MHYC E News 16th December, 2015
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter.
Good luck and fair winds to all Members competing in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and the Pittwater to Coffs Race over the Christmas/New Year. Wishing all our Members and their families a wonderful, safe Christmas and New Year!
Please note that there will be no keelboat racing at MHYC over the Christmas and New Year period and will recommence with Wednesday racing on 6th January, 2016.
Christmas Cup & Veterans Cup - Saturday 19th December, 2015
The next race in the Feature Event Series is the Christmas Cup and Veterans Cup being held this Saturday 19th December, 2015. A count up handicap start from the Clubhouse from 1230hrs and a course around the harbour. The Christmas Cup is open to all, with spinnaker and non spinnaker divisions.
Yachts that are 30 years old or more will be competing for the “Veterans Cup Perpetual Trophy”. Yachts and skippers who have a combined age of 90+ years can also compete for the “Old Fart’s Dogs Bowl Trophy”, initiated by Alex Whitworth.
To enter - click here
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 2 - Race 3 - 16th December 2015
Race 3 of Series 2 for the 2015-16 season, being held today Wednesday 16th December, 2015. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up starting from 1330 hours.
Many thanks to our sponsors for the Wednesday Series Ivan & Jeff Rowe, Yacht Sales Australia. If you are looking to buy or sell a boat, visit their website at www.yachtsalesaustralia.com.au.
A reminder that there is no racing for the next two weeks. The next Wednesday race is scheduled for the 6 of January 2016.
To enter - click here
To view Entrants and Results - click here
Thursday Twilight Series - Race 11 - 17th December, 2015
Race 11 will be held tomorrow Thursday 17th December, 2015, being the final race for 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
MHYC Yachts Competing in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race & Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Race
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race - Flying Fish Arctos (Jason Cummings), Patrice Six (Shaun Lane), TSA Management (Tony Levett) - For more details - www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/
Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Race - Elena Nova (Craig Neil), Khaleesi (Andrew & Pauline Dally), Margaret Rintoul V (Graham Buckeridge), Nine Dragons (Bob Cox), Swish (Steven Proud) - For more details - www.pittwatertocoffs.com.au
International Cadet Class National Championship - 27th December, 2015 - 4th Janaury, 2016
MHYC will be hosting the International Cadet Class National Championship from 27th December, 2015, through to 4th January, 2016. Competitors will be visiting from around Australia which will leave the Club very busy.
Kid's Christmas Disco - Friday 18th December, 2015
The last Kid's Disco for 2015 is on Friday 18th December, 2015, from 6pm - 8pm, being held on the Sandbar Deck. $10 per child (includes a drink & snack). There is also a rumour that there may be an appearance by a special guest!
Bookings essential. To book - call the office on 9969 1244.
School Holiday Kids Sailing Camps for December & January - Book Today
The first of MHYC's School Holiday Sailing Camps began on Monday 14th December 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.
A Big Thanks to those who donated the New Optis
The Frank Likely Trust and Middle Harbour Yacht Club would like to thank those members who donated towards the 9 new (much needed) Optis for Junior Sailing Program. The fleet of learn to sail Optis were gradually ageing due to heavy use since the initial purchase of 20 dinghies more than 5 years ago. Read More...
Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week - Smoothies now on the menu!
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. Smoothies Available Now - delicious flavours of banana, mango, mixed berry and for the health conscientious, a dairy free "Green" - the perfect choice for Summer! Relax by the beach with a coffee or a glass of wine while enjoying the view!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro - Come Down and try the menu and weekly specials
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro has had some great reviews of its' menu. Come down to the Club and try the delicious 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.
Great deals with AllSail Overseas Yachting Adventures and Charter
Russell and Cherie Waddy of Allsail are proud new sponsors at MHYC for the Thursday night twilight series.
Allsail is a boutique yachtshare club and sailing school which has been operating out of Church Point for over 25 years. It boasts a modern training, yachtshare, charter and racing fleet comprising a Sydney 38, Bavaria 40 Sport, Beneteau 39 and B/ONE and Force 24 sports boats.
Check out www.allsail.com.au for more information
As an added bonus, MHYC members who book and pay a deposit by 15 January 2016 receive a discount of $200 per person off the normal price.
Plus MHYC members get a 20% discount on a Pittwater/ Broken Bay charter with Allsail.
Call Russell or Cherie on 9979 6266 for more information – and identify yourself as a club member or associate to get the saving.
Christmas and New Year Club Trading Hours
For trading hours of the Club over the Christmas and New Year period - please click here.
Sunday Sounds - Sunday 27th December, 2016
Relax by the beach to the sounds of James Englund on Sunday 27th December, 2015, from 2pm - 5pm.
