Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-News 22nd December 2011

MHYC E News 22nd December 2011

Club Opening Hours (Summer)

Sandbar Cafe
Wed, Sat & Sun
8.00am-2.00pm

Thurs
4.00pm-10.00pm

Seabreeze
Wed-Sun Lunch
12 noon-2.30pm

Thurs, Fri & Sat Dinner
6.00pm-9.00pm

Harbourview Bar
Wed

12 noon-6.00pm
Thurs

4.00pm-10.00pm

Fri - Sat
12noon-10.00pm
Sun
12noon-6.00pm

Tender Service Operation Times

Weekdays, on request (possible 30 minute delay)

Saturday
0800 - 1700
Sunday
0900 - 1700

Public Holidays
0900 - 1700

Tender Service number is 0450 275 554 or 8969 3111.

Please note, the last service will be 15 minutes before the end of the service each day.

Dates for the Diary

January Cup & 2 Handed Race

14th January 2012

Chaos & Bedlam Point Cups

21st January

For all the current events at MHYC - click here

Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club E Newsletter. From all the Board, Flag Officers and Staff we would like to wish you and your family a wonderful and safe Christmas.

Good luck and fair winds to MHYC yachts, Eleni and Arctos, embarking on the Sydney to Hobart Race. Happy sailing to all for the festive season!

Commodore's Christmas Message

Dear Members

On behalf of my fellow Flag Officers and Board Members I would like to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.

Club Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

Click here for the Club opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period.

Cala Luna will be operating between 27th December, 2011, and 3rd January, 2012 and will be offering members a 10% discount when your current membership card is shown. Conditions Apply - excluding Christmas Day.

Thursday Twilight Series Race 12

Count up start from 6pm. Competitors are reminded to refer to MHYC Special Regulation 16.2 with regards to the start line.

Please note: A and B Arm T heads are designated for kiss and drop only.

Divisional flags are available from reception -
click here for divisional colours.

Handicaps available online now - click here.

Please note: there will be no Twilight race on Thursday 29th December, 2011.

Live entertainment post race with "Chaise Lounge".

Beach menu -

$6 Lamb Skewers with couscous salad

$8 Pork and Pineapple Curry and Rice

$10 Wagyu Beef Burger

Specials at Seabreeze -

Barramundi fillet with chickpea, chorizo & harissa

Chargrilled Rump steak with chips, rocket & onion gravy

Beer battered flathead & chips

Gnocchi Pesto

Beef pie with mash and onion gravy

Seabreeze bookings essential. Tables will only be allocated to those who have booked as numbers are limited. Call Seabreeze on 8969 3116.

Annual Pointscore Series

The first race of the Summer Pointscore Series will be on Saturday 4th February, 2012.

Annual Inshore Pointscore Series sailing instructions are as per the MHYC Sailing Handbook.

Annual Open Pointscore Series sailing instructions are as per the MHYC Sailing Handbook.

MHYC Racing Over the Holiday Season

Please note there will be no scheduled Racing at MHYC over the following dates:-

Saturday 24th December, 2011 (Christmas Eve)

Wednesday 28th December, 2011

Thursday 29th December, 2011

Saturday 31st December, 2011 (New Years Eve)

Saturday 7 January, 2012

Wednesday Series

Series 2, proudly supported by Inner Circle Rum, has commenced and continues through to 29th February 2012. Series entries are now open - click here.

January Cup & 2 Handed Race

Saturday 14th January 2012

Handicap pursuit race for spinnaker and non-spinnaker divisions.
Clubhouse start at 1230hrs.

Notice of Race available now - click here

Chaos & Bedlam Point Cups

Saturday 21st January, 2012

Notice of Race available now - click here

Sydney Harbour Regatta -

March 10 & 11, 2012

The Notice of Race is now available on line - click here.

Quick, Christmas is only 3 sleeps away!!

If you still have some last minute gifts to grab then our MHYC Helly Hansen merchandise range is the perfect present solution.

We have caps for $30 for Members and men’s and women’s polo shirts ($70 for Members) and quick dry shorts ($90 for Members) in a range of colours and sizes.

Plus all sales between now and Christmas will receive a free Helly Hansen water bottle – get in quick before Santa does his shopping with us!

Macquarie Group Foundation to support 2012 Access Worlds

As host of the 2012 International Access Class World and International Championships we’re excited to announce that the Macquarie Group Foundation will be the event’s naming rights supporter.

Bronze sponsors who have come out in support of the Macquarie 2012 Access Worlds are Estate Master and the Freemasons.
Click here for more details.

Junior Sailing Holiday Camps

There are still places available in our Junior Sailing Holiday Camps for January. Download the enrolment form from the website and fax or email to juniorsailing@mhyc.com.au.

Visit the website for more details - click here

Great Christmas Gift Ideas

If you’re struggling for gift ideas with Christmas fast approaching, we may be able to help!

Middle Harbour Yacht Club's 2012 Access Worlds Function Committee is selling our specially labelled wines to help raise funds for the Macquarie 2012 Access Worlds, hosted by MHYC. You can buy gift packs in the very popular Ice Bags or you can buy bottles of wine by the dozen.

For more details, please contact the office on 9969 1244.

2011/2012 Christmas New Year Boating

The Members of Marine Rescue Middle Harbour wish all at the Middle Harbour Yacht Club a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Our members will be on duty across the whole of the Festive Season. Just in case..