Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-News. Congratulations to all yachts who raced (& still racing) in the Sydney to Hobart - apologies to Local Hero (Peter Mosely) who was omitted from the list in last week's E-News.
Photo of Zen, courtesy Nicole Scott from Sailing Images.
 Please note that there is no racing tonight for Thursday Twilight or this Saturday - racing will begin again in the New Year from next Wednesday 5th January, 2011.
Wishing everyone a very safe and happy New Year. See you all in 2011!!!
Good Luck to all in 2011 Pittwater-Coffs Race Harbour Race.
The following MHYC boats are entered in the Pittwater-Coffs Harbour Race:-
Kerisma - Grant Dawson/Brent Lawson
MRZ - Philip Rowe
Nine Dragons - Bob Cox
Wonderland - Bruce Moore
Notice to Members Re: Overnight Berths
Please note that the marina is full for overnight berthing from 23rd December, 2010, through until 17th January, 2011.
If you have any enquiries, please contact Alister Copley on 9969 1244.
Wild Oats Thursday Twilight Series - First race for 2011 - 6th January 2011
supported by:- Sydney City Marine, Maui Jim, Holey Dollar Rum & 2020 Dry Cleaning
Please note that there is no twilight race tonight 30th December, 2010. The next race will be on Thursday 6th January.
To enter, click here.
Live entertainment with "Shooting the Breeze".
Food options on the beach or book a table at Seabreeze. Call Dominic on 8969 3116 - Special Twilight menu available.
January Cup & Two Handed Race - Saturday 8th January 2011
Begin 2011 by entering the January Cup, incorporating the Two Handed race. Clubhouse start and finish, 1220 warning signal.
Click here to enter.
Post race presentation. For bookings at Seabreeze, call Dominic on 8969 3116.
Birthday Gift Idea
Are you searching for that great gift idea and not sure what to get????
How about a sailing or social membership at Middle Harbour Yacht Club!
Purchase a gift voucher of membership between now and the 31st January, and the nominated new member will receive $30 on their membership card to be used at Seabreeze, the bar or on merchandise.
Call Pip in the MHYC office today for further information.
Car Parking
New MHYC car stickers are available from the office. You will be required to give your car registration number to receive a 2010/2011 car sticker. Only vehicles with the current sticker will be given priority parking in the MHYC allocated car spaces, on a first in first served basis.
Foreshore stickers can be purchased from Mosman Council - http://www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/residents/parking
Junior Sailing Holiday Camps
Learn to sail in either the Poly optimist or RS Feva dinghy's at MHYC this Summer. the program commences each day at 9.30am and runs through until 3.30pm. Book your kids in today and pass onto friends and family!
3-6 January 2011
18-21 January 2011
24 & 25 January 2011
MHYC Junior Members $385.00
Non members $475 (includes Junior Membership + YA)
For more information, visit www.mhyc.com.au/sailing-juniors.cfm
Become part of the MHYC Race Management Team
MHYC is hosting a number of Championships in January and February 2011 and require race management personnel to assist on-water with:
Int. J24 Class & M24 Class (NSW) Australian Championship – 9th – 14th January 2011
Int. 420 Class Australian Championship – 11th – 17th January 2011
Farr 40 One Design Class, Pre-World Sprint Series – 12th & 13th February 2011
Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta – 4th -6th March 2011
Duties may include:-
Mark Laying
Scribes
Flags
Skippers
Safety Vessels
Results
As well as land based operations.
If you would like to become a member of the MHYC Race Management Team please contact the Sailing Office for further information. Click here to download form.
Memory Jogger - Col Regs
International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea are commonly known as Col Regs. While the Col Regs are international in intent, their requirements and rules are invoked nationally by Marine Orders and in NSW by the Marine Safety Act 1998 and Marine Safety Regulations 2009. .
Read more...
Sailing Clinic - Racing Rules - 23rd February, 2011
Be prepared for the Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta! Mark Pryke will be our guest speaker at the next sailing clinic to get you updated on the racing rules.
When: Wednesday 23rd February, 2011
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: $10 members/$20 non members.
Book a table at Seabreeze - special Clinic menu available - call 8969 3116.
Click here to book and pay online.
Update on Windsurfing at MHYC
8 sessions of windsurfing at MHYC have now finished. Sam Trehan won Sail Brisbane and came second at SIRS on the Bic Techno.
Annalise Gilbert won the girls at both events and is on track to win the Youth Worlds place for windsurfing.
The rest of the crew of Matt, Becc, Lachlan, Krystal and Antione are getting better and enjoying themselves so hopefully they keep going.
The beginner class only had two girls - hopefully more people will sign up for next year.
Everything should start up again in February. If you are interested in joining please contact Jessica Crisp at the Club.
Dream Raffle London Challenge 2012 - Support Malcolm & Mat!
The Belcher & Page London Challenge 2012, Audi, Hamilton Island and Sunsail are proud to announce the Belcher & Page Dream Raffle in support of Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page's quest to achieve the dream of an Olympic gold medal in the 470 Men's sailing event in 2012. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets to the raffle online.
Follow Malcolm and Mat's 470 campaign- www.belcherpage2012.com
The MHYC office is selling raffle tickets - please ask at reception.
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