MHYC E News 2nd March, 2016
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the families and friends of CYCA Member & former MHYC Member, Roger Hickman and RPAYC member, David Booth, after the passing of two wonderful men and passionate sailors. Our thoughts and good wishes are with Billy Stevens for a fast recovery after last weekend's tragic accident at Pittwater. As a mark of respect, our Wednesday sailors will be racing with black ribbons today.
Click here for Julie Hodder's memories of Roger "Hicko" Hickman.
Many thanks for those that entered our draw to win tickets to a Shen Yun Performance Show in last week's E News - congratulations to Jo Gilmore! We hope you enjoy the show!
See below for your chance to win a $1700 Helly Hansen Sailing Gear prize pack at this weekend's Sydney Harbour Regatta.
Sailing Instructions are Now Available to Download for the Sydney Harbour Regatta - 5th & 6th March, 2016
The Sailing Instructions for the Sydney Harbour Regatta are now available online. For all information, visit the website at www.shr.mhyc.com.au or call the Sailing Office on 02 9969 1244.
If you are not racing, come down and enjoy the atmosphere of the regatta over the weekend. There will be live entertainment each afternoon from 4pm on the beach as well as a barbeque. The prize presentation will take place on Monday evening 7th March, 2016.
Sign up as a Helly Hansen Crew Member at the regatta this weekend for your chance to win a $1700 Helly Hansen sailing gear prize pack. The prize will be drawn on Saundy 6th march, 2016, at approx. 6pm. The winner must be present to receive the prize.
Many thanks to our sponsors - Helly Hansen, Trina Solar, Sydney City Marine, Air New Zealand, Travel View|Cruise View and Rocks Brewing.
For Sailing Instructions - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Saturday Summer Pointscore - 12th March, 2016
The Summer Pointscore continues on Saturday 12th March, 2016.
Open Race 17 (SOP) - First warning signal 1155 hours
MHYC Ocean PS Race 4 (MHYC -SOP Race 7)
Inshore Race 5 - First warning signal 1255 hours
To enter - click here
To view Entrants & Results - click here
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 3 - Race 1 - 2nd March, 2016
Race 1 of Series 3 for the 2015-16 season, being held today Wednesday 2nd March, 2016. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up starting from 1330 hours.
Many thanks to our sponsors for the Wednesday Series, Ivan Rowe & Rob Armstrong, 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 - Race 20 - 3rd March, 2016
Race 20 will be held tomorrow Thursday 3rd March, 2016, 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 , Cosine Shipwright Services and Specialty Mortgage 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
Cruising Division Meeting & BBQ - Monday 21st March, 2016
The next meeting: Monday March 21st, 19:30 p.m. B.Y.O. BBQ 18:30 p.m
Guest Speaker: Paul Wotherspoon - “Safety up the Mast”
Learn how to Climb the Mast with Redundant Safety so that if anything at all breaks, You Do Not Fall.
See the simple Klemstein Knot demonstrated and also a simple DIY Rope Climber device to take the effort out of the climb.
Avoid the most common mistakes. The life you save may be your own…
2016 "Cruising North" Series
Doug Brooker - AYF Yachtmaster instructor and past examiner will be presenting a series of talks for anyone interested in cruising North on the nights of Monday 14th March, Wednesday 16th March. Monday 21st March, Wednesday 23rd March.
The first two nights will cover the preparation of you and your yacht for cruising. The third and fourth nights will cover the passage and ports between Sydney and the Whitsundays. Questions and suggestions will be most welcome.
This is being sponsored by CCCA, If you wish to attend please email the CCCA secretary Greg Hitchens at: cccahonsecretary@gmail.com providing your name and contact method.
Try Sailing Day - Update
We had a great turnout for our Try Sailing Day last Sunday, 28th February, 2016, with beautiful conditions on the water with up to 20 kids trialing all 3 classes of boats from Optis, Cadets and 420's. This also included some children that had never sailed before and all are happy to come back to move on to the next stage. Many thanks to Graham Griffin, from the 420 Association, for providing the use of 420's and to Michael Mansley and Sarah Burley-Jukes , from the Cadet Association for providing the Cadets. We hope to have more of these Try Sailing Days to help grow our future sailors!
NSW 420 & International Cadet State Titles - 19th-20th March, 2016
The NOR and entry for the NSW 420 & International Cadet State Titles are now available on the MHYC Youth Sailing Regattas page. Entries close on19th March at 1200hrs.
For more information please email Locky Pryor at locky@mhyc.com.au or check the website at: http://www.mhyc.com.au/en/sailing/learn-to-sail/centerboard-regattas.
Calling for Nominations for the 2016 Frank Likely Trust Award
Frank Likely was a pioneer and driving force behind MHYC’s junior sailing and safety programs. Although Frank is no longer with us, his spirit is still alive in the form of the Frank Likely Trust. This Trust was formed by sailing and army mates from the war to:
1. To perpetuate the memory of Frank Likely in view of his many years of outstanding voluntary service to yachting and Middle Harbour Yacht Club.
2. To assist Middle Harbour Yacht Club members and young sailors selected at the discretion of the Committee to compete in yacht and dinghy racing.
3. To make awards to outstanding persons who have contributed valuable services to the Middle Harbour Yacht Club and Australian Yachting in the Frank Likely Spirit.
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Image at right - Trustees made the first award in May 1991 to Matthew Bassett. Matt had crewed with MHYC Juniors for 9 years and the Trust enabled him to skipper his ‘own’ dinghy which it made available for a full racing season.
Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week - French Pastries now available!
The Sandbar Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8am. French pastries Available Now - Berry, chocolate & salted caramel muffins, chocolate croissants, fruit scrolls! Come down to the Club & try them! Also delicious Smoothies - flavours of banana, mango, mixed berry and for the health conscientious, a dairy free "Green" - the perfect choice for Summer!
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 to Saturday for dinner.
Click here for the Harbourview Bar & Bistro Menu.
Wine of the Month - Molly's Cradle Wines. $6.50 per glass, $28 per bottle - come down to the Club to try it!
