MHYC E News 17th August, 2016
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Sensational and amazing efforts from our Australian Sailing Team! Congratulations to Tom Burton winning a Gold Olympic medal in the Lasers and Lisa Darmanin and Jason Waterhouse winning a Silver Olympic medal in the Nacra. Well done to the whole team and we look forward to more excitement over the next two mornings with the Men's 470's and 49ers. Good luck!
Did you see MHYC on Channel 7's Sunrise tv show yesterday morning? The weatherman, Sam Mac, was at the Club doing live crosses from 5.30am - it was great to have some of our Members down here to cheer on our Australian Sailing Team Olympians - thank you to those who braved the early morning start and enjoyed the free bacon & egg rolls!!
If you missed it - here is a link to one segment (some others are on our Facebook page) - https://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/watch/32348388/sam-meets-the-sailing-cheer-squad/?cmp=st
MHYC Member and former Olympian, Nicky Bethwaite, was also interviewed this morning on ABC 702 with Wendy Harmer, following the Australian Sailing Team's sailing success in the Olympics so far - it's great to have MHYC and the sport of sailing reaching the public!
Click here for all 2016 Rio Olympic sailing news from Australian Sailing.
Click here for My Sailing Olympic news.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 4 - Race 12 - 17th August, 2016
Race 12 of Series 4 for the 2015-16 season, will be held today Wednesday 17th 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 3 Saturday 20th August, 2016
The Leading Edge Series continues this Saturday 20th August, 2016, with Race 3 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 is now available from the MHYC sailing office.
To enter - click here.
To view the 2016/17 Racing Schedule - click here.
Youth Sailing - September School Holiday Camps Online Bookings Open
Online bookings for the Tackers September school holiday sailing camps are now open online. Week 1 - 26th - 29th September and Week 2 - 4th - 7th October, 2016!
Click here to book and for more information.
Online bookings for Holiday camps for Teenagers coming soon!
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.
Read more...
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 - pumpkin & coconut, creamy tomato & basil, Nepalese lentil, cauliflower & parmesan! Youghurt with fresh fruit now available - a healthy start to the day!
Sandbar Deck - Restained
Please note that the Sandbar deck was restained yesterday by Marina Manager, Matt, and will take a few days to dry before access to this deck area. Extra seating has been placed on the walkway and Breezeway.
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 - Great turnout!
The 2016 Harbour Series - Spit to the Zoo 2016, was held last Saturday from MHYC with over 120 competitors. It was a glorious morning with the Long course taking competitors from MHYC 16kms to the Zoo, and the short course from MHYC to Balmoral over 8kms. Everyone enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere back at the Club enjoying the sun and listening to some live music with guitarist, Andy Mammers.
For all results - click here.
The Long Lunch - hosted by the Cruising Division - Sunday 21st August, 2016, 12 noon - Bookings Close tomorrow
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 close tomorrow! 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 be held on Monday 22nd August, 2016, at 7.30pm. BYO BBQ at 6.30pm. This was 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.
$60 MHYC Members, $65 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 around the Fijian Islands on Captain Cook Cruise Reef Endeavour. To book, call the MHYC office on 9969 1244 - or book online here.
Watch the Wallabies in the Bledisloe Cup this weekend live on MHYC's big screen!
Come down to the Club to watch live the Wallabies Vs. New Zealand on the big screen! Kick off from 8pm. The Harbourview Bar & Bistro will be open from 6pm so why not grab a meal from the Bistro before the game!
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.
Kid's Disco - Friday 19th August, 2016 6pm - 8pm
MHYC's monthly Kid's Disco will be held this Friday 19th August, 2016, from 6pm to 8pm in the Quarterdeck Room. $10 per child (includes a drink & snack). Bookings essential - call 9969 1244.
Clipper Round the World Race - Recruiting Crew!
The Clipper Race is a record breaking 40,000 nautical mile race on a fleet of 12 matched 70-foot ocean racing yachts which passes through Australia on its circumnavigation. On the 31st of August at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia and on the 1st of September at the Castlereagh BoutiqueHotel, Della Parsons will be running information evenings about the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. A circumnavigator and TV documentary director, Della will share her insight about those eager to test their limits beyond belief over 11 months and more than 40,000nM in the world’s longest yacht race.
Come and hear about it from someone who has been there, stared Mother Nature in the eye and taken all she can muster. You will find out more about the selection process, training, the race, the fleet, stopovers, personal logistics and most importantly the race crew. Della will also be bringing the newly launched VR360º video, an immersive experience of the 2015-16 race that finished in July. You'll either walk away inspired or scared. One thing you won't be is bored.
Bookings essential via Eventbrite (CYCA 31st August or Castlereagh Hotel 1st September ), or email OceanRacer@Clipper-Ventures.com to register your interest.
