MHYC E News 23rd March, 2016
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter.
The International 420 & Cadet Class State Championships were held at MHYC last weekend. Congratulations to 1st placegetters, Zac Nisbet & Jack Hannigan in the Cadet Class and Sophie McIntosh & Emily Summerill, in the 420 Class. Great results for all who competed - congratulations! Many thanks to our Race Management Volunteers, lead by RO Phil Yeomans, for a great regatta. For all results - click here.
Note to Members: The fire hose reels on each arm of the Marina are for emergency use only and not to be used to wash boats down. The Club has recently spent money fixing a hose on D arm that had been used improperly resulting in a build up of water pressure causing it to explode. The loss of water equated to approx $500. Thank you for your future assistance with reducing this expense.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter! Please see further in the newsletter the Opening Hours of the Club over the long weekend.
Saturday Summer Pointscore - 2nd April, 2016
The Summer Pointscore continues on Saturday 2nd April, 2016.
Open Race 19 & 20 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Inshore Race 7 & 8 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Short Series Race 14 & 15 - First warning signal 1255 hours
To enter - click here
To view Entrants & Results - click here
Please note: there will be no MHYC racing this Saturday, 26th March, 2016, due to the Easter weekend.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 3 - Race 4 - 23rd March, 2016
Race 4 of Series 3 for the 2015-16 season, being held today Wednesday 23rd 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 23 - 24th March, 2016
Race 23 will be held tomorrow Thursday 24th March, 2016, with a count up handicap Clubhouse start.
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
NB: The final Thursday Twilight race on Thursday 31st March, 2016, will be themed Hawaiian, so get out your Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts for a fun night.
ANZAC Two-Up Cup Race - Monday 25th April, 2016
MHYC Feature Event 9 is the ANZAC Two-Up Cup Race being held on Monday 25th April, 2016. Entries are open! Join us for this great race and then back to the Club for a game or two of Two-Up!
To enter - click here.
Online Bookings Open for Tackers & Learn To Sail April School Holiday Camps
Online bookings are now open for the April School Holiday Camps. MHYC will be running Tackers and Learn to Sail camps from 9.15am - 3.30pm on Monday 11th April to Thursday 14th April and from Monday 18th April to Thursday 21st April, 2016.
Click here for more information and to book online.
Easter Weekend Club Opening Hours
Good Friday - Friday 25th March - Club Closed
Easter Saturday 26th March - Sandbar Cafe Open - 8am | Harbourview Bar & Bistro Open for lunch 12pm - 3pm & dinner 6pm -9pm - Bookings essential
Easter Sunday 27th March - Sandbar Cafe Open - 8am | Harbourview Bar & Bistro Closed
Easter Monday 28th March - Sandbar Cafe Open - 9am - 12noon
MHYC office will be closed on Good Friday & Easter Monday, & open Easter Saturday & Sunday (reduced hours). The Tender Service will operate each day 9am - 5pm.
For all Bistro bookings over the Easter weekend, please contact the MHYC office on 02 9969 1244 as soon as possible.
Click here for Club Opening Hours.
Sunday Sounds - Easter Sunday 27th March, 2016, 2pm - 5pm
Enjoy the sounds of Jeff Camilleri on Easter Sunday 27th March, 2016, from 2pm - 5pm on the Sandbar Deck.
Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week
The Sandbar Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8am. French pastries also 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 until end of March - Molly's Cradle Wines. $6.50 per glass, $28 per bottle - come down to the Club to try it!
Ladies Lunches 2016 - Thursday 21st April - Guest Speaker - Alexandra Joel
The first of MHYC's Ladies Lunches for 2016 will be held on Thursday 21st April, 2016, from 12 noon. Our guest speaker will be Alexandra Joel, Alexandra Joel is the author of Best Dressed: 200 Years of Fashion in Australia and Parade: the Story of Fashion in Australia. Both books detail the development of fashion, style and national identity. She will be talking about her new release novel, Rosetta.
$60 MHYC Members, $65 Non members - includes 2 course lunch, wine & tea/coffee. To book, call the MHYC office today on 9969 1244 or click here to book online.
Save the Date - Annual Prize Giving Presentation - Saturday 7th May, 2016
MHYC's Annual Prize Giving Presentation will be held on Saturday 7th May, 2016, from 6.30pm for 7pm start. Awards will be presented for all Club divisions in the Annual & Twilight series (1st, 2nd & 3rd) for the 2015/16 sailing season, as well as the annual special awards. More details and Crew Member of the Year nomination forms to follow.
Sydney Sailboat Expo - 9th - 10th April, 2016
The Sydney Sailboat Expo will be held on the 9-10 April 2016 10am – 4pm at the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) in Manly! The ICMS building holds a commanding position in Manly overlooking Sydney Harbour and the Pacific Ocean. The Sydney Sailboat Expo is the place to go to find out how to get yourself or your kids involved in the sport of sailing! Visit the website at www.sydneysailboatexpo.com.au.
New this year, the Sydney Sailboat Expo Awards will be held on the 9th April 2016 as part of the Sydney Sailboat Expo. The Sydney Sailboat Expo are pleased to be able to put together this event to thank all the wonderful volunteers and officials in particular. As well as being in the position of celebrating NSW Sailing Achievements. For more information and the nomination form - click here.
New Marine Electrician at MHYC
Sydney Marine Sparkys are one of Sydney’s leading marine electrician businesses, servicing Middle Harbour Yacht Club and wider Sydney Harbour.
Their fully licensed marine electricians specialise in providing installation, design, evaluation and repair services and are committed to ensuring your marine electrical and electronic systems are in top operating condition.
Sydney Marine Sparkys supply, install and service all of the marine industries leading brands, priding themselves on an exceptional level of technical knowledge. They would be happy to talk you through various options and provide full training and support for all of your marine electronics and electrical systems. Visit their website at www.sydneymarinesparkys.com.au.
10% discount offered to MHYC members (just quote your membership number).
