E-News 16 November
MHYC showcased a gorgeous spring day for the annual ASX Thomson Reuters Regatta on Friday 10th November with sponsors and crews supporting a variety of charities while kicking back on our beach with a great live band after a beautiful afternoon of sailing.
Women's Twilight Series - Thursday 16 November
The second race of the popular new Women's Twilight Series is being run this week. This is a great opportunity for you to encourage the females in your crew to develop their helming skills. The countdown start commences from the club at 6pm and we have live music by Jay Parrino for you to enjoy with great food and drinks after the race. Many thanks to My Sail for their support of this series.
SSORC Countdown - Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November
The 40th edition of Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s (MHYC) Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) will be conducted on the weekend of 25-26 November. The acceptance of online ‘Standard Entries’ ($220.00) has now been extended up until 2359hrs on Friday 17 November. The acceptance of online ‘Late Entries’ ($275.00) has now been extended up until 2359hrs on Tuesday 21 November.
The current list of entries in the Premier Class include Paul Clitheroe’s TP 52 ‘Balance’ and the two DK46’s Andrew Dally’s ‘Khaleesi’ and Bob Cox’s ‘Nine Dragons’ along with Steven Proud’s Kernan 44 ‘Swish’, winner of this year’s Hamilton Island IRC passage race.
For the first time, the Sydney 38 East Coast Championship and Farr 40 One Design Series will be combined into the SSORC, sailing windward-leeward offshore courses on Saturday and the hybrid offshore course on Sunday.
The entries for the Sydney 38 fleet include ‘Conspiracy’ and ‘Risk’ and the Farr 40 fleet has regular competitors Martin Hill with ‘Hill PDA Racing’, Robert Pitts with ‘Double Black’, Alan and Tom Quick with ‘Outlaw’ and Class President Gordon Ketelbey with ‘Zen’.
The close racing of the Super 12 fleet on Saturday in the Seven Islands Race is expected to be a feature of the weekend with MC38’s including Easy Tiger VI and Lightspeed racing against the Shaw 11m Little Nico and Farr 400 Vento. These yachts will all participate in windward-leeward racing on Sunday to round out their weekend.
The SSORC is a highlight of the Sydney racing calendar with two days of competitive racing followed by live music, great food and a catch up with p with fellow competitors on the beach back at the Club.
Racing commences on Saturday, when competitors will sail a Passage Race, which includes MHYC and the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s Ocean Pointscore. Running in tandem with Saturday’s racing is the challenging Seven Islands Race, for those who prefer to sail an inshore fun race that starts and finishes off MHYC. Following a pursuit style start, the race takes in some of the Harbour’s iconic islands.
Make sure you get your entries in before the deadline via www.ssorc.mhyc.com.au.
Middle Harbour Yacht Club would like to thank Helly Hansen and Sydney City Marine for their support of the Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship.
Cruising Division Talk - Monday 20 November
Kingsley Griffin - Senior PhD Researcher, Applied Marine & Estuarine Ecology Lab, UNSW.
Kingsley wears a few different hats - he’s a keen sailor and underwater videographer, but his day job is as a marine scientist. Kingsley has spent the last few years investigating the threats and management of Sydney harbour’s reefs and seagrass meadows - he’s interested in finding pragmatic ways to reduce our impact and allow for restoration of these important habitats. But outside of his PhD research, Kingsley recently returned from Greenland, where he sailed a section of the West coast north of the arctic circle, to film underwater where few have dived before.
Since most of us haven’t sailed or dived in Greenland, this is a great opportunity to hear more about a fascinating and far-flung part of the world - and maybe hear a thing or two about our own backyard, too.
BYO BBQ from 6.30pm and talk commences 8.00pm.
Whisky Tasting with Glenmorangie - Wednesday 22 November
A special Club Members' Event - Come and enjoy an hour with Glenmorangie Whisky - includes a cocktail on arrival and six tastings from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Cost is $20 for MHYC members and $25 for non-members. Stay on for dinner in the Harbourview Bistro. Limited numbers so please book via the office on 9969 1244 or info@mhyc.com.au
End of Year Functions
The party season is definitely here! For an event with a difference with capacity up to 80 why not combine the Sandbar with exclusive use of our sandy beach to create an extravagant corporate dinner, an intimate beach wedding ceremony or even a great kid's party! The gentle sight and sound of rippling water reaching the sundrenched beach - something your guests will remember forever.
Contact our Functions Co-ordinator Fran to discuss your requirements on 9969 1244 or functions@mhyc.com.au and remember there is a 50% discount on all room hire for members.
Summer School Holiday Sailing Camps
Fun sailing orientated holiday camps for 7 – 18 years of age. A great way to make new friends, adventuring around the Harbour and learning all the aspects of sailing. Safe, supervised holiday fun on the water!
Tackers Camps: (Ages 7-12)
Tackers 1 – Having Fun!
