MHYC E News 1st June 2016
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter.
Winter has finally begun! Tonight is game 1 of State of Origin NRL NSW VS QLD, so wrap up in your winter woollies and join us at the Club to watch the game on the big screen. Kick-off at 8pm. We will also be showing all 3 Wallabies Vs England matches on the big screen this month, as well as game 2 of the State of Origin. Our Vivid Cruise for tomorrow night on Sydney Harbour is booked out - many thanks to all those who have booked. It should be a great night - rug up & fingers crossed for clear skies!
MHYC's Youth Sailing Prize Presentation for the 2015/16 season was held on the rigging deck last Sunday. Congratulations to all winners, and competitors!
Mosman Council Spit Foreshore Parking Permits for 2016/17, for non residents, are now available to purchase through MHYC for a 50% discount. We have reached half way. The discount will only become applicable once 100+ MHYC Members have taken up the offer. Parking permits allow parking in both the East and West Spit Foreshore Parking areas 7 days a week. Click here to register and pay online.
Message from MHYC General Manager, Karen Baldwin - Marine Industry Foundation
What a lot of members may not know is that I have been a Director of the Marina Industry Association for the past 8 years and last year I was invited on a Committee for a newly established Foundation for the Boating & Marine industry. Jeff D’Albora has provided start-up funding of $50k and will continue to match $/$ up to $200k. The Foundation has already started providing financial assistance to organisations like Sailability but also to individuals to help support their careers and development in the Boating & Marina industries.
Kay Cottee has accepted the role of Patron – and we have our first fund-raising lunch taking place on Friday 15th July at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron.
Special guest speaker will be well known journalist, writer & boatie, Rob Mundle, and we will also have Jessica Watson there on the day as well.
Click here to see the flyer regarding the event, in case you might be interested in getting together a group of like-minded boating & marina industry people to join us for what will be a most memorable lunch. As well as being a lot of fun, you will be part of the first fund-raising event to support this great Foundation.
Notice of Annual General Meeting - Thursday 21st July, 2016 at 7pm
The 76th Annual General Meeting of Members of Middle Harbour Yacht Club will be held in the Clubhouse, Lower Parriwi Road, The Spit, Mosman, NSW 2088 on Thursday 21st July 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Harbourview Room.
In accordance with the Constitution of the Middle Harbour Yacht Club notice is hereby given calling for nominations for the following positions for 2016-2017:
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Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 4 - Race 1 - 1st June, 2016
Race 1 of Series 4 for the 2015-16 season, is on today Wednesday 1st June, 2016. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up starting from 1300 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.
To enter - click here
To view Entrants and Results - click here
MHYC Winter Series - Race 6 Saturday 4th June, 2016
The MHYC Winter Series has begun with Race 6 and Race 4 Short series, this Saturday 4th June, 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
NSW - State/National Race Officer Seminar - Saturday 25th June & Sunday 26th June, 2016
The Yachting Australia Race Officer Seminar is a half day seminar for Club level or two day seminar for State/National level, aimed at educating people who wish to become involved with the officiating aspect within the sport of Sailing. Race Officers play an important role within sailing, conducting racing at clubs, and enabling organised participation and competition. This is being run by MHYC's PRO, Phil Yeomans.
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.
Youth Sailing - Steaming Ahead
Testing the theory that too much sailing is never enough, a group of our top youngsters took to the water in Melges 20s after the Youth Presentation on Sunday. Judging by the smiles on their faces, the boats provided the thrills they were looking for. The Melges 20 will form the top tier of the youth sailing pathway for the 2016-2017 season in a trial program where the young sailors who graduate through the Tackers and Learn to Sail programs, can then opt for an intensive one-on-one training session to give their skills a final polish.
The Youth Presentation was held on the hardstand and as the sausages were sizzling, General Manager Karen Baldwin introduced the new Youth Coach, Nick Connor, thanked the outgoing coach Locky Pryor, and outlined the plans for the next season. These include strengthening the existing program of Tackers and Learn to Sail, offering travelling opportunities to regattas with Nick Connor in attendance, taking advantage of the proximity of the Australian Sailing Team to lift expertise and aspirations and of course, the Melges 20 program, complete with a racing package for the 2016-2017 season.
All enquiries should be directed to Nick Connor on email juniorsailing@mhyc.com.au
Online Bookings Open - July School Holiday Camps Open
Online bookings are open for the July School Holiday Sailing Camps. Monday 4th July - Thursday 7th July and Monday 11th July to Thursday 14th July, 2016.
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! Hot soup will be available daily from Friday.
Month of June- 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 coming soon - stay tuned!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and Friday and Saturday for dinner. Thursday night will be open only with a minimum booking of 10 or more. Call the Club on 9969 1244.
Click here for the Harbourview Bar & Bistro Menu.
Month of June- VB Schooner $4 (No Member Discount )
Mosman Council Spit Foreshore Parking Permits 2016/17 - Book Online
The 2016/17 Mosman Council Spit Foreshore Parking permits are now available to purchase online to MHYC Members only, through Middle Harbour Yacht Club's website. The permit allows parking 7 days per week in both the East and West Spit Foreshore parking area and is open to MHYC Members who are non residents of Mosman. A 50% discount is offered once over 100 or more MHYC Members have purchased the permits at a cost of $175.
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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 Bistro openings, please advise the Club on 9969 1244 for table bookings for Wednesday's State of Origin matches. For Saturdays, book a table early and join us for dinner before the game.
Wednesday 1st June - State of Origin Game 1 8pm
Saturday 11th June - Wallabies Vs England 8pm
Saturday 18th June - Wallabies Vs England 8pm
Wednesday 22nd June - State of Origin Game 2 8pm
Saturday 25 June - Wallabies Vs England 8pm
"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!
2016/17 MHYC Sailing Handbook - Advertising Opportunity
Advertising spaces are now available in the 2016/17 Sailing Handbook to advertise your product or service to be published in August 2016. The handbook is distributed free to members and is kept on their desks and on their boats: your advertisement will ensure that your product or service remains front-of-mind for this important target market throughout the year at very modest rates, unchanged from previous years.
Click here for further details or contact Roger in the Sailing Office at roger@mhyc.com.au.
North Sails Autumn Sails Promotion
MHYC members the time to buy a new North sail is now. Backed by factory incentives, your local North Sails representative is offering Autumn savings on all North Paneled Cloth (NPC), North Paneled Laminates (NPL), 3DL® and 3DiTM. Get in touch with your local North loft now to order and sail into the upcoming season with North Sails performance and quality.
Billy.Sykes@northsails.com or 02 9998 8500
