MHYC E News 30th September, 2015
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter.
Congratulations to past MHYC Commodore Martin Hill and his crew from Estate Master, placing sixth in the recent Farr 40 World Championships. A great achievement! Click here for Sail-World article.
Good luck to Guido Belgiorno-Nettis and the Melges 20 Transfusion crew in the upcoming Melges 20 World Championship in San Francisco from September 30th - October 3rd, 2015. To follow them, click here.
Reminder to Members - The Club will be opening from 5.30am this Sunday 4th October, 2015, for the live Rugby World Cup match between the Wallabies Vs England on the big screen - a match not to be missed! Bacon/egg breakfast wraps and beverages available. Don't forget to change your clocks forward one hour for daylight saving! The Club will remain open for the NRL Grand Final at 7.20pm, with reduced food options available.
Click here for the October Long Weekend Club Opening Hours.
Saturday Spring Pointscore - Saturday 10th October, 2015
The Spring Pointscore continues on Saturday 10th October, 2015.
Open Race 5 (Combined Clubs at RSYS) - First warning Signal 1255 hours
Inshore Race 4 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Club Short Series Race 3 - First warning signal 1255 hours
To enter - click here
To view Entrants & Results - click here.
Please note: there will be no racing this Saturday 3rd October, 2015, due to the October Long Weekend.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 1 - Race 5 - 30th September 2015
Race 5 of Series 1 for the 2015-16 season, being held today, Wednesday 30th September, 2015. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up starting from 1300 hours.
Many thanks to our new sponsors for the Wednesday Series, Yacht Sales Australia. If you are looking to buy or sell a boat, visit their website at www.yachtsalesaustralia.com.au.
To enter - click here
To view Entrants and Results - click here
Thursday Twilight Series - begins 8th October, 2015
Thursday Twilight racing is only 1 week away! Race 1 will be held on Thursday 8th October, 2015, with a count up handicap Clubhouse start. Enter today! If you require a Cat 7, please contact Roger in the Sailing Office to arrange an audit at sailing-administrator@mhyc.com.au or on 02 9969 1244.
Many thanks to Wild Oats & Robert Oatley Vineyards for sponsoring the Thursday Twilight series.
To enter - click here
Rocktober at MHYC - dress up for Twilight race 2 - 15th October, 2015
ROCKTOBER has arrived at MHYC. Celebrate the beginning of the Twilight season at race 2 of the Thursday Twilight Series on Thursday 15th October, 2015, dressed as your favourite Rock Star! Is it Elvis Presley, Mick Jagger, Bon Scott, Ozzy Osborne, Cyndi Lauper or Chrissy Hines? Or someone else??? Great prizes for the best dressed!
October Membership Special - Sign up your Crew for the Twilights!
As a special membership offer for the month of October, all new Full or Sailing members will have the joining fee of $75 waived plus receive a $50 credit onto their membership card! ?For those current members who propose a Full or Sailing member in the month of October, they too will receive $50 credit onto their membership card. Don't delay - sign up your crew for the Twilight season - the drinks are on us! - Click here for the membership application form.
Skipper’s Briefing…Take II - 7th October, 2015
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 - With Guest Speaker, Rob Brown - 7th October
Join us for a Racing Rules of Sailing briefing following the Skipper’s Brief on Wednesday 7 October at approximately 1930 in the Main Bar. Our guest speaker, Rob Brown, from the Royal Motor Yacht Club, 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.
On Water Race Management Assistance Required
MHYC is running Farr 40 Regattas in October, November and December in the build up for the state, national and world championships to be held in early 2016. We will, of course, still be running our regular Saturday sailing program, so as a result we will need more help on-water. Duties include marking off boats competing, helping with flags and signals at the start, and recording finish times. Refreshments and a light lunch are provided and you would need to be here from about 10am to 4pm. There will be experienced race officials on board to guide you, and you will learn some of the intricacies of race management.
If you can help, or know someone reasonably agile who can, please contact the Sailing Office for more details on 9969 1244.
Help is needed especially on Saturdays from 17 October through December, and on Sundays 8 Nov and 13 Dec.
Bart's Bash Results Update
Congratulations to MHYC's Adams 10 fleet who participated in the recent Bart's Bash - some great results with over 12,500 participants this year and so far over 62,000 pounds raised - "60% of the results from this years #BartsBash have been uploaded to the system and so far our 'provisional top 10' includes sailors from Lake Deneys Yacht Club, South Africa, Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Australia and Clacton-on-Sea Sailing Club, UK. To see the provisional results so far visit http://www.bartsbash.com/results."
Membership Renewals for 2015/16 Season - Member Cards available for collection
Renewed membership cards are now available for collection at the MHYC office. For those who are still to renew, there are many payment options - online, by phone, direct deposit or drop into the Club. Thank you to all those who have 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.
Term 4 Bookings are Now Open
Bookings for Term 4 Tackers and Learn to Sail are now open online. Term 4 will operate each Sunday from 11th October, 2015. For all information and bookings - click here.
Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week
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 - Only 15 seats Left!
With only 15 seats left, MHYC's last Ladies Lunch for 2015 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.
Make sure you book now so you don't miss out! - click here to book online
Melbourne Cup Lunch - 3rd November, 2015
Join us for a "French themed" Melbourne Cup lunch on Tuesday 3rd November, 2015, from 12 noon. $70 Members, $75 Non Members (includes a glass of French champagne on arrival, Hors d'oeuvres & 2 course 'French style' lunch). Fantastic prizes for best dressed and best dressed hat.
Book a table of friends and enjoy the race that "stops a Nation" together - click here to book online or call 02 9969 1244.
Watch the Rugby World Cup, AFL & NRL Grand Finals Live on the Big Screen
With the support of Fox Sports, MHYC will be screening live matches of the upcoming Rugby World Cup on the big screen in the Harbourview Bar & Bistro as well as downstairs in the Sandbar Cafe (during opening hours). The Club, will be open for the Wallabies match against England Sunday October 4th from 5.30am with the game commencing at 6am. Egg/Bacon breakfast wraps available - book a table on 9969 1244.
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Applications Open to Sail the Tall Ship Young Endeavour!
Applications are now open for the 2016 Young Endeavour Youth Development Program. Encourage young Australians in your community to set sail for an adventure at sea aboard the national sail training ship Young Endeavour! Young Australians aged 16 to 23 can apply for voyages at www.youngendeavour.gov.au. Click here for more information.
