Master Builders sails through
yachting challenge
Master Builders’ victorious team of yachties: Michael McLean, Karl Millard, Emily Stone, Rachelle Negus and Veronica Mill
Forced to show a leg on the fi nal Mounts Bay
boatshed leg, a tacking duel ensued and in a
close thing, Master Builders held on to fi nish
in fi rst place. The result caused a little healthy
debate but RPYC offi cials deemed no match
fi xing had occurred. EMCO took out second
place with the HOME in WA team third and
Kone, despite valiant efforts, bringing up
the rear.Once safely moored again, crews returned to
dry land to enjoy a barbeque and networking
drinks on the foreshore.Master Builders’ events manager Monique
Milne said it was a fantastic afternoon of
healthy rivalry, teamwork and networking.
She thanked Kone for sponsoring the event.Master Builders’ staff showed their nautical
talent with a stirring win at the Association’s
annual Sailing Regatta at Royal Perth Yacht
Club in March.
The meet was held in near perfect conditions
with skippers provided by the yacht club.
Crews were shown the ropes and given safety
instructions at the outset after which it was a
case of setting the sails and heading for the
starting line.
Following a competitive start to racing, with all
yachts in a tight line, the Master Builders crew
made a well-timed tack at the mark off the
Raffl es and then led the way down the course
to Santa Maria College.
Possibly showing a measure of over-
confi dence, the Master Mariners took
advantage of a lull in the breeze to abandon
their tacking, grinding and helmsmanship
to relax and enjoy some on-board drinks
and nibbles.
Revamp for
website
Master Builders recently announced
upgrades to its new and improved
website, http://www.mbawa.com.“The website has been given a fresh
look and feel, with the aim being to
provide members with easier access to
the information needed to help run their
businesses,” says Association marketing
manager Kelly Dewar-Matusik.A few highlights of the new website are:- Easier access to Master Builders’
products and services. - A dedicated page for entering the
Association’s awards program online. - Accessible information on relevant
industry training courses. - Easier access to online
contracts for both residential and
commercial projects. - A member portal where members can
pay invoices, change details and fi nd a
member in one easy location.
“We hope you enjoy the new website as we
work on behalf of our members to better
the industry,” Ms Dewar-Matusik said.MAY–JUNE 2017membership UPDATES^47