MHYC E News 18th May 2016
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter.
We saw a very busy weekend at MHYC with the Club hosting the MC 38 Autumn Regatta as well as the Adams 10 Waitangi Challenge on Sunday. It was great to see the buzz at the Club over the whole weekend. Click here for MC 38 Autumn regatta wrap up.
Read here for a great article in today's Manly Daily on the Waitangi Cup Challenge.
Please note that the MHYC Vivid Cruise date has changed to Thursday 2nd June from 6pm - 9pm - tickets are still available - see article below.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 3 - Race 12 - 18th May, 2016
Race 12 of Series 3 for the 2015-16 season, being held today Wednesday 18th May, 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
MHYC Winter Series - Entries Now Open - Race 3 & 4 Saturday 21st May, 2016
The MHYC Winter Series has begun with Race 3 and 4 (Sprints), and Short Series Race 2 and 3 (Sprints), this Saturday 21st May, 2016. The Winter Series is held most Saturdays during Winter, including a 'short' series and sprint races.
No racing is held over the June Long Weekend. First Warning Signal at 1155hrs, with a Post Race Presentation. Morning Sandbar BBQ will greet skippers and crew prior to racing and the Harbourview Bistro will be serving Post Race weekly Specials for Members and Guests to enjoy.
To enter - click here.
To view Entrants and Results - click here
Waitangi Interstate Challenge MHYC v Victoria 2016 – Adams 10’s
This year it was MHYC’s turn to host this incredible and unique event which is teams racing in a one class design and the Adams 10 class has been used since its inception in 2000.
The “Waitangi Challenge” is between MHYC and the Victorian Clubs with Adams 10’s. Four crews from each state contest the event. The host of the challenge provides the eight boats required and to ensure even racing, boats are drawn out of a hat and no skipper is permitted to sail their own boat. Thanks to the owners of boats provided L2; No Friends; Contentious; Kick & Chase; Rock Solid; Another Dilemma and Powderhulk.
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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.
Get Checked Weekend & YA Special Regulations Audits - 18th & 19th June
MHYC will be holding its' annual Get Checked Weekend for Equipment Audits on the weekend of 18th & 19th June, 2016, which allows Club Members the perfect opportunity to have their boats audited prior to the new sailing season commencing. Members are encouraged, each year, to make their own pre-arrangements for services required, as they may be limited during the Get Checked Weekend. MHYC Member, David Lavings, of CMS Consulting, will be providing fire extinguisher servicing and replacement on Saturday. Bookings for an equipment audit are to be arranged directly through the MHYC Sailing Office or by emailing Roger Wragby at roger@mhyc.com.au.
Online Bookings Open - Tackers & Learn To Sail Term 2 & July School Holiday Camps
Online bookings are open for Term 2 Tackers and Learn to Sail Teenagers as well as the July School Holiday Sailing Camps.
Click here for more information and to book online.
Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week
The Sandbar Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8am. Come down to the Club & enjoy our Winter treats - samosas, frittatas, pies, hot dogs! Also delicious soft centred muffins - try them warmed up! As from 1st May, hot soup will be available daily.
Month of April Special Continues to May- VB Schooner $4 (No Member Discount )
Harbourview Bar & Bistro - Come down and try the menu and weekly specials
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro has a new menu starting next week - stay tuned!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and Friday and Saturday for dinner. Thursday night will be open with a minimum booking of 10 or more. Call the Club on 9969 1244.
Click here for the Harbourview Bar & Bistro Menu.
Month of April Special Continues to May- VB Schooner $4 (No Member Discount )
MHYC Vivid Cruise - 2nd June, 2016, 6pm - 9pm - Note Change of Date
It's on again - MHYC's Vivid Cruise! Join us on Thursday 2nd June, 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. Arrival drink & canapes, buffet dinner, tea & coffee plus cash bar - $75 per person. Call the MHYC office to book your spot or click here to book online!
Ladies Lunch with Guest Speaker - Lexi Landsman - Thursday 16th June, 2016
MHYC's next Ladies Luncheon will be held on Thursday 16th June, 2016, at 12 noon, with guest speaker, author, Lexi Landsman. Lexi Landsman is an Australian television producer and journalist. She has worked on a range of award-winning documentary series for the Seven Network that have aired in Australia and internationally. She has degrees in Media Arts and Production, Drama Teaching and a Masters in Journalism. She will be speaking about her new and first book, The Ties That Bind - On opposite sides of the world, two lives are changed forever. One by the smallest bruise. The other by a devastating bushfire. And both by a shocking secret.
Major Prize of a 3 night Cruise to be drawn at the final lunch in October 2016 sponsored by Travel View | Cruise View and Captain Cook Cruises Fiji.
Cost $60 (MHYC Members)/ $65 (Non Members) per person includes arrival drink, 2 course lunch, wine and tea/coffee. Click here to book online or call the Club on 9969 1244.
Live on Foxsports at MHYC - June
With quite a few sporting matches being shown live on Foxsports in June, bring your friends along and watch the games on the big screen in the Harbourview Bar & Bistro. For Saturdays, book a table early and join us for dinner before the game.
1st June - State of Origin Game 1
11th June - Wallabies Vs England
18th June - Wallabies Vs England
22nd June - State of Origin Game 2
25 June - Wallabies Vs England
"Sail trim and the latest sail design technology – getting the best out of your sails" Seminar - Thursday 23rd June, 2016 at 6.30pm
Paul Eldrid, Director of OneSails Australia, will be speaking on sail trim and the latest design technology, at MHYC on Thursday 23rd June at 6.30pm. Paul is an accomplished sailor with numerous victories in Australia and internationally including State, National & World Champion. Paul has designed, built sails and coached a string of National and World Champions. His sails have powered an impressive list of inshore and offshore yachts to victory worldwide.
Come down to the Club and learn about how you should be trimming your sails and getting the best out of them!
Flying Fish - YA/ISAF Safety and Sea Survival Course - 10% discount for MHYC Members
Flying Fish is offering a 10% discount across the board to MHYC members for all Flying Fish bookings made before the end of the financial year. Click here for more information on the Safety and Sea Survival Course.
Flying Fish also offer courses in:
First Aid
Sea Survival
Diesel Engine
Radio operators etc
For more information on these courses - click here.
