MHYC E News 2nd September, 2015
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter.
It was a fantastic turnout for last Friday night's annual Skippers Briefing followed by a Crew Meet and Greet. With over 70 attendees representing 56 yachts, it is is leading up to be a very exciting 2015/16 sailing season. The Crew Meet and Greet was also well attended with many boats picking up new crew!
The sailing season for 2015/16 kicks off this weekend with the Club's Opening Day and Sail Past, followed by the Commodore's Front Up Cup. All Members and their family and friends are welcome to attend. Champagne brunch begins at 9am in the Sandbar, with kid's activities on the beach from 10.30am - including opti races, sandcastle building competition and treasure hunt! Stay around for the Sail Past at 12 noon where you will see boats dressed to the theme of "Hear Comes the Sun", sail past B Arm to salute the Flag Officers, before heading off to compete in the Commodore's Front Up Race. All boats welcome to partake in the Sail Past, assembling at Wy-argine Point at 11.45am.
Don't forget Father's Day on Sunday 6th September, 2015 - bookings essential for Buffet breakfast or lunch on 9969 1244 in the Harbouview Bar & Bistro.
The New Sailing Season is Here…
Haven’t had a chance to sign up for the 2015/16 Season yet? Well, with Opening Day and the Commodore’s Cup this weekend 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.
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Sydney City Marine Leading Edge Series - Final race
The final race of the Sydney City Marine Leading Edge Series was held last Saturday 29th August, 2015. Congratulations to 2Xcess (Peter Woodhead) who placed first, and was the winner of the Series, Stormaway (Jack Stening/Colin Gunn), 2nd and Galan (Mike & Hilary Gallagher) 3rd.
For all results - click here.
Wednesday Series 1 - Race 1 - 2nd September 2015
Race 1 of Series 1 for the 2015-16 season, will be held today, Wednesday 2nd September, 2015. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up starting from 1300 hours.
To enter - click here | To view Entrants and Results - 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 Front Up 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.
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Looking for Crew? Looking for a Yacht? Looking to Volunteer?
MHYC hosted a successful Meet’n’Greet evening last Friday where current and new Members had the chance to jump aboard a yacht for the forthcoming Season. If you missed the chance to attend don’t be backward in coming forward…simply register your interest online - click here for information - or just turn up on the day and add your name to the Crew Board adjacent to the Sandbar where you will likely also find yachts looking for crew on the day / evening.
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MHYC Opening Day & Sail Past - Saturday 5th September, 2015
Join us for the Club's Opening Day and Sail Past to be held this Saturday 5th September, 2015, followed by the first feature event, Commodore's Front Up Cup Race. Champagne Brunch commences at 9am. Bring the kid's down to the Club for fun activiities on the beach and water. Join in the Sail Past or watch from the Club, as boats and crew dress up to salute the Flag Officers. 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. Sail Past begins at approximately 12 noon.
Commodore's Front Up Cup Race - Saturday 5th September, 2015
The first of the 2015/16 season's feature events is the Commodore's Front Up Cup race, to start after the Opening Day Sail Past, at 12.30pm. Handicap Clubhouse start and finish. All boats entered in an annual pointscore or Twilight series will get FREE entry to MHYC Feature Events (please enter online). Bring your family and friends along for a relaxed sail on Sydney Harbour.
To enter - Click here
To view Entrants & Results - click here
Skipper’s Briefing…Take II - 7th October, 2015
The Main Event last Friday night was very well received by some 70+ attendees representing 56 yachts and very pleasing to see Members stay on for some pre-weekend relaxation following the brief and our Crew Meet’n’Greet. Our next, and final, briefing is planned for Wednesday 7 October as a precursor for the Twilight Series that gets underway the next night, Thursday 8 October.
All Skippers are reminded that it is a condition of our Aquatic Licence that they, or their (boat’s) representative, must attend a briefing before participating in MHYC events. For those that missed the first brief and wish to participate in the events before 7 October…don’t be concerned…a waiver is in place to ensure you don’t miss these early opportunities and can join in the 2016 Season from the start.
Racing Rules of Sailing
Following the success of our recent ‘double header’ event a Racing Rules of Sailing briefing is being planned to follow the Skipper’s Brief on Wednesday 7 October at approximately 1930 in the Main Bar. Our guest speaker will assist you unravelling and understanding the rules to both improve your knowledge and enhance your enjoyment in our events.
$10 Members/$15 Non Members.
To book, call the Sailing Office on 9969 1244.
Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup - MHYC enters for the first time
When the competitors representing 11 nations gather next month in Newport for the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, September 12-19, 2015, there will be some new faces among the 17 entered yacht club teams.
Testing the talents of amateur sailors, the fourth edition of this regatta will feature one of the most competitive fields thus far in event history: almost half of the entries are competing for their fourth consecutive time. The only new kids on the block will be the Middle Harbour Yacht Club team from Mosman, Australia, about 20 minutes north of Sydney.
Click here for the full Sail-World article.
Membership Renewals for 2015/16 Season - Membership expired 31st August, 2015
For those who are still to renew, it is not too late! There are many payment options - online, by phone, direct deposit or drop into the Club. New membership cards are currently being printed with some sent out already. The annual and monthly direct debits were made yesterday - if your credit card has a new expiry date, please contact the MHYC office to update your details. 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. Click here to logon to the Member's Logon
Kid's Disco & Karaoke
The next Kid's Disco and Karaoke, with Bop Till You Drop, will be held on Friday 18th September, 2015, from 6pm to 8pm. $10 per child (includes a snack & drink). Bookings essential on 9969 1244.
Learn to Sail & Tackers Spring Holiday Camps
Shake out the Winter cold with MHYC's Spring Sailing Holiday Camps! Four day camps for all ages - click here for online bookings and more information.
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)
• Ages: 12 - 18 Years (Teenage Learn to Sail)
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)
• Ages: 12 - 18 Years (Teenage Learn to Sail)
Youth Sailing Racing Squads
Racing for the Youth Sailing Squads will begin this Sunday 6th September, 2015. For more information on MHYC's squads - click here or call Locky Pryor on 9969 1244.
Father's Day at MHYC - Sunday 6th September, 2015
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 the 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.
Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week
Notice to all Members and Guests - the Sandbar Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8am. There is a variety of selections from gourmet rolls, quiches, toasties, pies to sweet treats of brownies, cookies, muffins, caramel slice. Relax by the beach with a coffee or a glass of wine while enjoying the view!
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!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.
Click here for the Harbourview Bar & Bistro Menu.
Ladies Lunch at MHYC - Amanda Tabberer - Thursday 22nd October
The fourth and final of MHYC's Ladies Lunches will be held on Thursday 22nd October, 2015, from 12 noon. Our guest speaker, Amanda Tabberer, will be speaking on her experiences.
$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 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 - click here to book online
MHYC Member, Mark Dilweg, Presents Model to RSYC
Last month I presented a 1/2 hull model of AUSTRALIA II to the Rep Singapore YC for their assistance to my family over the last 15 years.
As I'm a MHYC Member the model also carried the MHYC Burgee. They plan an article in the RSYC quarterly publication. Thanks Mark!
Vale - Kenneth (Stainless) Steel
With regret Members are advised of the death of long term Member of MHYC, Ken Steel (affectionately known as Stainless or Rusty) last weekend, 29th August, 2015.
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