Club Short Series - New format for 2012-13
Designed especially for those Twilight racers (and others) who don’t want to commit to racing every weekend – but want to share in the fun of Saturday sailing.
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Wednesday Series 4
Series 4 Race 12 today with the final race being next Wednesday 29th August. Please note that the start time is now 1300 hours countdown.
Leading Edge Series Winners
The Leading Edge Series was completed last Saturday with the final race. Placegetters were as follows:-
1st - No Friends (Geoff Charters) 7.0 pts
2nd - Another Dilemma (Jim Curtis) 8.0 pts
3rd - 2Xcess (Peter Woodhead) 9.0 pts
Congratulations to all.
Annual Skippers Briefing & Get Set Weekend
Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s annual weekend in August to prepare for the coming season, will commence with the ‘Annual Skippers Briefing’ this Friday 24th August, when the Club will hold a mandatory Roads & Maritime Services Briefing. Come along to be in the draw for a lucky door prize from Sydney Ports Corporation - a 2 hour experience for 5 people on an emergency tug!
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Opening Day & Annual Sail Past
Saturday 1st September, 2012 from 9.30am
Our annual Opening Day and Sail Past will be held on Saturday 1st September, 2012. Being an Olympic year, the theme is Green & Gold Olympiad! So dust off your Sydney 2000 Olympics memorabilia to dress your boat and crew for the Sail Past. The formalities kick off at 9.30am in the Sandbar, followed by kids activities and the Sail Past at 12 noon, with the Commodore's Front Up Cup count up at 12.30pm.
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Stormy Lifejacket prize for Season Open Day
Participate in the Sail Past and Front Up Cup on MHYC Season Opening Day to have the chance to win a Stormy Lifejacket - Life Vest Pro RRP$395.
Swap, Buy & Sell at Opening Day
Do you have any old wet weather or sailing gear that you don't use anymore and don't know what to do with? We will be holding a Swap, Buy and Sell stall at the Opening Day on Saturday 1st September, 2012. Bring your wares along on the day for your chance to swap or sell and buy!
MHYC Cruising Division's "Compass Rose"
The latest Compass Rose is available to download from our website - click here.
Crew Meet & Greet Night
Are you looking to get on a boat? Or are you a skipper looking for crew? Come along to the Crew Meet and Greet night to hear from MHYC Skippers looking for crew.
Wednesday 5th September, 2012
6.30pm - 7.30pm Quarterdeck Room
To reserve your seat call Pip on 9969 1244.
Sound Championships at MHYC
The Sound Championships will be held this Sunday 26th August, 2012, at MHYC for the Optimists and 420's. The format will be 6 short sprint style races, with a presentation and BBQ at the end of the day. The first warning signal will be at 1130hrs with registration from 0830 - 1000.
The Notice of Race is available on the MHYC website - click here.
September Holiday Camps
Enrolment forms will be available online for the September Holiday Camps by the end of this week, being held from 24th September - 27th September, 2012.
Sailing Clinic - Basic Crewing
Our next Sailing Clinic will be with guest speaker, Andy Fairclough, from Flying Fish, talking about the basics of crewing. If you want to know more about the positions on a boat, what they do and how you can become more involved when crewing, then this is the clinic for you!
Thursday 30th August, 2012
7.30pm in the Quarterdeck. $10 Members/$20 Non Members.
To book, call reception on 9969 1244.
Friday Social Drinks - 31st August, 2012 - Live Music is back!
Join us down at the Club for the last Friday of the month social drinks next Friday 31st August from 6.30pm. Live jazz band from 7pm in the Harbourview room.
Mariner Boating Holidays Info Evening
Mariner Boating Holidays would like to invite MHYC members and friends to an information night on Friday 7th September. Come along and share a drink and canapés.
When: Friday September 7th 2012
Where: Middle Harbour Yacht Club Harbourview Bar
Time: 6.30pm
RSVP is a must to secure a spot at this info evening, to RSVP contact the Mariner Boating Holidays office via phone 9966 1244 or email info@marinerboating.com.au.
Hope to see you there!
The Mariner Boating Holidays Team
Own a Piece of MHYC Heritage!
You may have noticed that the “Space Ships” are gone.
An opportunity exists to purchase one or all 10 of our beloved but outdated lights.
$ 100 each - See Scott in the office if you are interested.
If no takers by Monday 26 August, they will be listed on e-bay and sold externally.
Phone | 9969 1244.
Get Set for Summer
Get your spring/summer sailing wardrobe ready with sale prices on popular MHYC Helly Hansen pieces:
• Men’s and Women’s polo shirts – were $70, now $56
• Men’s and Women’s shorts – were $90, now $72
• Caps – were $30, now $24
* Prices quoted are for MHYC Members and are valid until 30 Sept. 2012
Tender Fees are due
Tender Service fees to non Club moorings are due on 1st September, 2012 for the 2012-13 Season. Please contact Alister Copley for further information.
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Club Race Officers Course - 27th October
Bookings are now open to Members interested in becoming Club Race Officers. This course is run by Yachting NSW for member clubs to deliver the National Officiating Program.
The aim of the course is to train members to the standard of a Club Race Officer, which will assist you to run racing at your club and/or work with a more experienced race management team at larger events.
Presenters for the course are Jeremy Atkinson and Phil Yeomans.
The course is scheduled for the 27th October, 2012, 9.30am-5.00pm
Entry is free. Online bookings are available - click here.
Renew your Membership for 2012-13 Season
MHYC memberships expire on 31st August, 2012. To keep your membership active, renew today. Call the office on 9969 1244 with your credit card details, or renew online at www.mhyc.com.au.
Sailing Membership - Join now and receive August FREE - finishes next Friday!
MHYC is now offering new sailing members a months free membership and waiving the joining fee of $110. Join now and pay for next Season's membership, to receive 1 month free. The membership expires on 31st August, 2013. For further details, please contact Pip on 9969 1244 or pip@mhyc.com.au.
House Membership offer - pay $50 and receive membership until 31st August 2013. See Reception for more details.
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