Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's Weekly E Newsletter.  
MHYC had a fantastic week last week with 3 regattas being run - Int.J24 Australian Championships, Melges 24 NSW State Championships and finishing with the 420 Australian Championships on Monday.  Many thanks to all our Race Management volunteers and everyone involved in making these regattas run so smoothly.  
 

Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta 2011 - Entries are Now Open

Enter today to have a chance at winning an Audi!  Entries are now open for the Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta 4-7 March 2011.

This is MHYC's biggest event for the year and we look forward to seeing all yachts out on the race course. Entry is free to members entered in a MHYC Season Pointscore Series. To enter click here.

Ladies Day at Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta

We are seeking expressions of interest from female members who would be interested in participating in a committee to organise a Ladies Day event at this year's Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta.

Please contact Louise Bashford at louise@bashfordcommunications.com.au or call 0414 410 000.

Wild Oats Thursday Twilight - Race 14 - tonight

1750 Warning Signal. Family and friends are invited to participate. Live entertainment from 7:30pm with "Chaise Lounge".

Seabreeze specials or Beach BBQ available:-

Gourmet Beef Burgers $10
Beef Rogan Josh & Rice $8
Chicken Satay Skwers $6

Bookings at Seabreeze essential - call 8969 3116.

To enter - click here.
 

Cocktails at the Club - Fridays from 5pm

Come and join us for Cocktails at the Club ech Friday from 5pm! 

Great music, good vibe, tantalising cocktails - 5pm to 7pm in the Sandbar Cafe!

Henri Lloyd Chaos and Bedlam Point Cups

This Saturday 22nd January. To enter click here

Clubhouse start and finish from 1200 hours, taking competitors under the Sydney Harbour Bridge up to Bedlam Point (Parramatta River) and back to MHYC. 21nm.
 

Australia Day Special at Seabreeze

Seabreeze will be open from 12pm to 6pm for Australia Day next Wednesday 26th January, 2011.

An Australia Day special of Succulent BBQ Roast Beef Fillet will be available as well as the current Seabreeze menu.

Bookings essential on 8969 3116.

Ocean Pointscore Race 4 - Australia Day Regatta

A brief reminder that the next race for the MHYC Ocean Pointscore Series will be:

OPS Race 4: Wednesday 26 January 2011 (Australia Day), with the annual Botany Bay Race.
The warning signal for this race will be 1055hrs. Sailing Instructions as per CYCA Handbook.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO COMPETITORS:
MHYC OPS entrants will be entered into the CYCA OPS race 6 (included in your entry fee). Competitors who are intending to compete for the City of Sydney Cup requires a separate entry and race fee to be submitted. This can be done via the CYCA Website under Sailing, Ocean Pointscore, Australia Day City of Sydney Cup. For more information click here

The City of Sydney Cup is awarded to the yacht with the fastest corrected time on PHS for competitors who have paid the additional entry fee.

Annual Summer Pointscore Series - Race 1 - 29th January, 2011

Commences on Saturday 29 January. To enter click here. Competitors in the Adams 10 Division are advised that due to the Adams 10m Australian Championship in Lake Macquarie there shall be no race scheduled on this day.

2011 Adams 10 Nationals Sailing Instructions

For those of you who have entered in the Championships starting this Sunday at Lake Macquarie, here are the Sailing Instructions - click here.

I've just been informed there is a local A10m (Mad Max) which is looking for 4 or 5 crew so if you're interested or know of anyone please email: adams10m@yahoo.com.au.

2011 AGM will be held at Lake Macquarie Yacht Club 0900 Sunday 23rd January 2011.

Regards,
Mitchell Miller
Secretary A10m Association
 

Thank you to our Race Management and Volunteers

A huge thank you to the following people who volunteered their time last week during the Int J24 Class Australian Championship and International Melges 24 NSW Championship: -

Phil Yeomans
Roy Cooper
Ted Hamilton
Rob Ogilvie
Glynn Attersall
Gill Attersall
Chris Stockdale
Anne Stockdale
John Winchester
Ray Carless
Bryan Smith
Greg Young
Toby Gursanscky
Nicole Scott
Julie Hodder
Stuart Phillips
Lindsay Rose
Matt Jessup

Click here for report on the International Melges 24 NSW State Championship.

Click here for report on the International J24 Class Australian Championship.
 

