MHYC E News 7th September 2016
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter
Thankfully the rain kept away for MHYC's annual Opening Day last Saturday, however the westerley wind did come into play!! The morning was a great opportunity to thank all our wonderful volunteers for all their time, support and generosity. The waterslide was a big hit with the kids, along with the treasure hunt (thanks to Nic Morgan!). The number of boats in our sail past was a lot less than previous years with the wind being a big deterrent! Congratulations to Galan (Mike & Hilary Gallagher) winning best dressed crew, as family entertainers, The Wiggles, and Zeus Zeus (Laurie McAllister) winning best dressed boat, portraying "The Lion King".
Another successful Ladies Lunch was held last Thursday with a moving talk from Tim Elliott and entertaining cooking demonstration with Liz Chard. The final Ladies Lunch for 2016 will be held on Thursday 29th October, 2016, where the prize of a 3 night cruise around the Fijian Islands, courtesy of Captain Cook Cruises Fiji and Travel View, will be drawn. Details further in the newsletter.
A reminder to all Members that new membership cards for the 2016/17 season are available for collection from the MHYC office. Please advise reception if you would prefer to have your card posted to you. For those who are yet to renew your membership, there is still time!!! Call the office today on 9969 1244! We drew the winner of the Earlybird Membership Renewal prize at the presentation on Saturday - Congratulations to MHYC Member, Skye Paton, who has won a trip to Hamilton Island for 3 nights, courtesy of Hamilton Island and Robert Oatley Vineyards!
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 1 - Race 2 - 7th September, 2016
Race 2 of Series 1 for the 2016-17 season, will be held today Wednesday 7th September, 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: A new clock has been ordered and should be operational within the next 2 weeks. All skippers please check the notice board until further notice.
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
MHYC's first feature event and race for the 2016/17 season was held last Saturday with the Commodore's Front Up Cup. Congratulations to the following placegetters:-
Div 1 - 1st: Nine Dragons (Bob Cox), 2nd: Kick N Chase (Rob Clarke), 3rd: JustADash (Phil Dash)
Div 2 - 1st: Sol (David Naismith), 2nd: Broulee (Charles Caskey), 3rd: Nashira (Evan Hodge)
For all Results - click here
2016/17 Saturday Inshore Racing - Saturday 10th September, 2016
The 2016/17 Saturday racing season begins on Saturday 10th September, 2016, with Race 1 of the Spring Pointscore Open, Inshore and Short Series.
Open Race 1 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Inshore Race 1 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Short Race 1 - First warning signal 1255 hours
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Skippers Briefing - Thursday 29th September, 2016
The second of MHYC's annual Skipper's Briefings will be held on Thursday 29th September, 2016, at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. If you missed the last one and are planning on entering the Thursday twilight series, then this Skipper's Briefing is a must. For more information, contact Roger in the Sailing Office on 9969 1244 or at roger@mhyc.com.au.
Crewing at Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Here at Middle Harbour Yacht Club we sail every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon at 1300hrs and we have a crew board in the entrance way where boats looking for crew and crews looking for boats can sign up: just come to the club at about 1130-1200 on a Wednesday or Saturday, let us know you are here and we will help you find a ride.
There are several skippers actively looking for crew for the new season, so if you have some experience and can commit to a regular Saturday sail, send a brief sailing cv to roger@mhyc.com.au and we will pass on your details to interested skippers.
Thursday Twilight Series Begins 6th October, 2016
The beginning of the Thursday Twilight series is coming around quickly - have you entered your boat and had your safety regulations check? - contact Roger at roger@mhyc.com.au. Race 1 is on Thursday 6th October, 2016, with a count up handicap start from 6pm. Post racing presentation and Bistro open for a meal - get the crew together and celebrate after the race! Bookings essential.
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - 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 teenagers holiday sailing camp for the week of 4th-7th October, 2016, are now open - click here
Are you at a Loose End on a Saturday?
