Middle Harbour Yacht Club E News 20th September 2018

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E-News 20th September, 2018

Annual Skippers Briefing - TONIGHT!

The Annual Skipper’s Briefing will be held on this evening September 20th at 7pm .
It is mandatory for a representative from each MHYC participating racing boat to attend.
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 Harbourview Room at 7pm. Come along earlier to enjoy dinner beforehand.
Please email sailing@mhyc.com.au or phone the Sailing Office (9969 1244 Tues-Sat) to confirm your attendance at the Skippers Briefing or if you have any questions.

Literary Lunch with Richard de Crespigny

For those of you who attended our Literary Lunch last week with Ber Carroll – wasn’t she fabulous? And so entertaining with a great sense of irish/Aussie humour.
Our next lunch (and last one for the year) is less than 4 weeks away and already has had particularly strong interest from men as well as women, so it will definitely be a ‘mixed’ lunch.
Both Richard’s books “QF32” and “Fly!” will be available for purchase at the lunch, and Richard will be available for signing.
We are limited to 80 guests, and already have 35 people booked – so make sure you book in early.
Friday 12th October, 2018. 12 Noon start
$60 per person | $55 for members
Includes 2 course meal and a drink on arrival

Bookings can be made by calling the MHYC office on 9969-1244 or online HERE

Melbourne Cup at MHYC

Tuesday 6th November, 2018. 12 Noon
$85 per person | $80pp for members
Includes 3 course lunch and a Chandon S cocktail on arrival
Prizes for best dressed, best hat, enjoy sweeps throughout the day and all the race action on the big screen
Bookings can be made by calling the MHYC office on 9969-1244

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 19th October, 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

Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series

Race 3 results of Series 1 for the 2018-2019 Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Non Spinnaker Series was sailed in very lively and windy conditions. New courses have come into effect for the new season - please check your Sailing Handbook for correct course details.
Eleni TSA Management (Tony Levett) was the first Division 1 boat home ahead of Lazy Dog and Toy Box II. In Division 2, Sirius (Garth Riley) led Contentious and Another Dilemma home for the race win. The Adams 10 fleet were particularly happy with the "breezy" conditions!
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.

Giant Steps Autism Regatta | 26th October

Twilight Racing Season Starts VERY soon - Get your entries in!

The highly popular Thursday Twilight Series includes twenty five races this year, six of which make up the Women’s Twilight Pointscore. Four divisions of yachts, from family cruisers to pure bred racing machines, share the joy of racing on our spectacular harbour. Perhaps the best part of the day is returning to the lively social atmosphere of MHYC as the sun goes down to enjoy a meal, wine and good friends. This year we will have a warm-up race on Thursday 4^th October starting at 5pm, with complimentary entry for series entrants.
Online Entries open at https://www.mhyc.com.au/sailing/online-entries

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 2^nd – Friday 5^th October (Week 1), then from Monday 8^th – Thursday 11^th October (Week 2).
To download the information flyer - click here
For additional information - email discoversailing@mhyc.com.au or call 02 8969 3116

Entry Open for Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship

Middle Harbour Yacht Club is gearing up for the 41^st edition of the Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC).
The first major keelboat regatta for the season, the Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship will be held over the weekend of November 24 & 25 in conjunction with the Super 12 Spring Regatta and Seven Islands Race inshore. A strong field of TP52 and IRC boats are expected to make this year’s offshore program very exciting.
The Notice of Race has been published and online entry is now open via the event website.
Kicking off with the SSORC in November, an exciting new TP52 series will also include MHYC’s Sydney Harbour Regatta as round two, with the final round in Newcastle in March.
For more information about the Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship, visit the event website www.ssorc.mhyc.com.au or email Middle Harbour Yacht Club sailing@mhyc.com.au.

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.

MHYC Membership Renewals

All Membership renewals have now been sent out to members. If you have not received your invoice or have any queries regarding your membership, please contact Kathryn at reception@mhyc.com.au or call the office during business hours on 9969 1244

If you have already paid, your 2019 Membership card is waiting for collection at MHYC reception.

Mosman Parking Permits

The second round of parking permits are ready for collection! Come see reception to pick up your permit. Some are still waiting for collection from the first round as well!!

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.
Pelican Pete loves our $10 coffee and cake deal!