Audi Victoria Week Report - by Julie Hodder

MHYC “Dad’s Army” to Contest the Audi Docklands Invitation Race

Three MHYC boats are currently preparing to race in the Audi Victoria Week, the first series of the Audi IRC Australian Championships.

Three “Old Salty Sailors”, Rob Reynolds, Peter Sorensen (or Big Handsome Pete) and Gordon Ketelbey have combined forces and experience to race in the Audi Docklands Invitation race on the mighty Exile. Will the boat be big enough you might ask to hold such a brain trust? Will there still be room for me, the Navigator on the back I ask?  Read more...
 

Race Management - Farr 40 Pre World Sprints

Race Management Teams required for the Farr 40 OD Sprint Series being hosted by MHYC for the weeken dof 12th-13th February,

Tasks include:
Scribes, mark laying, boat drivers, results, administration

If you are available to assist on any day in any capacity, please contact the sailing office on 9969 1244.
 

Bridal Showcase
Wednesday 2nd February, 2011, 6.30pm-9pm

Planning your wedding? You are invited to join us for an informal Bridal Showcase at the Upperdeck, overlooking beautiful Middle Harbour. Sample our delicious canapes and specially selected wines whilst you discuss your wedding requirements with our experienced team and bridal industry suppliers.

RSVP essential to Melinda on 02 8969 3109.

Valentine's Day Dinner at the Club -
Monday 14th February 2011

For all those romantics out there - the Club will be open for dinner on Valentine's Day with a special Valentine's menu prepared by chef, Gary.

MHYC's New National Windsurfing Champion

MHYC Member, Annalise Gilbert is in the Bic Techno class and she will represent Australia from MHYC in the ISAF Youth World Championships in Crotia in June. Congratultions and well done!!

Junior Sailing Holiday Camps & Term 1 2011

Learn to sail in either the Poly optimist or Club 420 dinghy's at MHYC this summer. The holiday program commences each day at 9.30am and runs through until 3.30pm. Book your kids in today and pass onto friends and family!

• 24 & 25 January 2011 (half price for this 2 day camp)

MHYC Junior Members $192.50
Non members $237.50 (includes Junior Membership + YA)

Term 1, 2011, begins on Sunday 30th January, 2011 for 8 weeks every Sunday - click here for more information.

For more information, visit www.mhyc.com.au/sailing-juniors.cfm

Sailing Clinic - Racing Rules - 23rd February, 2011

Be prepared for the Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta! Mark Pryke will be our guest speaker at the next sailing clinic to get you updated on the racing rules.

When: Wednesday 23rd February, 2011
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: $10 members/$20 non members.
Book a table at Seabreeze - special Clinic menu available - call 8969 3116.
Click here to book and pay online.

2011 PIF Charity Yachting Regatta

The Annual Property Industry Regatta is on 25 March 2011.  An Invitation is extended to MHYC Boat owners to compete. The event raises funds to help homeless children.  PIF would very much like yacht owners to donate their yachts for this charity day. If you would like PIF to source a company for you they are more than happy to do this.

PIF would love to have you on board for the 2011 Property Industry Foundation’s Charity Yachting Regatta. Please contact Peta Gorman on peta@pif.com.au or visiting the PIF website http://www.pif.com.au/

Update on Andy (Flying Fish) & Natalie in Germany

For an update on Natalie and Andy's journey - http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/kent/hi/front_page/newsid_9364000/9364053.stm

Belcher & Page Win 470 North American Championship

Congratulations to Mat and Malcolm!  Click here for the full story -

http://www.sail-world.com/Australia/Belcher-and-Page-win-470-North-American-Championship/79270

Dream Raffle London Challenge 2012 - Support Malcolm & Mat!

The Belcher & Page London Challenge 2012, Audi, Hamilton Island and Sunsail are proud to announce the Belcher & Page Dream Raffle in support of Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page's quest to achieve the dream of an Olympic gold medal in the 470 Men's sailing event in 2012. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets to the raffle online.

Follow Malcolm and Mat's 470 campaign- www.belcherpage2012.com

The MHYC office is selling raffle tickets - please ask at reception.

Great Lakes Sailing Club

The Great Lakes Sailing Club in Forster is planning their regatta for the October long weekend in 2011 and invite all members to celebrate with them.  It is their 40th anniversary and they are producing a "Memory Lane" board.  If any members can assist with memorabilia from their past regattas, please email John Hiley at blueheeler885@bigpond.com or by mail PO Box 8 Forster NSW 2428.