E-News 13th December, 2018
YACHT SALES AUSTRALIA WEDNESDAY SERIES
Grey skies and light breeze greeted the sailors for Race 2 of Series 2 of the Yacht Sales Australia Non-Spinnaker Race on Wednesday 12th December.
In Division 1 it was Lazy Dog helmed by Shaun Lane first home ahead of Ian Box on Toy Box 2 second followed by Stephen Barlow on Lightspeed in third.
Innamincka (John Crawford) took the honours in Division 2 ahead of Lumine Lunae ( Raoul De Ferranti), with Another Dilemma( Jim Vaughan ) in 3rd. Lumine Lunae ( Raoul De Ferranti) also won the fastest Adams 10 around the track prize.
For the latest results - https://www.mhyc.com.au/files/results/2018/club/weds2/02RGrp51.htm
THURSDAY TWILIGHT SERIES
Thirty eight boats headed out in a lively nor easterly wind for race 9 of the Thursday Pre–Christmas Twilight Pointscore on 6th December. First boat home in Division 1 was Andrew Hurt on ONYA ahead of PT73 ( Stewart McGeady) and Tempo ( Michael Smith).
In Division 2 it was Scott Lawson on StarStruck winning 1st place, ahead of Gusto (Jeremy Vernon) and Eliza ( David West) in 3rd.
Cloudbreak claimed the Division 3 win from Plan B ( Warren Lesnie) and Zeusus ( Laurie McAllister), while Peter Gilliland on Single Malt was first home in Division 4 ahead of Bluebottle ( David and Ben Field).
To view the latest results – https://www.mhyc.com.au/files/results/2018/club/twlpre/09RGrp23.htm
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SATURDAY SERIES RESULTS
It was a lively 15-20 knot north easterly breeze on Saturday 8th December for the MHYC Inshore, Open and Adams 10 Spring Pointscore. Many thanks to Toby and his race management crew toughing t out on Sandpiper to provide racing for competitors on the day.
Geoffrey Pearson MRX took the IRC win in the Open Division ahead of Toy Box 2 and Stormaway, with Ian Box’s Toybox 2 taking top prize on PHS.
In the Adams 10s, Patrick Delaney's Powderhulk won 1st place in One Design result , with Kick 'n Chase and Another Dilemma 2nd & 3rd . Another Dilemma also winning the PHS result.
Plan B (Ken Churcher) won Division 1 from Galan and Thirlmere. Brothers Chris and Graham Lee won the double with 1st place in Division 2 and the J24 OD result. Coming in 2nd place for Division 2 was Waterborne Again followed by Dania 3rd.
To view the latest results for the Open Division - Click Here
To view the latest results for the Adams 10 Division - Click Here
To view the latest results for the Inshore Divisions - Click Here
CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT
MHYC'S 9 DRAGONS PERFORMS IN CYCA TROPHY SERIES
9 Dragons competed in the CYCA Trophy Series last weekend as the only MHYC yacht to compete.
We had two days of great racing with 9 Dragons winning both the IRC #2 Division and the overall PHS.
A huge congratulations to Box Cox and Crew!
For full results CLICK HERE
Image from CYCA website.
SUNDAY SOUNDS
AUSTRALIA DAY AT MHYC
CHRISTMAS CUP
This Saturday 15th brings up the Annual Christmas Cup.
The Christmas Cup incorporates the Veterans Cup for boats over 30 year old as well as the Infamous Dog’s Bowl Trophy for skippers and boats with a combined age of 90 years old.
Register your boat here - https://www.topyacht.com.au/db/kb/series_select.php?EventID=998
SSORC DIV 2 PRESENTATION
Last night the presentation for Division 2 of the SSORC went ahead in the Harbourview room. It had originally been postponed due to a Protest from the last race of the weekends event. In the IRC division Phil Dash on Just a Dash took out first place ahead of Jack Stening on Stormaway with Matt Hanning on Supernova in third.
For the PHS division it was Keiran Mulcahy first home on Astral followed by the team of Kerry Burke, Stephanie Cook and Rob Carr on Mortgage Choice Rumba and Just a Dash 3rd.
In the Orci division Phil Dash scooped the pool on Just a Dash, also taking out first place ahead of Astral ( Keiran Mulcahy) with Grace O'Malley ( Zoe Taylor)3rd.
For full details of the event see https://www.ssorc.mhyc.com.au/
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS
Kayaks for Hire
A great way to get out on the water and stay fit or spend some time with the kids.
Midweek or weekend, these are available for $15/hour for a single - $20/hour for a double.
Call the club to book in advance on 9969 1244. Rental fees apply. Form 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, fresh muffins, slices or try one of Brett's homemade icecreams. Don't forget we have takeaway beverages for sale - cases of beer, bottles of wine, and bags of ice.
Pelican Pete loves of $10 coffee and cake deal
Harbourview Bar & Bistro
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro has new opening hours coming into the summer season.
For all bookings, please call the MHYC office on 9969 1244.
