E-News 16th April, 2019
YACHT SALES AUSTRALIA WEDNESDAY SERIES
Race 5 of the Yacht Sales Australia Series 3 saw 14 boats head out in a lively 15-20 knot southerly breeze. Toy Box 2 (Ian Box)was first across the line in Division 1 followed by Exile (Rob Reynolds) and ZEN ( Gordon Ketelbey). In Division 2 Pearl 2 took out 1st place ahead of Another Dilemma in 2nd and Equinox in 3rd.
MHYC MEMBERS EXCEL AT PORT STEPHENS
MHYC sailors some outstanding performances at the Sail Port Stephens Regatta which concluded on Sunday.
The NSW IRC Championships were decided in Port Stephens after three days and six races in light to moderate breezes.
In IRC Division 1, MHYC member and owner of the Farr 40 Zen, Gordon Ketelbey, sailed his TP52 Zen (CYCA) to first place . In Division 2, Nine Dragons (Bob Cox) won the last three races to claim first overall. Stormaway (Jack Stening & Colin Gunn) was second in Division 3.
In the Performance Racing Division 1, Lightspeed (Stephen Barlow) was first, Swish (Stephen Proud) was third and Lazy Dog (Shaun Lane & Quentin Stewart) finished fourth overall. In Division 2, Samarkand (Walter Carpenter) was third and in Division 3, Mortgage Choice Rumba (Kerry Burke & Rob Carr) was second.
MHYC boats dominated the NSW Super 12 Championships with Lightspeed first, Swish second and Little Nico(Adrian Walters) third.
In the TP52 Series sailed under the new TP Rating, Zen (Gordon Ketelbey) took third place.
In the Commodore's Cup held earlier in the week, Botany Access Cocomo (Jim Thomas) won the Non-Spinnaker division.
In the 22 boat Spinnaker division, Tempo (Michael Smith) was 2nd overall, Advanced Philosophy (Mark Hendry) was 3rd, Lumiere (Warwick Miller) 4th and Kayimai (Rob Aldis) 8th.
To see the latest results - click here
To view the Sail Port Stephens Website - click here
TIG THOMAS DISTINCTION TROPHY
Gilbert (Tig) Thomas was not only just a great champion of our club, but also a champion sailor. He competed in World (1973 Half Ton Cup in Denmark), Country and State Championships as well as many other major regattas and offshore race. Tig in “Plum Crazy” won the inaugural 1972 South Solitary Island race and again in 1974. This was a race from Sydney to South Solitary Island, back to Pittwater (500nm). He also won his division in the 1971 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and set a record in 1975 Sydney-Hobart race for boats under 9.5m (31ft) that took manyyears to build.
So, in recognition of Tig’s feats we have re-dedicated his Half Ton Cup Trophy to recognise MHYC members (non-social) who competed in interclub events and major championships. Points are awarded for both participation and placings. MHYC Pointscore races are not be counted as we already have recognised these trophy winners.
To be eligible for the Tig Thomas Trophy, a Senior, Full or Sailing member must have competed in a State, National or World Championship, major regatta or major ocean race in the last year (1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019).
Candidates can either be nominated by a Senior, Sailing or Full member, or self-nominate. In order to do so, please send through information on the nominee’s participation in one or more of the above events and any other relevant information that celebrates his or her outstanding achievements, to sailing@mhyc.com.au.
All nominations must be submitted by Friday 26th April along with the nominee’s full name, boat, class, event, placing and month. Please note they did not have to be the skipper.
In 2018, the Award was won by Martin Hill in recognition of his outstanding achievements and success in race events around the world.
The Award will be announced and presented at the Annual Presentation night on Saturday 11th May 2019.
Thanks
Julie Hodder - Club Captain | Geoff Charters - Vice Commodore Racing
CREW MEMBER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS OPEN
Nominations for crew member of the year are now open. You can download the nomination form HERE
Please email through your completed nomination form to sailing@mhyc.com.au by Friday 26th April, 2019.
MHYC WOMENS REGATTA - SATURDAY 4TH MAY
Entries for the 2019 Middle Harbour Yacht Club Women's Regatta are now open!
The Open Keelboat divisions will be contested by yachts with all female crews and mixed crews with a female helm. One Design divisions for mixed crews with a female helm are available for Adams 10, Melges 20, Yngling, J24 and Elliott 7 classes with a minimum of 3 entries. Join us back at MHYC after racing for live music, prize giving and a pamper station with the SmoothFM Angels!
Enter online or find notice of race HERE
For more information, head to Sail World HERE
Or register your interest in crewing for the day with the MySail Crew register - click here
Special thanks to our sponsors Helly Hansen, Smooth FM, MySail and Chandon
MALLORCA YACHT RALLY INFORMATION NIGHT
Australia’s leading sailing academy, Flying Fish and
Mariner Boating Holidays invite you to attend an
information night with a view to enjoying a fabulous holiday
while you hone your sailing skills with a professional instructor who will provide guidance to each crew while sailing and short theory sessions ashore.
When: 7:00pm on Thursday, 2nd May 2019
Where: Middle Harbour Yacht Club, 1 Lower Parriwi Rd, Mosman, NSW, 2088
RSVP by Friday 26th April
Email info@marinerboating.com.au or call 02 9966 1244
Open Bar between 7:00pm and 7:30pm
Presentation at 7:30pm
The Two Up Cup is back on ANZAC DAY Thursday 25th April 2019.
Registrations for the Middle Harbour Yacht Club Two Up Cup are now open.
The race will be followed by lunch and Two Up in the Harbourview Room, so bring the family down for a day of race watching and all things ANZAC day.
Entries for the Two Up Cup are online
HERE
VALE BOB VIRGONA
It is with great sadness that we advise members of the passing of Middle Harbour Yacht Club Member Bob Virgona on Thursday 11th April 2019.
Our deppest thoughts and condolences to Bobs family at this very sad time.
There will be a memorial service held in Sydney, although a date and time is to be confirmed please get in touch with the MHYC office if you wish to recieve those details.
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.
