MHYC E News 14th September 2016
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With the school holidays around the corner, MHYC's Youth Sailing Holiday Camps are the perfect activity to keep the kid's and teen's entertained! Online bookings are open for both weeks - 26th - 29th September and 4th - 7th October. Click here for more information.
A reminder to Members who have a Mosman Council foreshore parking permit - please do not park in the MHYC Member's spaces adjacent to the Club! As we only have 8 spaces, please be considerate to those who do not have a Council permit.
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!
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 1 - Race 3 - 14th September, 2016
Race 3 of Series 1 for the 2016-17 season, will be held today Wednesday 14th 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 week. All skippers please check the notice board until further notice.
2016/17 Saturday Inshore Racing - Saturday 17th September, 2016
Saturday racing continues on Saturday 17th September, 2016.
Open Sprints Race 2, 3 & 4 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Inshore Race 2 - First warning signal 1255 hours
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Melges 20 fleet in action for Saturday’s Sprint Racing
The 4 Melges 20s on the hardstand at MHYC will be joined by 2 more from RPAYC for the first of the club’s Sprint Racing on this Saturday 17 September. The class will have a separate start and no doubt there will be some close racing. Rod Jones and his crew are fresh back from the Melges 20 Worlds in Italy, having finished a creditable 16th out of 60 starters in their first hit out in the class. Guido Belgiorno-Nettis is sure to be competitive as will MHYC Chairman Andrew Hurt and Scott Lawson. RPAYC members Matt Crawford and John Bacon will be welcome additions to the fleet and have already been seen in action on Pittwater.
Skippers Briefing - Wednesday 28th September, 2016 - please note change of date & Crew Meet & Greet Details
The second of MHYC's annual Skipper's Briefings will now be held on Wednesday 28th 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. We will also be holding a Crew Meet & Greet at 6.15pm for those looking for crew and for crew looking for a boat. For more information, contact Roger in the Sailing Office on 9969 1244 or at roger@mhyc.com.au.
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
SSORC - Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship - 26th & 27th November, 2016 - Entries Open
Entry is open and the Notice of Race is online for the 39th Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC), to be hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club on the weekend of November 26 and 27, 2016. The two-day series traditionally opens the summer offshore racing season and is one of the last times owners and crews can test their mettle against rivals and newcomers. It is also the ultimate opportunity to practice for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race each year.
To enter - 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
New Spinnakers Donated for Melges 20
3 new spinnakers have been donated by club member Andrew Tompson to the club’s Melges 20 fleet. They will be for use by MHYC members. The new spinnakers will be used for the casual racing program being initiated this year to encourage time poor members to come racing without worrying about boats, crew, long term commitments or any of the other factors that interfere with the enjoyment of participating in the club’s main activities on Saturday afternoons. For further information about this program, contact Nicky Bethwaite in the sailing office.
Kid's Disco - Friday 16th September, 2016
The monthly Kid's Disco for September with Bop Till You Drop will be held this 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 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.
