MHYC E News 17th May, 2017
Welcome to MIDDLE HARBOUR YACHT CLUB's E-Newsletter
Another wonderful Mother's Day was spent at MHYC last Sunday with over 160 people enjoying a delicious breakfast or lunch with amazing views over the water. It was great to have so many Members supporting the Club and our new offerings of food! Don't forget the Harbourview Bistro is open for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am. Call the Club on 02 9969 1244 to book.
We have a busy month coming up in June with the following social events - the annual MHYC Vivid Cruise is on again on Monday 5th June, 2017, picking up from Mosman Wharf at 5.45pm, Literary Lunch with guest speaker, well known Australian journalist, Tracey Spicer, on Thursday 8th June, 2017, and our Commodore's Black Tie Dinner, in support of the Frank Likely Trust and Youth Sailing, on Friday 16th June, 2017. Bookings for these events can be made online here.
Next Wednesday 24th May, 2017, is Helen Jackson's last day at MHYC after nearly13 years as the Club's Finance Manager - & she will be sorely missed! We are having farewell drinks for her in the Main Bar from 4pm - all welcome to join us to say a fond farewell and wish her all the best.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 3 - Race 12 - 17th May, 2017
Race 12 of Series 3 for the 2016-17 season continues today, 17th 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 3 & 4 Saturday 20th 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.
Race 3 & 4 and Short Sprints Race 2 & 3 will be held this Saturday 20th May, 2017. 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 & Results - 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.
Tackers & Youth Sailing Winter Holiday Program Open
Bookings are now open for the July School Holiday Sailing Camps for Tackers and Youth Sailing.
Week 1: 3rd - 6th July, 2017
-Tackers 1, 2, 3
Week 2: 10th -13th July, 2017
-Tackers 1, 2, 3
-Youth Holiday Camp – Melges 20
Click here for all information and to book online.
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.
Kid's Disco & Karaoke - Friday 19th May, 2017
MHYC's monthly Kid's Disco will be held this Friday 19th May, 2017, from 6pm - 9pm. A great way to entertain the kids at the end of the week! $15 per child (includes drink & snack). For groups of 20 or more, $10 per child. To book, call MHYC on 02 9969 1244.
2017 MHYC Vivid Cruise - Monday 5th June, 2017
After the success of last year's MHYC Vivid Cruise, it's on again! A great way to see the Vivid Festival, from the water while cruising around the Harbour. Pick up from Mosman Wharf at 5.45pm, with the cruise departing at 6pm and returning at 9pm, on Monday 5th June, 2017. $80 per person - includes arrival drink, buffet dinner, tea/coffee. There will be a cash bar for drinks onboard the cruise.
Click here to book online.
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!
