Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-News 18th June 2014

Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter. Rugby League's State of Origin tonight on the big screen! NSW Vs. QLD from 8pm. Complimentary hotdogs at half time.  Come down to the Club to cheer on the Blues!!  Bistro open from 6pm.

Sydney City Marine Winter Series - Race 6

To view Results - click here.
Race 6 will be held this Saturday 21st June, 2014.
First warning signal - 1155 hours
To enter - click here.

Wednesday Series 4 supported by Inner Circle Rum

Series 4 for the 2013-14 season continues today with Race 3, Wednesday 18th June, 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.

Get Checked Weekend - Great Success

Many thanks to our wonderful volunteer auditors who spent last weekend auditing over 50 boats. 33 people visited Sedgeman Fire to have their fire extinguishers serviced and over 230 expired flares were handed in to NSW RMS ranging in dates from 1966 to 2014.  Some things are just hard to give up!!!

Sailing Office releases ‘Schedule of Races’ for the 2014 - 2015 Season

The MHYC Sailing Office has now released the dates of racing for next season, highlights include;
- A new revamped program for IRC boats to be known as the Premier Series
- 7 Feature Events including a bonus race with the Manly Yacht Club for ‘Block Entrants’
- A revised Club Short Series program to provide a more competitive fleet/division for competitors

Click here for the schedule of Races for the 2014 – 2015 Season.

Junior Sailing - Holiday Camp Bookings Open

Winter Holiday Camp bookings are now open for the July school holidays.
30th June- 3rd July
7th July - 10th July
Click here for online bookings.

For further information on our Junior Sailing programs, please contact Locky or Leon at juniorsailing@mhyc.com.au.

Commodore’s Ball – Celebrate in Style - Friday 12th September, 2014 - Online Bookings Now Open

Bookings are now open for MHYC's Commodore’s Ball to be held on Friday 12th September 2014 from 7pm.  You can book a table of 10 or individually.  Please note that the Payway option for credit card payment is Westpac's payment system. 
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Click here to book. 

Mosman Foreshore Parking - The Spit - 50% discount offer available now!

With the Mosman Council Foreshore (The Spit) Parking stickers due to expire at the end of June, we are now able to offer MHYC Members the opportunity to purchase the 2014/15 stickers at a 50% discount.  This offer is only valid once 100 tickets have been purchased and only available to MHYC current Members.  The cost to Members is $160.  Click here to purchase your parking sticker.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the 74th 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 24th July 2014 at 7:00 pm in the Harbourview Room.

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Notice to Members

The Man in Black Winners

Thank you to all those that entered our Facebook competition. Congratulations to:

Phil Yeomans
Rickrainezo Velasquez
Juliet Wyllie
Hilary Gallagher

You have won a double pass to see "The Man In Black" - the story of Johnny Cash. Further details will be emailed to you regarding where and when to collect your passes.

Cruising Division Life Memberships

Like to get more use and enjoyment from your boat after racing round the buoys?
Why not think about joining the Cruising Division of your Club.
For a small once only fee, the Cruising Division offers Life Membership (of the Cruising Division) to MHYC members with on water events and cruises suitable for the family, often designed to enhance seamanship and safety techniques. Enjoy swapping maintenance tips while honing safety and navigation skills.
The Cruising Division meets 7:30 pm every 3rd Monday in the upstairs Bar (bring your own BBQ before) with monthly Speakers presentations. So come along for you are assured of a genuine welcome.

2014 Seniors Lunch - Online Bookings Available

The 2014 Seniors Lunch is fast approaching for those Senior Members who have been Full members for 20+ years.  Invitations have now been sent out. Guest speaker, Hugh Treharne. Sunday 20th July, 2014, from 12 noon.  Click here to book online.

Win a Hanse Yacht - Buy a Ticket today!

Marcus Blackmore calls on all sailors to support Windcraft's raffle for Sailors with DisABILITIES.

Avid sailor and Chairman of Blackmores Ltd, Marcus Blackmore has called on all sailors to support the Windcraft Group's second Hanse yacht raffle. The prize is a brand new Hanse 345 yacht (total prize value over $250,000) and the raffle will raise significant funds for Sailors with disABILITIES (SWD).
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