MHYC E News 15th March, 2017
Welcome to MIDDLE HARBOUR YACHT CLUB's E-Newsletter
Congratulations to MHYC's Estate Master (Martin & Lisa Hill), 2017 Farr 40 Australian Champion, 2nd Angophora (Guido Belgiorno-Nettis), 4th & 1st Corinithian team, Edake (Jeff Carter), 6th Zen (Gordon Ketelbey) & 8th Exile (Rob Reynolds) in last weekend's Farr 40 2016/17 John Calvert-Jones National Championship held at RSYS! For all results - click here.
Please note: the Property Industry Foundation Charity Regatta will be held from MHYC this Friday 17th March. The Club will be extremely busy all day, particularly in the afternoon after racing, so please be aware that the car park area will be at its maximum. We are looking for some volunteers to assist with the packing of lunch packs and cooking bacon & egg rolls on the BBQ on Friday morning - if you have a spare hour or two to help out from around 7am-7.30am, please contact Karen, via email.
Note to Members: - Over the last couple of Saturdays, after racing, the Harbourview Bistro has become extremely busy with pre-reception wedding drinks arriving at the Club the same time as sailors coming back from racing. Most times we are notified and can accommodate them with extra bar staff allocated to handle the rush and other times guests arrive without any pre-warning. We understand that this congests the bar and along with new staff training, service can occasionally be slower than normal. Your patience and understanding is appreciated during these unpredictable occasions. It is great to see the Club is so busy and great for bar sales! 
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 3 - Race 3 - 15th March, 2017
Race 3 of Series 3 for the 2016-17 season, will be held today Wednesday 15th 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 21, 16th March, 2017
The Thursday Twilight series continues with Race 21 on 16th 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
Baked Atlantic Salmon with lemon & saffron chat potatoes, olives and roast capsicum - $24
Grilled Chicken Breast with crispy polenta, asparagus & mushroom sauce - $22
Rump steak with diane sauce, chips and salad - $25
Sicilian fettuccine - olives, semi dried tomatoes, roast capsicum & artichoke in a chilli napoletana sauce - $16
Downstairs - Burger Bar The BBQ School
• Grilled Corn and Quinoa Salad with Basil and Parmesan - $12.00
• Pulled Pork Burger with Slaw - $12.00
• Spiced Lamb Burger with Cucumber, Rocket and Lemon Yoghurt - $12.00
• Grilled Sausage Long Roll with Swiss Cheese and Rocket - $12.00
Saturday Inshore Racing - Saturday 18th March, 2017
Saturday inshore racing continues on Saturday 18th March, 2017.
Open Race 20, 21 & 22 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Inshore Sprints Race 19, 20 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Short Race 14, 15 - First warning signal 1255 hours
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Membership Committee Members Wanted
The membership committee is responsible for developing membership benefits, the club building maintenance, and sponsorship . The club is developing new plans and directions for the benefit of members. Membership vitality is essential to the clubs future. The committee is seeking club members who can donate time to the committee in the areas of membership benefits, house improvements or sponsorship development. If you can help please contact Peter Lewis (Club Captain) on 0412650767.
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 - don't miss out!
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.
Cruising Division Meeting - Guest Speaker: Cathy Lorho - A Race Around the World
Cathy will tell you in detail what its like to race around the world in a clipper, the conditions, the food, the seas, the good times, the camaraderie, the hard times and an unfortunate death. If you have ever thought what it might be like or even considered such an ultimate thrilling adventure, Cathy will provide her articulate description with a compelling french accent along with stunning photos and videos. Cathy works in many aspects of the marine industry and is accomplished in the fields that she works and sails on Kayimai at MHYC. Come along and hear an amazing lady at the Crusiing Division's next meeting on Monday 20th March, 2017 at 8.00pm! (BBQ at 6.30pm, meeting at 7pm).
Calling All Sailors – the Jubilee Sailing Trust needs YOU!
Are you able-bodied and between the ages of 16-70? Why not jump aboard Tenacious, the magnificent 65m wooden tall ship, next Monday to sail as active crew down to Melbourne? This voyage is in need of crew to make up numbers – we need your help! Click here for details on the voyage (& fantastic offer), with background information on the Jubilee Sailing Trust.
