Middle Harbour Yacht Club E News 10th October 2018

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MHYC E-News

E-News 10th October, 2018

New Harbourview Menu Launching This Week!

Our F&B team have been working endlessly to bring MHYC Members the perfect summer menu launching at the end of this week! Be sure to book your table for Breakfast on Sunday or Lunch or Dinner on Saturday/Sunday this weekend in the Harbourview. Keep your eyes peeled for the new menu on the website and in your emails.

For a sneak peak we bring you the Linguini Alle Vongole - Wild caught New Zealand pipis dressed in garlic, white wine, basil, lemon, capsiucum and parsley.

To help celebrate the launch of our new Harbourview Summer Menu we are offering all MHYC Members the opportunity to buy Taste of Sydney tickets with a 20% discount!
Tickets from $17 on sale now! Use the code ‘tasty’ for 20% off Taste Passes! https://sydney.tastefestivals.com/

Taste Collective Sydney is a new festival in a unique venue down at The Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve. Experience four days of chef collaborations featuring 36 chefs, exciting one-off dishes, a buzzing food hall and surprising live experiences. Visitors will be met with an unparalleled culinary adventure that will make them rethink the regular food festival. EAT. DRINK. EXPERIENCE. REPEAT

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

Helly Hansen Sale For All MHYC Members This Weekend Only!

The Helly Hansen store located at Middle Harbour Yacht Club is holding a weekend sale to celebrate the start of the 2018/2019 Sailing Season.
Present your current membership card for 30% off store wide on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October.

Book Your Next Event at MHYC

Middle Harbour Yacht Club is uniquely situated on the waterfront, with the option of entertaining on the Sandbar deck overlooking the beach, & the opportunity to hire the beach, our location and facilities undoubtedly sets us apart from other venues. Our function rooms all have adjoining balconies that open to the spectacular water views of Middle Harbour & up towards Sydney Heads. The Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s backdrop of our beach and marina will also provide you with stunning photo opportunities.
To enquire contact Isabel at functions@mhyc.com.au or on 9969-1244.

Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series

Due to the strong winds and gusty conditions with rain squalls currently being experienced and forecast to continue during the afternoon, the Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Non-Spinnaker race today was abandoned.
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.

Pointscore Twilights Start Tomorrow!

Despite the rain today MHYC sailors won't miss out as our first pointscore twilight is on tomorrow Thursday 11th October.
We will be celebrating with live music and a brand new Twilight menu in the Harbourview after the race so be sure to book your table!

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.

SUCCESS FOR ZEN AND EDAKE AT THE FARR 40 WORLDS

Congratulations to the skippers and crews of Zen and Edake, who have finished 2nd and 3rd in the Farr 40 World Championships Corinthian Division.

Eleven races were contested by a quality fleet of 14 boats, with 10 in the the Corinthian fleet.

Gordon Ketelbey's Zen finished 6th overall and Jeff Carter's Edake 7th.

To view the final reslts - click here

To view the event website - click here

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 or call the office during business hours on 9969 1244

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 of $10 coffee and cake deal