Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-News 7th May 2014

Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter. Have you booked your ticket to the Annual Prize Giving Cocktail Party - tickets available online here.  Celebrate the end of the sailing season with your fellow sailors this Saturday 10th May, 2014! Only $20 per head! Lucky door prizes!
Happy Mother's Day to all our beautiful mums, grandmums and great grandmums! Please note, the Harbourview Bar & Bistro is sold out for Mother's Day lunch.

Sydney City Marine Winter Series - Race 1

Race 1 of the Sydney City Marine Winter Series was held last Saturday with a smaller fleet than expected due to the weather forecast. Those that did head out had a fabulous sail with plenty of wind.

Thank you to Brenton Fischer from Sydney City Marine who joined us for the presentation to hand out the prizes. 
To view Results - click here.

Race 2 will be held this Saturday 10th May, 2014.
First warning signal - 1155 hours
To enter - click here.

Wednesday Series 3 supported by Inner Circle Rum

Series 3 for the 2013-14 season continues today with Race 10, Wednesday 7th May, 2014. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up and also handicap start is now from 1300 hours. Raffle tickets will be selling post race for the fantastic Meat Tray.
To enter - click here.
To view Entrants and Results - click here.

MHYC Annual Prizegiving Cocktail Party - this Saturday 10th May 2014

The Club's Annual Prizegiving Cocktail Party will be held this Saturday 10th May, 2014, at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start in the Harbourview Bar.  All 1st, 2nd & 3rd placegetters will be announced so bring along your crew for a celebration.
$20 per person (inc. arrival drink & canapes).  Dress - smart/casual. Supported by United Cellars. Great lucky door prizes!
To book online, click here.

Junior Sailing - Term 2 Online Bookings Available

Click here for more information & to book.

Term 2 bookings are now open online - click here
For further information, please contact Locky or Leon at juniorsailing@mhyc.com.au.

Commodore’s Ball – Celebrate in Style - Friday 12th September, 2014

Preparations are well underway for MHYC's Commodore’s Ball to be held on Friday 12th September 2014 from 7pm.  A great celebration of the Club’s proud 75 years of sailing and marine activities and the outstanding achievements by its Members. Due to expected numbers, we will be holding the Ball at Orso Function Centre, with canapes and drinks at the Club prior. Live entertainemnt with Jellybean Jam.  Dress: Black tie.  Cost: $160 per head.  Numbers are limited so get your table together early for when bookings open.

Annual General Meeting - Save the Date!

MHYC's Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 24th July, 2014, from 7pm. Life, Full, Sailing, Sailing Under 30 eligible to vote.

Team Windcraft Launch 2nd Hanse Yacht Raffle in support of Sailors with disABILITIES

In 2011 Team Windcraft raised $252,000 for Bear Cottage, the children’s hospice in Manly, by raffling a Hanse Yacht. And this week at their Annual Owners' rally on Pittwater they launched their 2nd Art Union Raffle. This time the prize is a Hanse 345 and the beneficiary is Sailors with disABILITES(SWD). The yacht comes ready to sail with 12 months Club Marine Insurance, making the total prize value over $250,000. There are only 5000 tickets priced at $100 each which can be bought online at winahanseyacht.com.au.

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Win a day sail for two on Team Australia & Support Fragile X Syndrome

Enter the Fragile X Association’s raffle and raise funds to support families affected by Fragile X syndrome.
Buy a ticket for $10 or a book of 10 and get 1 ticket free! Drawn on 22 July 2014.
To purchase tickets phone 1300 394 636 or email support@fragilex.org.au

Race Officer Training Course Dates

Club Race Officer Course
RPAYC – (1 evening)
Wed 14 May 5:30pm-10:00pm
http://www.yachtingaustralia.com.au/event.asp?ID=64437&format=popup

State/National Race Officer Course
CYCA – (2 days)
Fri 30 May 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sat 31 May 10:00am to 5:00pm
http://www.yachtingaustralia.com.au/event.asp?ID=64306&format=popup