechanical engineering and metalworking retained their leading place in the structure of the local industry.

Being one of the most important industrial and defense centers of the Soviet Union, the Sverdlovsk region remained closed to foreigners until 1991.

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Sverdlovsk Oblast is rich in forests

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Sverdlovsk Oblast received its name from its administrative center - the city of Sverdlovsk (Yekaterinburg). The name appeared on January 17, 1934, together with the formation of the region. After renaming Sverdlovsk back to Yekaterinburg, the region was not renamed and retained its Soviet name.

The territory of Sverdlovsk Oblast stretches from west to east for 560 kilometers, from north to south - for 660 kilometers. The climate is continental. The average temperature in January is about minus 16-20 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 19-30 degrees Celsius.

The Sverdlovsk region, being one of the oldest mining regions of Russia, is rich in a variety of natural resources. Today, the local mineral and raw materials base provides a significant part of the production of Russian vanadium, bauxite, chrysotile-asbestos, iron ore, refractory clay. The region is the main raw source for Russian aluminum industry.

There are significant reserves of nickel ores, precious metals, mineral and fresh groundwater, practically unlimited reserves of building materials. There are deposits of stone and brown coals, chromites, manganese and certain prospects for discovering oil and gas fields. Forests cover about 80% of the territory.

Sverdlovsk Oblast is an important transport hub of Russia. The Trans-Siberian Railway passes through its territory. Koltsovo is a large international airport located in Yekaterinburg. The largest cities and towns of Sverdlovsk Oblast are Yekaterinburg (1,493,600), Nizhny Tagil (340,700), Kamensk-Uralsky (162,500), Pervouralsk (117,700), Serov (93,900), Novouralsk (79,000), and Verkhnyaya Pyshma (76,400).

Sverdlovsk Oblast is known for its traditional International exhibition of armament in Nizhny Tagil, annual Russian Economic Forum in Yekaterinburg. Yekaterinburg is the 4th largest scientific center in Russia after Moscow, Saint-Petersburg and Novosibirsk.

It is one of the most important industrial regions of Russia. The structure of the local industrial complex is dominated by ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, enrichment of uranium and iron ore, engineering.

The largest enterprises of ferrous and nonferrous metallurgy are the Nizhnetagilsky Metallurgical Combine, the Kachkanar GOK Vanadiy, VSMPO-Avisma, the Pervouralsky Novotrubny Plant, the Bogoslovsky and the Ural Aluminum Smelters, the Kamensk-Uralsk Metallurgical Plant, the Sinarsky Pipe Plant, the Seversk Pipe Plant, as well as enterprises of the Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company (Uralelectromed, Sredneuralsky Copper Smelting Plant, Metallurgical Plant named after A.K. Serov, etc.).

The most important enterprises of the machine-building complex are Uralvagonzavod, Ural Heavy Machinery Plant, Uralelectrotyazhmash, Uralkhimmash, Ural Turbine Plant, Ural Civil Aviation Plant. Uralkhimplast, which produces synthetic resins, is the largest chemical plant in Russia.

Attractions of Sverdlovsk Oblast

Coniferous forests and numerous rivers make the nature of the Sverdlovsk region attractive for tourists. There is a number of reserves and nature parks: Visimsky State Nature Reserve, Denezhkin Kamen National Nature Reserve, Pripyshminsky Bory National Park, Oleny Ruchi Nature Park, Chusovaya River Nature Park, Bazhovskiye Places Nature Park, Rezhevskoy Nature and Mineralogical Reserve.

Some of the most interesting sights located outside of Yekaterinburg:

• Nevyansk Tower - a leaning tower in the center of the town of Nevyansk, built by the order of Akinfiy Demidov, the founder of the mining industry in the Urals, in the first half of the 18th century;
• Cathedral of the Savior’s Transfiguration in Nevyansk;
• Battle glory of the Urals - an open-air museum of military equipment in Verkhnyaya Pyshma;
• Automotive equipment museum in Verkhnyaya Pyshma - one of the largest collections of Russian cars, special equipment, motorcycles, bicycles;
• Obelisk symbolizing the border between Europe and Asia in Pervouralsk;
• Verkhoturye - a historical town with a kremlin and a lot of churches called the spiritual center of the Urals. The Cross Exaltation Cathedral of the St. Nicholas Monastery is the third largest cathedral in Russia after the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow and St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg;
• Mount Kachkanar located near the border between Europe and Asia. At the top of the mountain there is the Buddhist Monastery of Shad Tchup Ling;
• Monastery in the name of the Holy Royal Passion-Bearers on Ganina Yama standing on the site of the extermination and the first burial of the remains of the family of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II and his servants;
• Museum Complex Severskaya Domna in Polevskoy, 52 kilometers from Ekaterinburg - an industrial and architectural monument (1860);
• Open-air museum in Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha - Ural wooden architecture and the richest collection of the Ural house painting;
• Severskaya Pisanitsa - a monument with rock paintings and images of the Neolithic Age located near the village of Severka.

Sverdlovsk oblast of Russia photos

Pictures of the sverdlovsk region.

Sverdlovsk Oblast scenery

Author: Anatoliy Kislov

Bridge in Sverdlovsk Oblast

Author: Igor Romanov

Road in the Sverdlovsk region

Sverdlovsk Oblast views

Field of dandelions in Sverdlovsk Oblast

Winter in Sverdlovsk Oblast

Author: Isupov Sergei

Churches in Sverdlovsk Oblast

Abandoned church in the Sverdlovsk region

Author: Timofey Zakharov

Wooden church in Sverdlovsk Oblast

Orthodox church in Sverdlovsk Oblast

Author: Kutenyov Vladimir

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