Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-News 17th June, 2015

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MHYC E News 17th June 2015

 

Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter.  Welcome to Jenna Walters, our new Sailing Manager, who has joined us this week.  Jenna comes to us from RPAYC, where she was employed as Sailing Administrator for 3 years, and before that, as Youth Instructor. Please make her feel welcome if you see her around the Club.
We still have some availability for the 2nd of our Ladies Lunches, being held tomorrow Thursday 18th June at 12 noon, with guest speaker Lynda Dyer - book today - click here.
We are half way there in reaching our 100+ members for the 50% discount Mosman Council Parking Permit - have you registered yet? See below to book and pay online.
Please be reminded that long time MHYC Member, Tony Rickards' Celebration of his Life will be held this Friday 19th June from 5pm in the Harbourview Bar & Bistro.


Sydney City Marine Winter Series Pointscore - Race 6 - Saturday 20th June, 2015

This Saturday, 20th June, 2015, the SCM Winter Series will consist of two Sprint races and the usual full and short series competitors will be joined by Farr 40's.  There will also be an MC38 Winter Regatta running alongside the Sprints which will mean some amendments to the Sailing Instructions set out in a Notice to Competitors, which has been emailed to all involved.  Further copies will be avaialble from the Sailing Office.
To enter - click here

For schedule of racing - click here


Wednesday Series 4 - Race 2 - 17th June 2015

Race 3 of Series 4 for the 2014-15 season, will be held today, Wednesday 17th June, 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


Get Checked Weekend Success

Many thanks to our wonderful volunteer auditors - Bill Allen, Steve White, Phil Clinton, Phil Yeomans, Mike McEvoy, Phil Darling, Trevor D'Alton, Paul Wotherspoon, Peter Lewis, Evan Hodge who completed safety checks on over 40 boats last weekend, as well as another 7 the previous weekend at the Cruising Division long weekend raft up. A great effort!


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. The artwork deadline is 10 July 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....


Mosman Council Spit Foreshore Parking Permits 2015/16

Mosman Council, once again, will be offering a 50% discount to MHYC Members when purchasing an annual  7 day Spit Foreshore Parking Permit (valid for the East and West car parks) for 2015/16.  The 50% discount of $170 will only be applicable once 100+ Members have taken up the offer and received by Council as one transaction.  Permits can now be purchased online through the MHYC website.  Bookings will close on Monday 29th June, 2015, to allow time to be processed and permits issued. Late applications will not receive the 50% discount.
Click here to purchase parking permit.


Annual General Meeting - Call for Nominations

MHYC's Annual General Meeting will be held at the Clubhouse on Thursday 16th July, 2015, from 7pm. Call for Nominations for Directors and Flag Officers are now open and in accordance with the Constitution of Middle Harbour Yacht Club will close at 5pm on Wednesday 24th June 2015. Click here for Call for Nominations notice. Nomination forms are available from reception at the Club.


Cruising Division - Committee Members for 2015/16 Season

The Cruising Division held their AGM on Monday 15th June, 2015, and the following members were elected on the Cruising Division Committee for the 2015/16 season. Congratulations to the following:-
Cruising Captain - Michael Mullholland-Licht
Cruising Vice Captain - Phil Darling
Secretary/Treasurer - Trevor D'Alton
Committee - Colin Pitstock, Paul Wotherspoon, Evan Hodge
Many thanks to the outgoing Committee of Maralyn Miller, Hilary Gallagher and Jean Parker for all their work and commitment.


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 15 months membership, expiring 31st August 2016. Pass onto your friends and family!
Click here for further details.


Mobile App for MHYC

MHYC Member, Harry Brigden, has been working on a mobile app for Middle Harbour Yacht Club.  The app will be available to download to android and iphones and it is the hope to show a calendar of racing, results,  courses, upcoming events, and newsletters. 
It is still in the designing process so please provide feedback to Harry at harryb@propertyis.com.au, with any suggestions.


Winter School Holiday Sailing Camps & Term 3

With the June/July School holidays around the corner, bookings for our Holiday Camps are now open.  Book the kids in for our 4 day sailing camp, being held from Monday 29th June - Thursday 2nd July, 2015.
Click here to book online.
Term 3 bookings are also open for Tackers and Learn to Sail Teenagers, held on Sundays beginning 19th July, 2015.
Click here for Term 3 online bookings.


Frank Likely Trust Campaign for MHYC Youth Sailing Future

Youth sailing is the key to the future success for Middle Harbour Yacht Club. Weekends are spent with a full beach of young sailors learning to sail however, the current Optimist Fleet is ageing and requires replacing. Youth Sailing, in conjunction with the Frank Likely Trust is driving a campaign to replace the Club’s current Opti Fleet with 30 new boats by summer to ensure that Middle Harbour Yacht Club creates future champion sailors and life long members.
Read more...


Sunday Sounds - 28th June, 2015

Live jazz at the Club on Sunday 28th June, 2015 from 2pm - 5pm.  Come down to the Club and enjoy a coffee or glass of wine and relax to the Sunday Sounds.

 


Social Events for Winter at MHYC

We have a number of fantastic social events coming up this month, June, and July for all Members to get involved, enjoy & support the Club - from the second of our Ladies Lunches to our Winter version of the Barefoot Ball!  All bookings can be made online - get a group of friends together and bring them down to the Club.

Sunday 28th June - Sunday Sounds - an afternoon of jazz 2pm to 5pm
Sunday 12th July - relax at the Long Lunch at MHYC, hosted by the Cruising Division - click here
Sunday 19th July - Seniors Lunch - special guest speaker, Roger Hickman
Saturday  25th July - Yulefest Ugg Boot Ball on the Beach - come dressed in your Winter woolies & ugg boots - click 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!


Merit - Register as Crew

Crew registrations are open for 'Merit', a Volvo 60 ocean racer, for both Airlie Beach + the Audi Hamilton Island race weeks. For more details, visit the website at www.meritracing.com


The Sydney International Boat Show - Discounted Tickets

MHYC has acquired discounted Adult tickets to the Sydney International Boat Show for Members at a reduced price of $17 per person (normally $21 per person).  Please use the unique code of cugehu when purchasing online at www.sydneyboatshow.com.au and navigate to the ticketing page.
The Boat show is being held at the Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island and Cockle Bay Marina, Darling Harbour from Thursday 30th July to Monday 3rd August, 2015, 10am to 8pm Halls and Marina.
 



 

 

 

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 

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
Spit to Zoo Challenge
Saturday 8th August

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