MHYC E News 15th June 2016
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter.
Come down to the Club and cheer on the Wallabies against England this Saturday 18th June, with kick off at 8pm. Book a table at the Bistro and have a meal before the game - call 9969 1244. Bookings are now open for MHYC's Clubhouse Sports Lunch with guest speaker, ex Wallaby & Waratah, Phil Waugh - get in quick to book a table as they are going fast!
Have you booked your boat in for the annual safety audit? MHYC's Get Checked Weekend is on this weekend. Please contact Carl in the Sailing Office to book a time.
Mosman Council Spit Foreshore Parking Permits for 2016/17, for non residents, are now available to purchase through MHYC for a 50% discount. We are 10 off reaching our 100 number target. The discount will only become applicable once 100+ MHYC Members have taken up the offer. Parking permits allow parking in both the East and West Spit Foreshore Parking areas 7 days a week. Click here to register and pay online. Registration closes 29th June, 2016.
Notice of Annual General Meeting - Thursday 21st July, 2016 at 7pm - Closing Date for Nominations is 1700 hrs on Wednesday 29th June
The 76th Annual General Meeting of Members of Middle Harbour Yacht Club will be held in the Clubhouse, Lower Parriwi Road, The Spit, Mosman, NSW 2088 on Thursday 21st July 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Harbourview Room.
In accordance with the Constitution of the Middle Harbour Yacht Club notice is hereby given calling for nominations for the following positions for 2016-2017:
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Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 4 - Race 3 - 15th June, 2016
Race 3 of Series 4 for the 2015-16 season, is on today Wednesday 15th June, 2016. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up starting from 1300 hours.
Many thanks to our sponsors for the Wednesday Series, Ivan & Jeff Rowe, Yacht Sales Australia. If you are looking to buy or sell a boat, visit their website at www.yachtsalesaustralia.com.au.
To enter - click here
To view Entrants and Results - click here
MHYC Winter Series - Race 7 Saturday 25th June, 2016
The MHYC Winter Series has begun with Race 7 being held on Saturday 25th June, 2016. The Winter Series is held most Saturdays during Winter, including a 'short' series and sprint races.
First Warning Signal at 1155hrs, with a Post Race Presentation. Morning Sandbar BBQ will greet skippers and crew prior to racing and the Harbourview Bistro will be serving Post Race weekly Specials for Members and Guests to enjoy.
To enter - click here.
To view Entrants and Results - click here
Please note: there is no racing this Saturday, 18th June, 2016, due to the Get Checked Weekend.
NSW - State/National Race Officer Seminar - Saturday 25th June & Sunday 26th June, 2016
The Yachting Australia Race Officer Seminar is a half day seminar for Club level or two day seminar for State/National level, aimed at educating people who wish to become involved with the officiating aspect within the sport of Sailing. Race Officers play an important role within sailing, conducting racing at clubs, and enabling organised participation and competition. This is being run by MHYC's PRO, Phil Yeomans.
To book your space and for more information - click here.
Note to All Marina Boat Owners
Please ensure that you have sufficient fenders on your vessels, particularly in the case of the weather possibly deteriorating this coming weekend.
Get Checked Weekend & YA Special Regulations Audits - 18th & 19th June - this weekend - Have you booked in?
Reminder to all skippers of our Get Checked Weekend on June 18th and 19th. This is a great opportunity to get your safety inspection completed over the winter months. The schedule is filling up fast. Please email Carl, Sailing Manager at sailing.manager@mhyc.com.au, with your preferred time and we will slot you in. We will also have David Laving’s from CMS Projects here offering to service existing and provide new Fire Extinguishers where necessary.
Annual Skippers Briefing - Date Change to Thursday 11th August, 2016
Note to Skippers - due to a clash with Hamilton island Race Week, the Annual Skippers Briefing has been changed from 25th August to Thursday 11th August, 2016 at 7pm. Please make a note of this in your calendar! There will be a range of Helly Hansen's new season sailing gear and clothing to view as well as a wine tasting with Robert Oatley Vineyards.
Cruising Division - AGM - 20th June, 2016
The next meeting and Annual General Meeting of the Cruising Division will be held on Monday 20th June, at 7.30pm with a BYO BBQ at 6.30pm. The Cruising Division publish a monthly cruising log of the happenings amongst their members and upcoming events - to view this month's edition of the Cruising Division's Compass Rose magazine - click here
Volunteers Wanted!
Have you got a little time on your hands and can volunteer to help maintain the Clubhouse? MHYC needs you! We are looking for any Members who can help out with painting, cleaning, gardening or general maintenance around the Club. Please email Karen at karen@mhyc.com.au.
Youth Sailing - Online Bookings Open - July School Holiday Camps Open
Online bookings are open for the July School Holiday Sailing Camps. Monday 4th July - Thursday 7th July and Monday 11th July to Thursday 14th July, 2016.
Click here for more information and to book online.
