E-News 12 October
Great to see so many entries in our Thursday Twilight Racing series and so many smiling faces at our Youth Sailing camps over the holidays.
Melbourne Cup @ MHYC goes Troppo!
Online bookings are now open for this fun day at the club and get your tropical gear ready - click here to reserve your seats or table.
Price includes welcome cocktail and a three course lunch with fabulous water views and all the action of fabulous Race Day on the big screen.
This year's event is proudly supported by Chandon X Seafolly Limited Edition Collection and Chandon "S".
All the News.....
The 40th Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championships (SSORC) countdown......7 weeks to go.....keep 25 and 26 November free in your calendar for a great weekend of competitive sailing offshore, Seven Islands Race inshore and post racing beach party each day!
Harbourview Bistro Dining now includes Wednesday & Sunday nights as well as an afternoon snack menu each day - only for a limited time - trial period - if you like it make sure you try it! Bookings are preferred - it's good to let the Chef know you are coming.
Kayaks for MHYC members - As the water and days warm up our new kayaks are a great way to get out on the water for an hour or two. Midweek or weekend these are available for $15/hour for a single. Call the club to book in advance on 9969 1244. Rental fees apply. Form here.
Corporate Events - did you know as an MHYC member you receive a 50% discount on room hire of the Quarterdeck, Commodore's Room and Sand Bar. For smaller events the Member's Room and balcony might be the perfect fit. Contact Fran to discuss your options on 9969 1244 or functions@mhyc.com.au
Dock Lines All dock lines must be in good condition and of appropriate strength and diameter. MHYC offers a dock line service at $4/metre and $20/splice. Contact Matt in the Marina Office marina@mhyc.com.au to book your test.
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.
New Marina Offer for Long Term Marina Licences - In line with the Club’s long term financing plans, the Board has approved a new offer for long-term marina berth licences. This is an attractive offer for boat owners who want a marina berth, and at the same time enables you to support the Club. Should you have any questions or wish to proceed, enquire now before the Licence allocation is used up, and discuss with Matt Pyne, Neil Padden or Jack Stening.
Update on use of Cala Luna Restaurant Space
Fellow members,
You may have noticed significant changes to club catering arrangements over the last twelve months, with MHYC taking over management of Functions and Events, along with the bistro after EMR Luna chose not to renew their option to run these operations late last year.
Since then the Board has also been in negotiations with Cala Luna as to the next option period provided within their agreement for their use of the restaurant space. As a result of these negotiations Cala Luna chose not to continue their tenure from September 2017.
The Board has then sought expressions of interest for the restaurant area and have been able to secure what we feel is a great tenant for the immediate future. We are happy to advise that Australian Sailing and the Australian Sailing Team (AST) will be taking on this space for office and high performance team management, and intend consolidating their team in the new upstairs MHYC space. This change will involve AST relocating from the space down stairs that will eventually be re-let.
The Board and Management feel these arrangements are a perfect fit for the club and our sport. It will also enable us to use the restaurant kitchen for all food offerings within the club and resolves any conflict of interest issue we have experienced previously by having a contractor servicing the club’s food requirements.
I would like to thank the Board and Management members that have spent many hours on this project and extend a very warm welcome to Australian Sailing and the Australian Sailing Team Management and staff.
Kind Regards,
Andrew Hurt, Chairman, MHYC Board Directors
MHYC Debenture Offer
We are seeking expressions of interest from members to become new Debenture Holders. The Debenture Program helped finance the marina extension in 2014, and several of those debentures are now maturing. The refinancing of those will be mainly through debenture holders rolling over, but we do need some new debentures as well.
These have attractive interest rates and are a secure investment. This opportunity is open to all members.
Please contact the Treasurer, Neil Padden, 0410418665 or npadden@bigpond.net.au
Expressions of interest close 17 November, 2017.
Memorial Service for Gilbert (Tig) Thomas
A reminder that on Monday 16th October, the Memorial Service for Tig Thomas will be held in the Harbourview Room and presented by his family & friends.
The Service will commence promptly at 12 noon, preceded by Guitarist entertainment from 11.30 am. The service will run until approx 1.15pm at which time the family will invite all guests present to join for refreshments and sharing memories of Tig.
At 3.45 pm, the family are planning to depart on “Plum Crazy” to conduct a scattering of ashes at Middle Head.
You can find more information on Tig and Plum here.
Cruising Division
Sharnie Connell - Cruising Division Speaker - Monday 8:00 pm 16th October at MHYC (BYO BBQ 6:30)
Sharnie Connell is working as the new marine campaigner to push for proper management of the marine estate for all water users in the form of a Sydney Marine Park. Her position is funded by two key conservation organisations the Australian Marine Conservation Society and the Nature Conservation Council NSW.
Sharnie has a background in Science majoring in Psychology, she is fascinated by animal / human behaviour and interaction and how we can engage people in the protection of the marine environment. Sharnie is passionate about the ocean and spends much of her time underwater. She is a qualified divemaster and regular long distance ocean swimmer. She also volunteers her time extensively for other environmental campaigns such as the National No Shark Cull campaign. She has a great deal of hands on experience with working directly to rehabilitate sick and injured marine life and educating others about the importance of marine protection as an animal keeper at SEALIFE Sanctuary where she works part-time. Come and find out about the Sydney Marine Park Campaign.
