Innamincka wins the Winter Sprint Series
John Crawford's Innamincka has won the MHYC 2018 Winter Sprint Series after the final two races were sailed today.
For race one, a patchy westerly resisted moving south as forecast and a large south-easterly swell made conditions difficult on The Sound. As the breeze faded, the course was shortened but a number of boats failed the complete the course before the time limit. Neil Padden's Wailea made the best of the situation, taking the race win from Another Dilemma and Lazy Dog.
After the wind had shifted from 250 to 120 degrees and freshened slightly, Race Officer Steve Tucker and his team were able to get the final race away - a short single lap from Grotto Point toward South Head and back. Jack Stening's Stormaway took the line and handicap honours to finish the series. Wailea was second on corrected time and Sirius third.
After six of the eight scheduled races were completed in the 2018 Winter Sprint Series, Innamincka (John Crawford) claimed the overall win, two points clear of Stormaway (Jack Stening) and Sirius (Garth Riley) four points further back.
To view the results - click here
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On-Board Emergencies - Are you Prepared? Presentation 5th Sept @6.30pm
Looking to brush up on your skills over the quiet period?
The MHYC Winter Education program is in full swing, the next interesting free presentations are:
Wednesday 5th September @ 6.30pm - On Board Emergences presented by Flying Fish
Including MOB, Dismasting, fire and lost rudder.
Wednesday 12th September @ 6.30pm - Sail Selection and Use presented by North Sails
For the full program click here.
Please contact the Sailing Office on 89693101 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register your interest.
Read more: On-Board Emergencies - Are you Prepared? Presentation 5th Sept @6.30pm
29er Sprint Regatta at MHYC
Middle Harbour Yacht Club and the NSW 9ers Association are conducting a 29er Sprint Regatta on the 2nd & 3rd of July 2018.
Twelve short races are scheduled over the two days with sailing in Hunters Bay, Balmoral or The Sound depending upon breezes.
For race documents and competitor information, visit the event webpage - click here
NSW 9ers facebook - click here
O'Donoghue and Hamilton wrap up 29er Sprints
Oscor O'Donoghue and Rupert Hamilton from Sandy Bay in Tasmania have claimed a four point victory in the inaugural 29er Winter Sprint Regatta conducted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club.
It was more light wind for the second and final day with a west-nor-westerly of 4-10 knots on The Sound. O'Donoghue & Hamilton won two of today's six races to finish with 22 points. Archie Cropley & Max Paul (MHYC) were second and Henry Larkings & Miles Davey (WSC) third.
To view the latest results - click here
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Call For Nomination
Notice is hereby given calling for nominations for the following positions for 2018-2019:
Board of Directors
Commodore Vice
Director
Director Vice
Flag Officers
Vice Commodore – Racing
Vice Commodore – Cruising
Vice Commodore – Youth Sailing
Club Captain
Click Here for official notice and further information
29er Winter Sprints underway at MHYC
Oscar O’Donoghue and Rupert Hamilton from Sandy Bay Sailing Club in Tasmania lead the 29er Winter Sprints Regatta after five races were sailed on The Sound today.
The breeze was extremely variable, both in strength and direction, providing some challenges for the competitors and the MHYC Race Management Team.
MHYC sailors Archie Cropley and Max Paul claimed one race wind today and are in second place, two points back from Donoghue & Hamilton. Henry Larkings and Miles Davey from Woollahra SC are third just one point further back.
Up to twelve races are scheduled for the regatta and racing in the second and final day gets underway at 1030hrs tomorrow.
For the latest results – click here
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VHF Radio Operators Course at MHYC with Flying FIsh
Flying Fish will be running a Short Range Officer Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) VHF Radio course
at MHYC over 2 nights in August.
If you are interested in attend, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 8969 3103 to register and make payment. If these dates do not suit you please email and we will keep a waitlist for a future course.
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Wednesday 8th + 15th August 2018 |
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6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Approx. 5 hours |
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maximum 12 pax |
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Member Discounted rate - $220.00 per person GST |
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We commence promptly at 1830 and is essential that you do two things prior to the course;
The applicable handbook online is the Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and will also give you a primer for the content of the course.
