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Sharing passion for a much-loved sport; Viki Moore recognised for services to Naval Point Yacht Club
Known as a bright and bubbly personality in Canterbury, Viki Moore from Naval Point Yacht Club is a woman of many talents.
As well as being a sailor with big dreams, the 2016 Yachting New Zealand Service award winner is also an accomplished writer, organiser, and integral part of the yacht club she freely uses her broad skill set to promote.
Through social media, online networking, and simply encouraging people to get involved, Viki has been instrumental in building a sense of community within the club and its members, especially in the hard times following the earthquakes of 2011.
A prime example of her ability to reinvigorate organisations is her involvement in the Little Ship Club of Canterbury, which now holds meetings at Naval Point Yacht Club. In 2014 Viki was elected as president for the club which at the time had a dwindling membership base and was struggling to retain a following. In a staggering turnaround since her involvement, the club has seen a 400% hike in membership numbers and now enjoys a consistently healthy turnout at meetings which include guest speakers, safety sessions, and general boating skills and discussions.
With a genuine passion for sailing and being on the water, Viki has a host of qualifications and certificates which enables her to share her knowledge with others, providing a confidence boost and source of encouragement for many.
As well as writing newsletters for the Little Ship Club, organising meetings, welcoming people into the Naval Point Yacht Club, and taking people out on her own boat, Viki has also established the facebook group ‘Women Who Sail New Zealand’. Through these unique channels of communicating with groups of people Viki has been instrumental in helping new sailors find their feet on the water with many going on to buy yachts of their own.
Yachting New Zealand heartily thanks Viki for her service to the club, its community, and the sport and looks forward to acknowledging her formally at the Volvo Excellence Awards dinner.
