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News
Update 29th April 2023
We have Sea Witch in place , ready to be restored.
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News Update - 19/10/22
MBAC has for some time been in the distribution list for “FISH” magazine - the Fisheries Research And Development Association News. This is being discontinued as a printed magazine, “ so long and thanks for all the Fish” on the back cover.
If you are interested you can sign up at www.frdc.com.au/subscribe.
It is with a heavy heart that I bring the news to all that our best mate Doug Duncanson past away last Thursday.
Doug at the time was Vice President of the club. He also helped out many of our member in the repair of their boats.
Doug had a favorite fishing spot and I'm sure a lot of us had fished it to and had plenty of luck catching a feed of fish.
All our thoughts are with Doug's family and friends at this time.
May he rest in peace.
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Update 27th February 2022
After several months of renovations Renee launched his boat.
Thank you to all the members that gave a hand in the launch and for those who organized the BBQ.
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Update 29th August 2021
With the new season on our hands its a good idea for all members to make sure that all their boats saftey gear is in order.
Life jackets, fire exstinguishs , flashlights , flares , regos , licenses are all up to date and working. And that our boats are water worthy.
With more traffic on the creek its important that we know and exercise the rules of our waterways . To do so we can refer to the Vic Recreational Boating Saftey Handbook. Web site: transportsaftey.vic.gov.au
Look after one another , stay safe and we will have a good season.
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Update 25th April 2021
Its ANZAC day and Jim has decked out the club shed with the approprate decor for the BBQ.
Happy ANZAC day to everyone.' Lest We Forget '.
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Update 19th Dec 2020
Its been several years since Tony and Phillip's boat Flamingo has graced the creek.
This week she went back in and what an amazing job they have done on her.
Well done to all those involved in the re birth of Flamingo.
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Update 25th November 2020
With the covid restrictions lifted we are able to use our slipway for maintenance on our boats.
If you need to slip your boat contact Julian "Slip Master" and put your details in the log book in the slipway shed.
We will now be able to have our BBQs and soon be able to have our meetings.
Christmas is not far away so stay safe and tight lines.
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Update 8th August 2020
With the lockdown in regards to covid the slipway will be closed to maintenance .
With important events or news our members will be contacted through text and emails.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate in contacting our committee.
Stay safe.
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Update 29th June 2020
With the Covid climate as it is the slipway is still open for maintenance and emergencies.
Unfortunately our BBQs have been put on hold at this stage.
With any important events or news we will contact our members through text and emails.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our committee.
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Update 11th April 2020
It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passsing of Norm Bain.
Norm had been a long standing member of the club. He joined the club in 2011 and
was mooring master from 2012 to 2017 and played an active part in the club for several years.
Norm all so served in the Australian Forces for many years . Our thoughts go out to Norm's family and friends.
RIP Norm.
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Update 31st March 2020
Due to Covid times its impossible to have our meetings and BBQs has we have had in the past.
Once we get through this time it will all go back to normal .
With any important events or news we will contact our members through Text and Emails.
And if you have any questions please feel free to contact our committee members.
Stay safe and all the best to everyone.
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Update 21st December 2019
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
We hope you all have a great break and get the chance to catch some fish.
Hope to see you out on the Bay from the team at MBAC.
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Update 24th October 2019
I managed to get out the other afternoon , condition perfect for a fish.
On my way to my favorite spot I was boarded by Fisheries and all my safety gear and licenses were checked.
I had no problem with this as I was up to date with everything.
Its good to see Fisheries doing their job in keeping boaters safe and legit .
To all that are heading out on the water this season it pays to have all your safety gear and licenses in order.
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Update 20th September 2019
With the new season almost kicking off it pays to check all your safety gear and to make sure your boat is in good working order.
Things to be checked are Flares and are they in date, as well do you have life jackets that have been serviced.
A working torch a bailing bucket and fire extinguishers that are up to date and in good order.
It also pays to check the rules when it comes to boating and fishing which you can get from vrfish.com.au .
