E-News 2nd November, 2018
Martin Hill and Crew Win Etchells World Championship!
Over the weekend Martin Hill and crew, Sean O'Rourke, Julian Plante and Mat Belcher, led Lisa Rose to victory at the Etchells World Championships.
MHYC wish the whole crew an enormous congratulations on what is an absolutely outstanding achievement.
"It is so fantastic to hear the words “World Champion” and to be honest it hasn’t sunk in yet", said Martin Hill former Commodore of the Middle Harbour Yacht Club.
"It really is something we did not expect. We did know that we had a good team, however, before the regatta our goal was to just keep working on building the chemistry that we had with our talented but relatively new combination, and to finish within the top ten in the 94-boat-fleet”.
“I had known Mat Belcher for over 10 years and as many know he has won a gold and silver in the 470, so when we had the opportunity to get him on board for the Worlds we knew it would be a good move. He is extremely talented as are Julian Plante and Sean O’Rourke my other crew, but even with all that talent it is a pretty tall order to arrive at a World Championship with a new combination against a fleet of rock stars and hope to win”.
"So we really exceeded even our own expectations, and a big part of that is that Mat makes ordinary, extraordinary. He is fantastic. Having Will Ryan on Racer C in second place just goes to show the calibre of the Australian Sailing Team who are also based out of the Middle Harbour Yacht Club."
“Lisa Rose had an amazing support team of family and friends, including AST Coach, Michael Blackburn and support from Michael Coxon and David Chapman who has sailed with us in the past. We also had two fantastic training partners in Tom King, and David Turton and technical and media support from Greg Torpy and Nic Douglass”.
“On the last day I could hear my family and support crew cheering at each mark rounding from my Palm Beach which was proudly flying the MHYC burgee, and it was just wonderful to share the win with my wife Lisa, the kids and my grandchildren.”
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New Harbourview Menu
Our F&B team have been working endlessly to bring MHYC Members the perfect summer menu launched last week! Be sure to book your table for Breakfast on Sunday or Lunch or Dinner on Saturday/Sunday this weekend in the Harbourview.
Don't forget to join us for $15 Steak Nights every Friday night in the Harbourview Bistro!
Pork Belly Burger
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
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series
It was a perfect north easterly breeze building from 12 to almost 20 knots this afternoon for the MHYC Inshore race and 25 boats had an enjoyable two and a half hours on the water.
Phil Dash's Just A Dash took the IRC win in the Open Division, with Neil Padden's Wailea taking top prize on PHS ahead of Just A Dash and Toy Box.
In the Adams 10s, Patrick Delaney's Powderhulk took the double win on PHS and One Design, with Rock Solid and Kick 'n Chase 2nd & 3rd in the OD results.
Mortgage Choice Rumba (Cook / Carr / Burke) won Division 1 from Forty Two and Optimum. Dania took the prize for Division 2 ahead of Innamincka and Waterborne Again. John Crawford's Innamincka was the quickest of the J24s.
At the prize presentations, Vice Commodore Racing, Geoff Charters, announced that Martin Hill, the inaugural recipient of the Tig Thomas Trophy for International competition, has just won the 2018 International Etchells World Championship in Brisbane. Congratulations Martin and crew!
To view the latest results for the Open Division - Click Here
To view the latest results for the Adams 10 Division - Click Here
To view the latest results for the Inshore Divisions - Click Here
Thursday Twilight Series Results
A lively night on the harbour in a 18-22knot NNE for the 44 boats starting in Race 4 of the Twilight Series.
Pearl II (Micheal Twomey) took line honours in Division 1 ahead of Llama II (Jon Linton) and Zen (Gordon Ketelbey).
A great result for newcomer Star Struck(Scott Lawson) winning 1st place in Division 2 ahead of Expresso (Phil Darling) and No Friends( Geoff Charters).
Division 3 saw 2 newcomers on the podium with Freedom (Stephan Smith) taking 1st place and Ellipse II (James Pattinson) in 3rd. Second place went to Derek Minihane on Arawai. In Division 4 Nashira (Evan Hodge) took 1st place ahead of Cutting Loose (James Kaill).
Many thanks to our Sponsors Oatley Wines, Smooth FM and All Sail for their generous support.
For the latest results – https://www.mhyc.com.au/files/results/2018/club/twlpre/series.htm
Saturday Series Results
It was a perfect north easterly breeze building from 12 to almost 20 knots on Saturday for the MHYC Inshore race and 25 boats had an enjoyable two and a half hours on the water.
Phil Dash's Just A Dash took the IRC win in the Open Division, with Neil Padden's Wailea taking top prize on PHS ahead of Just A Dash and Toy Box.
In the Adams 10s, Patrick Delaney's Powderhulk took the double win on PHS and One Design, with Rock Solid and Kick 'n Chase 2nd & 3rd in the OD results.
Mortgage Choice Rumba (Cook / Carr / Burke) won Division 1 from Forty Two and Optimum. Dania took the prize for Division 2 ahead of Innamincka and Waterborne Again. John Crawford's Innamincka was the quickest of the J24s.
To view the latest results for the Open Division - Click Here
To view the latest results for the Adams 10 Division - Click Here
To view the latest results for the Inshore Divisions - Click Here
Images by Marg Fraser-Martin
Yacht Sales Australia Boat for Sale
Contact Ivan from Yacht Sales Australia on 02 9969 2144 for enquiries
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
Harbourview Bar & Bistro
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro has new opening hours coming into the summer season.
For all bookings, please call the MHYC office on 9969 1244.
