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 In this June 2012 issue
- International Environmental Achievement for Marina
- The Deck Café - Christmas in Winter
- The Point Restaurant - New Winter Menus
- Marina Massage and Beauty Centre
- Soldiers Point Marine Centre - Great Winter Special
- Deacon Simpson - Another award winning Chef from The Point Restaurant
- MDBS - Boat of the Month
- The Boat Shed & General Store
- Safety Equipment Checklist
- Complimentary Berthing for Boating Groups
- Soldiers Point Sailing School
- Soldiers Point Boat Hire - School Holiday Specials!
- Flagship Mariners Apartment & Flagship Golf Villa
- Soldiers Point Sailing School
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Greetings!
Winter has definitely arrived but as temperatures have been reasonable and hovering around the 18 degrees mark it would be a great time to call in and see us if you are thinking about a winter jaunt in your boat. You may also be lucky enough to see some of the record numbers of whales that have been spotted off the coast on their annual migration up north.
Whilst visiting at the marina it might be a good opportunity to get your boat slipped and prepared for the sailing season ahead and Soldiers Point Marine Centre has a great offer for you (see below for details).
Hope to see you all soon and happy boating
Darrell Barnett CMM
Soldiers Point Marina Manager
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Soldiers Point Marina Gains Significant International Environmental Accreditation
 After a long accreditation process Soldiers Point Marina has been recognised for achieving the world standard for environmental management systems. Called Level 4 ISO 14001 Clean Marinas, Clean Marinas build on levels 1 - 3 within the Clean Marinas program. The program was established in 2002 by the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) with the objective of protecting the nation's coastal and in-land waterways.
Photo caption: Marina customers from left; Peter Collins, Kay Barnes, Leigh and Bob Modinger; Colin Bransgrove from the MIA, Darrell Barnett CMM, The Hon Bob Baldwin MP & Mr Craig Baumann MP at the presentation of the Award.
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ISO - 14001
 Level 3 Clean Marinas are independently audited using 143 point criteria that assesses environmental facilities, practices and procedures. Currently there are 46 marinas at this level with many more marinas coming though the program. By building level 4 into the Clean Marinas program MIAA is demonstrating industry's capacity for environmental leadership. It is keeping ahead of community expectations and government regulation. Level 4 ISO Clean Marinas are audited annually and subject to a rigorous assessment of environmental management processes and practices.
"This is another huge honour for us as there are only 3 other marinas in Australia with this accreditation and they are all in South Australia" said Marina Manager Mr Darrell Barnett CMM. "ISO 14001 is implemented by some 200 000 organisations in 161 countries, and we are proud to be one of them" he said.
MIAA President Andrew Chapman said the creation of the 4th level of Clean Marinas provides marina businesses with a practical environmental accreditation pathway. "Well managed club and commercial marinas recognize the importance of providing environmental leadership. For millions of people, marinas are the gateway to our marine environment. Therefore it is essential that industry is continually improving its environmental management. MIAA's Clean Marinas program provides the vehicle for continual improvement and a means for marina users to identify marinas that set high environmental standards."
Please click here to find out what this accreditation means for Soldiers Point Marina
Please click here to learn about our sustainability initiatives
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And the Awards Keep on Coming in for The Point Restaurant
 Deacon Simpson from The Point Restaurant is certainly well on his way to becoming a Master Chef after placing 2nd in the recent heats at Kurri Kurri of the HTN 2012 competition series.
Deacon, a 1st year apprentice is working along side his dad, award winning chef Paul Simpson, and is hoping to be offered a wild card into the final to be held on August 24th in Sydney. We wish Deacon all the best with his new career and no matter what the outcome in this competition Deacon will always be the winner in mum and dads eyes!!
The Point Restaurant
Open Tuesday to Sunday
Contact Julie on (02) 4984 7111
Email: julie@thepointrestaurant.com.au
Web: www.thepointrestaurant.com.au
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The Deck Celebrates
"Christmas in Winter"
 The Pappas family don't need much of an excuse to have a fabulous party, so it's ho ho ho time on June 29th at The Deck Café/Waterfront Bar when they will be celebrating a "Winter Christmas". There will be a delicious traditional three course lunch with choices, decorations and of course a Pappas festivity wouldn't be the same without live music. The cost is a very reasonable $40 per person.
Bookings are essential and advisable as soon as you can to avoid any disappointment.
 Phone: (02) 4919 1502
Web: www.thedeck.net.au
Open: Monday - Sunday
Breakfast from 8am
Lunch from 12noon
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The Point Restaurant - new winter menus
Chef Paul Simpson is always placing his customer's needs as an absolute priority and as such has devised another three beautiful winter menus to suit every taste and budget. The award winning Point Restaurant has a solid reputation as the best seafood restaurant in the area and it is Paul and Julie's attention to detail at their restaurant overlooking the marina that keeps the customers returning.
Click here to view the new menus
Open Tuesday to Sunday
Contact Julie on (02) 4984 7111
Email: julie@thepointrestaurant.com.au
Web: www.thepointrestaurant.com.au
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Marina Massage and Beauty Centre
 A fully equipped beauty therapy room is located at Soldiers Point Marina with Jill our highly qualified beauty therapist available 7 days by appointment. Jill's speciality is massage however you will also be thoroughly pampered with all the other treatments available
Please click here for her long list of beauty treatments
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Complimentary Berthing for Boating Groups
If your boating club is organising a few days away we look forward to welcoming your group to Soldiers Point Marina and experience and enjoy our 5 Gold Anchor facilities, services and hospitality. We have several packages including 2 COMPLIMENTARY nights berthing; a game of golf at the award winning Horizons Golf Resort, and/or a trip to the Hunter Valley to enjoy some of our superb Hunter Wines. If you fancy a few nights on shore there is a villa accommodation package at Soldiers Point Holiday Park located right next door to the marina.
