MHYC E News 10th May, 2017
Welcome to MIDDLE HARBOUR YACHT CLUB's E-Newsletter
What a great night we had last Saturday at the Club's Annual Prize Presentation in congratulating skippers and crew on their achievements for the 2016/17 sailing season as well as the Club saying farewell to Sailing Administrator, Roger Wragby. If you were unable to attend to collect your award on the night, please see Club reception. Check out our Facebook page for some more photos.
MHYC Member, Rob Ogilvie, was absent on Saturday night to receive the The R.B. Cooper Perpetual Award for Voluntary Service which is presented to a Club Member whose outstanding voluntary service is deemed to have contributed most to the affairs and wellbeing of MHYC in a membership year. He was at the Club for lunch today, giving Karen Baldwin, General Manager, the opportunity to present his award to him. Congratulations Rob!
It's Volunteer Week - a huge thank you to our many volunteers that help out around the Club from the marina committee, Board and Flag Officers, race management, membership, sailing and youth sailing committees, Cruising Division, auditors to BBQ volunteers, maintenance crew of Hugh George & Sandpiper - without you all, we could not be the great Club that we are!
An Equipment Auditors update seminar is on tonight at MHYC at 6.30pm - any existing auditors still interested in attending, please contact David Staley in the Sailing Office. A training seminar for new auditors will be held further in the year.
There are only a few spaces left for Mother's Day this Sunday so if you are looking for somewhere to take mum for her special day, call the Club on 02 9969 1244. Breakfast buffet is from 9am and lunch from 12 noon - click here for the Mother's Day Lunch Menu. Live entertainment with Paul Winn from 12noon.
Wishing all 'mums' a very Happy Mother's Day!
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 3 - Race 11 - 10th May, 2017
Race 11 of Series 3 for the 2016-17 season continues today, 10th May, 2017, with a count up handicap start from 1.00pm
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 view the Results - click here
MHYC Winter Series - Race 2 Saturday 13th 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
To View Entrants - click here
Sail a MELGES 20s during the Winter season!
The Melges 20s are available to sail during the winter season by club members. If you wish to do this, please contact Nicky Bethwaite to make arrangements, as there has been significant interest in doing this. If you haven't yet had the opportunity to sail one of these responsive assymetric keelboats, don't miss out, as they're great fun and very easy to handle.
If you're interested in purchasing a Melges 20, several are available. Contact Nicky for further information.
Youth Sailing - Term 2 Open
Term 2 began on Sunday 30th April - bookings are still open for those that are interested in joining Term 2 for tackers and Youth - click here for more information.
MHYC Yacht Register
We plan to publish the register of MHYC members’ yachts once again with the forthcoming annual report, so to enable us to ensure that it is as up to date and accurate as possible please let us know if you have recently acquired a new boat, disposed of one, or think that you may not be on the register and should be, or indeed if you have long disposed of a boat which still appears on the register. Please email sailing.manager@mhyc.com.au with boat name, sail number, owners names.
Dinghy Sailing Instructor Course at MHYC - 10th & 11th June, 2017
Learn how to deliver the first three courses of the Dinghy Program including Start Sailing 1, Start Sailing 2 and Better Sailing. Participants will learn and practise effective techniques for theory and practical instructing with continuous feedback and support. Click here to register at MHYC to become a Dinghy Sailing Instructor
Nominations are Open for the Sailing Hall of Fame
Nominations are now open for the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame initiative, which was announced late last year by Australian Sailing, is being established in collaboration with the Australian National Maritime Museum. Nominations for the inaugural induction are being accepted until 5pm Friday 16 June. Read more...
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.
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 Thursday to Saturday for dinner, with daily specials. For all bookings, please call the MHYC office on 9969 1244.
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 with a specially written menu offering selections from entrees, main course and desserts! Don't miss out as early bookings for balcony space will fill up fast! Member's Room is also available for a private group - minimum 20 people (max 30) if you are interested. Entertainment from 12 noon onwards.
Click here for the Mother's Day Lunch menu.
Kids' Menu - $15 includes selection from the kids' menu + ice cream + drink!
All "mums" on the day will receive a small gift with our compliments - Bookings essential on 02 9969 1244.
Literary Lunch with Tracey Spicer - Thursday 8th June, 2017
Join us on Thursday 8th June, 2017, from 12 noon, for a Literary Lunch with guest speaker, well known Australian journalist, Tracey Spicer, talking about her recent memoir, The Good Girl Stripped Bare. Tracey's frank and funny book follows her trajectory: from young 'bogan', to beloved television anchor, to being sacked after having a baby.
$55 MHYC Members/$60 non-members, includes arrival drink & 2 course lunch.
Click here to book online.
Commodore's Black Tie Dinner - Friday 16th June, 2017
Join us at the Commodore's Black Tie Dinner on Friday 16th June, 2017, from 6.30pm and help support the Frank Likely Trust. A fun filled evening includes 3 course dinner, entertainment, live & silent auction, lucky door prizes, and more. All monies raised will go to the Frank Likely Trust towards the development of youth sailing through the purchase of a new coach boat, revitalizing the Sailing Academy and creating a “School Stars” development program to encourage and enable more youth participation in local, state and national championships and regattas. Get a table together of friends or crew for what will be a great evening!
Cost: $100 per head or table of 10 for $1000.
Click here to book online.
We are seeking donations for the live and silent auction, so if any Members (or friends) have an item they would like to donate for the evening, please contact the Club.
Functions at MHYC
It is great to see so many members making use of the Club's function rooms! If you are looking for some space to celebrate a birthday or hold a business meeting or conference, call our Functions Co-Ordinator, Fran O'Connor on 02 9969 1244 or send her an enquiry to functions@mhyc.com.au. MHYC Members currently receive a 50% discount on room hire!
