Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-News 20th May, 2015

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MHYC E News 20th May 2015

 

Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter.  With sadness, we regret to advise Members of the passing of Ben Nossiter on the weekend. Ben was a Senior member of MHYC for over 49 years, an avid and dedicated sailor, friend to many and one who will be sorely missed . Read more...
Helly Hansen are having a Sample Sale on Friday 29th May & Saturday 30th May at their North Manly Showroom with up to 70%  off a great range of stock- see ad at the end of the newsletter. Get in quick as first in, best dressed!


Sydney City Marine Winter Series Pointscore - Race 4 - Saturday 23rd May, 2015

Race 4 of the Sydney City Marine Winter Series Pointscore for the 2014/15 season will be held this Saturday, 23rd May, 2015.
First Scheduled Warning Signal - 1155 hours
To enter - click here

For schedule of racing - click here


Wednesday Series 4 - Race 12 - 20th May 2015

Race 12 of Series 3 for the 2014-15 season, will be held today, Wednesday 20th May, 2015. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up and also handicap start is from 1300 hours.
To enter - click here.
To view Entrants and Results - click here


MHYC Sailing Handbook - Advertising Space Now Available for 2015/16 Season Edition

There is a limited opportunity to advertise your product or sevice in the MHYC Sailing Handbook, the 2015/16 Season edition of which will be published in August 2015.
MHYC members cover a wide spectrum of professions and interests not only in boating but also in the legal, financial, and property areas among many others.
Read more....


MHYC Boat Register

We will shortly be preparing the 2015-2016 MHYC Members’ Handbooks for publication, and will include the Members’ Boat Register.

The MHYC Boat Register is a list of boats owned by current Life, Full, or Senior Members. If your vessel was listed in the last handbook and there have been no changes it will appear again as before: if your vessel was not listed and you would like it to be, or if you have acquired a new vessel or sold your current one please let us have the appropriate details so that the new listing is as accurate and as up to date as possible.

Please contact Roger Wragby in the Sailing Office as soon as possible if you wish to advise of any changes or need further information - roger@mhyc.com.au or 8969 3103.


Membership Promotion for New Members

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 this month, and give you 3 months free when you pay for the 2015/16 season.  This is a great saving and gives 16 months membership, expiring 31st August 2016. Pass onto your friends and family!
Click here for further details.


NSW East Coast Championships - 6th - 8th June, 2015

MHYC will be hosting the NSW East Coast Championships during the June long weekend, 6th - 8th June, 2015. Any assistance from parents of our Youth sailors would be greatly appreciated to make this a successful weekend. Please call or email Locky.
To enter - click here
For more information - click here


QLD Youth Week - 3rd - 7th July, 2015

Entries for Queensland Youth Week have opened. This is a wonderful opportunity for our Youth sailors to compete in a big regatta.  It is a lot of fun and huge experience for the kids. MHYC would like to be able to send a coach up to support but need to know how many kids are interested in competing.  For those interested can you please let Locky know ASAP!
To enter - click here
For more information - click here


Sunday Sounds - 31st May, 2015

Live jazz at the Club on Sunday 31st May, 2015 from 2pm - 5pm.  Come down to the Club and enjoy a coffe or glass of wine and relax to the Sunday Sounds.
 


Get Checked Weekend - 13th & 14th June, 2015

MHYC's annual Get Checked Weekend and YA special Regulations Audits will be held on the 13th & 14th June, 2015. This weekend allows Club Members the perfect opportunity to have their boats audited prior to the new sailing season commencing. Members are encouraged, each year, to make their own pre-arrangements for services required, as they may be limited during the Get Checked Weekend. Bookings for an equipment audit are to be arranged directly through the MHYC Sailing Office. Call Roger on 9969 1244.
For more details - click here.


Ladies Luncheon - No.2 - Thursday 18th June

After the success of our first Ladies Lunch, save the date for the second of four Ladies Lunches. The next one to be held on Thursday 18th June, 2015, from 12 noon.  Guest speaker will be Lynda Dyer, International Best Selling Author of “Make It Happen Now” and “Good Grief Book”, as well as founder of Mind Power Global.  $60 Members, $65 Non members for arrival drink, 2 course lunch, wine and tea or coffee. Thank you to sponsors Travel View Cruise View and Locaboat Holidays for the fantastic trip offered as a prize at our Ladies Lunches - remember you have to attend the lunch to go in the draw for a fabulous 7 night holiday on a self drive barge on the Canal Du Midi, South France!
To book, call the office on 9969 1244 or book online here.


Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week

Notice to all Members and Guests - the Sandbar Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8am to 4pm.  Relax by the beach with a coffee and gourmet roll! New items for the cooler months - toasties, soup, quiches, pies, sausage rolls etc.
Don't forget that our Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights with heaters now on the balcony to keep you warm!


Breeze Magazine 2015

Notice to Members - the latest annual Club "Breeze" magazine is now available for collection. Please collect your copy when you are next down at the Club.


2015 Equipment Auditor Course - 23rd May, 2015

In preparation for the upcoming MHYC Get Checked Weekend (see above), Yachting NSW are holding an Equipment Auditor course on Saturday 23rd May, 2015, at Watson's Bay Pilot Station. This course is for new auditors and upon completion will allow you to assist MHYC Members with their Cat 3-7 equipment audits.
Click here for more information.


Win 2 Tickets to "The John Denver Story"

We have two double passes to give away to "The John Denver Story - Take Me Home Country Roads" for Friday 5th June, 2015, at Dee Why RSL, thanks to Room 8 and On Q Events & PR. "Like" our Facebook page or post to go in the draw to win. Winner announced in next week's E News.
The intriguing story of John Denver, one of America’s most treasured musical icons, is brought to life in this Australian written and produced show starring Rick Price and The Colorado Quartet. For more information on the show - click here.


 

 

 

Club Opening Hours (Summer)

Sandbar Cafe
Mon - Sun 9.00am - 4.00pm

Harbourview Bar & Bistro
Wed - Sun Lunch
12noon - 3pm
Thurs - 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 

NSW East Coast Championships
6th - 8th June
Get Checked Weekend
13th & 14th June
Ladies Luncheon
Thursday 18th June
Club Long Lunch
Sunday 12th July
Annual General meeting
Thursday 16th July
Seniors Lunch
Sunday 19th July
Yulefest on the Beach
Saturday 25th July

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