E-News 23 November
Another great week around your club with a Kid's Disco, Cruising Division talk and Whisky tasting all supported by our members.
SSORC - Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November
The 40th anniversary of Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s (MHYC) Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) will be conducted this weekend, proudly sponsored by Helly Hansen, Sydney City Marine, Club Marine & Robert Oatley Vineyards.
MHYC will be a hive of activity with both offshore and inshore racing.
The Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championships (SSORC) comprise two ocean races - a passage race on Saturday and a hybrid course race on Sunday using laid and virtual marks.
Saturday is the Seven Islands pursuit race incorporating all the harbour islands. This is race 2 of the Jeanneau Cup Series. With a separate fleet start, it will also provide the first race of the Super 12 Spring Regatta. The Super 12s will be back on Sunday for three windward-leeward races to complete their series.
The Notices of Race and Sailing Instructions for all the weekend's sailing can be downloaded from the Race Documents section of the SSORC Website - www.ssorc.mhyc.com.au
Make sure you get down to the club for all the action each day!
Middle Harbour Yacht Club would like to thank Helly Hansen and Sydney City Marine for their support of the Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship.
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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Christmas Kid's Disco - Friday 15th December - this is always a popular event so make sure you book in early - tickets are $15 per child or $10 for a group of ten or more. We are limited to 100 children for this particular event, so please book early. Call the office on 9969 1244 to hold your tickets and table booking - Bistro meals will be available for orders as usual and tables will be allocated on the beach or up on the balcony.
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
Thursday Twilight Series - results 9 November
Division One
1 KAYIMAI - Rob Aldis
2 FARR N AWAY - David Lee
3 SAMARKAND - Walter Carpenter
Division Two
1 GUSTO - Jeremy Vernon
2 MORTGAGE CHOICE RHUMBA - R Carr, S Cook K Burke
3 RENAISSANCE - Mike Lowry
Division Three
1 FINE COTTON - Mike Logan
2 ARAWAI - David Day
3 PLAN B - Warren Lesnie
Division Four
1 HAZ2B - Harry Brigden
2 SINGLE MALT - Peter Gilliland
3 CUTTING LOOSE - James Kaill
Women's Pointscore
1 KAYIMAI - Debbie Dalziel
2. HAZ2B - Milly Brigden
3 MORTGAGE CHOICE RHUMBA - Stephanie Cook
** 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 22 November
Many thanks to our sponsors for the Wednesday Series, Ivan & Jeff Rowe of Yacht Sales Australia.
Division One
1 FARR 'N AWAY - David Lee
2 LITTLE NICO - Adrian Walters
3 AUSTMARK - Gunter Schmidtlindner
Division Two
1 PERCEPTION - Charles Caskey
2 INNAMINCKA - John Crawford
3 MORTGAGE CHOICE RHUMBA - R Carr K Burke
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.