MHYC E News 8th March, 2017
Welcome to MIDDLE HARBOUR YACHT CLUB's E-Newsletter
By all accounts, the 2017 Sydney Harbour Regatta was a huge success! The windy conditions made for some exciting if somewhat bumpy sailing with some courses being reset or having to sail fewer races. The SHR Race Management Committee in conjunction with the supporting club's race teams did an outstanding job in co-ordinating all the course areas and ensuring safety was top of the list. The regatta saw 226 boats entered which was a fantastic result. Our thanks to all the Sydney Clubs that helped make this such a success, our wonderful volunteers both on water and on land, all MHYC staff and our sponsors, Helly Hansen, Abell Point Marina, Robert Oatley Vineyards, Air New Zealand & Sydney City Marine.
Photos of the regatta and the prize presentation have now been posted to the Sydney Harbour Regatta website under Gallery as well as a short video courtesy of Flying Fish Sail Academy. To purchase any sailing images, please contact Andrea Francolini at www.afrancolini.com.
Message from Karen Baldwin, General Manager MHYC
What a great Sydney Harbour Regatta last weekend! I know lots of “thank you” messages have already been sent out to all those who participated as skippers, crew, volunteers and the MHYC staff so I just wanted to emphasise our appreciation to everyone who helped make the 2017 SHR an outstanding success!
Marina Rules – this is a reminder to all MHYC members and particularly marina berthholders. We have a procedure in place that anyone (contractor, supplier or even another member) who is engaged or requested to carry out work on a vessel in the MHYC marina that they sign in at the Club office.
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Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 3 - Race 2 - 8th March, 2017
Race 2 of Series 3 for the 2016-17 season, will be held today Wednesday 8th March, 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 20, 8th March, 2017
The Thursday Twilight series continues with Race 20 on 8th March, 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 with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce - $12
Beer battered flathead with fries & salad - $20
Yellow Vegetable Curry with rice & pappadums - $18 (add Seafood - $22)
Fettuccine Casalinga - creamy pesto, semi dried tomatoes & parmesan - $16 (add Chicken - $20)
Spaghetti Bolognese - $18
Chicken Schnitzel with chips & gravy - $22
Rump steak with creamy polenta & mushroom ragout - $25
Downstairs - Burger Bar The BBQ School
• Pulled Pork Burger with Slaw - $12
• Spiced Lamb Burger with Rocket and Yoghurt dressing - $12
• Pork and Fennel Sausage Long Rolls with Swiss Cheese - $12
• Roasted Tomato Salad with Feta and Basil - $12
Saturday Inshore Racing - Saturday 11th March, 2017
Saturday inshore racing continues on Saturday 11th March, 2017.
Open Race 19 (SOPS) - First warning signal 1255 hours
Inshore Race 18 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Short Race 13 - First warning signal 1255 hours
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Help Needed - Many thanks to all the on water race management teams who performed so magnifiently under trying conditions over the Sydney Harbour Regatta weekend. Several have volunteered to help again this Saturday but understandably some would like a weekend off, so we need additional volunteers for the next two Saturdays.
Please let Roger Wragby know if you can help - some experience preferred but not essential as we have both offshore and inshore racing.
Positions Vacant - Volunteers: Wanted for Club Boat Maintenance
We are seeking a few more volunteers -
Skills Needed : general ‘handyman' or reasonable painting skills.
When Required: Work with 1 or 2 other volunteers on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, or work independently at times to suit you.
Progress so far: A small team of 6 skilled volunteers is renovating and maintaining the Club boats: Hugh George, Sandpiper, Tenders and RIB’s,
Extensive renovation work is more than 60% complete on Hugh George and Sandpiper has been painted with only the top-sides to be done when the boat is slipped in winter. We are fortunate to have some very skilled members in the team, along with Matt, to lead us in the work, engineers and other technical people are needed as well as generally handy people. The team is welcoming and the work is very rewarding.
This could be the satisfying contribution that you would like to make to Your Club and would be greatly appreciated! Jack Stening is coordinating the volunteers and Marina Manager, Matt Pyne has responsibility for the vessels. Please call Jack on 0414 996 868 if you are interested.
Youth Sailing - Easter Camps & Term 2 Open!
Easter School Holiday camps and Term 2 are now open for bookings. Get in quick before they get booked out! 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. Refreshing smoothies, frappes and ice cream also available! Did you know that Brett actually makes all the yummy ice creams?? Great new flavours all the time!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro - Open for Breakfast on the weekends!
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro is 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.
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.
Kid's Disco & Karaoke - Friday 24th March, 2017
This month's Kid's Disco & Karaoke with Bop Till You Drop will be held on Friday 24th March 2017, from 6pm - 8pm. Cost $15 per child (includes snack & drink). For bookings of 20 or more, $10 per child. Bookings essential on 9969 1244.
