Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's new E-Newsletter.

Haven’t had a chance to sign up for the 2015/16 Season yet?  With Opening Day and the Commodore’s Cup just over a week away now is a great time to set yourself up for the next Season of fantastic racing planned to cater for all levels of experience, spinnaker and non-spinnaker divisions and a program designed to support participation on a less frequent basis with the Short Series available for those that can’t commit to every weekend.  It couldn’t be easier…only Category 7 safety ("Get Checked" day this Saturday) and attendance at the Skipper’s briefing (this Friday evening) and you’re ready to go.  The online entry system is ready – for ALL 2015/16 events - and is awaiting your input or contact the Sailing Office to seek assistance…and don’t forget…Members receive up to 40% discount for entry and of course automatic entry in the Feature Event series for major series entrants.  The first race kicks off on 12 September, so why wait?

Annual Skippers Briefing - Friday 28th August, 2015

MHYC's annual Skipper's Briefing will be held on Friday 28th August, 2015, in the Harbourview Room, at 6.30pm for 7pm start. This is a mandatory briefing for all MHYC skippers competing in the Club's annual race events for the 2015/16 season.  

Rocks Brewing Company is proudly sponsoring the evening with Free Beer Tasting.  

Crew Meet & Greet Night - 
following the Skippers Briefing

Looking for Crew?  Looking for a Yacht?

Following hot on the heels of the Skippers’ Briefing on Friday 28 August there is an opportunity for Skippers looking for Crew to present their yachts and plans for the Season ahead and of course those looking for crewing opportunities to mingle and discuss their sailing desires.  Opportunities to get involved abound so give the Sailing Office a call and register your interest. 

MHYC Opening Day & Sail Past - Saturday 5th September, 2015

All members are invited to this fabulous event.

The start of the 2015/16 season is fast approaching with the Club's Opening Day and Sail Past on Saturday 5th September, 2015, followed by the first feature event, the Commodore's "Front Up" Cup Race. The theme for this year is "Here Comes the Sun" - your chance to dress up your crew and boat and join in the fun of Opening Day. A free brunch for all members starts at 0900 with the Sail Past beginning at approximately 12 noon.

Feature Event 1:  Commodore's Front Up Cup Race - Saturday 5th September, 2015

The first Feature Event of the 2015/16 season is the Commodore's Front Up Cup race, being held on Saturday 5th September, 2015, proceeding the Sail Past. Clubhouse count up start from 1230 hours.  This is a fun, casual, social race for the whole family.  Free Entry is available for those boats who enter a major MHYC Series, see below for more information.  
To enter - click here

FREE Entry to MHYC’s Feature Event Series

The 2016 Season is almost upon us and the first of the Club’s fabulous series of Feature Events – the Commodore’s Cup – gets underway on Saturday 5th September with a further 6 events - plus the Manly Yacht Club’s Nigel Holman Race 4 Rum – to follow across the season.  These fun, relaxed events are established to break up the traditional point-score events and will not only take participants around and to the limits of the wonderful Sydney Harbour, they cater for all levels of experience with spinnaker and non-spinnaker divisions.  An easy start and finish at the Club is followed by the usual post-race camaraderie and relaxation. 

Free entry is available to all entrants of a major point-score series (Open, Spring, Summer and Twilight) so why not sign up for a series event and join the fun that our Feature Events offer and enjoy a saving of $211.  Enter on line and you will be automatically entered or, for further details, contact the Sailing Office.…see you on the water and back at the Club!  

"Get Checked" Day - Saturday 29 August

A reminder that all racing category inspections expired on the 30 June 2015.  To race in the 2015/2016 season at Middle Harbour Yacht Club, boats will need to get a new category check completed.  This Saturday the 29 of August is our "Get Checked" day with inspections available from 0900.    

Graham Sedgman from Sedgman Fire will be available on Saturday 29 August from 0900 - 1300 to service or buy new Fire Extinguishers .

Contact the Sailing Office to book an inspection.

Sydney City Marine Leading Edge Series - Race 5- Saturday 29th August, 2015

Race 5, and the final race of the series, of the Sydney City Marine Leading Edge Series Pointscore will be held on Saturday 29th August, 2015. This is a perfect lead up to the opening of the pointscore season. Handicap count up start from 1230 hours. Clubhouse start and finish.  

To enter - click here | For schedule of racing - click here

Wednesday Series 4 - Race 13 - 26th August 2015

The final race of Series 4 for the 2014-15 season, will be held today, Wednesday 5th August, 2015. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up and also handicap start is from 1300 hours.

To enter - click here  | To view Entrants and Results - click here

Congratulations MHYC boats at Hamilton Island Race Week

The 2015 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week which  finished on Saturday was considered to be one of the best ever, with a near record fleet of over 200 boats and great weather.

