Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-News. Last chance to go in the draw to win a men's Seiko Velatura watch and a women's Henri Lloyd Mirage jacket by renewing your membership for 2010/2011. Competition closes this Saturday 31st July and will be drawn at the Skipper's Briefing on Friday 27th August, 2010. Click here to renew online today.
Notice of Annual General Meeting - 9th September 2010
Notice to all members that the 70th Annual General Meeting of Members of Middle Harbour Yacht Club will be held in the Clubhouse, Lower Parriwi Road, The Spit, Mosman, NSW 2088 on Thursday 9th September 2010 at 7.00pm. Click here for further details.
Call for Nominations
In accordance with the Constitution of the Middle Harbour Yacht Club notice is hereby given calling for nominations for the following positions for the year 2010-2011:
Board of Directors
Directors (3)
Flag Officers
Commodore Directors (3)
Vice Commodore – Racing
Vice Commodore - Cruising
Rear Commodore
Club Captain
Click here for further details and Nomination Form
Hugh S George Update
Hugh S George's hull is currently being repaired. The outer shell was removed overnight and the boat will be back on the water before the start of the racing season.
The Club also requires a "Hugh S George Working Party" to refurbish the top sides - if you would be interested in leading a team of volunteers, please contact Brendan in the Sailing Office on 8969 3103.
Leading Edge Series
Race 2 of the Leading Edge Series is this Saturday 31st July, 2010. MHYC Clubhouse Start and Finish with spinnaker and non-spinnaker divisions. 6 Races are scheduled as a Tune Up series to the commencement of Race 1 of the Annual Inshore Series on Saturday 4 September.
Click here for further details.
Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
The Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race will start at 1pm from Sydney Harbour on Saturday 31 July . Good luck to all MHYC competitors. For further information, click here.
Term 3 Junior Sailing at MHYC
Enrolments for Junior Sailing are now open for Term 3, 2010.
• Tackers 1, 2 & 3
Sunday July 25th - Sunday 12th September
• RS Feva Squad Training
Sunday 25th July - Sunday 12th September
• Optimist Development Squad Training
Sunday 25th July - Sunday 12th September
Cost: $245 MHYC Junior member
$330 Non member (includes MHYC Junior membership & YA fee)
MHYC is an accredited Yachting Australia Training Centre.
Get your kids ready for sailing this Summer! Click here for more information and enrolment forms.
Click here to book and pay online.
Get Set Weekend and Skippers Briefing 2010
The Annual Get Set Weekend is fast approaching, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August. Starting with the Skippers Briefing on Friday 27 August.
Click here for details - http://www.mhyc.com.au/sailing-specialregs.cfm
Do you have old wet weather gear or sailing clothing that you want to sell? Bring it along on the Get Set Weekend and either swap or sell - please have each item marked with your details and a selling price. An area in the Breezeway will be set up for you to drop off your items. MHYC needs a volunteer to run and organise this 'booth' - if you are interested, please contact the Sailing Office on 9969 1244.
2010 IRC Rating Certificates
All MHYC vessels who have recently acquired a new IRC Rating Certificates are asked to submit them to the Sailing Office. Any queries, please contact Brendan or Andrew on 9969 1244.
Sports Boats
The MHYC Sailing Committee is looking to offer a Sports boat division in the annual Pointscore and other MHYC events. If you are interested, please contact Brendan Rourke in the Sailing Office on 9969 1244.
Boatie Afloat - Members Bulk PFD Service
Boatie Afloat will be offering Members the opportunity to have their PFD's serviced as part of YA Special Regulations, Annual Services. A colle ction date has been scheduled offering Members a discount rate of $35 per unit.
For all Members requiring their PFDs to be serviced, final drop off date will be 5th August 2010, ready for collection at the Get Set Weekend.
PFDs can be left with the Sailing Office tagged with the owners name and service sheet.
MHYC Lycian Coast Yacht Rally New Member Promotion
Beginning 1st June 2010, until 31st March 2011, Mariner Boating Holidays are once again offering new members and their proposer a chance to win a berth and airfares for 2 people, to next year's Lycian Coast Yacht Rally in Turkey.
Pass on to your family and friends - Join now and go into the draw plus receive 3 months FREE!
Click here to download the Membership Application form or call Pip for more details.
Click here for more details on the Lycian Coast Yacht Rally.
IT Volunteer Required
Middle Harbour Yacht Club requires an IT volunteer to assist in the uploading of stories, images and other items on our three websites - MHYC, SSORC and Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta. For further details or if you can assist, please contact Brendan Rourke on 9969 1244.
Nine Dragons Wins on IRC & PHS at RSYS
Report by Bob Cox -
The Nine Dragons crew decided to race at Royal Sydney's last race of the Winter Series, with the objective of taking on "Hell Razor".
Ian MacDiarmid's Hell Razor is one of the top thirty-six footers on Sydney Harbour, and a good battle was expected, with Nine Dragons, "the under dog". A fortunate start enabled Nine Dragons to round the first mark ahead of the fleet, with Hell Razor third or fourth. Tony Coleman's J13.3 made a little ground on the very tight spinnaker run and eventually passed Nine Dragons on the long reach to the finish line.
Tony took line honours by 13 seconds from Nine Dragons, however, a win on IRC by 2 minutes and on PHS, 3 mintes, made Nine Dragon's day! The crew reported disappointment that the race was very short and as a result, Hell Razor had no real opportunity to catch up. So we can't crow too much. A rooster today, a feather duster tomorrow!
Join Mariner Boating Holidays in January 2011 on the 5th Phuket to Langkawi Yacht Rally
The islands in the Andaman Sea between Thailand and Malaysia offer the most pure tropical island experiences. With warm crystal clear water, first class diving and snorkelling, stunning palm tree lined beaches, spectacular limestone formations and ancient rain forests - all flavoured with famous Thai and Malay cuisine and hospitality. Asia has the added benefit of being accessible and much less expensive than other international sailing destinations. You may like to mix your sailing holiday with some time spent on land - maybe a stopover shopping in Bangkok, a stay in a world class beach resort in Southern Thailand or an elephant safari in Northern Thailand.
You have the option of organising your own crew for a mono-hull or a catamaran, or join our share-boat where you can enjoy the rally with a group of like minded people.
Mariner Boating Holidays would also like to extend a special offer to members of Middle Harbour Yacht Club. Book and deposit before 30th September 2010 and receive a $150 per person discount.
For more information contact Lauren on 02 9966 1244 or at lauren@marinerboating.com.au
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