E-News 21 September 2017
Welcome to another great week on Sydney Harbour!
The Saturday Inshore series and Sunday Centreboard Racing are now both in full swing and school holidays are fast approaching - limited spaces are left on our Tackers Sailing Camps in Week One with more available in Week Two - click here to register online
Coming up tonight we have our compulsory Skipper's Briefing on at 7pm - full details here
Don't forget to like our Facebook and Instagram pages to keep in touch with all our upcoming events.
Farr 40 Class update
The longstanding Australian Farr 40 class is assembling for another busy season with a great group of enthusiastic returning owners plus a new father and son team ready to re-enrol at the school of hard knocks that is one design racing. Gordon Ketelbey is standing for another Farr 40 association presidency term and says, “It’s a solid fleet of nine. Roughly this number reoccurs each season and it’s still the very best of one design racing. The class is alive and well and kicking with a strong association and professional administrator. The 2017-18 circuit is similar to last time and MHYC, where five of the 40s live, will run most of the regattas.” The Farr 40 season opener will be held this Saturday and Sunday at the club.
Twilight Series - Safety Audits & Insurance
All yachts racing in MHYC events this season are required to have successfully completed a safety audit for the category of races they are entering and the new Australian Sailing Special Regulations have come in to force as of July 1. The MHYC Sailing Office will not accept race entries from boats that have not completed their 2017-2018 safety audit and provided evidence of current public liability insurance – these boats will not be included on start lists or eligible for results. As Twilight Racing commences on Thursday 5 October to book an audit for your yacht, email sailing.manager@mhyc.com.au or call 9969 1244 to advise the boat name, safety category and preferred day and time.
Sportsboat Program
With the sailing season now under way, why not take out one of the best sportsboats around? There are 4 Melges 20s available to experienced MHYC members to sail or race on Saturdays. These boats are privately owned and will be raced by their owners approx. once a month. Otherwise, contact Nicky Bethwaite (nickyb@mhyc.com.au) to organise to go for a sail.
Women's Twilight Pointscore
This season MHYC is introducing a six race series for female skippers as part of our regular Thursday Twilight pointscore. The dates are Thursday 19 October, 16 November, 14 December, 18 January, 15 February and 15 March. There will be prizes for each race and overall. Hope to see many of our member's out there steering on these dates. Entries online via the MHYC website.
All the News.....
Membership Renewals - are now overdue for the 2017/18 season and we would appreciate your prompt payment. Please call Simone on 02 9969 1244 or email membership@mhyc.com.au to discuss your options.
MHYC Crew Meet & Greet and new member night will be held on Wednesday September 27 at 7pm - Click here
Parking reminder - MHYC members are no longer permitted to park anywhere beyond our club into the area leased by Middle Harbour Amateur Sailing Club. This area is currently being used as a construction site by Sydney Water as they renovate the old pumping station. Please respect this request, or you may risk your vehicle being towed away.
Ronstan Offer for Members - Ronstan is pleased to offer Club 20% off RRP on Ronstan Headsail Sheeting Systems during September. This can be new cars to replace the ones you have now, a completely new track system, or maybe even a self-tacking setup! Information sheet here.
Club Race Officer Course - to be held at MHYC in October full details here
Kid's Disco - Friday 20 October - bring your kids along to dance with Bop till You Drop while you enjoy dinner and a few drinks with friends. $15 per child includes a drink and a snack. Great idea for a birthday party! Flyer here.
Kayaks for MHYC members - Our new kayaks are a great way to get out on the water for an hour or two. Call the club to book in advance on 9969 1244. Rental fees apply. Form here.
Function space - are you one of our members using your 50% discount to book conference space? See what member, yacht and business owner Craig Douglas has to say "The room, the setup, the staff and the location were fantastic. I have rented the facility many times now over the years and find it excellent."
The 40th Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championships (SSORC) countdown......9 weeks to go.....keep 25 and 26 November free in your calendar for a great weekend of competitive sailing.
Volunteers Needed
MHYC values our volunteers very highly - with a busy program of keelboat and centreboard events scheduled through the season and we are seeking volunteers to help support these activities. Volunteering can be a fun and rewarding way to enjoy being on or by the water with a great group of people. The club aims to match people to the roles which fit their interests and abilities, and is supporting some accredited and non-accredited training for interested volunteers. Aspects of volunteering can include on-water race management and safety support, protest committees, safety auditors, beach marshals etc.
Please contact Cathy or David in the Sailing Office sailing@mhyc.com.au / 8969 3103 if you have any questions.
Electrical Tagging and Testing
Dock Lines
Melbourne Cup @ MHYC
Online bookings are now open for this fun day at the club and get your tropical gear ready - click here to reserve your table.
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 or an icecream. New on the menu are American Style Hot Dogs!
Don't forget we have takeaway beverages for sale - cases of beer, bottles of wine, and Ice!
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.
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open Wednesday to Sunday for Lunch and Thursday to Saturday for Dinner, with daily specials. Extended hours in Summer commence 2 October. For all bookings, please call the MHYC office on 9969 1244.
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