E-News 19th November, 2018
MHYC Annual Christmas Dinner
Join us to celebrate another wonderful year before Christmas at the Middle Harbour Yacht Club Annual Christmas Dinner.
Friday 7th December
From 6pm with live entertainment by Emille Theeboom!
Book your tickets at the office today 9969-1244
Christmas Featured Twilight
Quarterdeck Renovations
A notice to all members that there will be extensive rennovations on the Quarterdeck balcony starting on Monday 26th November until Friday 30th November. Please note there will be loud machinery in operation starting 7am Monday morning which we hope will be finished by Wednesday.
We will continue to post updates as the work progresses.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series
In a light nor nor easterly breeze 18 boats headed out for Race 11 of the Yacht Sales Australia Non-Spinnaker Race on Wednesday 14 November.
In Division 1 it was Zen helmed by Gordon Ketelbey first home ahead of Tony Levett on Eleni TSA Management. Little Nico came in 3rd.
Renaissance ( Gary Carless )was the clear winner in Division 2 ahead of Sirius ( Garth Riley) also the fastest Adams 10 around the track, with Lumine Lunae( Kim Darling ) in 3rd.
For the latest results - click here
Thursday Twilight Series Results
Thirty one boats braved the rainy evening in a fresh 20 knot wind on Thursday 15 November for race 6 of the Thursday Pre–Christmas Twilight Pointscore last night.
First boat home in Division 1 was Rob Aldis on Kayimai ahead of Wailea ( Neil Padden) and Botany Access Cocomo
(Jim Thomas). In Division 2 it was Renaissance (Mike Lowry), then Expresso and Sirius. Newcomer Graham Raspass’s Kingfisher claimed the Division 3 win from St Elmo’s Flyer and Elysium, while David & Ben Field’s Bluebottle led Single Malt Nashira home in Division 4.
Saturday Series Results
Saturday 10 November brought a sunny day and a moderate south-easterly - perfect conditions for the inshore sprints.
It was busy on the sound with a number of ship movements adding to the usual ferry traffic and a lot of clubs running courses in the area. Two races were completed for the Open, Adams 10 and No.1 Divisions, although the first race for Division 2 was abandoned due to the unfair influence of shipping.
In Race 3 of the Inshore Sprints Series (the first race of the day), Toy Box 2 (Ian Box) claimed the win from Nine Dragons and Stormaway on PHS and also took the IRC win. Patrick Delany’s Powderhulk took the One Design and PHS prize for Adams 10s, with No Friends and Kick’nChase next on OD. Peter Woodhead’s XC3SS claimed the Division 1 PHS win from Mortgage Choice Rumba and Forty Two.
In Race 4, Ian Box and the Toy Box 2 team made it two from two with another win, this time from MRX (Geoff Pearson) who took the IRC win. Stormaway was third on PHS. Mitch Miller and the Rock Solid crew were the first to finish in the Adams 10s, ahead of Kick’nChase and Powderhulk. Geoff Charters’ No Friends claimed the PHS win. In Division 1, it was Forty Two (John McGrory & Mike Coleman) from Mortgage Choice Rumba and XC3SS. Innamincka (John Crawford) claimed the Division 2 and the J24 One Design win with Junior and Waterborne Again next on PHS.
In the Saturday Social Sailing race, Max Theeboom’s Caviar was first home from Nashira and Delphin.
To view the Open Sprints Results - click here
To view the Inshore Sprints Results - click here
To view the Saturday Social Results - click here
Images by Marg Fraser-Martin
Melges Women's Twilight Sprints Underway
The first races in the Melges Women’s Twilight Sprint Series were held on Wednesday night November 14 after being postponed 1 week due to poor weather.
With a light north-easterly at the start time of 6pm increasing to 12 knots and then fading, just two of the three scheduled races were completed.
Michelle Belgiorno-Nettis, Catherine Rofe and Liz Eastland on USA13 were the first across the line after two laps in Race 1, while Kim Ketelbey with Rowena Cremer & Jackie White on USA121 claimed the win in the longer Race 2.
The Melges 20 Twilight Sprint races continue next week, with the Open Sprints on Tuesday the 20th and the Women’s Sprints on Wednesday the 21st.
To view the results – click here
Womens Twilight Thursday 22nd November
This Thursday 22nd November marks the November installment of Womens Twilight. Ladies, you're at the helm!
Contact the Sailing office at sailing@mhyc.com.au to enter your boat or resgister as crew today!
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.
