MHYC E News 8th February, 2017
Welcome to MIDDLE HARBOUR YACHT CLUB's E-Newsletter
The 2017 BAREFOOT BALL is only a week and a half away, with iconic Australian band, "Mental as Anything". Food will be available to purchase downstairs, with prices varying from $10-$15, and for those in the VIP upstairs area, the Bistro will be offering specials and platters to purchase. Beginning at 7pm, the Barefoot Ball is always a fun evening and to open the night, the Gene Fehlberg Trio will be kicking off the party music - followed by legendary Mental As Anything! The VIP area only has limited bookings available so if you are wanting to grab a seat upstairs, don't delay to book! Saturday 18th February, 2017, from 7pm. To book online - click here.
Sydney Harbour Regatta - 4th & 5th March 2017
Late entries are still open for the SYDNEY HARBOUR REGATTA. The closure of all entries will be 2400hrs on Monday 20 February 2017. Enter today!
For all information, visit the event website at www.shr.mhyc.com.au.
New Racing Rules of Sailing
The 2017-20 Racing Rules of Sailing came into effect from 1 January 2017, and all MHYC racing is governed by these rules from that date.
The Racing Rules of Sailing, including Australian Sailing’s Prescriptions, have been published on the Australian Sailing website at http://www.sailing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2017-2020-Racing-Rules-of-Sailing-with-Australian-Sailing-Prescriptions-1.pdf. Changes are marked with a side bar, Australian Sailing’s Prescriptions are identified in colour and Rules are linked allowing easy navigation.
There will be no longer be a printed ‘Blue Book’
The Racing Rules of Sailing are available at no cost and have no restrictions on printing. The Special Regulations for 2017 will be published in the near future and do not come into effect until 1 July 2017. These will be published in a similar format and will be available free of charge on the Australian Sailing website.
For further information - visit Australian Sailing.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 2 - Race 9 - 8th February, 2017
Race 9 of Series 2 for the 2016-17 season, will be held today Wednesday 8th February, 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 16, 9th February, 2017
The Thursday Twilight series continues with Race 16 on 9th February, 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!
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.
Remember to check the Noticeboard and monitor VHF 73 to confirm start line and time limit details
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Post Racing Food Options:-
Harbourview Bar & Bistro
Beer Battered Fries - $8
Wedges - $12
Beer Battered Flathead & fries & salad - $20
Fish of the Day with warm potato salad & salsa verde - $24
Chicken Saltimbocca filled with thyme, rosemary risotto wrapped in proscuitto & served with ratatouille - $26
Cajun crusted steak with jacket potato, coleslaw and a pico de gallo - $25
Downstairs - BBQ
Carne assada (beef) & jerk chicken Tacos - $10
Diablo Beef Burger - $12
Saturday Inshore Racing - Saturday 11th February, 2017
Saturday inshore racing continues on Saturday 11th February, 2017.
Inshore Race 16 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Open Race (replacing original race on 8th April as this now clashes with the re-scheduled Sail Port Stephens) - First warning signal 1255 hours
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
2016/2017 Farr 40 Australian Open Series: NSW State Title Regatta - 11th & 12th February - click here for Sailing Instructions.
Click here for My Sailing article on this weekend's State Titles.
Melges 20s Sprint racing last weekend
Hot, light and variable breezes last Saturday made for tricky conditions and only 2 of the 3 sprint races were able to be completed. The honours for the day were split between Rod Jones’ Caffe Latte and the Crawfords’ Big Booty with a 1st and 2nd each. Series results are available here. The next major event for the Melges 20s is in the Sydney Harbour Regatta when MHYC is hosting the East Coast Championships as part of the event.
In the meantime, if you’d like to experience a Melges 20 and share the fun, contact Nicky Bethwaite by Wednesday to be book a boat for the following Saturday.
Middle Harbour to Gosford Challenge - Friday 24th & Saturday 25th February, 2017
The Middle Harbour to Gosford Challenge is on again! Being held over the weekend departing MHYC on Friday 24th February, 2017, and racing/cruising back on Saturday 25th February, 2017. Enjoy a dinner with friends at Gosford Yacht Club on Friday night before returning back to MHYC on Saturday to enjoy a BBQ on the Sandbar deck.
Click here for the Notice of Race.
For more details - contact Michael Mulholland-Licht (vitallifestyle@me.com) or Peter Lewis (daplucan@yahoo.com.au).
Adams Ten Australian Championships - January 2017 - 40 Years On!
January 26 to 28 saw the Adams 10 Metre yachts battle out the National Titles on Lake Macquarie.
Under trying racing conditions, seven races provided six different winners and not the local dominance as was expected.
Read more....
Click here for all results.
Port Hacking Race - last Saturday 4th February
Congratulations to MHYC Boat, Nine Dragons (Bob Cox), coming 2nd in last weekend's Port Hacking Race run by the CYCA, with Swish (Steve Proud), 4th.
Click here for more.
Click here for all results.
Youth Sailing - Term 1 has begun!
Term 1 Youth Sailing began last Sunday with over 55 kids enjoying the first of many weekends. For more information and to book for the Easter School Holiday Camps and Term 2 - 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! Did you know that Brett actually makes all the yummy ice creams?? Great new flavours all the time!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro - Now Open for Breakfast on the weekends!
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro is now open on Saturdays and Sundays for breakfast from 8am - click here for the Breakfast menu. The Harbourview Bar & Bistro's Lunch & Dinner 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.
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.
On Water Volunteer Officals Needed for SHR
The Sydney Harbour Regatta being held on Friday to Sunday 3 to 5 March, requires on water help! For a variety of reasons some of our wonderful regular volunteers are not available and we need help on all of these days: if you are reasonably agile and comfortable on boats- or know someone who is and would like to help, please contact Roger at roger@mhyc.com.au.
Sailability - 2nd & last Sunday of each month at MHYC
Would you like to make this young man’s day? Then come to Sailability, and you might make your own day too, sailing an Access dinghy which can’t capsize. Brush up on your dinghy skills or like me learn to sail a small boat with confidence.
When asked what Mikey liked about sailing the answer was: Everything. He loves being on the water, loves the action. If he is not doing something he gets bored and sailing is the thing he most looks forward to.
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Kid's Disco & Karaoke - Friday 17th February 2017
The first of 2017's Kid's Disco will be held on Friday 17th February, 2017, from 6pm - 8pm. Bring the kids along for 2 hours of dancing and singing with Bop Till You Drop. Cost $15 per child (includes drink & snack). Bookings essential on 9969 1244.
Sunday Sounds - 26th February, 2017 - 1pm - 4pm
Join us at the Sandbar on Sunday 26 February from 1pm - 4pm for some cruisy tunes with singer/songwriter and virtuoso guitarist, PAUL WINN. Paul Winn performs a smorgasbord of edgy vocal stylings and virtuosic guitar, from the acoustic sounds of The Eagles and James Taylor, to Frank Sinatra and classic jazz, to a night of sing along favourites from Cold Chisel to Oasis.
