MHYC E News 4th January, 2017
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter
Happy New Year! Welcome to our first newsletter for 2017!
Congratulations to all MHYC boats and crew who raced in the 2016 Rolex Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race. MHYC boats placegetters are as follows:-
Elena Nova - 27th Line Honours, 3rd ORCi Div 2, 7th IRC Div 2
Patrice Six - 43rd Line Honours, 3rd ORCi Div 3, 5th IRC Div 3
Philosophers - 53rd Line Honours, 12th ORCi Div 3, 9th IRC Div 2
Flying Fish Arctos - 69th Line Honours, 4th PHS Div 2
For all results - click here
Keelboat racing recommences this week with Wednesday Series 2 and Thursday Twilights - please note that there is no racing this Saturday 7th January, 2017. Entries for the 2017 Sydney Harbour Regatta, being held over the weekend of 4th & 5th March, 2017, will open next week!
2017 Barefoot Ball tickets, with iconic Australian band, Mental as Anything, are selling quickly - don't miss out - get in now to book! Saturday 18th February, 2017, from 7pm. To book online - click here.
Notice to all members - if you have a current Mosman Council car parking permit, please do not park in the MHYC Members car spaces - these spaces are for members without a current Mosman Council parking permit. Club staff do their best to monitor these spaces to ensure they are used by those people entitled to do so. If you ever see anyone parking who is NOT a member, please let us know.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 2 - Race 4 - 4th January, 2017
Race 4 of Series 2 for the 2016-17 season, will be held today Wednesday 4th January, 2017. Please be aware that the handicaps are count up starting from 1330 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. Special commission discount available to MHYC Members.
To enter - click here
To view Entrants and Results - click here!
Thursday Twilight Series - Race 12, 5th January, 2017
The Thursday Twilight series continues with Race 12 on 5th January, 2017, with a count up handicap start from 6pm. Post racing presentation and the Bistro open for a meal - get the crew together, support the Club and celebrate after the race! To book a table at the Bistro, call 9969 1244 and book in your Boat name!
Many thanks to our Thursday Twilight major sponsors - Wild Oats, Robert Oatley Vineyards as well as our divisional sponsors, Yacht Sales Australia, All Sail, Cosine Shipwright Services and Specialty Mortgage Services, who will be offering CASH prizes to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings at the end of the series.
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Thursday Twilight Food Options:-
Harbourview Bar & Bistro
Beer Battered Fries - $8
Potato Wedges with Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Sauce - $12
Steak Diane with fries & salad - $25
Beer Battered Flathead & fries & salad - $20
Chicken Boscaiola with fries & salad - $22
Garlic Prawns with rice & flat bread - $20
Chilli Prawns with rice & flat bread - $20
Roasted Field Mushrooms with Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes, Asparagus, Rocket, Pesto & Feta Cheese - $18
Sandbar - downstairs
Sausage sizzle - sausage in a bun with onions & salad - $5
Feature Event Race 5 - January Cup & 2 Handed Cup - Saturday 14th January, 2017
Race 5 of MHYC's Feature Event races is the January Cup & 2 Handed Cup will be held on Saturday 14th January, 2017. With the option of two courses, will you be able to pick the right direction to go in this fun feature race? If that isn't challenging enough for you, why not try it with just two sailors on board?
To Enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Youth Sailing - January Holiday Camps now Open Online
The January holiday camp bookings are open online and are filling up fast!
The dates are as follows:
9th -12th January 2017 - Camp Now Full
17th - 20th January 2017
23rd - 25th January 2017
For more information - click here.
Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week
The Sandbar Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8am. Come down to the Club & enjoy our coffee and freshly made gourmet rolls. Refreshing smoothies, frappes and ice cream also available!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro - Menu Available with Daily Specials
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro's menu is available online - click here for the current menu. Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and Friday and Saturday for dinner, with daily specials. For all bookings, please call the MHYC office on 9969 1244.
Sunday Sounds with Rebecca Henry - Sunday 29th January, 2017
Join us at the Sandbar on Sunday 29 January from 2-5pm for some cruisy tunes with singer/songwriter Rebecca Henry. Rebecca is a singer songwriter whose style has flavours of rootsy pop, soul and alternative country. Come and relax by the beach with a cool drink whilst enjoying some live music.
Tickets on Sale for 2017 Barefoot Ball with Mental As Anything! - Saturday 18th February
MHYC's annual Barefoot Ball 2017 will be held on Saturday 18th February, 2017, from 7pm with live music from iconic Australian band, Mental As Anything. Ticket options are downstairs at $45 Members/$55 Non members on the beach or upstairs in the Bistro & balcony area for $70 Members/$80 non members. Food & beverage options will be available for purchase. An arrival drink is included in the ticket price. Dress is "Beach Chic" - smart/elegant beach wear.
Click here to book tickets online.
Book Your Next Function or Meeting at MHYC
Do you need a function room to celebrate a special anniversary or birthday for 2017? Or perhaps a meeting room for a conference?
MHYC offers function rooms with beautiful water views at a 50% discounted rate to members. Why not take up this great Member Benefit and call Fran today on 9969 1244 to book in your next function or email her at functions@mhyc.com.au.
