Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-News 1st April, 2015

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MHYC E News 1st April 2015

 

 

Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter. Congratulations to MHYC Farr 40 boats & crew, Transfusion (Guido Belgiorno-Nettis) 2nd, and Zen (Gordon Ketelbey), 3rd and Corinithian Farr 40 winner, in the Farr 40 National Championships held last week. Congratulations also to the winner, Voodoo Chile (A Hunn). 
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The Harbourview Bar & Bistro and Sandbar Cafe will be open over the Easter weekend - click here for opening hours. Please call reception on 9969 1244 to book for the Harbourview Bar & Bistro for Saturday or Sunday. Wishing all Members and their families a safe and happy Easter.


altSaturday Pointscore Racing - Saturday 11th April, 2015

Inshore Summer - Race 8
Club Short Series - Race 15
First Scheduled warning signal 1300 hours
To enter - click here
For all results - click here
Please note:- there will be no racing at MHYC this weekend, 4th & 5th April, 2015.


altWednesday Series 3 - Race 5 - 1st April 2015

Race 5 of Series 3 for the 2014-15 season, will be held today Wednesday 1st April, 2015. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up and also handicap start is from 1330 hours.
To enter - click here.
To view Entrants and Results - click here.
Please note: The start time will revert back to 1300 hours on Wednesday 8th April, 2015.


ANZAC Day Two Up Cup - Saturday 25th April, 2015

The ANZAC Day Two Up Cup will be held on Saturday 25th April, 2015, with a Clubhouse start and finish including spinnaker and non-spinnaker divisions and a special Jenneau only division as part of the Sydney Jeanneau Cup series.
Warning signal from 1220 hours.
To enter - click here
For Notice of Race - click here

Post race Two Up games in the Main bar - all welcome.


2015 MHYC Winter Series Format – Survey Closes tonight!

To assist the Sailing Office with finalising the 2015 Winter Series Racing Schedule, the MHYC Sailing Committee has commissioned a short survey. Included are some very basic questions including one fundamental question being: Saturdays or Sundays?

All responses received by 2400hrs on Wednesday 1st April 2015, will go into a draw for a delicious bottle of wine! So, have your say now!

The Final format for the 2015 Winter Series, will be decided based on the results of this survey at the Sailing Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday 7th April, 2015.

Click here to complete the survey.


MHYC Ladies' Luncheon - Wednesday 15th April

Attention Ladies!! Don’t forget to book in for MHYC’s first Ladies Luncheon being held on Wednesday 15th April being held in the Quarterdeck Function Room. This will be the first of 4 lunches we are holding this year and if you attend all 4, you have the best chances of winning a 7 night holiday for 2 people cruising the Canal du Midi in the South of France!
The lunch will be a lot of fun, get a group of girls together and join us in hearing about Aussie author Lynne Selby’s first book “That Green Italian Wagon”!!
Cost is $55 for 2 course lunch with a glass of sparkling on arrival - $60 for non-members. Will also be an interesting “craft” stall for ladies to look at some great gift ideas.
Call the Club office on 9969 1244 to make your reservation.


Membership Promotion for New Members

As we are over half way through our 2014/15 sailing season, MHYC is now offering new members the chance to join Middle Harbour Yacht Club and receive 3 months FREE!  Join the Club now and we will waive the joining fee of $100, pro-rata the membership fee for the next couple of months, and give you 3 months free when you pay for the 2015/16 season.  This is a great saving and gives 17 months membership, expiring 31st August 2016. Pass onto your friends and family!
Click here for further details.


altTackers & Learn to Sail Easter Holiday Bookings Open - Book Online!

Fun and adventure on the water for the kids during the Easter school holidays! Bookings are now open online for April 7th - 10th and April 13th - 16th, for Tackers and Learn to Sail Teenagers. 4 day camps for $435 MHYC Members, $563 Non Members - (includes Youth membership to August 2016).
To book online - click here


Sydney Sailboat Expo - 18th & 19th April, 2015

Showcasing the very best in sailing, the Sydney Sailboat Expo will be held at the International College of Management, Manly, over the weekend of 18th & 19th April, 2015, from 10am - 4pm each day. With the Latest Products for sailors on show, a wide range of classes on display and workshops on topics such as Splicing, Boat Maintenance, Sailing Fitness and more.
For all information, visit the website at www.sydneysailboatexpo.com.au


Annual Prize Giving Presentation - Saturday 9th May, 2015

Save the date!  The Annual Prize Giving Presentatyion will be held in the Harbouview Room on Saturday 9th May, 2015.  More details to follow in the coming weeks.


Mother's Day at MHYC - Sunday 10th May, 2015

Treat your mum to a seafood and carvey buffet at MHYC on Mother's Day in the Harbourview Bar & Bistro.  MHYC Members $70, non members $75, kids under 14, $35 and kids under 3, free.  Price includes arrival drink, choice of seafood and hot/cold carvery, salads, vegetables & dessert.  Bookings essential as seating limited - call 9969 1244 to reserve your table.


Flying Fish  - School Holiday RYA Dinghy Sailing Instructor course

Train in Sydney for an instructor qualification recognized at training centres around the world. Then let us help you find a job teaching sailing in Australia, UK, Greece or Turkey.

RYA Dinghy Sail Instructor Prep/Assessment for MHYC members 13 April – 5 days

$300 off for MHYC members.

The Dinghy Sail Instructor Prep/Assessment is designed for confident, intermediate sailors

https://www.flyingfishonline.com.au/courses/dinghy-sail-instructor-prep-assessment/?instance=1423
 

 

 

Club Opening Hours (Summer)

Sandbar Cafe
Mon - Sun 9.00am - 2.00pm

Harbourview Bar & Bistro
Wed - Sun Lunch
12noon - 3pm
Wed - Sat Dinner
6pm - 9.00pm


Harbourview Bar
Wed 12 noon-7.00pm

Thurs– Sat 12 noon-9.00pm
Sun 12 noon-6.00pm

Tender Service Operation Times

Weekdays, on request (possible 30 minute delay)

Saturday
0800 - 1700
Sunday
0900 - 1700

Public Holidays
0900 - 1700

Tender Service number is 0450 275 554 or 8969 3111.

Please note, the last service will be 15 minutes before the end of the service each day.

2015 Dates for the Diary 
Easter Weekend
3rd - 6th April
Ladies Luncheon
15th April
Kid's Disco
17th April
ANZAC Two Up Cup Race
25th April
Sunday Sounds
26th April
MHYC Annual Prize Giving
9th May

For all the current events at MHYC - click here


Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Lower Parriwi Road, The Spit, Mosman NSW 2088
Ph: 61 2 9969 1244 Fx: 61 2 9969 3326