MHYC E News 10th August, 2016
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter
Entries are open for the paddle event and race 6 of the 2016 PNSW Harbour Series "Spit to the Zoo", hosted by MHYC, being held this Saturday 13th August, 2016. Click here to enter. Join in the fun and come down to the Club. Live music with guitarist, Andy Mammers from 11am - 2pm.
Please be aware that the carpark will be at a premium on Saturday with the paddlers and the Club busy until around midday.
2016/17 Membership cards are now available for collection from reception for those that have renewed their membership. Members who have opted for their membership renewal to be debited monthly or annually will have their cards available after 1st September when the debit occurs. If you would prefer to have your card posted, please advise the Club on 9969 1244.
Good luck to all MHYC boats and crew competing in the Airlie Beach Race Week and Hamilton Island Race Week this month. Safe travels to all! To follow the yachts and view results - Airlie Beach Race Week - http://www.abrw.com.au/ and Hamilton Island Race Week - http://www.hamiltonislandraceweek.com.au/.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 4 - Race 11 - 10th August, 2016
Race 11 of Series 4 for the 2015-16 season, will be held today Wednesday 10th August, 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. Special commission discount available to MHYC Members.
To enter - click here
To view Entrants and Results - click here
NB: Due to our clock currently being out of order and a new one being ordered, handicaps may be counted up over radio channel 73. All skippers please check the notice board until further notice.
Leading Edge Series - Race 2 Saturday 13th August, 2016
The Leading Edge Series continues this Saturday 13th August, 2016, with Race 2 of 4 races for the Series. Clubhouse count up start from 12.30pm.
To enter - click here
To view Entrants and Results - click here
Notice of Race and Online Entry for the 2016/17 Season Now Open
The Notice of Race and online entry for all of the 2016/2017 sailing season is now available on the MHYC website. Take the opportunity to enter now and prepare for the upcoming season! The new handbook should be available at the mandatory Skippers Briefing next Thursday 11th August at 1900 hours.
To enter - click here.
To view the 2016/17 Racing Schedule - click here.
Annual Skippers Briefing - tomorrow night - Thursday 11th August, 2016
The Annual Skippers Briefing will be held tomorrow night Thursday 11th August, 2016 at 7pm. This is a mandatory meeting for all skippers (or designated crew) to be updated about the upcoming racing schedule for the 2016/17 season and other RMS requirements for shipping & harbour operations. If you aren’t available to make this evening please contact Roger in the sailing office at roger@mhyc.com.au.
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, following the briefing. Partners welcome!
Youth Sailing - Online Bookings Open - Term 3 has begun!!
Term 3 bookings are open online for Tackers and Learn to Sail - click here for more information. Term 3 has begun and will continue each Sunday through to 18th September, 2016. Green/silver and Open Opti fleet, Cadets and 420 Squad are now being held every weekend, so book in now to avoid disappointment!
The Melges 20 Program
Would you sail more if you had access to a boat, minimum time obligation to maintaining the boat and not having to commit to a weekly program? Please read on.
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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 is available daily perfect for these chilly days - pumpkin & coconut, creamy tomato & basil, Nepalese lentil, cauliflower & parmesan!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro - Winter Menu Available
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro has a 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 nights will reopen with the start of the 2016/17 season.
Click here for the New Winter Harbourview Bar & Bistro Menu.
Spit to the Zoo 2016 - Saturday 13th August, 2016 - Register today!
It's on again - the 2016 Harbour Series - Spit to the Zoo 2016. Long course 16kms, short course 8kms. Open to ocean racing skis, SLSC Spec skis, outrigger canoes, SUP's, Sea kayaks and plastics. Race starts at 9am with registration from 7.30am. $35 for PNSW members and $45 for non members. Registration is open - click here.
The Sandbar Cafe will be open from 7am with bacon and egg rolls available from 7.30am. Presentation, sausage sizzle and live music from 11am.
Kayak & Hardstand Storage Available
MHYC's kayak storage currently has 2 spaces available for rent. Please contact Matt at matt@mhyc.com.au for further details.
We also have some hardstand space available for Opti's. For further information, please contact Nick at youthsailing@mhyc.com.au.
