Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-News - 5 August 2015

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E-News 5 August 2015
 

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's new E-Newsletter.

We have also upgraded our website - click here.  We hope you enjoy a cleaner, easier to navigate website. Please be reminded that there may be a few technical and teething issues and if you find any glitches, please let us know at info@mhyc.com.au.

Reminder to all Members, the Spit to the Zoo Paddle Challenge is on this Saturday 8th August, with a 9am start. For more details and to enter, see article below. 


Sydney City Marine Leading Edge Series - Race 2- Saturday 8th August, 2015

Race 2 of the Sydney City Marine Leading Edge Series Pointscore will be held on Saturday 8th August, 2015. This is a 5 race series and a perfect lead up to the opening of the pointscore season. Handicap count up start from 1230 hours. Clubhouse start and finish.

To enter - click here | For schedule of racing - click here


Wednesday Series 4 - Race 10 - 5th August 2015

Race 10 of Series 4 for the 2014-15 season, will be held today, Wednesday 5th August, 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


Annual Skippers Briefing - Friday 28th August, 2015

MHYC's annual Skipper's Briefing will be held on Friday 28th August, 2015, in the Harbourview Room, at 6.30pm for 7pm start. This is a mandatory briefing for all MHYC skippers competing in the Club's annual race events for the 2015/16 season.

Crew Meet & Greet Night - following the Skippers Briefing

Are you looking for crew for this season or are you crew looking to get on a boat? On Friday 28th August, 2015, following the Skipper's Briefing, we will be holding a Crew Meet and Greet in the Harbourview Bar & Bistro from 7.45pm. Please contact the Sailing Office to register.


Commodore's Front Up Cup Race - Saturday 5th September, 2015

The first Feature Event of the 2015/16 season is the Commodore's Front Up Cup race, being held on Saturday 5th september, 2015, proceeding the Sail Past. Clubhouse count up start from 1230 hours.
To enter - click here


Save the Date - MHYC Opening Day & Sail Past - Saturday 5th September, 2015

The start of the 2015/16 season is fast approaching - save the date for the Club's Opening Day and Sail Past to be held on Saturday 5th September, 2015, followed by the first feature event, Commodore's Front Up Cup Race. The theme for this year is "Here Comes the Sun" - your chance to dress up your crew and boat and join in the fun of Opening Day. Sail Past begins at approximately 12 noon.


Membership Renewals for 2015/16 Season

Thank you to all those who have already renewed their membership for the 2015/16 season and to those who have also contributed to the building levy to help raise funds to maintain our Club. Please note that if you wish to pay online through our Member's Logon portal, log on using your membership number and first 4 digits of your birthday (eg.10 June is 1006), go to "My Account", then click on "Make a Payment". Choose "Membership account" and add amount noted on your renewal notice and continue to payment. Click here to logon to the Member's Logon 


Membership Promotion for New Members

MHYC is now offering new members the chance to join Middle Harbour Yacht Club and receive August for FREE!  Join the Club now and we will waive the joining fee of $100, and give you this month for  free when you pay for the 2015/16 season.  This is a great saving and gives 13 months membership, expiring 31st August 2016. Pass onto your friends and family! Click here for further details.


Term 3 Tackers and Learn to Sail & Spring Holiday Camps

Term 3 bookings are open for Tackers and Learn to Sail Teenagers, held on Sundays until 13th September, 2015.
Click here for Term 3 online bookings.

Shake out the Winter cold with a Spring Sailing Holiday Camp! Four day camps for all ages - click here for online bookings and more information.


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 at least 10 new boats by this Summer to ensure that Middle Harbour Yacht Club creates future champion sailors and life long members.
Read more...


 

Spit to Zoo Challenge - Saturday 8th August, 2015

Race 4 of the 2015 Sydney City Renault Harbour Series will be held on Saturday 8th August, 2015, from Middle Harbour Yacht Club. For Ocean Racing Skis, SLSC Spec skis, Outrigger Canoes, SUP’s, Sea Kayaks and Plastics – (Short Course Only). Long course 16 kms, Short Course 8kms. Registration from 7.30am with a race start at 9.00am. Sausage sizzle, great prizes from Sponsors at the Presentation. $35.00 for PNSW members, $45 for non members.
To register - click here - www.surfskiaustralia.com/entry

 


Ladies Lunch at MHYC

Thursday 20th August - 12 noon

The third of MHYC's four Ladies Lunches will be held on Thursday 20th August, 2015, from 12 noon. Two guest speakers will be speaking on their experiences - Dr Fran Black, who will be talking about her book, "My Retirement Gap Year", on adapting to retirement. Our second speaker will be Karen Chaston, talking about her books, "Beyond a Mother's Worst Nightmare" and "A Journey to Becoming Your Own Best Friend."
$60 Members, $65 Non members for wine, 2 course lunch and tea or coffee.
Read more...


Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week
Harbourview Bar & Bistro open Thurs - Sat nights

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, gourmet roll, warm toastie or a delicious Stout Beef Pie!

Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights for dinner. New menu coming soon!

 
Club Opening Hours

Sandbar Cafe
Mon - Sun from 8.00am

Harbourview  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

 
Dates for the Diary

8th August
Spit to Zoo Challenge

20th August
Ladies Lunch

28th August
Annual Skippers Briefing &
Crew Meet & Greet

5th September
Opening Day & Sail Past

Click here for the full list of events

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