If you suddenly find you have a couple of hours to spare on Saturday, how about heading out in a Melges 20 for the afternoon? Let Nicky Bethwaite (or 0414 901 309) know by 10am on most Saturdays and she’ll be able to find you a spot on one of these exciting but easily manageable sport boats, with an experienced skipper to help you find your feet again. This is available to all sailing members - what have you got to lose?
Keep an eye out for the new MHYC Melges 20 Facebook page so that we can keep you up to date with racing, crew positions that are available and new events involving the Melges 20s. More details will be available shortly.
Kid's Disco - Friday 16th September, 2016
The monthly Kid's Disco for September with Bop Till You Drop will be held on Friday 16th September, 2016, from 6pm to 8pm. Bring along a class group or just get some friends together and let the kids enjoy themselves! $10 per child (includes drink & snack). Bookings essential on 9969 1244.
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 coffe and gourmet rolls. Also delicious soft centred muffins - try them warmed up! 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 - Weekly Specials Available
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro has great weekly specials available - come down to the Club and try them 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 Twilight 2016/17 season.
Click here for the Harbourview Bar & Bistro Menu.
Wallabies Live on the Big Screen at MHYC
Cheer on the Australian Wallabies when they play against South Africa on Saturday 10th September and then against Argentina on Saturday 17th September, 2016. Kick off at 8.05pm. Come down to the Club and enjoy a meal with family and friends before the game! Bistro opens from 6pm. Bookings can be made on 02 9969 1244.
Bart's Bash - Saturday 17th September, 2016
Bart's Bash will be held at MHYC as part of the Sprint Series on the 17th September. MHYC has a close association with the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation (ASSF) who are behind Bart's Bash. MHYC Member Anthony Nossiter was a close friend of Bart's, he is unable to join us as he is hoping to take a short break from his America's Cup commitments to sail with Bart's sons in England. Mel Yeomans another MHYC member is the Chairperson for the Australian branch of the ASSF. Mel will be sailing Nocka's Adams 10 Sirius and is looking forward to coming back to Adams 10 racing, she will be joined by another ASSF committee member as crew.
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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 available here.
Ladies Lunch - Guest Speaker: Julian Leatherdale
Thursday 20th October, 2016, at 12 noon
The final Ladies Luncheon for 2016 will be held on Thursay 20th October, 2016, at 12 noon. MHYC's guest speaker is author, Julian Leatherdale, who was a researcher/photo editor for the Time-Life Australians At War series and later co-writer/researcher on ABC-Film Australia TV history documentaries. His novel Palace of Tears is a captivating novel of love, history, betrayals and family secrets.
The Prize of a 3 night luxury cruise on board the Reef Endeavour departing Denarau Island cruising towards the Mamanuca Islands of Castaway & Mana and then on to the South Yasawa group, plus an overnight stay at the 4 star Radisson Blu Resort on Denarau Island, will be drawn at the lunch. Many thanks to our sponsors, Captain Cook Cruises Fiji and Travelview @ Avalon.
Click here to book online.
Melbourne Cup Lunch - Bookings Open
Tuesday 1st November, 2016, at 12 noon
Join us to celebrate and watch live on the big screen, the race that stops a nation, the Melbourne Cup, on Tuesday 1st November, 2016. Enjoy a 3 course lunch, glass of champagne on arrival, and tea/coffee from 12 noon.
MHYC Members $75 per person/Non Members $80 per person. Tables of 10 also available at $750 per table.
Prizes for his and hers best dressed & best hat plus sweeps! Book online today - click here - or call the MHYC office on 02 9969 1244.
Sail Exchange - New & Used Sails
The “Sail Exchange” has been developed to “repurpose” racing and cruising sails, in doing so giving boat owners a fresh source of affordable sails with plenty of life left in them.
Our unique strength comes from our data base holding the details of 10,000 rigs and its custom built ability to automatically match them with a data base of 1,000 + sails.
We’ve also combined the reselling of new sails, used sails plus sailing related hardware and apparel onto a simple, single website to provide all customers with the best value.
For more information, visit the website at www.sailexchange.com.au.
