Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-News 25th January 2012

MHYC E News 25th January 2012

Club Opening Hours (Summer)

Sandbar Cafe
Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun
8.00am-2.00pm
Thurs 4.00pm-10.00pm

Seabreeze
Wed-Sun Lunch & Dinner
12 noon- 8.00pm or by booking

Harbourview Bar
Wed 12 noon-9.00pm
Thurs 12 noon – late
Fri – Sat 12 noon-9.00pm
Sun 12 noon-9.00pm

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.

2012 Dates for the Diary

Spurious Challenge Regatta

10th February

Strata Management Services Regatta

24th February

Sailing Clinic with North Sails

29th February

Sydney Harbour Regatta

10th & 11th March

Barefoot Ball & Twilight Series Presentation

30th March

Annual General Meeting

19th July

For all the current events at MHYC - click here

Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter. Happy Australia Day!!!

Please note that there will be no twilight sailing tomorrow, 26th January, due to Australia Day festivities. Enjoy the day!

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
Click Here

Seabreeze – Open from 12noon offering an Australia Day Special including a glass of white wine or beer $ 20 – bookings a must…. 8969 3109
Click Here

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

Become a Sydney Harbour Regatta Sponsor

We have a range of sponsorship opportunities, at varying price points, designed to allow new Club Partners to ‘dip your toes in the water’ with this years Sydney Harbour Regatta.

Sponsor one or more of our course areas or marker buoys for brand exposure on stunning Sydney Harbour, setup a corporate hospitality area or branded product display space on shore at MHYC across the weekend or be the proud supporter of our evening entertainment and prize presentation and invite your VIPs and guests to join us and enjoy the post race party.

Get in quick - contact alana@mhyc.com.au for details.

Sydney Harbour Regatta - call for volunteers

The 2012 Sydney Harbour Regatta is fast approaching (Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 March) and we’re looking for volunteers to assist across a range of Race Management, Marina, on shore and office areas.

Please contact the Sailing Office at sailing-administrator@mhyc.com.au if you’re interested in assisting.

Thursday Twilight Series Race 16 - 2nd February 2012

Please note: there will be no Twilight race tomorrow, 26th 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.

DJ 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.

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.

Member Benefit - 20% off at The Space Manly Day Spa

MHYC Club Supporter, The Space Manly Day Spa, are offering MHYC Members 20% off all spa treatments.

Call 1300 713 413 & mention you are a MHYC Member to make an appointment – then just show your MHYC Membership Card when you arrive.

www.thespace-manly.com

Cloudy Bay at MHYC

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

Sunday Sounds at MHYC

Enjoy the Sunday Sounds Sessions with rotating DJ's, every Sunday on the beach at MHYC from 1pm.

Click here for more information.

Term 1 Junior Sailing

Bookings are now open for Term 1 commencing 5th February, 2012.

Click here for more details.

Winners of tickets to "Morning of the Earth"

Congratulations to our winners, Chris Noone and Anne Muller, who will both receive 2 tickets to the screening of the "Morning of the Earth" on Sunday 5th Feb. Thank you to all who entered.

New Year, New Crew Kit

Why not kick start 2012 with a fresh new look for you and your crew. Check out the Helly Hansen Crew Kit catalogue - click here.

Contact Alana at alana@mhyc.com.au if you’d like further information on pricing available to MHYC Members.

Sailing Clinic - North Sails

After the success of last year, the crew from North Sails will once again be our guest speakers at the first Sailing Clinic for 2012, on Wednesday 29th February, 2012, from 7.30pm.

Members $10

Non Members $20

To book, click here or please call the office on 9969 1244.

MHYC Lift Now in Operation

The Disabled Access lift is now operational at the Club. The lift has been funded by the Australian Sports Foundation and the NSW Government.

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.