All the best for the new season and I hope to see you out on the water.
PS. Don't forget to renew your fishing license.
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Update 15th May 2019
With the season coming to a close the activity around the creek doesn't stop.
With the slip working well and the weather holding there will be someone on the slip.
So come on down and have a chat and even lend a hand .
With our membership strong we have access to a wealth of knowledge in the maintenance
and preservation of our boats.
BBQ 's . At the club slipway 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month .
Subject to confirmation / Weather .
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Update 30th November 2018
The upgrade of the slip arms has been completed.
Thanks to the engineering know how of David , Phil and the team that made this project come together.
Below are some photos of the slipway project and the new cradle at work.
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Update 18th October 2018
Last weekend the club celebrated the opening of a new season with a "sail past".
We want to thank all those that were involved in the day and those who enjoyed the culinary delights of Jimmy's BBQ.
Below are some photo's of the day.
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Update 10th February 2018
With time and hard work our work shed is coming together.
The roof is on and we are able to use her as intended .
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Update 7th January 2018
As you can see the old work shed has been demolished and the new shed has been erected .
The roof should be on this week. Well done to all who have participated in this project.
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Update 2nd December 2017
Last weekend we had a storm come through and unfortunately one of our members boats was lost.
John's boat Jalu was smashed up and sunk due to the large slip breaking its moorings.
It was very sad as Jalu was one of the finest wooden boats in the creek .
Our thoughts are with John.
Jalu at her best After the destruction
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Update 11th October 2017
The ramp beside our slipway has had the concrete bollard's removed and a security gate installed.
The ramp it self has not been renovated at this stage but I'm sure that if we require it in an emergency then we will be able to access it with the authority from the local police or council.
The ramp will not be available to the public.
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Update 5th February 2017
The wave baffles at the mouth of the creek have been finished and the difference they make to the swell
in the creek is amazing. This project will benefit all those that moor in the creek and it all so makes safe passage in and out of the creek.
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Update 10th October 2016
We experienced some really strong winds in the last three days and as a result one of the old pine trees on the creek finally gave in and smashed down on to some of the boats in the creek.
Two boats were able to be saved with extensive damage however not all the boats were able to be saved and in the photos below you can see one has been sunk.
With the unstable weather condition its important that we all take care of our boats and others.
If you see something wrong please contact the police or better still the person that owns the boat or property.
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Update 3rd September 2016
Reconstruction of the Mordialloc Creek wave baffles.
For a long time all of those who own a boat in the creek especially those who are moored in section A have
been waiting for this day to arrive.
With the new wave baffles in place it will mean less swell in the creek and less damage to the moored boats.
At a cost of $1,000,000 Parks Victoria are responsible for the reconstruction.
I'm sure we are all looking forward to the finish date and seeing for ourselves just how important the baffles are to the creek and safety of our boats.
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Update 5th July 2016
On Sunday We celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the club.
Below are some of the photos taken on the day of the sail past.
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Update 20th June 2016
The Mordialloc Boating and Angling Club will be celebrating their 70th year this year.
To celebrate the start of the clubs 70th year we will be having a "sail past" on Sunday 3rd of July 2016,(subject to weather).The event will begin around 10.00am.
The sail past will be followed by a Members dinner at Doyles Hotel.
Members of the public who wish to see these mostly old and traditional boats can view the sail past from
the Mordialloc pier, or on the foreshore between Mordialloc and Mentone.
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Update 25th March 2016
After some hard work and many hours Alley Cat has been renovated.
Well done to all who helped out .
On the day of launching the wind and tides were working against us but we succeed in getting Max's boat to its mooring. A big thanks to Russell.
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Update 28th February 2016
It was great to see how our club members rally together to help one another out.
Today after the BBQ several members got together to help Max re float Ally Cat from the mud of the creek.
It took a great deal of effort to raise her up and then get her up on the slip where she can be restored.
For all those guys that lent a hand we thank you very much.
