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MOFSC Wins CLUBS WA
The Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club Inc. (MOFSC) took out the prestigious “Outstanding Community Service – Regional” Award at the Clubs WA Awards for Excellence presentation dinner held at the Burswood Entertainment Complex Grand Ballroom on Sunday, 20th April 2008.
The MOFSC won the award for the 2007 Youth Maritime Program, a program aimed at providing life skills, communication, crime reduction, self esteem, and alternative recreation and employment opportunities to young people by teaching them fishing and marine skills.
The program is run in conjunction with Challenger TAFE Fremantle Maritime Training Centre, with course graduates receiving a TAFE accredited qualification. The graduates receive a Certificate I in Fishing Operations, a Restricted Skippers Ticket and a Senior First Aid Certificate.
The program has been extremely successful with a graduation success rate of over 80%. The program was first run in May 2003, and the Club is about to embark on its 12 program on the 28th April 2008.
MOFSC Commodore Gerry Pietersen was very proud to accept the award on behalf of the Club. “This award recognizes the fantastic efforts put into this program by Rear Commodore Fishing Des McLean, and his group of dedicated volunteers who provide this valuable program and opportunity to the youth of Mandurah” Commodore Pietersen said. “I would personally like to thank Des McLean for all his hard work in getting this program up and running, and look forward to our next course which commences in April 2008. This course is all about putting something back into the local community, and providing alternative opportunities and pathways for young people in Mandurah and surrounding areas”.
Rear Commodore Fishing Des McLean couldn’t contain his excitement when the MOFSC was announced as the winner, where he was heard to exclaim “You Bloody Beauty”.
The MOFSC was also a finalist “Best Club Event – Regional” for the 2007 Fishing Classic.
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2009 OAMPS Australian Youth Championships
The M.O.F.S.C.Inc. announces that they have been selected to host the OAMPS Australian Youth Championships for 2009. The dates for the competition are the 6th to the 11th of January 2009. Leading into the OAMPS will be the Presidents Cup with a training schedule to take place on the 2nd and 3rd of January and racing on the 4th and 5th. The Optimist National Championships will run in conjunction with the OAMPS from the 7th to the 12th of January. There is plenty for the family to see and do in Mandurah and with our lovely capital city, Perth just a 48 minute train ride you have all of our facilities at your finger tips. Mandurah has quite a unique environmental backdrop from it’s expansive estuary water ways, sheltered ocean beaches, surf beaches and both city and rural living, all within easy reach.
The M.O.F.S.C.Inc. is also placed well for being selected to host the 2011 Mirror World Championship event that it has petitioned for and we believe we are able to offer some of the best facilities and ideal open water, Dinghy sailing conditions within this country. If you are interested in participating in any of these events or even if you are just interested in our club and the Mandurah area in general then please visit the following sites for information regarding your particular interest, http://www.mofsc.com.au/ for event and club information, http://www.wa.yachting.org.au/ for state sailing information and http://www.visitmandurah.com/ for information on the Mandurah area and accommodation details.
Mandurah, from the traditional Aboriginal name, ‘Mandjar’, which means ‘Meeting Place’ is one of the jewels in the Western Australian State Crown and we would certainly love to meet you all here. Mandurah is a thriving tourist destination and caters for a diverse range of interests so if you are planning on visiting us then please consider booking early to ensure your choice of accommodation.
Looking forward to seeing you all in Mandurah in the coming future..................
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