MHYC E News 24th August, 2016
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter
After a fantastic effort from our Australian Sailing Team in the 2016 Rio Olympics, we welcomed them back home today at MHYC! With plenty of supporters here to cheer them on, speeches and hearing some great stories, it was great to be able to congratulate all of them and see their medals! Well done to the whole team!!! More photos on our Facebook page.
Please be reminded that memberships for the 2016/17 season are now due for renewal. If you have already renewed, your membership card is available to collect from the MHYC reception. Those members on a direct debit will have your card ready for collection from 1st September.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 4 - Race 13 (Final) - 24th August, 2016
Race 13 and the final race, of Series 4 for the 2015-16 season, will be held today Wednesday 24th 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 4 (Final) Saturday 27th August, 2016
The Leading Edge Series continues this Saturday 27th August, 2016, with Race 4 of 4 races, and the final 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.
Commodore's Front Up Cup Race - Saturday 3rd September, 2016
MHYC's first feature event and race for the 2016/17 season is the Commodore's Front Up Cup being held on Saturday 3rd September, 2016, follwing the Opening of the Season and Sail Past. Clubhouse countup start from 1230 hours.
To enter - click here
For Entrants and Results - click here
Good Luck to all Members at Hamilton Island Race Week
Wishing all our Members who have ventured north for Hamilton Island Race Week, the best of luck and fair winds! MHYC boats entered are: Botany Access Cocomo (P Sorensen), Elena Nova (C Neil), TSA Management (T Levett), XC3SS (P Woodhead), Zen (M Harding), Miss Minx (C & L Thorpe), Pindimara (M McLean).
For all entrants and results - visit the webste at: http://www.hamiltonislandraceweek.com.au/
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.
Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week - 4 Pines Beer on Tap!
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! Yoghurt with fresh fruit now available - a healthy start to the day!
The Sandbar Cafe now has a new beer - 4 Pines Beer Kolsch – a german style golden ale - now available on tap.
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.
The Long Lunch Celebration
The Cruising Division celebrated their milestone, 40th Anniversary, at last Sunday's Long Lunch. With over 30 people joining together in the Quarterdeck for a "long lunch", there were many stories shared and lots of laughs and memories. It was great to have MHYC's former Commodores, Keith Tierney, Tig Thomas, and Ian Box there to join in the celebrations!
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 Elliott.
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 cheer on the Wallabies Vs. New Zealand on the big screen this Saturday 27th August, 2016! Kick off from 5.35pm. The Harbourview Bar & Bistro will be open from 6pm so why not grab a meal from the Bistro whilst watching 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!
News Flash - we will have an inflatable water slide, the Sea Scramble, for the kid's enjoyment on the day!!
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 on board 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.
MHYC Trolleys Get Sponsored
The five new MHYC trolleys have now all been sponsored. Many thanks to Pacific Rigging, Specialty Mortgage Services, Sydney Marine Sparkys, Copley Marine Consulting Group and North Sails.
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Warehouse Sale at DeckHardware
DeckHardware is opening their Brookvale warehouse doors on a Saturday 27th August 9am to 1pm, prior to the Sailing Season starting. So if you have a job list before the season starts, drop in and check out what we have on Sale.
For those who cannot make it check out our website specials and end of product clearance whilst stocks last. For those who do attend, we will have additional specials on the day.
DeckHardware is a family run business, distributing the finest sailing and marine products from around the world.
Our product range comes from industry leaders like Allen, Billy Bung, Blue Performance, CC Marine, Forespar, Houdini, JDC, LIROS Rope, Man Ship Marine, Peter G's, PROtect Tapes, Sanol, Schaefer Marine, SpliceRight, Splicing Nut, TBS by Passage and Walder.
Check out the Facebook event for more details.
