E-News 17th January, 2019
CROPLEY & PAUL QUALIFY FOR YOUTH WORLD CHAMPS
Archie Cropley & Max Paul from Middle Harbour Sailing Club have won their division of the Australian Youth Championships in Hobart, with their three bullets on the penultimate day putting them in an unbeatable position.
A national title has been a long-held dream for Paul, who said “It was a pretty good day today, pretty surreal that we wrapped it up with a day to go. I’ve been working a long, long time for this, as this is my fifth youth nationals.”
The team are coached by five-time Australian Olympic head coach and Australian sailing legend Mike Fletcher and have been the form team of the season after also winning the 29er Class Nationals last week.
The win qualifies Cropley & Paul for the Australian Youth Team that will compete in the Youth Sailing World Championship which will be held in Gdynia, Poland from 13 to 20 July.
Fellow MHYC members Lachie Brewer & Flynn Twomey finished second in the 29ers at the Youth Champs after their third in the Class Nationals. Grace Powers & Kate Richardson finished third in the youth 29er Girls in Hobart. Other MHYC sailors also performed will in the 32 boat Youth Championships fleet, with Hugo Taranto & Hugo Darin, Max Giffney & Madeleine McLeay and John-Mark Paul sailing with Steven Case (RGYC) placing 16th, 18th & 19th respectively.
Image Credited to Beau Outteridge
MARK SPRING PERFORMS IN PITTWATER TO PARADISE
New entrant to yacht racing, Mark Spring, has sprung into action in his first major ocean race by taking overall wins in all categories (IRC, ORCI, PHS) in the Club Marine Pittwater to Paradise racing, finishing on the Gold Coast and hosted by RPAYC in early January. Whilst Mark is not new to sailing, having owned the Jeanneau 49 ‘The Dish’, he has only recently begun ocean racing – and the Middle Harbour Yacht Club (MHYC) member won on his first go with his aptly named Beneteau 45, ‘Highly Sprung’.
Highly Sprung finished six hours ahead of second placegetter, the well performed RPAYC Farr 45, Pretty Woman (P.W. Syndicate), with XS Moment (BNMH (Ray Hudson) a further two hours back in third. Spring and four of his regular crew; Craig Bannister, Kevin Sullivan, Brad Gowenlock as well as MHYC member Scott Butler, were joined by seasoned racers Andrew Pearson, Phil West, Lloyd Harrison, Matt Lumsdaine, Dave Elliott, Neil Newton and navigator, Bruce Kelly.
“The guys have been great and assisted us greatly. We’ve learned what the boat can do and how to do it,” Spring acknowledged. While crew member Andrew Pearson commented: “We need new owners like Mark in yacht racing. He and the guys are eager to learn and a fun bunch with the right attitude. “Mark is a great owner/skipper, and whilst new at racing, understands the priorities of safety, fun and competition. We saw this as a great learning exercise for his crew and I was lucky to sail with some old mates who are fantastic sailors.
Spring and Pearson said they were also pleased to be able to take young MHYC member and Frank Likely trust recipient, Leo McAllister, on his first ocean race.
By High Profile Media
YACHT SALES AUSTRALIA WEDNESDAY SERIES
Nineteen boats headed down the harbour for Series 2, Race 6 of the the Yacht Sales Australia Non-Spinnaker Race on a stunning Sydney summers day .
Zen (Gordon Ketelbey) took the line honours in Division 1 ahead of Exile ( Rob Reynolds), with Lazy Dog ( Shaun Lane) in 3rd.
In Division 2 Another Dilemma ( Jim Vaughan) had a great run winning 1st place as well as being the fastest Adams 10 around the track .
In second place was Mortgage Choice Rumba helmed by Kerry Burke followed by Stormaway (Colin Gunn) in third.
For the latest results -
https://www.mhyc.com.au/files/results/2018/club/weds2/series.htm
THURSDAY TWILIGHT SERIES
Thursday Twilight racing 10 January 2019
A slow start to the post christmas twilight series providing a challenging evening with very little wind. Kelly Nunn-Clarke helmiing Nashira for the Womens Twilight Series did exceptionally well being the only boat to finish, scooping a lovely bottle of Seafolly Chandon kindly donated by the Womens Series Sponsor Chandon and a bottle of red donated by MHYC Sponsor Robert Oatley Wines.
Results are at
https://www.mhyc.com.au/files/results/2018/club/twpost/series.htm
https://www.mhyc.com.au/files/results/2018/club/womtwlt/series.htm
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SATURDAY SERIES RESULTS
January Cup and 2 Handed Cup.
Perfect conditions for the January Cup and Two Handed Cup on Saturday 12th Jan with a 10-15 Knot Nor easterly wind and bright sunny skies. Out of the 13 boats competing, four boats took the challenge to compete in the race with only skipper and one crew in the 2 handed event.
In division 1 there was an exciting tussle to the finish line between Nine Dragons and Another Dilemma, with Box Cox finally winning out on Nine Dragons with Another Dilemma snapping at their heels , helmed by Jim Vaughan. In third place was Brian Lees on another Adams 10 Contentious.
In Division 2 it was Junior all the way, with Ray Carless winning line honours for both the January Cup and the Two Handed Cup. Second place went to Mortgage Choice Rumba ( Kerry Burke/Rob Carr) Followed by Innamincka (John Crawford) in 3rd .
AUSTRALIA DAY AT MHYC
BAREFOOT BALL TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s now famous Annual Barefoot Ball is back again. This year The Beatinix will be performing all of The Beatles greatest hits, so be sure to come down to enjoy a night of dancing on the sand! Tickets are now available and can be purchased at the office on 9969-1244 or online HERE
KAYIMAI BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER
The 2018/2019 season of MHYC's Twilight Series see's Rob Aldis' boat, Kayimai, with an all female crew. This inspiring group of women have decided to take up the challenge of raising $10,000 before the last twilight of the season to donate to the McGrath Foundation, while raising awareness and interest in women in sailing.
Partnered with Rob and MHYC, reusable coffee cups have been donated and will be sold down at the club for $20 each. When you purchase a cup, MHYC will happily fill it with any hot drink of your choice upon purchase.
You can find more information about the ladies cause and keep up to date with the fundraising here - MCGRATH FOUNDATION
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.