The Long Lunch - hosted by the Cruising Division - Sunday 21st August, 2016, 12 noon
The 40th Anniversary of the Cruising Division will be celebrated at the upcoming Long Lunch, hosted by the Cruising Division on Sunday 21st August, 2016, at 12 noon. $55 MHYC Members, $60 non members - includes 3 course lunch in the Quarterdeck Room.
Bookings essential as seats limited. To book your tickets, contact the MHYC office on 9969 1244.
Cruising Division - Next Meeting Rescheduled to Monday 22nd August, 2016
Please note that the next Cruising Division meeting will now be held on Monday 22nd August, 2016, at 7.30pm. BYO BBQ at 6.30pm. This is due to a planned power outage at the Club on the regular date.
The August edition of the Compass Rose is now available on the MHYC website - click here.
Ladies Lunch - Guest Speakers: Liz Chard & Tim Elliott - Thursday 1st September, 2016
The third of 4 Ladies Lunches for 2016 will be held on Thursday 1st September, 2016, at 12 noon. We will have two guest speakers - Liz Chard & Tim Elliot.
Liz has written a beautiful book of easy and delicious recipes for all seasons - "Entertaining on the Water" and will be able to impart some great ideas that will make entertaining on the water an enjoyable affair.
Tim Elliott is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in the SMH, Australian Financial Review and London's Financial Times and Sunday Times. His book, "Farewell to the Father" tells his memoir of growing up with a parent afflicted by mental illness - a story that will split your heart open.
$55 MHYC Members, $60 Non Members (includes 2 course lunch, wine, tea/coffee).
A great afternoon of raffle prizes, and the opportunity to be entered in the draw to win a cruise to Fiji on Captain Cook Cruises Fiji. To book, call the MHYC office on 9969 1244 - or book online here.
Support our Olympic Sailors!
Support our Australian sailors in Rio! To follow our sailors, click on the link below to see the sailing schedule or visit the website at www.australiansailingteam.com.au. From all at MHYC, we wish them the best of luck!
Click here for all the Olympic Sailing news
Save the Date - MHYC Opening of the Season - Saturday 3rd September, 2016
The beginning of the 2016/17 season is around the corner and will be kicked off with Opening Day and Sail Past on Saturday 3rd September, 2016, from 10am. The theme for the day is "Family Entertainment". So dress up your boats and crew to your favourite family movie or TV show - is it "Finding Nemo" or "The Addams Family"???? There is a huge array of choice and prizes to be won!
The annual Sail Past and salute to the Flag Officers will commence approximately 11am and lead into the first Feature Event of the Season, the Commodore's Front Up Cup - click here to enter.
Father's Day at MHYC - Sunday 4th September, 2016
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro will be open for lunch on Father's Day, Sunday 4th September, 2016. The normal lunch menu will be available. As this is a popular day, book early as seating will be limited. Call the office on 02 9969 1244.
Middle Harbour to Newcastle Challenge - Friday 30th September, 2016
To all those who seek adventure, fun, camaraderie and parties incorporating boats, the Middle Harbour to Newcastle Challenge is for you. This is a joint venture with Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club and is set to become a permanent fixture on the Racing, Cruising and Motor boat calendar. To this end maximum participation is sought from both clubs and visiting clubs to ensure that this unique event continues long into the future. The event incorporates a race from Middle Harbour Yacht Club to the beautiful Newcastle Harbour beginning on Friday 30th September, 2016, from 0900 hours. This is an event for all racers, cruisers ,and motor boats with an event from Newcastle to Lake Macquarie.
The Notice of Race and Online entry is now avaliable here.
Interruption to Power Supply at The Spit - 15th August, 2016
We have been advised that Ausgrid will be shutting all power to sites located in The Spit area on Monday 15th August from 8.00 pm and possibly until 7am the following morning. The purpose of this work is due to the upgrading of equipment at the d’Albora Marina site. Click here for more information.
Marina Attendant Course at RPAYC
The MIA will deliver a Marina Attendants course at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club on 10 September 2016. This course is aimed at teenagers between 15-18 years old. MIA hope that the course will get them interested in working at a marina/yacht club either part time as a holiday job or as a full time job in the marina industry in Sydney. For more information about the course contact Ian Winestock, MIA Industry Education Officer on 02 8197 4753 or email education@marinas.net.au.
