MHYC E News 6th April, 2016
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter.
It was a great finish to the Twilight season last Thursday with our Hawaiian night. Thank you all for making it a fun night and also a big thank you to our sponsors of the Twilight series, Wild Oats, Robert Oatley Vineyards, Yacht Sales Australia, Cosine Shipwright Serives, and All Sails. Prizes will be presented to Twilight placegetters at the Annual Prize Giving Presentionation on 7th May - see further in the E News for online bookings.
Tonight we welcome new member's to the Club with a Welcome Night at 7pm in the Harbourview Bar. All new members welcome!
The first of four Ladies Lunches for 2016 has been changed to next Thursday 14th April, 2016. Our first speaker is Alexandra Joel, former editor of the Australian edition of Harper’s Bazaar and Portfolio magazines. She will be talking about her latest book, “Rosetta” - click here to read the article in last weekend's Sun Herald - it will be a fascinating talk - one not to be missed!. Another great prize will be on offer so don't miss out - remember, one entry is received into the prize draw for each lunch attended. Click here to book online.
Saturday Summer Pointscore - 9th April, 2016
The Summer Pointscore continues on Saturday 9th April, 2016.
Inshore Race 9 - First warning signal 1255 hours
To enter - click here
To view Entrants & Results - click here
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 3 - Race 6 - 6th April, 2016
Race 6 of Series 3 for the 2015-16 season, being held today Wednesday 6th April, 2016. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up starting from 1300 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
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
Cruising Division Meeting - Monday 18th April, 2016
The next meeting for the Cruising Division will be held on Monday 18th April, 2016, at 7.30pm. BYO BBQ at 6.30pm.
Guest Speaker: Phil Ross - “Writing for Sailing Magazines”
Phil Ross, Editor of Cruising Helmsman, will be back at MHYC as guest speaker at our Cruising Division meeting on April 18. Phil will give us some tips on how to write better cruising articles so that they will be published in the likes of the Cruising Helmsman or Compass Rose. We have all enjoyed extraordinary days sailing and we have all taken some great photos of those days. A few of us have written articles and had photos and stories published by magazines.
What makes an editor chose one article to publish over others? What are the do’s and don’ts of being published. Phil will give us the inside information.
YA Club Judge Course - Saturday 28th May, 2016
A half day course for Club level accreditation as a Club Judge, run by Yachting Australia, is being held at MHYC on Saturday 28th May, 2016, at 9am to 1.30pm. This is aimed at educating people who wish to become involved with the officiating aspect within the sport of Sailing. Judges play an important role within sailing ensuring on water adherence with particular rules and also in their capacity as members of protest committees to settle disputes off the water.
To book your space and for more information - click here.
Vale Fran Marriott
With regret Members are advised of the death of MHYC Associate member, Fran Marriott, last Wednesday 30th March 2016. Fran joined Middle Harbour Yacht Club in 1975 and was a valued member of MHYC for 40 years and will be sorely missed. She was a tremendous supporter of MHYC, even living in Queensland and attending the Club’s Seniors Lunches every year when she could. She generously donated the Club’s current trophy cabinet situated in the Harbourview Room. Fran's funeral will be held in Queensland in the coming weeks with a Celebration of Fran's Life being held at MHYC on Friday 22nd April, 2016, at 12 noon.
Online Bookings Open - Tackers & Learn To Sail April School Holiday Camps & Term 2
Online bookings are now open for the April School Holiday Camps and Term 2 beginning Sunday 1st May, 2016. 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.
Kid's Disco & Karaoke - Friday 15th April, 2016
The next Kid's Disco & Karaoke with Bop Till You Drop will be held on Friday 15th April, 2016, from 6pm - 8pm in the Quarterdeck Room. $10 per child (includes a snack & drink). Bookings essential. Call the MHYC office on 9969 1244.
Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week - Coffee/Muffin Special $5 for April
The Sandbar Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8am. Special for the month of April - Coffee or Tea plus your choice of delicious muffin for $5 - berry, chocolate & salted caramel. 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 anytime!
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.
Ladies Lunches 2016 - Thursday 14th April - note change of Date - Guest Speaker - Alexandra Joel
The first of MHYC's Ladies Lunches for 2016 will be held on Thursday 14th 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.
Annual Prize Giving Presentation - Saturday 7th May, 2016 - Book Online
MHYC's Annual Prize Giving Presentation will be held on Saturday 7th May, 2016, from 6.30pm for 7pm start. $25 per person includes arrival drink & canapes - book online here or call 99691244. 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. Crew Member of the Year nomination forms are available from reception.
Crew Member of the Year Award
The crew Member of the Year Award is presented to an esteemed crew member, displaying the characteristics of a desirable MHYC Member, someone other crew members would aspire to emulate, and nominated from of a yacht in a division of the Annual Pointscore during the 2015/16 season. The award will be presented at the Annual Prize Giving Presentaiton on 7th May, 2016.
If you know of a MHYC Member that you would like to nominate, please download the form here and hand to the Sailing Office. Nominations close 1800 hours on Saturday 16th April, 2016.
Save the Date - MHYC Vivid Cruise - 26th May, 2016
It's on again - MHYC's Vivid Cruise! Join us on Thursday 26th May, 2016, on MV Sydney as we cruise around Sydney Harbour to view the Vivid Festival. Pick up from Mosman Wharf at 5.45pm for the cruise beginning at 6pm and returning at 9pm. Buffet dinner, tea & coffee plus cash bar - $75 per person. Call the MHYC office to book your spot!
Sydney Sailboat Expo - 9th & 10th April, 2016
Come and visit the MHYC stall at the Sydney Sailboat Expo this weekend, 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
Congratulations to MHYC Member, Graham Griffin, who has been nominated for Volunteer of the Year in the Sydney Sailboat Expo Awards. Good luck!
