MHYC E News 19th October, 2016
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter
Dear Members – it is with a mixture of disappointment and optimism, that we announce the resignation of our Manager Sailing & Youth Sailing, Carl Webster. It is disappointing from the perspective, that we have only had Carl on our team for such a short time with so much accomplished, but exciting and somewhat pleasing that his next role is as Club Services Officer for Australian Sailing!
Carl has dedicated majority of his short time at our Club to stream lining procedures, improving safety and introducing more efficient & effective race management operations in both Sailing and Youth Sailing. In his new role, we will be actively working with Carl to ensure our Youth Sail training and development is maintained at the highest performance levels and achieving great results.
Carl's last day will be on Saturday 29th October, 2016. We wish Carl all the very best in his new role with Australian Sailing and look forward to continuing working closely with him in the future!
MHYC has a busy Saturday of racing scheduled for this weekend with our Club Open, Inshore and Short series racing along with the first regatta of the Farr 40 2016/17 Australian Open Series. We are looking for a volunteer to help us out with the BBQ in the morning of both Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October from approx 8am - 9.30am to prepare and cook 30-40 egg and bacon rolls! If you can help out, please call the office on 9969 1244 or email info@mhyc.com.au
Term 4 youth sailing began on Sunday with over 50 kids registered from tackers through to Learn to Sail teenagers and Squads - this is a great result and we hope all the kids enjoy their time out on the water. The Redlands School youth sailors were treated to a visit from Olympian Tom Burton during the week who stopped by to say 'hi' and have a chat to the very enthusiastic 8-10 year olds!
Note to Skippers - are any of your crew not members yet? Now is the time to join them up during the month of October as we will be waiving the joining fee as well as adding $25 credit to the new member's membership card and $25 credit to the Proposer's membership card - see reception for membership forms or download from the MHYC website.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 1 - Race 8 - 19th October, 2016
Race 8 of Series 1 for the 2016-17 season, will be held today Wednesday 19th October, 2016. Please be aware that the handicaps are count up starting from 1330 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: The new clock is now up and running!
2016/17 Saturday Inshore Racing & Farr 40 One Design Trophy - Saturday 22nd October, 2016
Saturday racing continues on Saturday 22nd October, 2016. The Farr 40 2016/17 Australian Open Series October Regatta with the Farr 40 One Design Trophy will also be held, hosted by MHYC, this weekend on both Saturday and Sunday. For all information on the Farr 40's - click here
Open Sprints Race 7, 8 & 9 - First warning signal 1250 hours
Inshore Sprints Race 6 & 7 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Short Sprints Race 4 & 5 - First warning signal 1255 hours
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Thursday Twilight Series - Race 3, 20th October, 2016
The Thursday Twilight series has begun and Race 3 tomorrow night, 20th October, 2016, with a count up handicap start from 6pm. Post racing presentation and Bistro open for a meal or alternatively, enjoy barbeque food from The BBQ Cooking School, downstairs on the beach - get the crew together, support the Club and celebrate after the race! To book a table at the Bistro, call 9969 1244 and book in your Boat name!
Thursday Twilight Food Options:-
Harbourview Bar & Bistro
Beer Batter Fries - $8
Potato Wedges with Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Sauce - $12
Sirloin Steak with garlic prawns (2), wedges & salad - $30
Lemon Herb Crusted Atlantic Salmon with creamy potatoes & asparagus - $23
Beer Battered Flathead & chips - $21
Spaghetti with zucchini, cherry tomatoes & napoletana sauce - $16
Lamb & rosemary pie with potato mash & salad - $16
The BBQ Cooking School
Smoked Pulled Pork Roll with Slaw - $12
BBQ Beef Brisket Burger, Stout Onions and Greens - $12
Pork and Fennel Sausage Long Roll, Swiss Cheese & Rocket - $12
Cumin Spiced Vegetable Salad with Lemon Yoghurt - $12
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Many thanks to our Thursday Twilight major sponsors - Wild Oats, Robert Oatley Vineyards as well as our divisional sponsors, Yacht Sales Australia, All Sail, Cosine Shipwright Services and Specialty Mortgage Services, who will be offering CASH prizes to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings at the end of the series.
Twilight Membership Special - Join as a Full/Sailing Member with MHYC for the Twilights!
As a special membership deal for October, MHYC is waiving the joining fee of $75 and offering a $25 credit on your membership card and your proposer, when you join in the month of October as a Full/Sailing member for the Twilight series (valid for new members only). Sailing membership fee is $326 (expires 31st Aug 2017) - that's just $14 per race and you get to shout the whole crew a drink or keep it for yourself!
Click here to download the Membership form.
Enter Online for SSORC - Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship - 26th & 27th November, 2016 - Exciting entries already received!
With entries open 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, entries already received show that it is turning out to be an exciting weekend of racing. See who has already entered below and enter your boat today!
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Giant Steps Autism Regatta - Friday 28th October, 2016
The Giant Steps Autism Regatta, hosted by MHYC, will be held on Friday 28th October, 2016. Please be aware that the Club and car park will be very busy on this day with over 20 boats entered, all for a very worthy cause!
Youth Sailing - Term 4 Online Bookings Closed
With the beginning of Term 4 for tackers and Learn to Sail last Sunday, the classes are now FULL. Holiday Camps for December and January are open.
For more information - click here.
Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week
The Sandbar Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8am. Come down to the Club & enjoy our coffee and freshly made gourmet rolls - try our new Chicken Schnitzel roll! Yoghurt with fresh fruit available - a healthy start to the day. New to the Sandbar - gluten free and paleo brownies and nut slices, organic juices and coconut water!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro - Limited Menu Available
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro currently has a limited menu available - click here for the current menu. Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and Friday and Saturday for dinner.
For all bookings, please call the MHYC office on 9969 1244.
Ladies Lunch - Guest Speaker: Julian Leatherdale - bookings close today at 5pm
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.
$60 MHYC Member, $65 Non Members - includes 2 course lunch, wine, tea/coffee.
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.
Sunday Sounds with Rebecca Henry - Sunday 30th October, 2016
Join us at the Sandbar on Sunday 30th October from 2-5pm for some cruisy tunes with singer/songwriter Rebecca Henry. Rebecca is a singer songwriter whose style has flavours of rootsy pop, soul and alternative country.
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.
Luscious Finds, an online business which Charo (a long term MHYC member) will be launching in mid November, is supporting the Melbourne Cup Lunch by donating the prize for Best Dressed, worth $550. Special discounts will be offered to all MHYC Members for purchases to the end of the year so `stay tuned’ for the promo code and more information on Luscious Finds during the month of November.
