E-News 7th September, 2018
MHYC SEASON OPENING 2018-2019
At the opening of the 2018-2019 sailing season, MHYC Commodore Peter Lewis welcomed all members and guests including Past Commodores John McCuaig, Ian Box and Keith Tierney.
“Looking forward to then new season, there are more opportunities to go racing on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a social race has been added on Saturday afternoons. Twilight racing this year will have 25 races”, he said.
“There is a continued focus on Youth and Women’s sailing, with a new Wednesday evening twilight Melges series and the MHYC Women’s Regatta in early May”.
Thanking all the Board, Committee members and staff, Commodore highlighted the key role of our Club Volunteers and Race Management teams.
“Without all of you our Club would not survive. Please join me in acknowledging some of those volunteers who are here today, but please remember that there are a lot of other hard-working members on our various committees who also contribute so much to the success of our Club”, he said.
Lachlan placed 3rd overall in the Hansa Liberty Australian Championships held at Kogarah Bay Sailing Club at Easter, sailing in an 11 boat fleet with competitors from 5 Australian States and New Zealand. Lachlan was the 1st sailor with a disability and winner of the 2018 NSW Hansa Liberty Championship.
VALE LINDSAY ROSE
It is with great sadness we advise MHYC Members of the sudden passing away last week of Lindsay Rose.
Lindsay was a valued long standing senior full member of MHYC with 40 years of membership – many of those spent sailing & racing on his boat Ruff’n’Tumble.
Lindsay donated much of his time to the club leading his team of volunteers on the maintenance and upgrading of the clubhouse and joined the membership committee in recent years.
Flag Officers, Directors, Management & Members of Middle Harbour Yacht Club extend their sincere condolences and sympathies to Lindsay’s children, Ash & Trudy and all his very loyal sailing & golfing friends at this very sad time.
A memorial gathering has been planned for
Tuesday, 11th September from 2-5pm
Middle Harbour Yacht Club, The Spit, Mosman
The actual funeral date is still to be advised but the family did not want to delay sharing all the wonderful memories of Lindsay with his family and friends.
Kids Disco at MHYC
Middle Harbour Yacht Club's monthly kids disco's are a great Friday night activity for the kids with live entertainment from Bop till you Drop, supervision and a snack provided. Booking's are available for parents to enjoy dinner and a drink in the Harbourview bistro while the disco is on.
Please note bookings and payment for the disco must be made in advance.
Friday 21st September, 2018
6pm - 8pm
Tickets:
$15 per child | $10 per child for bookings over 10 kids
Ticket includes entertainment, drink and snack for kids.
Bookings Essential:
Call us on 9969-1244
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Literary Lunch with Ber Carroll
Friday 14th September, 2018
12 Noon
$65 per person | $60 for members
Includes 2 course meal and all beverages
Bookings can be made by calling the MHYC office on 9969-1244 or online HERE
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Sunday Sounds
Join us on the Sandbar for Sunday Sounds paired with our
Sunday Specials on 30th September from 1pm.
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Winner of the Hamilton Island Draw Announced!
Congratulations to member John Crawford, you are the winner of our Annual Membership Renewal Draw and have won the Hamilton Island Accomodation. Thank you to all those members who renewed to enter, we look forward to the season ahead!
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series
Wednesdays final race of the Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Non Spinnaker Pursuit Series 4 put the full stop on Middle Harbour Yacht Club's 2017-2018 Season with the Opening Day for the 2018-2019 program just three days away on September 1.
It was a moderate and cool southerly and sunny skies that greeted the 18 boats in today's race.
In Division 1 it was Toy Box 2 (Ian Box) first home from Lightspeed & Swish. Lumine Lunae (Raoul De Ferranti) took the honours in Division 2 ahead of Pearl 2 and Sirius.
In the series scores after 13 races, Swish (Steven Proud) won Division 1 with Austmark 2nd and TSA Management 3rd. Division 2 was won by Jim Curtis and the crew of Another Dilemma ahead of Lumine Lunae and Stormaway.
For the latest 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.