(Conditions apply - Minimum four boats)
Please click here to find out more
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Soldiers Point Boat Hire - July School Holiday Special!!
For the July 2012 school holidays Jackie, Matthew and James would like to offer a huge 25% discount on all kayak hire, and a 15% discount for boats on half or full day hire! Call in and talk to James about all the best local fishing spots to catch your dinner and the best part is most boats don't even require a licence. Happy days!
The Boat Shed & General Store
Open 7 days
Phone: (02) 4919 1234
Mobile: 0427 441 290
Email: info@soldierspointboathire.com.au
Website: www.soldierspointboathire.com.au
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Soldiers Point Sailing School - 2012 Hunter Festival of Sport
Soldiers Point Sailing School (SPSS) is proud to be a part of this year's Hunter Festival of Sport which has over 45 sports involved and 150 activities to choose from. The festival is conducted at a wide range of sporting venues throughout the Hunter and Port Stephens regions from the beginning of the school holidays on June 30th until July 15th.
"Come and Try" sailing lessons in the Optimists and Lasers will be conducted by qualified instructors from SPSS at Soldiers Point Marina on Wednesday July 4th and Wednesday July 11th from 12noon until 3.00pm, at a modest cost of $25 per person.
Bookings are essential and can be made by calling (02) 4982 7773.
In the event of inclement weather please check the SPSS website for further information
www.soldierspointsailingschool.com.au
For more information on all other events in the Festival please check out the website on www.hfos.com.au
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Marina Sponsors Art Prize
Darrell Barnett congratulating Gwendolin Lewis.
Soldiers Point Marina was very proud to host the "Marine Theme" category in The Port Stephens Community Arts Centre, Port Stephens Art Prize 2012.
The winner of the $1500 prize was Newcastle based artist Gwendolin Lewis with her oil painting "Tugs on Newcastle Harbour" which she painted in January this year.
"This painting is special to me as it also won the Peoples Choice Award at the Newcastle Show this year" said Ms Lewis who has been painting for over 20 years.
The art show was an outstanding success with 400 artists displaying in seven categories.
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Soldiers Point Marine Centre
Slip & Antifoul Special for Winter Months.
Winter is a great time to slip your boat and have the antifouling done. Book by July 16th 2012 and receive 50% off slipping fees for all Slip & Antifouling jobs in July & August. Why not get a hull and topside polish done at the same time?
Call Jenny on (02) 4984 6300 to make your booking today!
Phone: (02) 4984 6300
Email: info@spmcentre.com
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Safety Equipment Checklist
As the skipper of your boat you are responsible for the safety of your passengers. The NSW Government Transport Maritime, has an excellent website www.maritime.nsw.gov.au which provides comprehensive information for all recreational and commercial boating matters.
Please click here to view their safety Equipment Checklist
All safety equipment can be ordered through Soldiers Point Marine Centre.
Phone: (02) 4984 6300
Email: info@spmcentre.com
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Flagship Accommodation
Flagship Mariners Apartment
Actual view from the Flagship Apartment
For the comfort and convenience of our valued guests, Soldiers Point Marina has two completely different but fabulous accommodation venues available for your consideration when next visiting Port Stephens. If you feel like re-gaining your land legs or if you have your boat up on the slips you may want to consider spending time in either the luxury Flagship Mariners Apartment or the Flagship Golf Villa located conveniently at Horizons Golf Resort, a five minute drive from the marina.
Please click here for more details
Flagship Golf Villa
Located at Horizons Golf Resort
Overlooking the first tee, Flagship Golf Villa is located at the Horizons Golf Resort, a short drive from Soldiers Point Marina and the stunning blue waters of Port Stephens. The two bedroom villa with views looking down the 18th fairway has all the appointments expected from an award winning golf facility.
The villa is currently being totally refurbished and will be available for bookings from September 1st.
The complex facilities include pools, spas, sauna, tennis and volley ball courts, driving range, 2 restaurants and sportsman's bar, children's playground and BBQ area - in other words something for everyone!
Please click here for more details
To enquire further about our Flagship Accommodation please contact
Darrell on (02) 4982 7445
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The Boat Shed & General Store
Jackie, James and Matthew have all your basic food requirements and of course lots of gourmet goodies at The Boat Shed and General Store located right on the marina.
Fresh fruit, gourmet products, homemade bread, snack foods, ice-creams, sweets, drinks, bait, fishing tackle, ice are all available. The team will also happily take orders for specialty hampers and platters, ready for you to step on board knowing you will have a feast waiting upon your arrival.
The Boat Shed & General Store
Open 7 days
Phone: (02) 4919 1234
Mobile: 0427 441 290
Email: info@soldierspointboathire.com.au
Website: www.soldierspointboathire.com.au
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 Contact Soldiers Point Marina
Soldiers Point Marina Sunset Boulevarde Soldiers Pt 2317 Port Stephens NSW Australia
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