Tackers 2 – Tricks & Techniques
Tackers 3 – Sailing Fast
4 day Camps – current MHYC Youth Members $395 / Non Members $495 (includes MHYC Youth membership through to August 2018)
Youth Discover Sailing Camps (Ages 12-18)
International Cadet, 420, Melges 20’s
4 day Camps – current MHYC Youth Members $395 / Non Members $495 (includes MHYC Youth membership through to August 2018)
Course Dates
Mon - Thurs 18th - 21st December
Mon – Thurs 8th - 11th January
Mon – Thurs 15th - 18th January
Mon – Thurs 22nd – 25th January
All information at www.juniorsailing.com.au
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Parking reminder - MHYC provides limited parking spaces for members to use while they are enjoying the facilities of the club. These are only to be used by cars with a current 2018 membership sticker on display. If you hold a Mosman Parking Permit on your car or are not staying on the premises please do not park in these spaces. It is only fair that these spaces are used by members for the benefit of members.
A reminder also that the Directors Reserved Spaces are only for use by those elected to these roles - they are not for use by general members.
Sail locker - MHYC provides a locker for members to use when their sails require servicing. Please keep the door to this locker closed at all times. This area is not to be used for storage of sails. Any sails remaining each Friday afternoon that have not been serviced that week will be removed.
Dogs at the club - members are welcome to bring their dogs however they must remain on a leash at all times and are not permitted into any of the internal club areas for health reasons. Please note there is a dog bowl for fresh water located at the top of the steps leading onto the beach.
Kayaks for MHYC members - A great way to get out on the water or watch your kids racing / sail training. Midweek or weekend, these are available for $15/hour for a single - $20/hour for a double. Call the club to book in advance on 9969 1244. Rental fees apply. Form here.
Nine Dragons - MHYC Open and IRC Division Representative, Bob Cox, is putting together a crew to represent the club in the 2018 Pittwater to Paradise Race on Nine Dragons. The race commences on Tuesday 2 January. If you are suitably qualified and keen to race please contact Bob on 0419 241 469 or bobcgailc@bigpond.com
SWISH aiming for another win in Coffs Race 2017
Steve Proud is rightly "proud" to be the owner and skipper of SWISH, a Kernan 44. Off the back of his great win in this years Hamilton Island IRC Passage Division 1, Steve is looking forward to doing it all again in the Coffs race on the 27th December 2017.
The Royal Motor Yacht Club (RMYC) in partnership with Coffs Harbour Yacht Club will host the race that will start in Pittwater and finish at Coffs Harbour.
The Coffs Harbour Yacht Club is very excited this year will mark the 37th running of the Coffs Harbour race. Steve who sails out of Middle Harbour Yacht Club (MHYC) has competed in the Coffs race many times. He launched his latest boat in 2012 and competed in the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Coffs race. He says SWISH is a highly technical boat and much more difficult to sail than its predecessor, a Sydney 38. The crew needs to be experienced as there is always a lot going on.
“It is fairly brutal to handle with the crew putting as much sail on the rig as it can handle. So the crew have to be on their game at all times and respond quickly to the conditions" said Steve.
Steve agrees that the Coffs Coast is a great destination for sailors and their families and friends. He says that Coffs Harbour is surrounded by the natural beauty of the coastline and hinterland and recommends a visit to the great surf beaches on the northern side of the harbour before the return trip home.
Thursday Twilight Series - results 9 November
Division One
1 SAMARKAND - Walter Carpenter
2 EXILE - Rob Reynolds
3 WAILEA - Neil Padden
Division Two
1 TENACITY - David Robinson
2 MOONSHADOW V - Llloyd Bennett
3 RENAISSANCE - Mike Lowry
Division Three
1 PINDIMARA - Mark McLean
2 AZLAN - Peter Butcher
3 ST ELMO'S FLYER - Gil Burton
Division Four
1 DOUBLOON - Martin Blake
2 CUTTING LOOSE - James Kaill
3 BLUEBOTTLE - D Field / B Field
** 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 - results 15 November
Many thanks to our sponsors for the Wednesday Series, Ivan & Jeff Rowe of Yacht Sales Australia.
Division One
1 ZEN - Gordon Ketelbey
2 PHILOSOPHERS - Peter Sorensen
3 EXILE - Rob Reynolds
Division Two
1 PINDIMARA - Mark McLean
2 ANOTHER DILEMMA - Jim Curtis
3 STORMAWAY - J Stenning 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.
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, fresh muffins, slices or an icecream.
Don't forget we have takeaway beverages for sale - cases of beer, bottles of wine, and ice.
Sandbar Cafe will be closed on Christmas Day.
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 (unless advertised otherwise), with daily specials. For all bookings, please call the MHYC office on 9969 1244.
Harbourview Bar & Bistro will be closed on Christmas Day.
