E-News 2nd May, 2018
MHYC 2018 Annual Presentation Evening
The Middle Harbour Yacht Club's annual presentaiton evening is coming up this weekend on Saturday 5th May!
Make sure you book your tickets before friday!
Call the office on 9969-1244 or purchase online here
Literary Lunch with Sandie Docker at MHYC
Enjoy a relaxing two course lunch with drink on arrival, as Sandie Docker comes and speaks on her new book "The Kookaburra Creek Cafe" this Thursday 3rd May.
Contact the office on 9969-1244 to book tickets.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series
Series 3 of the Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Non Spinnaker Series is moving in to its final phase with 8 of the 12 races now completed.
Gordon Ketelbey’s Zen is in a close battle with Gunther Schmidtlindner’s Austmark for the lead in Division 1. Only one point separated the boats leading in today’s race. Peter Sorensen’s Philosophers is just two points behind, so the series win is within the reach of three boats.
In Division 2, it is an equally tight contest at the top of the results table between Jack Stening and Colin Gunn’s Stormaway, one point ahead of Gary Carless’ Renaissance as they headed out to the start line this afternoon. Another Dilemma (Jim Curtis) is four points behind Renaissance – not out of the picture but it would require 5 good results to get ahead of their rivals.
Conditions over the series have been generally moderate breezes from the North East and South East with one race abandoned due to strong winds. Today’s race is lighter.
For the latest race results, Click Here
Many thanks to our sponsors for the Wednesday Series, Ivan & Jeff Rowe of Yacht Sales Australia.
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.
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 this Sunday 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
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.
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. Our special MHYC Mother's Day menus can be viewed online HERE
Call the Office on 9969-1244 to book a table.
ANZAC Day Two Up Cup Results
MHYC's ANZAC Day Two-Up Cup attracted a fleet of 33 yachts this year. The Perpetual ANZAC Day Two-Up Cup Trophy will soon display the names of No Friends and Moonshadow V, the winning boats in divisions 1 and 2.
Geoff Charters' No Friends finished ahead of Another Dilemma (Jim Curtis) and Stormaway (Jack Stening) to claim the Division 1 win. Lloyd Bennet's Moonshadow V beat Renaissance (Gary Carless) and Junior (Ray Carless) in Division 2. Moonshadow V also claimed the two-handed prize.
The ANZAC Day race was also the finale for the Jeanneau Cup, a series of 3 races for Jeanneau yachts sponsored by Performance Boating and held between October and April.
The winner of the final race was Peter McLelland's Mascap. David Day's Arawai took the series win 8 points clear of Mascap whose win today favoured her in the tie-break with Aurora II (Marcus Gillezeau).
The post-race presentation followed by the fun of traditional ANZAC Day Two Up in MHYC's Harbour View Room.
To view the Two-Up Cup Results - click here
To view the Jeanneau Cup Results - click here
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.
Notice of EGM
A Notice of EGM was sent out late last week to all members with voting rights.
If you are a member who holds voting rights (Life, Full, Sailing, Sailing Under-30) and have no recieved your notice by the end of this week, you are able to pick up your notice of EGM along with the proposed change of constitution. If you are a member who does not hold voting rights but woudl like to view the notice and change, you are welcome to pick up a copy from the office and attend the meeting, however you will NOT be able to vote on the constitutional change.
Harbourview Bistro Closed for Private Functions
Please be advised the Harbourview Bistro will be closed this Friday 4th May from 3pm to 6pm but will reopen at 6pm for dinner service as usual.
The Harbourview Bistro will also be closed from 5pm this Saturday 5th May to the public due to the Club's annual presentation evening. The Harbourview will reopen at 6:30pm to MHYC Members and their guests for the presentation evening.
MHYC Vivid Cruise
The MHYC Vivid Cruise is back for another year on Thursday 31st May, 2018. Cruise your way around the Harbour, avoiding the crowds as you explore one of Sydney's biggest events. Tickets are on sale now at the office on 9969-1244 or for online tickets, Click Here
What's on!
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 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 Friday and Saturday for Dinner (unless advertised otherwise),
with daily specials. For all bookings, please call the MHYC office on 9969 1244.