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Read more: VHF Radio Operators Course at MHYC with Flying FIsh
Winter Sprints on June 30
A beautiful sunny winters day with a light to moderate north-westerly – perfect conditions for a couple of Winter Sprint races in The Sound.
Saturday June 30 was the third scheduled day of Winter Sprints and attracted a keen fleet of 12, including 4 Adams 10s and 4 Melges 20s.
John Crawford and the crew of J24 Innamincka were the fastest today, claiming wins in both races with a margin of more than one minute. The Adams 10s Sirius (Garth Riley) and No Friends (Geoff Charters) were 2nd & 3rd in the first race. In race 2 it was the Melges 20 Onya (Catherine Rofe) 2nd and Adams 10 Another Dilemma (Jim Vaughan) 3rd.
With one more day of Winter Sprints scheduled on July 14, Innamincka leads the series from Stormaway (Jack Stening) and No Friends.
To view the latest results – click here
Photos by Marg Fraser-Martin
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FIRST AID Training with SLS NSW at MHYC
Surf Life Saving NSW will be running a First Aid course for members at MHYC over 2 nights in July. If you would like to register please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Course details are:
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Wednesday 11 + Wednesday 18 July 2018 |
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6:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
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Approx. 7 hours |
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minimum 6 maximum 12 pax |
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First Aid - $115.00 per person includes CPR (GST Free) |
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Pre-course Quiz – only for Full course participants. |
Spit to the Zoo Paddle. Entries Open Now!
The Spit to the Zoo Paddle is back again for 2018. The final event of the 2018 Paddle NSW Harbour Series will be held on Saturday 7th July at Middle Harbour Yacht Club.
Online entry can be found here
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MHYC Centreboard Trophies Presented
The MHYC Centreboard Division Presentations were held on Sunday afternoon following the first of the Winter Series races.
Rear Commodore Alister Copley welcomed sailors, families and friends to the ceremony and presented the trophies.
The John Merricks Trophy and Presidents Trophy was accepted by John-Mark Paul on behalf of Lachie Brewer & Max Paul. The John Merricks Trophy is awarded for the best performance in a World or International Championships and the Presidents Trophy is awarded for the best performance in a National Championship.
Lachie & Max had a highly successful season in the 2017-2018 with outstanding results in the highly competitive 29er class in Australia and overseas.
- 6th at the 2017 World Championships in Long Beach, California (129 boats)
- 1st at the 2018 Nationals in Brisbane (43 Boats)
- 2nd at the 2018 Australian Youth Champs in Brisbane (34 boats)
- 2nd at the 2018 Worlds in Hong Kong ( 58 boats)
The Marion Packer Trophy is awarded for the most improvement since completing a MHYC Junior Sailing Course. This year, the recipient was Optimist sailor Sienna Kaill.
Ella Delaney was presented with the Doris Burke (Alcyone) Junior Trophy which is awarded to the crew that rates the highest in consistency, improvement, enthusiasm and sportsmanship.
The Seamanship Award , awarded for showing outstanding sailing savvy, was presented to Zac Braden.
2017-2018 MHYC Club Championship Winners were…
Division 1 (29er)
- 1st - Lachlan Brewer & Max Paul
- 2nd - Madeline Sloane & Madeleine McLeay
- 3rd - Dylan Janus & Conor Hay
Division 2 (International Cadet)
- 1st - Natasha Nisbet & Zac Nisbet
- 2nd - Ella Gray & Ben Harrington
- 3rd - Gianni Watson & Hamish Longstaff
Division 3 (Optimist)
- 1st - Mischa Barrat
- 2nd - Oscar Larkins
- 3rd - Edward Hooper
To finish the 2018 Awards Ceremony, Chair of Frank Likely Trust and Past Commodore of MHYC, Julie Hodder awarded the 2018 Frank Likely Trust Award to Kai Lin Tan. The award was a $3000 cheque to support her campaign with 2017 Award recipient Leo McAllister to compete in the 2018 Nacra 15 World Championships, Barcelona, Spain.
Centreboard Presentations on May 20, 2018
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Centreboard Racing on May 20, 2018
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