E-News 18th April, 2018

 

Two Up Cup

Join us on a day of remembrance as we hold our Annual Two Up Cup on ANZAC Day Wednesday 25th April.
Online registration is now open here
For Sailing Instructions click here

 

Tig Thomas Trophy

MHYC is looking at awarding a new trophy in memory of Gilbert (Tig) Thomas. Tig was not only just a great champion of our club, but also a champion sailing. He competed in World (1973 Half Ton Cup in Denmark), Country and State Championships as well as many other major regattas and offshore race.
Tig in Plum Crazy won the inaugural 1972 South Solitary Island race and again in 1974. This was a race from Sydney to South Solitary Island, back to Pittwater (500nm). He also won his division in the 1971 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and set a record in 1975 Sydney-Hobart race for boats under 9.5m (31ft) that took many years to build.
So, in recognition of Tig’s feats we are rededicating his Half Ton Cup Trophy to recognise MHYC members (non-social) who competed in interclub events and major championships. Points will be awarded for both participation and placings. MHYC Pointscore races will not be counted as we already have recognise these trophy winners.
If in the last year (from 1^st April 2017 to 31^st March 2018) you have competed in a State, National or World Championships and/or major regattas (eg Sydney Harbour, Hamilton Island, Raja Muda, Cowes Week) or major ocean races (eg Southport, Hobart, Fastnet, Osaka), then please send your resume to sailingadmin@mhyc.com.au.

By Friday 13^th October, we need to know your name, Boat, Class, Event, placing and Month. You did not have to have been the skipper.

 

Sailing Ladies Get Together

A causual drinks night has been arrange for all sailing ladies on Thursday 19th April at MHYC. This is open to any women who would like to come meet other female sailors. We will also be discussing some sailing opportunities for women including attending the Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta in June and the upcoming MHYC Women's Regatta.
Anyone who's interested can contact Deborah Dalziel at deborah@mysail.team for more information or to RSVP.

 

MHYC 2018 Annual Presentation Evening

The Middle Harbour Yacht Club's annual presentaiton evening will be held on Saturday 5th May.
Bookings are now open on the website here

 

Current MHYC Membership Details

As the Membership renewal period approaches, it is essential that all members ensure that their email address' are up to date and current within the MHYC member database. If you have had a change of email address or any other contact details please contact the club on 9969-1244 or email Freya at membership@mhyc.com.au to update them.

                                 

MHYC Women's Keelboat Regatta

The inaugural MHYC Women's Regatta will be held on 6th May.

The Open Keelboat divisions will be contested by yachts with all female crews and mixed crews with a female helm.  One Design divisions for mixed crews with a female helm are available for Adams 10, Melges 20, Yngling and Elliott 7 classes with a minimum of 3 entries.  

Back at MHYC after racing, there will be music, nibbles and the presentation of prizes. 
Visit the MHYC Women's Regatta webpage for more information including the Notice of Race, Online Entry, Sailing Instructions, Entries and Results  - click here

 

Marina Gates to be Locked Overnight

A note to all members to please be diligent with closing and locking the Marina gates in the evenings. This ensures protection of all members property that is kept on the marina's. 
If you are unfamiliar with the codes for the marina gates and need access after hours, please get in touch with the office on 9939-1244.

 

MHYC Sailors perform at Sail Port Stephens Regatta

The Sail Port Stephens’ Regatta has just finished and MHYC was well represented. It was a wonderful, fun regatta (both sailing and social) and we enjoyed good weather except for the last day.
The Pantaenius Commodores Cup was held on the first 3 days of the regatta in near perfect sailing conditions.
The beautiful Margaret Rintoul V, skippered by Graham Morton was 2^nd in the Commodores Cup Division 1. The last day was exciting as they went into the last race in 4^th place. After 2 days of light weather, strong winds at the end of the last race picked up the grand girl and she bolted to the finish line.  It was nice to see one of our faithful MHYC sponsors on board, Ivan Rowe (Yacht Sales Australia), who was our spinnaker trimmer.

Margaret Rantoul just managed to beat another MHYC boat Lumiere (Warwick Miller) who was just one point behind.

Macscap (Peter McClelland) did well in Division 3, taking out 2^nd place.

The Pantaenius Port Stephens Trophy (incorporating the NSW IRC Championships)
The wind was much stronger for the Port Stephens Trophy races held from the 13^th to the 15^th April. On the night of the 14^th a dramatic storm blew in and sailing had to be cancelled the next day. A 30-knot nor'westerly swept the race course.
Congratulations should go to the Bob Cox and the crew on Nine Dragons who beat their nearest rival by 5 points in the NSW IRC Championships, Division 2. Kahaleesi was 4^th overall.

