Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club E Newsletter.  Happy Australia Day to all - we hope you had an enjoyable, relaxing, if not hot, day!!

To all members, please note that due to the building works for the AST, Pacific Rigging has moved 20 metres towards the rigging deck.  Once the fitoutt is complete at the end of Feruary, a new and extensive range of ropes, yacht fittings etc will be available for sale.
 

Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta 2011 - Entries are Now Open

Enter today to have a chance at winning an Audi! Entries are now open for the Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta 4-7 March 2011.

This is MHYC's biggest event for the year and we look forward to seeing all yachts out on the race course. Entry is free to members entered in a MHYC Season Pointscore Series. To enter click here.
 

Wild Oats Thursday Twilight - Race 15 - tonight

1750 Warning Signal. Family and friends are invited to participate. Live entertainment from 7:30pm with "Lana Nesnas".

Seabreeze specials or Beach BBQ available:-

Gourmet Beef Burgers $10
Rogan Josh& Rice $8
Chicken Skewers $6

Bookings at Seabreeze essential - call 8969 3116.

To enter - click here.
 

Chaos Cup Report - Phil Clinton

One of the most fun races on Sydney Harbour. Also the longest race in the harbour at 21.5 NM.

What a beautiful day was presented by Hughie. It just does not get much better!!!! Read more.....
 

MHYC Ocean Pointscore Summary
 

Australia Day - In the 30 nautical mile passage race to Botany Bay and back for the combined fleets of the MHYC’ s Ocean Pointscore, CYCA's Ocean Pointscore, Grant Thornton Short Haul and Short Ocean Pointscore Series', the people's maxi Brindabella (Jim Cooney) took line honours in a race time of 5hrs, 32m and 18 seconds.
A total of 56 yachts competed in the passage race in tough beating conditions with the fog playing havoc as bowmen tried to keep a watchful lookout for other competing yachts.
It was another beat back home as the breeze filled in from the north meaning that several yachts failed to finish before the 2000hrs time limit.

MHYC OCEAN POINTSCORE
IRC Results
1st Toybox- Ian Box
2nd Kerisma – Grant Dawson / Brent Lawson
3rd Bear Necessity – Pauline and Andrew Dally

PHS Results
1st Toybox- Ian Box
2nd Kerisma – Grant Dawson / Brent Lawson
3rd Bear Necessity – Pauline and Andrew Dally
 

Cocktails at the Club - every Friday from 5pm

 Come and join us for Cocktails at the Club! 

Great music, good vibe, tantalising cocktails from 5pm to 7pm in the Sandbar Cafe!
 

Friday Twilight Spinnaker & Last Friday of the Month Entertainment

Race 4 of the Friday Twilight Spinnaker is on tomorrow night, 28 January, 2011. Race starts 1800 hours (Warning Signal 1750).  Click here to enter.

Last Friday of the Month Entertainment is from 6.30pm - 9.30pm with live entertainment from jazz singer, Natalie Dietz.

Members badge at 8.00pm with the jackpot back to $50!

Bring your family and friends along for a fun night!

Annual Summer Pointscore Series - Race 1 - 29th January, 2011

Commences this Saturday 29 January. To enter click here. Competitors in the Adams 10 Division are advised that due to the Adams 10m Australian Championship in Lake Macquarie there shall be no race scheduled on this day.

Special Invitation to Skippers Looking for Crew

With the Summer Pointscore almost under way, MHYC has arranged another Meet and Greet evening for sailors looking for a crew position on a MHYC Yacht.

Come and meet sailors looking for a crew position on a MHYC Yacht.

Friday 4 February at MHYC, from 6 pm.

Read more...

Race Management - Farr 40 Sprints Series

Race Management Teams required for the Farr 40 OD Sprint Series being hosted by MHYC for the weekend of 12th-13th February, including international boats visiting for the World Championships.

Tasks include:
Scribes, mark laying, boat drivers, protest coordination, results, administration

If you are available to assist on any day in any capacity, please contact the sailing office on 9969 1244.
 

Junior Sailing Term 1 - commences Sunday 30th January

Learn to sail in either the Poly optimist or Club 420 dinghy's at MHYC this summer.

MHYC Junior Members $385.00
Non members $475 (includes Junior Membership + YA)

For more information, visit www.mhyc.com.au/sailing-juniors.cfm

Sailing Clinic - Racing Rules - 23rd February, 2011

Be prepared for the Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta! Mark Pryke will be our guest speaker at the next sailing clinic to get you updated on the racing rules.

When: Wednesday 23rd February, 2011
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: $10 members/$20 non members.
Book a table at Seabreeze - special Clinic menu available - call 8969 3116.
Click here to book and pay online.
 

Bridal Showcase
Wednesday 2nd February, 2011, 6.30pm-9pm

Planning your wedding? You are invited to join us for an informal Bridal Showcase at the Upperdeck, overlooking beautiful Middle Harbour. Sample delicious canapes and specially selected wines whilst you discuss your wedding requirements with the experienced team and bridal industry suppliers.

RSVP essential to Melinda on 02 8969 3109.

Valentine's Day Dinner at the Club -
Monday 14th February 2011

For all those romantics out there - the Club will be open for dinner on Valentine's Day with a special Valentine's menu prepared by chef, Gary.

2011 PIF Regatta

The Annual Property Industry Regatta is on 25 March 2011, an Invitation is extended to MHYC Boat owners to compete. The event raises funds to help homeless children, PIF would very much like yacht owners to donate their yachts for this charity day. If you would like PIF to source a company for you they are more than happy to do this.

PIF would love to have you on board for the 2011 Property Industry Foundation’s Charity Yachting Regatta. Please contact Peta Gorman on peta@pif.com.au or visiting the PIF website http://www.pif.com.au/
 

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF Radios

In about 1999 the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) was introduced across the marine world. Originally the systems applied only to commercial vessels registered under the SOLAS convention however, with the fullness of time the technologies developed for the GMDSS system have reduced in price and drifted along to the recreational boating fraternity. One of those technologies is “Digital Selective Calling”, or “DSC”. Read more...

Dream Raffle London Challenge 2012 - Support Malcolm & Mat!

The Belcher & Page London Challenge 2012, Audi, Hamilton Island and Sunsail are proud to announce the Belcher & Page Dream Raffle in support of Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page's quest to achieve the dream of an Olympic gold medal in the 470 Men's sailing event in 2012. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets to the raffle online.

Follow Malcolm and Mat's 470 campaign- www.belcherpage2012.com

The MHYC office is selling raffle tickets - please ask at reception.