East Coast Championships Update
During the long weekend, MHYC had 5 optimist youth sailors who competed in the East Coast Championships at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. The club and the weather put it on, with 118 boats spread over 4 fleets, a team of 30 volunteers and 200 parents, there was plenty of action.
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Opportunity to Sail on a Melges 20 - Sunday 26th June, 2016
There are 4 Melges 20 sportboats on the club hardstand and another couple of owners who have shown great interest in competing in the Melges 20 fleet this season. The club has scheduled separate starts for the Melges 20s in the 2016-17 Sprint Series before and after Christmas and the owners of these boats would be delighted to take you out and show you their paces on Sunday 26th June. While we had the kids out after the Youth Presentation a couple of weeks ago, this invitation is for all club members, adult and youth alike. Each boat will have an owner’s representative on board who will happily reveal the simplicity and speed of these planing keelboats. If you are keen to try a Melges 20 on Sunday 26th June, please contact Nicky Bethwaite on nickyb@mhyc.com.au by Wed 22nd June at the latest. This is so that we can organise enough boats to be in the water and keep waiting to a minimum. The time of sailing on the day will be weather dependent, so we’ll know more about that closer to the date.
Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week - Hot soup now available
The Sandbar Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8am. Come down to the Club & enjoy our Winter treats - samosas, frittatas, pies, hot dogs! Also delicious soft centred muffins - try them warmed up! Hot soup will be available daily.
Month of June- VB Schooner $4 (Member Discount )
Harbourview Bar & Bistro - New Winter Menu Available
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro has a new Winter menu - come down to the Club and try it out!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and Friday and Saturday for dinner. Thursday night will be open only with a minimum booking of 10 or more. Call the Club on 9969 1244.
Click here for the New Winter Harbourview Bar & Bistro Menu.
Month of June- VB Schooner $4 ( Member Discount )
Mosman Council Spit Foreshore Parking Permits 2016/17 - Book Online Today!
The 2016/17 Mosman Council Spit Foreshore Parking permits are now available to purchase online to MHYC Members only, through Middle Harbour Yacht Club's website. The permit allows parking 7 days per week in both the East and West Spit Foreshore parking area and is open to MHYC Members who are non residents of Mosman. A 50% discount is offered once over 100 or more MHYC Members have purchased the permits at a cost of $175.
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Live on Foxsports at MHYC - June
With quite a few sporting matches being shown live on Foxsports in June, bring your friends along and watch the games on the big screen in the Harbourview Bar & Bistro. For Bistro openings, please advise the Club on 9969 1244 for table bookings for Wednesday's State of Origin matches. For Saturdays, book a table early and join us for dinner before the game.
Saturday 18th June - Wallabies Vs England 8pm
Wednesday 22nd June - State of Origin Game 2 8pm
Saturday 25 June - Wallabies Vs England 8pm
"Sail trim and the latest sail design technology – getting the best out of your sails" Seminar - Thursday 23rd June, 2016 at 6.30pm
Paul Eldrid, Director of OneSails Australia, will be speaking on sail trim and the latest design technology, at MHYC on Thursday 23rd June at 6.30pm. Paul is an accomplished sailor with numerous victories in Australia and internationally including State, National & World Champion. Paul has designed, built sails and coached a string of National and World Champions. His sails have powered an impressive list of inshore and offshore yachts to victory worldwide.
Come down to the Club and learn about how you should be trimming your sails and getting the best out of them!
Clubhouse Sports Lunch - with Guest Speaker, Phil Waugh - 22nd July, 2016 at 12 noon
Join MC, Fox Sports #1 Rugby Commentator, Greg Clark, and Guest Speaker, ex Wallaby & Waratahs Captain, 6 times Sydney to Hobart sailor, Phil Waugh, at MHYC's inaugural Clubhouse Sports Lunch on Friday 22nd July, 2016, at 12 noon.
$55 MHYC Members/$60 non members (includes arrival drink and 2 course lunch)
Great raffle prizes, including 2 tickets to the Bledisloe Cup, signed Wallabies jersey & more! Get a table together of friends &/or colleagues for what is expected to be a great afternoon of laughs, fun and entertainment. Tables of 10 available.
Click here to book and pay online.
2016/17 MHYC Sailing Handbook - Advertising Opportunity
Advertising spaces are now available in the 2016/17 Sailing Handbook to advertise your product or service to be published in August 2016. The handbook is distributed free to members and is kept on their desks and on their boats: your advertisement will ensure that your product or service remains front-of-mind for this important target market throughout the year at very modest rates, unchanged from previous years.
Click here for further details or contact Roger in the Sailing Office at roger@mhyc.com.au.
North Sails Autumn Sails Promotion
MHYC members the time to buy a new North sail is now. Backed by factory incentives, your local North Sails representative is offering Autumn savings on all North Paneled Cloth (NPC), North Paneled Laminates (NPL), 3DL® and 3DiTM. Get in touch with your local North loft now to order and sail into the upcoming season with North Sails performance and quality.
Billy.Sykes@northsails.com or 02 9998 8500
