Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter.  What a fantastic weekend for the Sydney Harbour regatta!  Beautiful weather, great racing and a lot of fun on the beach afterwards. Thank you to all competitors, families, friends, volunteers and staff for all your support and assistance.  Congratulations too, to all the winners and place getters. Click here for the Sail-World articles on the Sydney Harbour Regatta. 

Sydney Harbour Regatta - Saltwater Images 25% Discount

Saltwater Images provided official photographic coverage of the 2012 Sydney Harbour Regatta and images taken across the weekend are available for purchase through Saltwater Images website www.saltwaterimages.com.au. Saltwater Images are offering a 25% discount voucher for Sydney Harbour Regatta competitors to purchase prints or digital images from Saltwater Images website. Discount valid until March 31st, 2012. Enter voucher code SHR12 to receive this limited time offer.

Sydney Harbour Regatta Helly Hansen and Mariner Boating Holidays prize winner

Mariner Boating’s Trevor and Maggie Joyce were on hand on Sunday evening during SHR prize presentation to hand over their generous donation of a trip for two in the 2013 ‘Italian Job Yacht Rally’ along the Amalfi Coast, valued at $15,000, including international airfares and domestic transfers. The only stipulation being the winner had to be at the presentation. Brad Newton from the yacht Toybox, a MHYC yacht, won the prize. It was Newton’s lucky night, as only minutes earlier he was drawn as the winner of $1500 worth of Helly Hansen sailing clothing. 

Sydney Harbour Regatta Report - Super 30 Division

Day one of the Sydney Harbour Regatta on 2Xcess. A day of very close racing with the wind varying from 6 to 20 knots. The Asso yachts seemed to be better suited to the stronger winds. The racing between Jet, Very Tasty, Rapid Transit and 2Xcess was close all day.
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Thursday Twilight Series - Race 21

Two races to go!  

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.

DJ entertainment post race.

Food Options:

Beach BBQ
Beef Burger
Fusilli Carbonara
Thai Beef Salad

Seabreeze Specials
Fish & Chips
Rump Steak with salad and chips
Seafood Ravioli with provincial sauce and peas
Vegetarian Burger with avocado salsa

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 Annual Pointscore Series continues this Saturday 17th March, 2012 with Summer Race 5 for the Open Division and Inshore Divisions.

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

Club Short Series Race 6 will be held this Saturday 17th March, 2012.

Wednesday Series 3

Series 3 has begun with Race 2 today, proudly supported by Inner Circle Rum, and continues through to 30th May 2012. Series entries for Series 3 are now open - click here

Junior Sailing Holiday Camp - Book now!

The April school holiday camp will run from 16th - 19th April, 2012. Our holiday camps are a combined Tackers and Fun camp with lots of activites to entertain the kids while learning to sail, including sand building competitions, treasure hunts and beach games. Click here for more details.

Term 2 program will commence on 29th April, 2012.  Click here for more details.

Transfusion - 2012 Farr 40 National Australian Champions!

Congratulations to MHYC member, Guido Belgiorno-Nettis and the crew of Transfusion, taking out the 2012 Farr 40 National Australian Championships title with "near perfect scorecard".  Also congratulations to Martin and Lisa Hill and the crew of Estate Master for their 3rd place win.  Click here for more details from the Farr 40 website.

Helly Hansen and SHR Merchandise

We have a just a few 2012 Sydney Harbour Regatta items remaining in stock from across the weekend – grab a 2012 Sydney Harbour Regatta men’s white long sleeve crew tee for just $39 (down from $50). We also have a new range of jackets in stock for men & women in a selection of weather & waterproof styles. Check them out next time you’re at the Club or take a look at the shop on the Sydney Harbour Regatta website - www.shr.mhyc.com.au.

Sailing Clinic - Guest Speaker Martin Silk 

Wednesday 28th March 2012

Martin Silk will be joining us this month to talk about his experiences as Skipper on the Clipper races and beyond.  Sailing clinic begins at 7.30pm in the Quaterdeck Room
$10 Members
$20 Non Members

To book, call the MHYC office on 9969 1244.

Barefoot Ball 2012 - Tickets on Sale Now!

It's on again! The 2012 Barefoot Ball will be held on Friday 30th March 2012, featuring 10 piece band, the "Enormous Horns". Come along and join in the fun.

Ticket price includes arrival drink, canapes, supper and entertainment.

$80 Members

$85 Non Members

(Groups of 10+ $80 per person)

Bookings and payment can be made online - click here - or call reception on 9969 1244.

Sailing Membership - Join now and receive 3 months FREE!

MHYC is now offering new sailing members 3 months free membership. Join now and pay for 16 months membership, to receive 3 months free. The membership expires on 31st August, 2013. For further details, please contact Pip on 9969 1244 or pip@mhyc.com.au.

New $50 House (Social) membership still available. The House membership expires 31st August 2012. See Reception for more details.

Spit Bridge Upgrade - Closure Update

MHYC in conjunction with Roads & Maritime Services (NSW Maritime) have laid down a number of temporary moorings in the vicinity of the Pumphouse and Chinamans Beach to service yachting in the main harbour during the Spit Bridge Closure.

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Marine Rescue - Offshore VHF Radio Safety System Extended 

(Volunteer) Marine Rescue NSW owns, maintains and operates 17 (24/7) Radio/SARcc bases along the length of the NSW coast. WE also own, maintain and operate an additional 12 VHF radio repeater stations.
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