MHYC E News 29th June 2016
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter
It's been a busy week at the Club with a great turn out for the One Sails Trim Seminar with Paul Eldrid, the Wallabies Vs England match, a Melges 20 "try out" day on Sunday and our monthly Sunday Sounds - hope you were able to get down here to be a part of the activities!
Nominations close today at 1700 hours for positions as a Director or Flag Officer. Please contact the Club office for nomination forms.
Mosman Council Spit Foreshore Parking Permits for 2016/17 have now closed and details have been sent to Mosman Council for processing. Those who have purchased permits will be notified once they are ready for collection from the Club.
The 2016/17 membership renewals will be sent out to all Members this week. Many thanks in advance for renewing your membership and to our wonderful volunteers - Tig Thomas, John Needham, Rob Ogilvie and John Howard - for their organised stuffing of the envelopes! Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
Notice of Annual General Meeting - Thursday 21st July, 2016 at 7pm - Closing Date for Nominations is 1700 hrs today Wednesday 29th June
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 5 - 29th June, 2016
Race 5 of Series 4 for the 2015-16 season, is on today Wednesday 29th 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 8 & 9/ Short Race 5 & 6 Saturday 2nd July, 2016
The MHYC Winter Series has begun with Race 8 & 9 and Short Series Race 5 & 6, being held this Saturday 2nd July, 2016. The Winter Series is held most Saturdays during Winter, including a 'short' series and sprint races.
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
Safety Audits for 2016-17 Sailing Season
There are still a number of boats that are yet to get checked for their safety audit for the 2016-17 season. All 2015-16 audits expire tomorrow, 30 June 2016, so any boats participating in the winter Wednesday races or Saturday Winter series must have their new safety audit done to be eligible for entry to these races after tomorrow.
There will be another Get Checked day just prior to the twilight season that starts in early October. When a date has been organised this will be advised via the e-news.
In the meantime, if you require a safety audit to maintain your series position in the winter racing events, please contact the office as soon as possible so that we can organise one of our volunteer auditors to do this. Safety audit requirements are available on our website - click here.
Annual Skippers Briefing - Date Change to Thursday 11th August, 2016
Note to Skippers - due to a clash with Hamilton Island Race Week, the Annual Skippers Briefing has been changed from 25th August to Thursday 11th August, 2016 at 7pm. Please make a note of this in your calendar! There will be a range of Helly Hansen's new season sailing gear and clothing to view as well as a wine tasting with Robert Oatley Vineyards.
Melges 20 "Come & Try" Day
On the coldest morning of the year so far, 6 brave souls arrived to go for a sail in the Melges 20 on Sunday 26 June. 2 boats were launched and we enjoyed the best of the day’s breeze between 10.30 and 12.30pm. There was enough wind to get the spinnakers up and the boats moving, and everyone got a chance to helm and trim, although it must be said that the spinnaker skills need some work…
The next Come & Try a Melges 20 will be held on Sunday 31 July. If you’re interested in having a run in these sportboats, please contact Nicky Bethwaite on nickyb@mhyc.com.au to make a reservation.
Youth Sailing - Online Bookings Open - July School Holiday Camps Open
There is still time to book the kids into a sailing holiday camp this school holidays!! Online bookings are open for the July School Holiday Sailing Camps for Tackers and Learn to Sail Teenagers.
Monday 11th July to Thursday 14th July, 2016 - 9.30am - 3.30pm.
Click here for more information and to book online.
Visit by Lewes Yacht Club in Delaware USA
Last Sunday Julie Hodder met up at MHYC with Sonya and John Edwards from Lewes Yacht Club (LYC) in Lewes, Delaware, USA ( www.lewesyc.com ) to exchange burgee flags. Lewes Yacht Club encourages their members to swap burgee flags when traveling nationally and internationally, and they display them throughout our clubhouse.
They really enjoyed their visit to the Yacht Club and were particularly impressed with us having the Australian Sailing Team onsite and our Marina.
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Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week - Hot soup now available
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 perfect for these chilly days!
Month of June- VB Schooner $4 (Member Discount )
Harbourview Bar & Bistro - New Winter Menu Available
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro has a new Winter menu - come down to the Club and try it out!
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 New Winter Harbourview Bar & Bistro Menu.
Month of June- VB Schooner $4 ( Member Discount )
Seniors Lunch - Sunday 17th July, 2016
MHYC's annual Senior's Lunch will be held on Sunday 17th July, 2016, from 12 noon. Guest speaker this year is well known yachtsman, Michael York OAM. $65 per person includes arrival drink & 2 course lunch. Bookings can be made through the Club to 9969 1244 or by completing the booking form recently posted to eligible Members.
Clubhouse Sports Lunch - with Guest Speaker, Phil Waugh - 22nd July, 2016 at 12 noon - Tables selling fast!
Join MC, Fox Sports #1 Rugby Commentator, Greg Clark, and Guest Speaker, ex Wallaby & Waratahs Captain, 6 times Sydney to Hobart sailor, Phil Waugh, at MHYC's inaugural Clubhouse Sports Lunch on Friday 22nd July, 2016, at 12 noon.
$55 MHYC Members/$60 non members (includes arrival drink and 2 course lunch)
Great raffle prizes, including 2 tickets to the Bledisloe Cup, signed Wallabies jersey & more! Get a table together of friends &/or colleagues for what is expected to be a great afternoon of laughs, fun and entertainment. Tables of 10 available.
Click here to book and pay online.
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.
