 Race Managment Volunteers needed for this Sunday
MHYC is hosting the Melges 32 National Championships this weekend from Friday 19th April through to Sunday 21st April, 2013. We are still requiring Race Management volunteers for Sunday, so if you can spare some time, please contact Roger in the Sailing Office at roger@mhyc.com.au or 89693103.
 $2m Contract Signed for Marina Extension
A contract for $2m was signed with Clement Marine Services for the construction of the 28 berth extension to our marina on Monday 15th April. The Marina Committee, under the Chairmanship of Jack Stening, has worked tirelessly over the past 12 months to ensure that the best possible product was selected.
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 'Close Quarters' with Large Vessels - Open Letter to all Sailors
Whilst the majority of sailors in the Sydney and Botany Bay area are strongly focused on safety, I believe it is nonetheless important to remind the boating community of their responsibility for the safety of all on the waters we share.
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 Winter Trading Hours - from 1st May, 2013
Sandbar & Cafe - Open Wed - Sun 9am - 2pm
Harbourview Bar & Bistro -
Open Lunch - Wed - Sun 12 noon - 3.00pm
Open Dinner - Fri & Sat 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Summer Pointscore Series Results
The Summer Pointscore Series was completed last weekend. Congratulations to all winners and competitors. See you at the Annual Presentation.
For all results - click here.
MHYC Feature Event Racing - NoR Now Available
The April Feature Race will be held on Saturday 20th April, 2013. Clubhouse start at 1230 hours.
Online entries now open - click here.
 ANZAC Two Up Cup - NoR Now Available
The ANZAC Two Up Cup race will be held on Anzac Day, Thursday 25th April. Clubhouse start from 1230 hours. Join us in the bar post race for a fun game of "Two Up". All profits to go to the Frank Likely Trust in support of MHYC Junior Sailing.
Online entries now open and Notice of Race available - click here.
Wednesday Series 3
Series 3 for the 2012-13 season, race 7 today, Wednesday 17th April, 2013. Entries are open online - click here. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up and also handicap start is now from 1300 hours. Back by popular demand - Raffle tickets will be selling post race for a Meat Tray.
Get "Checked" Weekend - 15th & 16th June 2013
With the implementation of the new set of YA Special Regulations (Blue Book) coming to effect from 1st July, 2013, the Sailing Committee has programmed for MHYC to run a Get "Checked" Weekend on Saturday 15th June and Sunday 16th June, 2013. The initiative is to get boats audited under the new Special Regulations (revised every 4 years) in preparation for the major races and regattas in the Winter and Queensland racing season.
Bookings open in May - save the date - Will You Be Ready?
 Fire Extinguisher Servicing
MHYC has organised Graeme Sedgeman of Sedgman Fire to be at the Club to service Member's fire extinguishers. The dates and times are as follows:-
Saturday 29th June 8am - 2pm
Saturday 31st August 8am - 2pm
Saturday 21st September 8am - 2pm
Calling all YA Special Regulations Auditors (Current & New)
Middle Harbour Yacht Club is calling all YA Special Regulations Auditors to reaccredit themselves under the new Blue Book rules and also welcomes any new enthusiastic auditing volunteers. The new edition of the YA Special Regulations comes into force on 1 July 2013.
In advance of this, Yachting NSW will be running a number of free seminars across the state for clubs to both reaccredit current auditors as well as accredit new auditors. MHYC will be holding a course on Saturday 27th April, 2013 (same day as MHYC Annual Presentation Cocktail Party), from 9am-12.30pm.
To book - click here.
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Melges 32 National Championships
2013 Annual Presentation Cocktail Party - Saturday 27th April 2013
Kid's Disco - Friday 19th April 2013