Also sailing in the regatta were:

• IRC Div 1 – Philolsophers (Peter Sorensen), Toy Box 2 (Ian Box), Wailea (Neil Padden)
• Performance Cruising Div 1 – 4^th Kaimai (Rob Aldis), Mortgagechoice Rumba (Kerry Burke and Rob Carr), Llama II (Jon Linton)
• Performance Cruising Div 2 – Macscap (Peter McClelland), The Cure (Michael Smith), Buggalugs (Jeremy / Peter Clark), Caviar ( Max Theeboom)
• Commodores Cup Div 1 – Zenith (Scott Beach)
• Commodores Cup Div 2 - Mortgagechoice Rumba (Kerry Burke and Rob Carr), Imagine (T Ayrton / K Field)
• Commodores Cup Div 2 – Macscap (Peter McClelland), Buggalugs ( Jeremy / Peter Clark), Caviar (Max Theeboom)
• NSW Super 12s Championships – Little Nico (Sonya and Adrian Walters)

  

The pictures of Margaret Rintoul and Nine Dragons were supplied by well know photographer and reporter Nic Douglas “Adventures of a Sailing Girl”. You can purchases the images from her website: www.sailorgirlhq.com
Thank you Nic!

     

 

MHYC Member's Discount at Helly Hansen Store

As the new Helly Hansen store settles into it's new premisis at MHYC, all Middle Harbour Yacht Club members are offered a 10% discount when they present their membership card in store. 

 

Winter Series

Middle Harbour Yacht Club's 2018 Winter Series gets underway on 5th May.
Fourteen races are scheduled for the MHYC Winter Full Series this year, incorporating six races of the Sydney Harbour Combined Clubs Winter Series and eight races of the MHYC Winter Sprints Series.

To enter the MHYC Winter Full Series – click here

A block entry is also available which includes MHYC Winter Full Series and the Leading Edge Series of pursuit races conducted during August.

To view the Combined Clubs Winter Series Sailing Instructions – click here 

To view the schedule and the Sprint Sailing Instructions – click here

Head to the website for more information.

 

Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Non-Spinnaker Series

Last Wednesday race brought another pleasant Wednesday afternoon sail for the best kept secret sailing in Sydney Harbour. Austmark and Stormaway were grinners in Race 6.

Sponsored by Ivan Rowe from Yacht Sales Australia, Wednesday racing not only offers a perfect midweek sailing relief, but a lot of fun after the race with great prizes, a quiz and a raffle that goes towards on end of year Christmas function

Results for Race 6

Division 1

Place	Sail No	Boat Name	Skipper	T ahc	Fin Tim	Elapsd	ETOrd	Score
1	5802	AUSTMARK	Gunther Schmidtlindner	30.0	15:13:38	01:43:38	3	1.0
2	38008	LAZY DOG	Shaun Lane	32.0	15:14:48	01:42:48	2	2.0
3	226	SWISH	Steven Proud	40.0	15:17:26	01:37:26	1	3.0

 

Division 2

Place	Sail No	Boat Name	Skipper	T ahc	Fin Tim	Elapsd	ETOrd	Score
1	5915	STORMAWAY	J.Stening C.Gunn	24.0	15:19:32	01:55:32	1	1.0
2	5593	KESTREL	Ken Krone	6.0	15:19:58	02:13:58	9	2.0
3	MH308	LUMINE LUNAE	Raoul De Ferranti	20.0	15:20:25	02:00:25	3	3.0

 

Overall for the series, the results are pretty close in both divisions. Gordon Ketelbey’s Zen is 6 points ahead of Exile, Swish and Austmark in Division 1. But in Division 2, Stormaway (J.Stening C.Gunn) are just one point ahead of Kestral, Renaisance and Contentious.

Why not come and join us?

Julie Hodder
Wednesday Representation of Sailing Committee

   

 

Mother's Day at Middle Harbour Yacht Club

Two Mother's Day sittings will be held in the Harbour view room on Sunday 13th May, 2018. Breakfast 8am - 11am and Lunch 12pm - 3pm, with live music from Keff McCulloch from 12:30pm.

Call the Office on 9969-1244 to book a table.

 

Literary Lunch with Sandie Docker at MHYC

Enjoy a relaxing two lunch with drink on arrival, as Sandie Docker comes and speaks on her new book "The Kookaburra Creek Cafe".

Contact the office on 9969-1244 to book tickets.

 

Dates for the Diary

 

Kayaks for Hire

A great way to get out on the water and stay fit or spend some time with the kids.
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.

 

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 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.