MHYC E News 25th November, 2015
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter.
It’s all happening this weekend at MHYC with the Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) and the 7 Islands Race incorporating the first of the Jeanneau Cup Series. With some 32 yachts entered in the 7 Islands Race, there is plenty of room for more, for the organised “tour” of our wonderful harbour. The afternoon will conclude with a post racing social event and beach party alongside our colleagues from the SSORC series. It’s certainly not too late to enter with the deadline extended until 0900 on Saturday morning. Join us at the Club for live entertainment back at the Club on both days, with party band, Sydney Groove, playing on Saturday from 4pm and Lana Nesnas Duo on Sunday from 3pm as part of the Club's monthly Sunday Sounds.
Battle of the best in Seven Islands Race at Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship
The annual stoush to be crowned the Seven Island’s Race champion will be on again when Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s 38th Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC), takes place over the weekend of 28 and 29 November.
A unique event, to be staged on Sydney Harbour on Saturday 28 November, the pursuit style race starts and finishes off MHYC, and takes in some of Sydney’s most recognised islands either side of the Harbour Bridge. The yachts will pass Fort Denison to port on the way up and back and take in Goat Cockatoo, Snapper and Spectacle Islands.
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Have you used your FREE entry to MHYC Feature Event Series?
With 2 of the 7 Feature Events already completed for the 2016 Season there is still time for those that haven’t entered to join in these fun, relaxed events that 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…so why not sign up as a major series entrant or just as a one off and join the fun that our Feature Events offer. Enter online or, for further details, contact the Sailing Office…see you on the water and back at the Club!
Saturday Spring Pointscore - 5th December, 2015
The Spring Pointscore continues on Saturday 5th December, 2015.
Open Race 10 (SOPS) - First warning signal 1200 hours
Inshore Race 11 - First warning signal 1255 hours
To enter - click here
To view Entrants & Results - click here
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 1 - Race 13 (Final) - 25th November 2015
Race 13 and the final race of Series 1 for the 2015-16 season, being held today Wednesday 25th November, 2015. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up starting from 1330 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.
Post race sausage sizzle cooked by the crew from the first boat over the finish line!
With the P & O 5 Ship Spectacular in town and anchored around Sydney Harbour, today's Wednesday race should be an amazing sight! Navigate the course carefully!
To enter - click here
To view Entrants and Results - click here
Thursday Twilight Series - Race 8 - 26th November, 2015
Race 8 will be held tomorrow Thursday 26th November, 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 our Thursday Twilight major sponsors - Wild Oats, Robert Oatley Vineyards as well as our new divisional sponsors, Yacht Sales Australia, All Sail and Cosine Shipwright Services, who will be offering CASH prizes to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings at the end of the series.
To enter - click here
To view Entrants and Results - click here
Katrina Ham Completes Mini Transat 2015
Congratulations to MHYC Member, Katrina Ham, on completing the Mini Transat 2015! What an amazing effort!
Australian solo sailor Katrina Ham reached Guadeloupe and finished the Mini Transat 2015 race on Thursday 19 November. She is the only Australian among the 56 finishers and she is the first Australian to complete the epic solo challenge since 2009.
On finishing Katrina said, “Considering that, just a few months ago, I was not sure if I would be allowed on the start line, it is pretty amazing to be here at the finish!”
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Harbour Navigation Challenge & Raft-up - 5th & 6th December 2015
The exercises will take you to many parts of the Harbour and require you to use some simple navigational techniques to get the answers to a few questions. The current plan is to assemble in Hunters Bay off Balmoral at 11:00 hrs on the Saturday at which time detailed instruction sheets will be passed to each boat.
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Flare Practice Results
The Cruising Division Flare demonstration held Monday 16th Nov was a great success with participants experiencing some of the issues that they may face in a real emergency at sea, such as:
• Trying to read the tiny written instructions without your reading glasses.
• Trying to read the instructions in the dark in unstable conditions.
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School Holiday Kids Sailing Camps for December & January - Book Today
The first of MHYC's School Holiday Sailing Camps begins on Monday 14th December through to Thursday 17th December, 2015, followed by the 2nd week from Monday 21st December to Wednesday 23rd December, 2015. Great idea for a Christmas present! The School Holiday Kids Sailing Camps are for Tackers (7 - 12 year olds) and Learn to Sail Teenagers (13-18 year olds). For all information and bookings for December and January camps - click here.
Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week - New! Smoked Salmon Bagels
The Sandbar Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8am. Freshly cooked egg and bacon rolls available each morning. New ice cream flavours - choc honeycomb, banana, coffee & passionfruit. As well as a variety of selections from gourmet rolls, quiches, toasties, pies to sweet treats of brownies, cookies, muffins, caramel slice - & new smoked salmon bagels. Relax by the beach with a coffee or a glass of wine while enjoying the view!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro - Come Down to the Club to try out the New Menu
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro has had some great reviews of its' new menu. Come down to the Club and try the new offerings for yourself.
Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.
Click here for the Harbourview Bar & Bistro Menu.
Club Christmas Party at MHYC - Book Today - Friday 11th December, 2015
Book online today for the annual Club Christmas Party on Friday 11th December, 2015. Christmas buffet for $48 MHYC Members & $53 Non Members - includes drink on arrival and 2 course meal. Call the Club to book on 9969 1244 or click here to book online.
Experience the thrill of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race This Boxing Day
The Sydney to Hobart is one of the most prestigious ocean races in the world. Don’t miss your chance to get a sailor’s view of the yachts as they cross the start line and sail out of the Harbour.
BYO picnic and hop aboard an iconic Manly Ferry from Manly Wharf to catch all the sensational action with a live race commentator.
Limited tickets are now on sale and family discounts are available.
Head to Beyond the Wharf for more information. (http://www.beyondthewharf.com.au/boxing-day-2015/)
Photo Credit: Howard Wright, IMAGE Professional Photography
