MHYC E News 26th October, 2016
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We had some exciting racing last Saturday with the Open, Inshore & Club short series all racing as well as the first regatta for the 2016/17 Farr 40 Australian Open Series - there was a definite buzz around the Club! With the windy conditions on Sunday, racing was abandoned for the Farr 40's second day. We look forward to welcoming back the Farr 40's to the Club for their next regatta on the weekend of the Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship , 26th & 27th November, 2016. For Farr 40 results - click here. For Sail World article and images - click here
Photo of Toy Box 2 at right, courtesy of Michael Chittenden.
Our final Ladies Lunch for 2016 was a resounding success with guest speaker Julian Leatherdale talking about his current book, Palace of Tears. The winner of the 3 night Captain Cook Cruise on the Reef Endeavour around the Fiji Islands, courtesy of Captain Cook Cruises Fiji, was won by MHYC Member, Hilary Gallagher! Congratulations Hilary!
Are you still looking for somewhere to watch the Melbourne Cup race next Tuesday? Bookings are filling up fas tfor MHYC's Melbourne Cup lunch, so be sure to book today to guarantee your seat!
This is the last week to get in on the special membership offer for October - sign up your crew who are not members! Not only are we waiving the joining fee but each proposer and new member will receive $25 credit on their membership card! Forms available online or at reception.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 1 - Race 9 - 26th October, 2016
Race 9 of Series 1 for the 2016-17 season, will be held today Wednesday 26th 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!
Feature Event - Sydney Harbour Trek - Saturday 29th October 2016
The Sydney Harbour Trek is not your average harbour race. This is a round-the-harbour-marks pursuit race with a Club House count-up start from 1230: the unique feature of this event is that there are alternative courses so that you choose which way to go! A fun race, not to be missed!
To Enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
2016/17 Saturday Inshore Racing - Saturday 5th November, 2016
Saturday racing continues on Saturday 5th November, 2016.
Open Race 10 (SOPS) - First warning signal 1250 hours
Inshore Race 8 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Short Race 6 - First warning signal 1255 hours
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Thursday Twilight Series - Race 4, 27th October, 2016
The Thursday Twilight series has begun and Race 4 tomorrow night, 27th 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
"Steak Oscar" char-gilled rump with aspargus & hollandaise sauce, hasselback potatoes & broccoli - $25
Grilled Blue Eye Cod, roasted tomatoes, warm potato salad & lemon vinaigrette - $25
Beer Battered Flathead & chips - $21
Lasagna with salad & beer battered fries - $18
Chicken & Leek pie with potato mash - $18
Alternate food options will be available tomorrow night downstairs.
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.
Melges 20 Sprint Series
Six Melges 20 crews got together for their 2nd Sprint Race Series last Saturday and the racing was tight. Guido Belgiorno-Nettis, Bob Wilmot and Sam Williams won the day from Matt Crawford, Rob Crawford and Gus Clarke, who are still leading overall in the series. Results are available here.
If you’re a club member who wants to get back into sailing, without commitment and looking for a bit of fun, send Nicky Bethwaite an email and make an appointment. We’ll make sure you’ve got appropriate assistance and accompany you to ensure you’re across the nuances of sportsboat sailing.
October Twilight Membership Special - Join as a Full/Sailing Member with MHYC for the Twilights - Closes this Sunday!
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 this 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 - Chrismas Holiday Camps now Open Online
Holiday Sailing Camps for December and January are now open.
For more information - click here.
Proud Parents After Ben Finishes his First Race
Ben Crafoord completed his first Opti race on Sunday and it was windy, 8 boats started 4 finished and Ben came 4th. The race was abandoned half way through but his coach told him to keep going in a 25 knot nor easter and he got through the finish line with capsized 420's and Cadets strewn down the race track. Not bad seeing he didn't have a swim. Brought a tear to the eye. So now he is into it and doing the season.
Well done Ben!
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.
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 - Limited seats Still Availalbe - Get in Quick
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.
Mainsail Trimming - brought to you by Tony Bull, Australian Sailing Magazine
Everyone knows the helmsman is the driver of a yacht; he or she is the person who actually points the boat in the (hopefully) right direction and turns the corners when tacking, gybing or mark rounding. But imagine how hard it would be to drive a car with little or limited control over the accelerator. This is the vitally important role of the mainsheet trimmer on a keelboat; he is as important to the steerer as his right leg would be if he were driving a car.
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RIP - Luke Meads
It was with a heavy heart that we said farewell to Luke Meads on Tuesday 18th October at a celebration of his life after a valiantly fought battle against Pancreatic cancer. Many MHYC members will know Luke as he was a regular crew member on Mortgage Choice Rumba and several other boats around the harbour including Antipodes and Margaret Rintoul V. Luke lived in and around Watsons Bay for most of his life and learned to sail at Vaucluse Sailing Club. He was an excellent bowman although was just as well known for his achievements on the dance floor as on the foredeck. He regularly participated in Hamilton Island race week, Port Stephens regatta, Southport & Coffs Harbour races and even completed a Sydney – Hobart (in pain) after breaking his ankle on the first day. There was no kinder, more patient man out on the water during racing and no one more enthusiastic for participating in post sailing social activities. He was a loving and supportive partner to Katrina Prince, a role model for 4 children and a great friend and mentor to fellow sailors. As an all-round great bloke, he will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure to know and sail with him.
- MHYC Member, Nicola Morgan
