E-News 18 January 2018

So, how's everyones New Year Resolutions going?? More sailing?  More fun?  MHYC can help if you need it!  Twilights are already back into full swing with our fleets increasing weekly and Wednesday sailors had an awesome race this week - long and windy!  The Club's Annual Barefoot Ball is now only just over 1 month away and you seriously don't want to miss out on this one with iconic classic Australian band "DRAGON" being the main feature of the night - book on line on the Club's website

The next 2 months are going to be seriously busy with lots and lots of Regattas and makes MHYC an exciting place to be!

 

Helly Hansen Store at MHYC

Founded in 1877 Helly Hansen are celebrating their 141th Birthday this year and are very excited to be announcing the opening of their newest store, located at the iconic Middle Harbour Yacht Club.  Opening in early February the store will focus on Helly Hansen’s technical sailing collection along with marine inspired products.  Helly Hansen are seeking an experienced retail manager & casual staff to join the team.  For expressions of interest please email

Cruising Division - Lord Howe Island Rendezvous 

The three yachts that cruised to Lord Howe Island last week are now safely back in mainland coastal waters.  Thanks to Evan Hodge and Kelly Nunn-Clark on Nashira, David Day on Arawai and Frank Taylor on Bundeena for their regular updates.

Chaos Cup & Bedlam Point Cup incorporating the Cock of the Club Trophy 

Saturday brings our second feature race for January with the Chaos & Bedlam Point Cups - an 18 mile pursuit race to Bedlam Point on the Parramatta River.  Please enter online via the website and advise the sailing office if you are competing in Spinnaker / Non Spinnaker division.  For more information and to download the Sailing Instructions - click here.

Australia Day - Friday 26 January

With the above regatta and yacht challenge happening, the Club will be a very exciting place to be this morning - lots of Bacon & Egg Rolls cooked fresh on the BBQ, coffee and a complimentary champagne & orange juice for MHYC members between 8.00-10.00am!  Just show your card to the Cafe staff ...

Come and relax on the private beach at your club - this is a family fun day with the Inflatable Wipeout jumping castle located in the marina (in front of the beach) in the morning from 10.00am to 12 noon for member's children/grand-children to play on followed by some fun Aussie tunes with Sydney Groove Trio from 3pm to 6pm in the afternoon.  The Sandbar Cafe and Harbourview Bar & Bistro will be open for all your tasty food and cold drink favourites.

Youth Sailing Camps & Term 1 Programs

Spaces still available on our final Holiday Camps that are running from 22-25 January - book online now so you don't miss out!  These are a great fun way for kids to learn the fun of sailing!  Term 1 programs get underway in February and Saturday Adventure Squad is back!  Adventure Squad aims to develop young sailors’ confidence, seamanship and boat handling skills through adventure sailing in the club’s fleet of OziOptis and 420s.  Sundays see the full range of programs starting with Little Tackers through to Race Squad.  Click on Junior Sailing or Youth Sailing for more information.

Farr 40s are back again

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st January we will once again be hosting this one design Regatta who are regular visitors to MHYC - volunteers to assist our on-water Race Management team for this event would also be appreciated if any one has time.

Middle Harbour Yacht Club /  Gosford Sailing Club Challenge

Gosford Sailing Club in conjunction with Middle Harbour Yacht Club as Organising Authority invite entries from owners of suitable yachts to race from Sydney to Broken Bay and on the Brisbane Water.  The MHYC GSC Challenge Regatta will consist of 9 races over 3 days racing from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th January 2018.  Click here for Regatta Information.

Adams 10 Australian Championship

The Adams 10 Nationals are being held here at MHYC on the Australia Day Weekend - starting on Friday 26th January and finishing on Sunday 28th January - we wish all the MHYC Adams 10 fleet lots of luck for this event. Anyone interested in offering their services as a volunteer to help our on-water Race Management teams, please contact David or Cathy in the Sailing office asap.  We really need your help!

2018 Barefoot Ball

Tickets are now on sale for our most popular event of the season. Get your party crew together, keep Saturday 17th February free and lock in your tickets!

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Kayaks for MHYC members - A great way to get out on the water and stay fit over summer or spend some time with your kids now that school holidays are here. 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.

Prime Example is competing in the Festival of Sails regatta  http://festivalofsails.com.au/ at Geelong Melbourne over the Australia day weekend and will then be offered for sale prior to competing in the Port Lincoln regatta www.lincolnweek.com.au in Adelaide. They are currently looking for crew for this regatta so please contact Leigh Dorrington on 0411733219.

More Members Race Results

Following their stunning second place at the 29er World Championship in Hong Kong, it was disappointing for Lachie Brewer and Max Paul to miss out on selection for the Youth Worlds when they placed second behind their training partners at the Australian Youth Championships.  12 young MHYC members were racing in the 29ers at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in the Youth Nationals. See the facebook post.

David Elliott sailing “Eve” placed second in the Sydney Hobart Corinthian division and third in IRC.

Thursday Twilight Series 

Congratulations to our Division Winners listed here.

** Don't forget to book a table for your crew in the Harbourview Bar & Bistro after racing - please call 9969 1244 and we can take your reservation.**

The Twilight Burger Bar will be providing quick and tasty food options downstairs from the Cafe.

 

Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 2 

Many thanks to our sponsors for the Wednesday Series, Ivan & Jeff Rowe of Yacht Sales Australia.

Congratulations to our Division winners listed here.

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 try one of Brett's homemade icecreams.  

Don't forget we have takeaway beverages for sale - cases of beer, bottles of wine, and bags of 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 and Dinner (unless advertised otherwise), with daily specials. For all bookings, please call the MHYC office on 9969 1244.

We still have the $10 end of wine list specials available for purchase in the Harbourview Bar - as well as gift boxed Piper Heidseick Champagne for $45!  (selling for $49 at Dan Murphys)