CALYPSO MAGIC WINS DIVISION 4 AT MAGNETIC ISLAND RACE WEEK
Magnetic Island Race week wrapped up today after a 6 race series. MHYC's Calypso Magic had a successful regatta with two 2nd and 3rd places to finish the series on top of the ladder with 20.5 points in Division 4.
Second place went to Ponzo and 3rd Hellrazer both on 25 points. Th ehighly competitive division consisted of mainly larger boats such a Farr 40, a Beneteau First 40 and Archambauld 40.
Congratulations to Graham Turner and his gun crew which included Rob Reynolds (Skipper), Julian Bethwaite (tactician) and Jack Gaggin (foredeck) plus Helen Buckland, Michael Jackson and Mark Riley. We will look forward to seeing them back at the club.
For full results click here
FUN TACKERS AND DISCOVER SAILING CAMPS IN OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Fun sailing with new friends, adventuring around the Harbour and learning all the aspects of sailing - what a great way for young sailors to spend the school holidays!
Middle Harbour Yacht Club is running Tackers and Discover Sailing Camps during both weeks of the October School Holidays, providing safe, supervised holiday fun on the water for ages 7 – 18.
Camps will run from 9.00am – 3.30pm each day from Tuesday 2nd – Friday 5th October (Week 1), then from Monday 8th – Thursday 11th October (Week 2).
To download the information flyer - click here
For additional information - email discoversailing@mhyc.com.au or call 02 8969 3116
The MHYC Discover Sailing Centre is proudly supported by....
Crew Opportunity - Looking for an Adventure?
An Island Packet 44 will be sailing back from Santo Vanuatu to Bundaberg via Chesterfield reef and
are looking for one or two crew. They will be leaving approx. 4th October and sailing in company with Pindimara.
The journey will take 12 days including stops.
This weekend sees the start of Saturday racing for the season and there will be plenty of crewing opportunities coming up.
If you are looking to crew on a boat please email sailing@mhyc.com.au with details of sailing experience.
Annual Skipper’s Briefing
Thursday 20th September starting at 7.00pm.
This important session will include a briefing from NSW Roads & Maritime Services, on-water emergency procedures,
updates to the Australian Sailing Special Regulations and the 2018-2019 racing program.
It is a must-attend event for the skippers (or a representative) of all MHYC yachts.
The briefing will be held in the Harbour View Room at 7pm. Come along earlier to enjoy dinner beforehand.
Skippers & Crew Meet and Greet
Thursday 27th September starting at 7.00pm
Looking for crew for the new season? Looking for a crew position?
MHYC has arranged a Meet and Greet evening for sailors looking for a crew position on a MHYC Yacht.
Skippers seeking crew for the season will be present so potential crew can meet the skippers and ask further questions.
Skippers looking for crew will address the meeting outlining the program for their yacht this season and give an indication of the
type of crew they are seeking. The crew can then ask questions of the skipper presenting to make sure they understand what is being sought.
After the presentations, the skippers and crew can meet one on one over a drink in the bar.
Please email sailing@mhyc.com.au or phone the Sailing Office (9969 1244 Tues-Sat) to advise your intention to attend either of these 2 sessions.
Free Presentation
Wednesday 12th September @ 6.30pm - Sail Selection and Use presented by North Sails
Please contact the Sailing Office on 89693101 or sailing@mhyc.com.au to register your interest.
MHYC Membership Renewals
All Membership renewals have now been sent out to members. If you have not recieved yours or have any queries regarding your membership, please contact Kathryn at reception@mhyc.com.au.
Mosman Parking Permits
The 50% discount for Mosman Parking Permits have now closed. If you registered for one of these permits,
they have arrived at the club and will need to be signed for on collection.
If you missed out on registering we are gathering a waitlist of members who would like to apply.
There will need to be 30 applicants in order for you to recieve a 30% discount on the full price of the permit.
Applications can be made by contacting the office on 9969-1244 or by emailing our
membership coordinator Freya at membership@mhyc.com.au
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 (with the exception of Thursday)
and Friday and Saturday for Dinner (unless advertised otherwise),
with daily specials. For all bookings, please call the MHYC office on 9969 1244.
