MHYC E News 28 June, 2017
Welcome to MIDDLE HARBOUR YACHT CLUB's E-Newsletter 
For the first time, Membership Renewals will be emailed to Members this year, rather than through the post. Could you please advise if your email address has changed or if you have not notified us of your email address - email to pip@mhyc.com.au. The renewals will be emailed in the next week, so look out for it in your Inbox!
Bookings for the Mosman Council Spit Foreshore Parking Permits for 2017/18 has now closed and all details have been forwarded to Mosman Council. We will advise Members, who have taken up the offer, as to when the permits will arrive from Mosman Council, for collection.
Vale Notice – Gordon Rowe, Member no.10, sadly passed away on 26th June.
He wanted to pass on his gratitude for many happy memories of sailing at MHYC over many years and sends best wishes to the people he sailed with over the years.
No details have been provided at this stage regarding the funeral service.
Many belated thanks to MHYC Member, Denis Comber, for his generous donation, allowing for a new canopy and clears on Sandpiper!
Are you heading North for the Winter?? Try a night or longer at our new Club sponsor, Abell Point Marina, in the Port of Airlie. Abell Point Marina is the prime destination to stay, play, explore Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands and the iconic Great Barrier Reef.Visit their website at http://abellpointmarina.com.au/.
As sad as it was to recently farewell Helen Jackson after nearly 13 years as the Club’s Finance Manager, it is now even more sad that Pip Lodder is also going to be leaving us and taking on a great new role at RPAYC. Pip has been with the Club for nearly 10 years and has carried out the duties of Membership, Marketing, Communications, Event Co-ordination, Promotion, merchandising, speech writing and even photographer! One of the reasons she earned the nickname “Pippolini” after the well known Francolini!
Pip will be finishing up late July, so we are on the search again for a fabulous Marketing & Membership Co-ordinator and trust you will join in wishing Pip the very best of success in her new role when we plan her farewell gathering
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 4 - Race 5 - 28th June, 2017
Race 5 of Series 4 for the 2016-17 season continues today, 28th June, 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 8, 9 Sprints (Short 5, 6) - Saturday 1st July, 2017
MHYC's Winter Series is held most Saturdays during Winter, including a 'short' series and sprint races.
Race 8,9 Sprints & Short Sprints 5, 6, will be held this Saturday1st July, 2017. First Warning Signal at 1155hrs, with a Post Race Presentation. Grab an egg and bacon roll from the Sandbar cafe 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
Winter Series Racing on June 24
Race 7 of the MHYC Winter Series was sailed on June 24 under a blue sunny sky. Westerly breezes were mainly 8-10 knots but not especially steady in direction.
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Bring out the wetsuits - Tackers & Youth Sailing Winter School Holiday Program Open
Even though it's getting colder, Winter is a great time to learn to sail. Rug up in a wetsuit and come down to the Club for fun over the school holidays. Shout the kids a hot chocolate when they come off the water!!!
Bookings are open for the July School Holiday Sailing Camps for Tackers and Youth Sailing, beginning next week.
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 - Get your boat on the MHYC Register
We plan to publish the register of MHYC members’ yachts once again with the forthcoming Sailing Handbook, 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.
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. Delicious hot soup now available!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro - Thursday Night Special - Steak OR Fish with Salad & Chips $20
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.
Thursday Night Dinner Special - Steak, chips & salad OR Fish, chips & salad plus a glass of wine or beer for only $20!
Spit to the Zoo Paddle Event - Saturday 8th July, 2017
It's on again - the Spit to the Zoo paddle event will be held from MHYC on Saturday 8th July, 2017, with the race start at 9am. Spit to the Zoo is the 6th race of the 2017 PNSW Harbour Series for Surf Skis, Spec Skis, SUPs, Outrigger Canoes & Sea Kayaks with long course 16kms or short course 8kms. Registrations are now open - click here.
Volunteers Required
A regular event on the Paddle NSW calendar, the paddle gets underway at 9am with a spectacular massed start at the MHYC Marina. In addition to the Spit to Zoo course, a shorter track around Hunters Bay and Balmoral Beach is provided for the less adventurous paddlers. Over 100 paddlers are expected, so the club will be a busy place in the morning ahead of the Winter Series race getting underway at 12 noon.
MHYC is seeking volunteers to assist with the paddle event – as safety boat crews and onshore. If you can assist, please contact David Staley – sailing.manager@mhyc.com.au or phone 8969 3102.
Seniors Lunch - Sunday 16th July, 2017, at 12 noon
Invitations to the annual Senior’s Lunch to be held on Sunday 16th July, 2017, at 12 noon, have now been emailed to eligible members to attend. Tickets are $65 per person, which includes an arrival drink & 2 course lunch. Our guest speaker this year is well known MHYC Member and sailor, Peter Sorensen. To book and pay online - click here.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The 77th Annual General Meeting of Members of Middle Harbour Yacht Club will be held in the Clubhouse, Lower Parriwi Rd, The Spit, Mosman, NSW 2088 on Thursday 20th July 2017 at 7:00 pm in the Harbourview Room.
Call for Nominations - Closes today, Wednesday 28th June, 2017, at 5pm
In accordance with the Constitution of the Middle Harbour Yacht Club notice is hereby given calling for nominations for the following positions for 2017-2018:
Flag Officers
Commodore
Vice Commodore – Racing
Vice Commodore – Cruising
Rear Commodore
Club Captain
Board of Directors
Andrew Hurt, Chairman – re-nominating
Nigel Smyth, Director – re-nominating
Kerry Burke - resigning
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Click here for Nomination Form.
One Sails Trim Seminar - Wednesday 2nd August, 2017, 6.30pm
Join Paul Eldrid from One Sails when he presents a Winter sail trim seminar at MHYC on Wednesday 2nd August, 2017, at 6.30pm. The talk will focus on sail trim but include the Trim cycle and Modes so it would be relevant to racing and cruising members. All welcome.
Literary Lunch with Guest Speaker, author Michael Robotham - Thursday 10th August, 2017, 12 noon
Join us for a Literary Lunch with guest speaker, journalist & writer, Michael Robotham, talking about his latest novel, The Secret She Keeps. As a journalist and writer he investigates notorious cases such as the serial killer couple Fred and Rosemary West. He has worked with clinical and forensic psychologists as they helped police investigate complex, psychologically driven crimes. His compelling new psychological thriller will break your heart into tiny pieces. Tickets $60 MHYC Members/$65 non members includes 2 course lunch & wine.
Click here to book online.
