MHYC E News 18th January, 2017
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter
Entries are strong for the 12th Sydney Harbour Regatta! Take a look at the new refreshed website at www.shr.mhyc.com.au. Get your entry in today!
MHYC will be open for Australia Day breakfast and lunch as well as on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th January, 2017! Breakfast will be served from 8am to 11am and lunch from 12 noon. Why not bring the family and friends down to the Club before heading out on the water to watch the Australia Day festivities? Bookings essential on 9969 1244.
2017 Barefoot Ball tickets, with iconic Australian band, Mental as Anything, are selling quickly - don't miss out - get in now to book! Saturday 18th February, 2017, from 7pm. To book online - click here.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 2 - Race 6 - 18th January, 2017
Race 6 of Series 2 for the 2016-17 season, will be held today Wednesday 18th January, 2017. 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!
Thursday Twilight Series - Race 14, 19th January, 2017
The Thursday Twilight series continues with Race 14 on 19th January, 2017, with a count up handicap start from 6pm. Post racing presentation and the Bistro open for a meal - 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!
Competitors are reminded to check the Notice Board and monitor VHF 73 before and during the race to confirnm start area -Clubhouse or Pumpstation - and time limit.
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.
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Please note: there will be no Twilight race next Thursday 26th January, 2017, due to Australia Day.
Thursday Twilight Food Options:-
Harbourview Bar & Bistro -
Beer Battered Fries - $8
Beer Battered Flathead & fries & salad - $20
Carvery - beef, pork or chicken with fresh veggies - $22
Sausage Sizzle- downstairs -
Just $5 for our own sausage sangas!
January Cup & 2 Handed Cup - Saturday 14th January, 2017 - Results
Race 5 of MHYC's Feature Event races is the January Cup & 2 Handed Cup was held last Saturday 14th January, 2017. Congratulations to the following:-
January Cup
Div 1 - 1st: Wailea, 2nd: Stormaway 3rd: Farr 'N' Away
Div 2 - 1st: Galan, 2nd: Luminae Lunae, 3rd: Contentious
2 Handed Cup Winner - Luminae Lunae (Kim Darling)
To view all results - click here.
Please note: there will be no keelboat racing at MHYC this Saturday 21st January, 2017.
Chaos & Beldam Point Cups - Saturday 28th January, 2017
Race 6 of the Club's Feature Events will be held on Saturday 28th January, 2017. This being the longest race at Middle Harbour Yacht Club, stretching over 21.5 nautical miles. This popular race is one of the highlights of the year. This feature race starts from 1200hrs from the Clubhouse.
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Youth Sailing - Term 1 now Open Online
The January holiday camps have been a great success with the first two weeks being booked out! There are still some places left in Tackers 2, 3 and Youth camps for the last week - click here.
The dates are as follows:
23rd - 25th January 2017
Term 1 bookings are now open and courses begin on Sunday 5th February through to Sunday 2nd April, 2017. For more information and to book - 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. Refreshing smoothies, frappes and ice cream also available - especially perfect for these hot Summer days!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro - Open for Breakfast Australia Day & weekend
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro's menu is available online - click here for the current menu. Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and Friday and Saturday for dinner, with daily specials. For all bookings, please call the MHYC office on 9969 1244.
Please note: the Harbourview Bistro will open for breakfast on Australia Day and Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th January, 2017, from 8am.
Australia Day at MHYC
The Sandbar cafe and Harbourview Bar & Bistro will be open on Australia Day, Thursday 26th January, 2017. Breakfast will be avilable from the Bistro from 8am through to 11am with lunch from 12 noon. Bookings are essential so call today to avoid disappointment on 9969 1244.
Click here for the Australia Day Breakfast menu.
Enjoy live music with Di Solomon on Australia Day from 12noon to 3pm in the Harbourview Bar & Bistro.
Sunday Sounds with Rebecca Henry - Sunday 29th January, 2017
Join us at the Sandbar on Sunday 29 January 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. Come and relax by the beach with a cool drink whilst enjoying some live music.
Tickets on Sale for 2017 Barefoot Ball with Mental As Anything! - Saturday 18th February
MHYC's annual Barefoot Ball 2017 will be held on Saturday 18th February, 2017, from 7pm with live music from iconic Australian band, Mental As Anything. Ticket options are downstairs at $45 Members/$55 Non members on the beach or upstairs in the Bistro & balcony area for $70 Members/$80 non members. Food & beverage options will be available for purchase. An arrival drink is included in the ticket price. Dress is "Beach Chic" - smart/elegant beach wear.
Click here to book tickets online.
Book Your Next Function or Meeting at MHYC
Do you need a function room to celebrate a special anniversary or birthday for 2017? Or perhaps a meeting room for a conference?
MHYC offers function rooms with beautiful water views at a 50% discounted rate to members. Why not take up this great Member Benefit and call Fran today on 9969 1244 to book in your next function or email her at functions@mhyc.com.au.