This year’s event included the Australian IRC Championships, and MHYC members were on the podium in several divisions:

Andrew  & Pauline Dally’s KHALEESI was 3rd in IRC 2, just 2 points off the lead, while in IRC 3 Phil Dash’s JUST A DASH was 2nd , just 2 points behind Roger Hickman’s all conquering WILD ROSE,  with THE PHILOSOPHERS CLUB in 7th place, and BOTANY ACCESS COCOMO in 9th.

In the IRC Passage Division Ian Box’s TOYBOX 2 was 2nd , again  just 2 points behind the winner, the frequent MHYC visitor LOCAL HERO.

In the PHS divisions Gordon Ketelbey and the Wednesday team on ZEN came 3rd in the Racer Cruisers,  and Chris & Lauren Thorpe’s colourful MISS MINX was 9th in a large fleet in Cruising 1.

Congratulations to all the place getters and for a great MHYC representation at AHIRW 2015!

Written Roger Wragby, MHYC's Hamilton Island Liason

Membership Renewals for 2015/16 Season - Membership expires 31st August, 2015

Please be reminded that memberships expire on 31st August, 2015.  Thank you to all those who have already renewed their membership for the 2015/16 season and to those who have also contributed to the building levy to help raise funds to maintain our Club. Your new membership cards will be posted to you.  Please note that if you wish to pay online through our Member's Logon portal, log on using your membership number and first 4 digits of your birthday (eg.10 June is 1006), go to "My Account", then click on "Make a Payment". Choose "Membership account" and add amount noted on your renewal notice and continue to payment. (Please note that your invoice amount will not appear in your account).  Click here to logon to the Member's Logon 

Congratulations Youth Sailors!

Eight of our Optimist Sailors headed up last Sunday to the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron to compete in the Optimist Travellers Trophy Race 2.  Our sailors did extremely well and are looking forward to a great 2015/2016 sailing season.

Learn to Sail Spring Holiday Camps

Learn to Sail Spring Holiday Camps enrolments are now open.

 With Tackers 1,2,3 courses (ages 7 - 12 years) and Teenagers Level 1,2,3 courses (11 - 18 years), there is something for all ages and all sailing abilities.  Limited spaces are available, so get in quick!

Spring Camp Week 1;

• Monday 21 September to Thursday 24 September 2015

• Time:  9:30am to 3.30pm (extended care hours available for purchase)

• Ages:  7 - 12 Years (Tackers Learn to Sail) - Enrol Online

• Ages:  12 - 18 Years (Teenage Learn to Sail) - Enrol Online

Spring Camp Week 2;

• Tuesday 29 September - Friday 2 October 2015

• Time:  9:30am to 3.30pm (extended care hours available for purchase)

• Ages:  7 - 12 Years (Tackers Learn to Sail) - Enrol Online

• Ages:  12 - 18 Years (Teenage Learn to Sail) - Enrol Online

Frank Likely Trust Campaign for MHYC Youth Sailing Future

UPDATE:  The current campaign, promoted by the Frank Likely Trust has already achieved contributions for seven new Optimists which have been ordered.  There is still opportunity for further donations to help replace our aging youth sailing fleet.  

Youth sailing is the key to the future success for Middle Harbour Yacht Club. Weekends are spent with a full beach of young sailors learning to sail however, the current Optimist Fleet is ageing and requires replacing. Youth Sailing, in conjunction with the Frank Likely Trust is driving a campaign to replace the Club’s current Opti Fleet with at least 10 new boats by this Summer to ensure that Middle Harbour Yacht Club creates future champion sailors and life long members.

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Ladies Lunch at MHYC - Amanda Tabberer

$60 Members, $65 Non members for wine, 2 course lunch and tea or coffee.

The prize of a 7 night holiday, kindly donated by Travel View Cruise/Cruise View and Locaboat Holidays, on a self drive barge on the Canal Du Midi, South France will be drawn at the lunch.

Bookings are Essential

Spoil yourself - Locaboat Holidays 

Cruise Traveller has just released a new package with Locaboat and a Paris stay. Just to whet people’s appetite!

Click Here for more information.

New Menu for the Harbourview Bar & Bistro

The Harbourview Bar & Bistro has introduced its new menu.  Come down to the Club and try the new offerings - we hope you enjoy them!  We need you to support the bistro, enjoy the food and provide your feedback.  
Click here for the Harbourview Bar & Bistro Menu.

Father's Day at MHYC

Treat Dad to a breakfast buffet at Middle Harbour Yacht Club for Father's Day on Sunday 6th September, 2015.  The Bistro will be open for a hot and cold buffet between 8.30am - 10.30am.  $28 MHYC Members/$32 Non Members $14 child 3-15 years (under 3 years – free), and includes glass of bubbly (or beer, if preferred!).  Bookings essential on 9969 1244.
Open for lunch with normal bistro menu.

Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week
Harbourview Bar & Bistro open Thurs - Sat nights

Notice to all Members and Guests - the Sandbar Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8am to 4pm.  Relax by the beach with a coffee, gourmet roll, warm toastie or a delicious Stout Beef Pie!

Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights for dinner.