MHYC E News 22nd March, 2017
Welcome to MIDDLE HARBOUR YACHT CLUB's E-Newsletter
The Property Industry Foundation Charity Regatta, held last Friday, was, once again, a huge success! Racing was abandoned due to strong winds and the party brought forward - nothing dampened the spirits and generosity of all who attended, and the rain stayed away long enough for the beach party to go ahead! Many thanks to all who supported the 2017 PIF Regatta.
Next Thursday, 30th March, is the final race of the Twilight Series for 2016/17 season and is HAWAIIAN NIGHT! Grab your favourite hawaiian shirt and join us at the Club after racing to celebrate (or commiserate!) the end of the twilight season for another year. Weather dependant, this will be held on the beach with a special menu & exciting entertainment for the evening!
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 3 - Race 4 - 22nd March, 2017
Race 4 of Series 3 for the 2016-17 season, will be held today Wednesday 22nd 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 22, 23rd March, 2017
The Thursday Twilight series continues with Race 22 on 23rd 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.
In addition, Sail Port Stephens and the Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens are sponsoring four (4) x 2 night accommodation packages to be won at the final race of the 2016/17 season of the Twilight Series on Thursday 30th March, 2017. To enter Sail Port Stephens, visit their website at www.sailportstephens.com.au.
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
Garlic bread - $6
Wedges with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce - $12
Beer battered flathead with fries & salad - $20
Beef Lasagne - rich tomato & red wine ground beef layered with creamy bechamel & pasta sheets - $18
Spaghetti Liparese - chilli, basil & roast capsicum sauce with olives, zucchini & semi dried tomatoes - $16
Spanish Paella - chicken, chorizo & seafood rice cooked with saffron, tomatoes, roast capsicum, chilli & lemon - $24
Rump N Rosti - 250g rump steak with a crispy potato herb rosti, asparagus and lemon & garlic butter - $25
Downstairs - Burger Bar
• Spicy Chicken Pita - grilled chicken breast, mixed leaf salad & yoghurt dressing - $10
• German Dog - bratwurst sausage on a soft bun with onion, cheese, hot mustard & pickles - $10
Saturday Inshore Racing - Saturday 25th March, 2017
Saturday inshore racing continues on Saturday 25th March, 2017.
Inshore Sprints postponed from last week will be held this Saturday for Open, Inshore & Melges 20 divisions - First warning signal 1250 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.
Farwell & Best Wishes to Martin Pryor
Redlands School Cremorne, last night, farewelled Martin Pryor, Sailing Administrator, at their annual sailing prize presentation at the Club. Martin is retiring fom teaching at the school to enjoy some downtime with his family! We wish him all the best in his retirement and thank him for all his support, passion and experience in developing and advancing the Youth Sailing program within Redlands to where it is today. Good luck & best wishes from all at MHYC, Martin!
Youth Sailing - Easter Camps & Term 2 Open!
Easter School Holiday sailing 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 - limited seating only!
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 - this 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.
Sunday Sounds with Rebecca Henry - Sunday 26th March 2017 1pm - 4pm
Join us at the Sandbar on Sunday 26 March from 1-4pm for some cruisy tunes with singer/songwriter Rebecca Henry. Rebecca is a singer songwriter whose style has flavours of rootsy pop, soul and alternative country. Rebecca has supported some of Australian’s top artists, including Rick Price, Darryl Braithwaite, James Reyne, Jon Stevens and Vanessa Amarossi and co-written with great Aussie songwriters such as Rick Grossman (Hoodoo Gurus), Allan Caswell and Don Spencer OAM.
