MHYC E News 12th April, 2017
Welcome to MIDDLE HARBOUR YACHT CLUB's E-Newsletter
A fabulous lunch was enjoyed by all who attended last week's Literary Lunch with Tom & Meg Keneally. They both gave some intriguing insights into the writing of their recent books, The Unmourned and The Soldier's Curse. Thank you, Tom & Meg, and to everyone who came along to make it such an enjoyable day! Our next Ladies Luncheon will be held on Thursday 8th June with well known Australian journalist, Tracey Spicer - so save the date!
Wishing all our Members and their families a safe and happy Easter - please note that the Club will be OPEN over the holiday break with the Sandbar Cafe open each day and the Harbourview Bistro open for breakfast and lunch on Saturday & Sunday - click here for opening hours.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 3 - Race 7 - 12th April, 2017
Race 7 of Series 3 for the 2016-17 season, will be held today Wednesday 12th 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
Stage Too Bows Out
Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s “Stage Too” announced their retirement from racing last Saturday after 35 years of competing in MHYC’s annual pointscore. Yacht owner, Stuart Behne, himself a member of MHYC for over 54 years, remarked that it was time to retire as the average age on board is 78 years! Stage Too, a Swarbrick 99 design, began racing at MHYC in 1982 and has consistently raced each year since then, winning many of the pointscores in their Division, including 1st on PHS in the Summer Season just finished. Congratulations Stuart and all the crew for an amazing effort – we look forward to officially saying farewell as you collect your trophy at the Prize Giving on 6 May - you will be missed on the Harbour each Saturday!
Please note: there is no MHYC keelboat racing on Saturday 15th, 22nd & 29th April, 2017.
Crew Member of the Year Award - Nominations Close 22nd April 2017
The Crew Member of the Year Award is presented to an esteemed crew member, displaying the characteristics of a desirable MHYC Member, someone other crew members would aspire to emulate, and nominated from a yacht in a division of the Annual Pointscore during the 2016/17 season. The award will be presented at the Annual Prize Giving Presentaiton on 6th May, 2017.
If you know of a MHYC Member that you would like to nominate, please download the form here and hand to the Sailing Office. Nominations close 1800 hours on Saturday 22nd 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
To View Entrants - 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
Sail Port Stephens Results
Congratulations to all MHYC boats and crew that competed in Sail Port Stephens last week/weekend! There were some great results with Nine Dragons (Bob Cox) 1st in Div 2 of the NSW IRC Championships and Mortgage Choice Rumba (Rob Carr/Stephanie Cook/Kerry Burke) 1st in Performance Cruising Div 2. Click here for all results.
WANTED
Compass for Club boat, Sandpiper. Call Matt Pyne on 0450 275 554.
Youth Sailing - Easter Camps are underway
The Easter Holiday camps have begun with kids out on the water this week having fun and next week's camp already full. Term 2 begins on Sunday 30th April - bookings are open - click here for more information.
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 - 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.
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 online - click here.
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.
Kids Disco & Karaoke - Friday 21st April 2017
The next Kid's Disco and Karaoke with Bop Till You Drop will be held on Friday 21st April 2017 from 6pm - 8pm. Enjoy the last weekend before school goes back and get a group of kids together - $15 per child (groups of 20 or more $10 each). Bookings essential on 02 9969 1244.
Sunday Sounds with Jay Parrino - Sunday 30th April, 2017
Join us at the Sandbar on Sunday 30th April from 1-4pm for some rockin’ tunes with Jay Parrino (Australia’s Got Talent). Over the past 10 years Jay Parrino has established himself as one of Australia's most promising and hardest working musicians. His charm and cheeky charisma made him a popular favourite with millions of viewers (as finalist on Channel 7's Australia's Got Talent), and his performances on YouTube have now attracted over 4 million hits and counting!
