Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Pittwater to Coffs Harbour - Exile and Future Shock handicap winners

Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race 2012 - Two DK46s representing the MHYC have dominated the IRC handicap spoils with a 1-2 finish whilst line honours winner Craig Ellis’ Elliot 57 ‘Future Shock’ crowned the PHS winner in the regatta, hosted by the Royal Prince Alfred and Coffs Harbour Yacht clubs. Read More

Sydney to Hobart

While MHYC only had two yachts entered in the race there were some great results by members of the club.
First for Tony Levitt with Eleni (TSA Management) who was first in the Sydney 38 Division beating home Jessica Watson.
Other great Racing Achievements
On an individual basis the following members did very well,
                Anthony Nossiter was on Investec Loyal who gained line honours.
                Guido Belgiono-Nettis was on Wild Oats XI who was second across the line.
                Carl Crafoord was on Lahana who was third across the line.
                Billy Sykes was on Loki who was the overall winner.
                Syd Fisher on Ragamuffin who won ORCi and was third on IRC.
                David Woodhead was on Ragamuffin with Syd Fisher.
                Kim Ketelbey was on Wild Rose who won IRC Division 4.
Well done to all our members who competed in the race.
 
Phil Clinton VC – Racing

Entries Open for Sydney Harbour Regatta -
March 10 & 11, 2012

Entries are now open for the 2012 Sydney Harbour Regatta - click here.

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

Thursday Twilight Series Race 13- 5th January 2012

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 will be available online  - click here.

Live entertainment post race.

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.

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

New $50 House (social) Membership at MHYC

MHYC is pleased to announce a House (social) Membership special fee of $50 for the current membership year commencing on 1st January, 2012 and valid until 31st August, 2012.

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Let your friends, family and neighbours know! What a great way to start the New Year!

Australia Day at the Club

Thursday 26 January 2012

A number of great options are available to get together and enjoy the day at the club.
 
Sandbar – open from 11am – Aussie BBQ
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Seabreeze – Open from 12noon offering an Australia Day Special including a glass of white wine or beer $ 20 – bookings a must…. 8969 3109
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Cloudy Bay at MHYC

Enjoy the delights of our sandy beach with a glass of wine and great food – read more

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

Australia Day Altered Spit Bridge Opening Times

The Spit Bridge will have an altered timetable on Jan 26 & Jan 27 to cater for the additional water traffic for Australia Day.

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