Giant Steps Charity Regatta
The Giant Steps Charity Regatta will be held on Friday 20th October - whilst only a small event compared to other regattas, it is equally as important to them to support their annual fund-raising objectives providing much needed assistance for children with autism. If you are interested in donating your yacht and be willing to take on board 8-10 "guest crew" to participate in this race, please contact Karen@mhyc.com.au or Sailing Manager David Staley on sailing.manager@mhyc.com.au as soon as possible.
Kid's Disco
Book now for our next fun disco on 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. Book 10 or more kids in a group and price reduces to $10 each. Great idea for a birthday party! Flyer here.
ASX Thomson Reuters Regatta
The Financial and Media Markets Charity Regatta will take place on Friday 10 November and donated boats are required urgently. Approx 60 boats will be competing for the Cup and last year's event helped the Foundation distribute over $1.2 million to 27 benefiting charities.
In return for your support you will receive:
• Formal recognition for support on the Regatta Website and all printed literature for the event.
• Event merchandise including polo shirt, sailing cap etc. will be provided to the skipper and crew members.
• A lunch box and water will be provided for all skippers and crew.
• An invitation to the after party BBQ which includes complimentary wine and beer, a beach band, dancing, prize giving, auction and raffle.
• A ‘thank you’ bottle of whisky will be given to each owner who donates a yacht.
• An invitation to our sponsors thank you lunch held in March 2018 at The Establishment.
Full details are available on the event website http://www.asxreuterscharity.com.au/
Membership Renewals
IF YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD HAS 2017 ON THE FRONT - IT WAS DUE FOR RENEWAL ON THE 1ST OF SEPTEMBER. Perhaps you may not have received your renewal notice as we trialled a new system this year with all notices going out by email, and some do appear to have gone astray. Please call Simone on 02 9969 1244 or email membership@mhyc.com.au to pay with a credit card over the phone or drop into Reception between 9am and 5pm any day of the week to pay with cash or credit card.
Thursday Twilight Series
A fresh breeze for our first race of the season. Results for Thursday 5 October:
Division One
1 Pearl 2 - Michael Twomey
2 Onya - Andrew Hurt
3 Exile - Rob Reynolds
Division Two
1 Lumine Lunae - Glen Madsen
2 Zenith - Ian Coleman
3 Galan - Mike Gallagher
Division Three
1 Arawai - David Day
2 Bula - David Lavings
3 Slac - n - off - Martyn Colebrook
Division Four
1 Haz2B - Harry Brigden
2 SeeBee - Mark Bothwell
3 Nashira - Evan Hodge
** Don't forget to book a table for your crew in the Harbourview Bar and Bistro after racing - please call 9969 1244 and we can take your reservation.**
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series
Many thanks to our sponsors for the Wednesday Series, Ivan & Jeff Rowe of Yacht Sales Australia.
Results for Wednesday 11 October 2017:
Division One
1 Lumiere - Warwick Miller
2 Kayimai - Rob Aldis
3 TSA Management - Tony Levett
Division Two
1 Arawai - David Day
2 Lumine Lunae - Raoul De Ferranti
3 Stormaway - J Stening C Gunn
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.
Sportsboat Program
With the sailing season now underway, why not take out one of the best sportsboats around? We have four Melges 20s available to experienced MHYC members to sail or race on Saturdays. These boats are privately owned but made available to keen sailors looking to expand their racing skills. Otherwise, contact Nicky Bethwaite (nickyb@mhyc.com.au) to organise to go for a sail.
Reminder - 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. 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.
Women's Twilight Series
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 members out there steering on these dates. Entries online via the MHYC website.
Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in becoming a Volunteer? Please let us know your area of interest or skill via email to membership@mhyc.com.au
- Race Management - learners welcome but sailing experience is essential
- Youth Sailing – assist with getting kids on and off the beach or operating a safety boat
- Club Maintenance – painting, minor repairs, etc
- Club Events – part of the meet and greet team, merchandise sales, set up, etc
- Maintenance of Club Vessels
- Handyman - to make backing boards for boat models
Club Race Officer Course - to be held at MHYC in October over two evenings Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 October commencing 7pm full details here.
MHYC Merchandise
Have a birthday or a party coming up - you can pick up a gift from Reception - we have hats, coffee cups, jackets, shirts, toiletries bags, sunglasses and straps and many more items. Great for posting overseas for early Christmas presents and member pricing. New stock is also on its way!
Take Away meals
Our Take Away meals from the Harbourview Bistro are available from Wednesday - Sunday and are proving to be really popular with our members and guests!
Beer battered chips
Spicy potato wedges, sweet chilli sauce & sour cream
Pizza (7 different toppings to choose from!)
Angus Beef Burger, american cheese, onion jam, pickles with beer battered chips
Steak sandwich on grilled sour dough with bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion jam with chips
Veggie burger with zucchini, corn & feta fritter with rocket, semi dried tomatoes, Spanish onion & aioli
Southern fried chicken burger with swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & sweet chilli mayo
Ask the Café staff for a menu or order directly upstairs in the Harbourview Bistro. Take it out on the boat or enjoy dining on the beach…
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 8am. 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 Wednesday to Sunday for Dinner, with daily specials. For all bookings, please call the MHYC office on 9969 1244.
