Cooktown’s junior swimmers will be out in force fundraising on 8 and 15 March with car washes at Cooktown Hardware. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
Cerneka conquers Wackers
The Carpentaria Golf Club course proved tough on man and machine when 12 players vied for Wackers honours in Weipa on 26 February.
The 4th fairway laid waste to Mick Cerneka’s personal buggy, while the 5th claimed a club cart piloted by Richard Dawe.
When the mechanical chaos subsided, Cerneka and Fish returned to the clubhouse with nett 32.5 showing on their scorecards, with a countback handing the former weekly bragging rights, despite the busted buggy.
Matt Byrne took out the nearest to the pin on hole seven, with the prize on the 9th going begging due to some wayward tee shots.
Dawe’s mechanical breakdown led to a golfing meltdown over the nine holes and he claimed the Bradman’s with 60 off the stick.
Wackers tee off every Wednesday from about 3pm.
Swimmers get sudsy
It will be a car wash for a cause this month as the Cooktown Amateur Swimming Club (CASC) fundraises to help competitors don Peninsula colours later this year.
CASC will hold car washes at Cooktown Hardware on 8 and 15 March from 8:15am-12:30pm, with money raised set to assist club members travel to fulfil representative duties.
A sausage sizzle and drinks will be available while you wait to have your vehicle washed.
The best car wash in Cooktown will cost $15 for sedans and hatchbacks, and $20 for larger vehicles, including four-wheel drives.
Butler bags Monthly Medal
Blue sky, a light breeze and a renewed focus handed Rick Butler the Sovereign Resort Monthly Medal at Cooktown Golf Club on 1 March.
Butler carded a nett 61 to claim the chocolates and relegate Sam Godfrey-Roberts, who found some (rare) form, to the weekly bridesmaid with nett 67.
Godfrey-Roberts’ once-a-year show of skill with the sticks meant the club’s perpetual bridesmaid, Brent Hetaraka, finished third with nett 69. The bridesmaid’s bridesmaid?
Pin prizes went to Cam Venables (2/11), Steve Butler (14) and Butler (9/18).
In the 10th Race to the Bay, Hetaraka (1650 points) remains in the lead, with Wal Welsh (1370 points) and Graham Burton (1260 points) rounding out the top three.
Players will contest the long-running Ambrose grudge match from the red tees this Saturday.
Canteen help for Suns
Junior sporting stars need sustenance, which is why the Central Cape Suns Junior Rugby League Club is seeking new canteen managers ahead of the 2025 season kicking off.
The role will include managing stock and operating sales on training and game days, and plays a vital part in generating income the club can use to support Weipa’s future footy superstars.
For more information, please message the club via its Facebook page or email the committee.
