MHYC E News 5th April, 2017
Welcome to MIDDLE HARBOUR YACHT CLUB's E-Newsletter
With the weather not on our side to farewell the Thursday Twilights, having to abandon the final race due to the forecast of gale force winds, everyone still managed to have a great HAWAIIAN night last Thursday! 4 accommodation vouchers, courtesy of Sail Port Stephens and the Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens, were won in each division, fire performers and live music entertained us. Thank you to all who ventured out in the wet weather to support the Club!
Good luck to all MHYC boats competing at Sail Port Stephens this week. For all results - click here
We have a limited number of tickets remaining for Friday's Literary Lunch with guest speakers, Tom & Meg Keneally! If you haven't bought yours yet, please contact the Club today to allow for food and seating requirements.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 3 - Race 6 - 5th April, 2017
Race 6 of Series 3 for the 2016-17 season, will be held today Wednesday 5th April, 2017. Due to daylight saving having finished, please be aware that the handicaps are count up starting from 1300 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
Saturday Inshore Racing - Saturday 8th April, 2017
Saturday inshore racing continues on Saturday 8th April, 2017.
Inshore Race 23 - First warning signal 1255 hours
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Credit Image: Michael Chittenden
Please note: there is no MHYC keelboat racing on Saturday 15th, 22nd & 29th April, 2017.
ANZAC Two-Up Cup - Tuesday 25th April, 2017
MHYC's Feature Event, ANZAC Two-Up Cup, will be held on ANZAC Day, Tuesday 25th April, 2017. Handicapped Clubhouse start from 1pm with games of Two-Up in the Main Bar following racing and the presentation.
To enter - click here
MHYC Winter Series - begins Saturday 6th May, 2017
MHYC's Winter Series is held most Saturdays during Winter, including a 'short' series and sprint races. No racing is held over the June Long Weekend. First Warning Signal at 1155hrs, with a Post Race Presentation. Morning Sandbar BBQ will greet skippers and crew prior to racing and the Harbourview Bistro will be serving Post Race weekly Specials for Members and Guests to enjoy.
To enter - click here
WANTED
Compass for Club boat, Sandpiper. Call Matt Pyne on 0450 275 554.
Youth Sailing - Easter Camps - limited spaces available!
With Easter just around the corner, the School Holiday sailing camps for Tackers & Youth are filling up fast. If you are still wanting to book your child in these holidays, book in today by completing the online bookings through the MHYC website. Please note that the Youth Camp with the Melges 20s is for the 2nd week only from 18th - 21st April not 10th - 13th April - the dates were incorrectly entered through the Australian Sailing website.
For more information on the camps and to book online - click here. Term 2 bookings are also open.
Abell Point Marina After Cyclone Debbie
Luke McCaul, General Manager of Abell Point Marina has this message for customers looking to visit the region in the coming months, "Whilst it will be a short while to get our services and facilities up and running to our normal standard, our focus is in ensuring our customers are free to explore the beautiful Whitsundays this season. Whether you are planning a short visit or basing yourself in the Whitsundays this winter, we are determined to have our first class services and facilities ready for your arrival.”
The power is due to be back on this week sometime. Phone lines are operational again now and a large generator powering the office. Water is back on. Day & overnight charter operators have already commenced operations and a restoration plan for the marina is already underway. A temporary walkway has been reinstated on L Arm.
If any customers have any queries about future bookings, then please contact the office on 0749462400 or reservations@abellpointmarina.com. For further information visit the website at www.abellpointmarina.com.au.
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 9am (as of 1st April, 2017) - 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.
Easter Opening Hours
With the Easter holiday break approaching, click here for the opening hours of the Club during this period. For breakfast and lunch bookings on Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday, please contact the Club to book on 02 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.
2017 Annual Prize Presentation - 6th May 2017
MHYC's annual Prize Presentation will be held on Saturday 6th May, 2017, from 6.30pm for a 7pm start. $35 per person (includes arrival drink & canapes). Get your crew, friends and family along to celebrate the end of the 2016/17 season!
To book, call the Club on 9969 1244 - online bookings coming soon.
Mother's Day at MHYC
Treat mum to breakfast or lunch at Middle Harbour Yacht Club on Mother's Day, Sunday 14th May, 2017. Enjoy the views over Middle Harbour from the Harbourview Bistro for either a Breakfast Buffet or special Mother's Day Lunch menu.
Breakfast Buffet available from 9am - $28 MHYC Members/$32 Non Members (Kids under 14 years $14 MHYC Members/$16 non members)
Lunch available from 12 noon.
Bookings essential on 02 9969 1244.