At our annual Christmas Lunch, we took a moment to celebrate five members and recognise their long, loyal service with continuous membership pins. A special mention goes to Tony Butcher and Don Grayson, who marked an incredible 70 years as proud members of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
Hugh Dent
Joined: 7th November 1985
Celebrated 40 years service
Penny Whiting, MBE
Joined: 13th November 1975
Celebrated 50 years service
One of the first two female members in 1975 and the first female Life Member in 2023
Tim Le Couteur
Joined: 13th November 1975
Celebrated 50 years service
Don Grayson
Joined: 20th December 1975
Celebrated 70 years service
Tony Butcher
Joined: 10th November 1955
Celebrated 70 years service
