MHYC E News 15th February, 2017
Welcome to MIDDLE HARBOUR YACHT CLUB's E-Newsletter
The 2016/17 Farr 40 State Title Regatta was hosted by MHYC last weekend. After a mix of conditions and extreme heat, MHYC boats came in 1, 2 & 3! Congratulations to MHYC Farr 40 boats - 1st & NSW Farr 40 Champion: Estate Master (Martin Hill), 2nd: Angophora (Guido Belgiorno-Nettis), 3rd: Edake (Jeff Carter). Well done to to all competitors.
The 2017 BAREFOOT BALL is on this weekend, Saturday 18th February, with iconic Australian band, "Mental as Anything". The upstairs area is now sold out, with tickets still available for downstairs. 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! Food & drinks available to purchase both upstairs and downstairs. To book online - click here.
The kids's disco is on again for 2017, this Friday 17th February, 2017, from 6pm - 8pm. $15 per child (or $10 for group of 20 or more) - includes snack & drink and entertainment with Bop Till You Drop. Bookings essential on 9969 1244.
Entries will open this week for the Middle Harbour to Gosford Challenge for Friday 24th & Saturday 25th February, 2017, for all racers and cruisers. See more details below.
Class Championships to Feature at Sydney Harbour Regatta - 4th & 5th March 2017
Battle lines will be drawn when a variety of classes hold their championships at NSW’s largest keelboat event, the Sydney Harbour Regatta, to be hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club over the weekend of 4-5 March.
The 11th anniversary regatta is just two and a half weeks away and already close to 150 national and international entries have been received, boosted by the Sydney 38 OD International Championship, the Sydney 36 Championship and state championships in the Cavalier 28, Yngling and J70 classes.
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To enter and for all information, visit the event website at www.shr.mhyc.com.au.
Request for Marina Berths for SHR
The annual Sydney Harbour Regatta (SHR) is the prestigious event hosted by MHYC that brings together the Sydney based Clubs, their yachts and a number of Class Associations to race in respective events over 3 days. And, for 2017, MHYC has been requested by the Class Associations from the Sydney 36s, Sydney 38s and the F40s to use this event to conduct respective State or National titles in conjunction with the SHR. For such title events it is customary that the competing yachts are all berthed at the same marina for the duration of the series; the Class Associations have therefore requested MHYC to make such an arrangement available to the entrants that includes international competitors. To that end, as the MHYC marina is currently at capacity, the Club could not service this request without your assistance.
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Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 2 - Race 10 - 15th February, 2017
Race 10 of Series 2 for the 2016-17 season, will be held today Wednesday 10th 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 17, 16th February, 2017
The Thursday Twilight series continues with Race 17 on 16th 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 salad & chips - $24
Steak Diane with salad & chips - $25
Chicken Parmigiana - $22
Spaghetti Marinara - $22
Beef Stroganoff - $20
Spinach, Pumpkin & Feta Pie with roasted roma tomato salad - $18
Downstairs - BBQ School
Pork & Fennel Long Roll with Swiss Cheese and Rocket - $12.00
Shredded Lamb Burger with Caramelised Balsamic Aioli - $12.00
Crispy Pork Belly Roll with Spiced Asian Salad - $12.00
Vietnamese Salad with Soy and Garlic Dressing - $12.00
Saturday Inshore Racing - Saturday 18th February, 2017
Saturday inshore racing continues on Saturday 18th February, 2017.
Open Race 18 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Inshore Race 17 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Short Race 12 - First warning signal 1255 hours
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
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 Sailing 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).
Estate Master the new NSW Farr 40 Champion
Martin Hill’s Estate Master narrowly beat the runner up on the final day of the Farr 40 NSW State Title 2017 that wrapped up on Sydney Harbour in strong sou’east winds.
The days when Estate Master and what used to be Transfusion locked horns resumed at the two-day title. The pair were even on 10 points going into race six then Belgiorno-Nettis’ Angophora got mixed up with Gordon Ketelbey’s Zen at a top mark rounding.
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Youth Sailing - Easter Camps & Term 2 Open!
Term 1 Youth Sailing is now in full swing. 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. Tickets are still available downstairs at $45 Members/$55 Non members on the beach with upstairs in the Bistro & balcony area already SOLD OUT. 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.
Wanted: Banana Palm Leaves
Do you have a Banana Palm around the garden? We would love to get some leaves to decorate around the Club for our Barefoot Ball this weekend - we have the pots but need the leaves! If you have any leaves you would be willing to donate, please email Pip at pip@mhyc.com.au or call 9969 1244.
Sunday Sounds - 26th February, 2017 - 1pm - 4pm with Paul Winn
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.
Literary Lunch with Tom & Meg Keneally
Friday 7th April, 2017 at 12 noon
Join us at MHYC for a special literary luncheon with guest speakers, well known Australian author, Tom Keneally and his daughter, Meg, who will be talking about their co-authored, fast paced, witty and gripping historical crime stories – “The Soldier’s Curse”and “the Unmourned”- limited seating! Friday 7th April, 2017, at 12 noon.
Members $55 per person, Non Members $60 per person - includes 2 course lunch and arrival drink.
Click here to book online.
