Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-News 2nd August 2017

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E-News 2nd August

MHYC E News 2nd August, 2017

Welcome to MIDDLE HARBOUR YACHT CLUB's E-Newsletter

If you haven't renewed your membership by now (ie before the 31st July), you have missed out on going in the draw to win the 3 night holiday on Hamilton Island but ..... if you renew your membership between now and the 31st August, you will still can win a second chance prize of a case of beer and 2 bottles of wine!

Winners for both draws will be announced at the Club's Opening Day and Commodore's "Front Up" Cup presentation on Saturday 2nd September 2017.

Now for the real exciting news this week!! MHYC has a new tender boat! Still yet to be named, but if you come down to the Club she is sitting on a trailer on the hardstand as we put the finishing touches to our new little beauty! When we say "new", she is actually an old vessel which has been through a total makeover -- couple of botox injections to smooth out a few wrinkles, a nip

and tuck to improve the topside and add a couple of beauty spots (ie samson post), not to mention an almost-new Yanmar diesel engine.

The work so far has been done and paid for by one of our members on the understanding that once completed, the Club would purchase the vessel. The Marina Committee now needs to raise $40,000 to pay for it.

This new tender, a Kingston 580, will replace the oldest of our three aluminium tenders, which have been repaired with patches on patches, and outboards which wear out too often. The Club has long needed a "chugger" which can effortlessly carry crew to boats at a low cost and, in an emergency, will be able to tow boats.

Take the time to have a look at her on the hardstand - everyone who has seen it so far is very excited! This will be our Club tender for the next 30 years - so we need donations to help pay for this essential long term Club asset. So far, we have already raised $25,000 - if you would like to add your support and offer a donation, please send an email to General Manager, Karen Baldwin to organise your preferred method of payment. Please put in the subject line "TENDER".

Thank you - "Captain Jack" Stening, Chairman of Marina Committee

MHYC Sailors racing overseas

Last week, Shaun Lane who is co-owner of Patrice Six, headed off to the Fastnet Race in the UK. We also have Gordon Ketelbey, Julie & Kerry Hodder, "Squirrel" (aka Phil Chisholm), Jennifer & Paul Rezek and Tony Ingold are sailing in the Copa del Ray Regatta in Majorca, Spain in the yacht Sailplane.

Soon, several of our boats and sailors will be heading north to participate in Airlie & Hamilton Island Race Weeks and we wish them all success in their respective divisions.

Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 4 - Race 10 - 2nd August, 2017

Race 10 of Series 4 for the 2016-17 season continued today, 2nd August, 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

REMINDER - PLEASE REMEMBER NOT TO HOIST YOUR SAILS IN THE VICINITY OF THE START LINE WHEN OTHERS ARE STARTING

MHYC sponsor Abell Point take out Marina of the Year award

In a gala award ceremony hosted last night at the Marine17 conference at Sydney’s newly revamped exhibition centre, Abell Point Marina took out the coveted Marina of the Year award. This nationally accredited awards program judged by the Marina Industries Association recognizes excellence in the marina industry.

Luke McCaul, Abell Point’s General Manager agrees the award belongs to the hard work of the dedicated marina team “I’m incredibly proud of our entire team. They drive the business every day, with a customer focus and a shared vision of excellence. Paul Darrouzet (owner) bought the marina four years ago with a vision to make Abell Point a first-class destination marina. This award recognizes the realization of that vision.”

MHYC congratulates Paul, Luke and the team at APM on this outstanding achievement.

Leading Edge series - begins Saturday 5th August

Proudly sponsored by Sydney City Marine - MHYC's preferred boat maintenance provider!

The Middle Harbour Leading Edge Series is a short 4 week program of Club house pursuit races which are run in the lead up to the new sailing season. Competition commences at 1230hrs, count up pursuit racing. Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker Series and casual entries are welcome. Enter today!

To enter online and view the entrants list - click here

Don't forget, MHYC members receive an 8% discount on your service fees - contact Craig Boddington or General Manager Kym Fleet for a quote or to book in for your next service

Are you a Skipper looking for Crew or a member interested in Crewing??

There are a few different ways for you to find new crew.

1) Use the Crew Board located in the Breezeway or contact the Sailing office and let them know what you are looking for

2) Use the MySail App - click here

3) Come along to the MHYC Crew Meet & Greet on Thursday September 28 at 7pm

Speakers' Lunch - David Hill "The Fair & The Foul"

Friday 1st September - maybe a great gift idea just in time for Fathers Day!

This will be a very interesting and entertaining lunch with David Hill as he recalls his encounters with the great and the good in Australian sport, as well as some of its darker moments. David is also well known for his battles as president of the North Sydney Bears, his role at the ABC and buying the broadcast rights for the AFL and his time as chairman of Soccer Australia.

To view the event flyer and book online - click here

Father's Day - Sunday 3rd September

Start the day off with a fabulous hot & cold buffet breakfast in the Harbourview Bistro - $28 for Members, $32 non-members & children $14 3-15 yrs, under 3 yrs is free!

Or, if breakfast is too early, book in for lunch. The Bistro will be offering its normal menu but with delicious specials added specially for the Dad's!

There will be a lucky draw on the day for one Dad to win a case of beer!

To download the information flyer - click here

MHYC Opening Day - Come join us and celebrate the start of the 2017-18 Sailing Season!

Make sure you save the date - Saturday 2nd September! We always have a fun theme that you need to use to decorate your boat or dress up your crew. This year we are going with "Favourite Music or Bands"! Think along the lines of the Beach Boys (a nice easy one with everyone in Hawaiian shirts) or Bay City Rollers and everyone in kilts - just to give you a couple of ideas. We have just confirmed a new sponsorship with radio station smoothfm so a music theme is very appropriate. Great prizes to be won!

Starting off with a champagne brunch, followed by a colourful and exciting boat parade, the Commodore's "Front Up" Cup race, and then back to the Clubhouse for entertainment, volunteer and prize presentations!

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.

Term 3 Discover Sailing Bookings Open Online

Term 3 Discover Sailing began on Sunday 23rd July, 2017, and it's not too late to book your child or grandchild in for the remaining 7 weeks of fun on the water!

Click here for all information and to book online.

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!

Brett's homemade ice creams have had a new level of interest with the surprisingly warmer weather we are having at the moment - the beach is the place to be!

Harbourview Bar & Bistro

The Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open on Saturdays and Sundays for a delicious breakfast from 9am. Sit on the balcony and enjoy the view - 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 18th August, 2017, 6pm to 8pm

MHYC's monthly kid's disco will be held this Friday 18th August, 2017. A great time for the kids to have some fun after their first week back at school since the holidays! Best idea ever for a Kid's Birthday Party as no mess in your own home! Bookings on 02 9969 1244. $15 per child ($10 per child for bookings of 20 or more).

Full Bistro menu available and plenty of choices for Kids meals.

New Administration Team Members:

Bruce Aitken, Finance Manager - has now been with us for nearly 2 months, replacing Helen Jackson who had been here for 12 years.

Simone Hill, Membership & Marketing Co-ordinator - will be starting with us officially on Tuesday 29th August, but coming in on Saturdays for the next few weeks to start learning the ropes and getting to meet all our members!

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.

This event is filling up fast, so book soon if you are interested in attending.
Click here to book online.

Draft 2017-2018 Sailing Program released

To assist members planning for the coming season, the draft version is available for download on this page in both a PDF and Excel Spreadsheet version. The spreadsheet can be filtered to obtain a list of dates forspecific events or classes etc. The Sailing Handbook, which includes the 2017-2018 Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for the principal series, is due to be published by Opening Day on September 2.

For more information - click here