Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club E Newsletter.  Barefoot Ball tickets will be on sale tonight at the final Thursday Twilight race to make sure no-one misses out on our party of the of the year next week.

A reminder to Twilight competitors that the Twilight Series Presentation will be held in conjunction with the Barefoot Ball, at 6.30pm in the Sandbar and the winner of the membership promotion of a trip on the MHYC Turkey Rally will also be drawn. 1st place winners in the Wild Oats Twilight Thursday Series and Friday Twilight Spinnaker Series will receive two (2) complimentary tickets to the Barefoot Ball.
 

Wild Oats Thursday Twilight - Race 22 Final Race - tonight

Sponsored by Sydney City Marine and 2020 Dry Cleaning.

1750 Warning Signal. Family and friends are invited to participate. Live entertainment from 7:30pm with "Hip Fidelity".

Seabreeze specials or Beach BBQ available:-

Gourmet Lamb Burgers $10
Paella $8
Chicken Kebab on pita bread $6

Bookings at Seabreeze essential - call 8969 3116.

To enter - click here.

Notice to Competitors

Summer Pointscore Race 6 & SOPS Race - Saturday 26th March

This Saturday, 26th March is Race 7 of the Summer Pointscore and for the Open Division, a SOPS race. Amendment to APS Sailing Instructions -  Click here for further details.

To enter - click here

Race Management For APS

APS Race (Summer 7)  and MHYC SOPS for Open Division 26th March -

Forty Two & 2Xcess
Matagi & Accrused Interest
Stormaway

APS Race (Summer 8) Neat.Eng. Wailea & Canute

Summer Pointscore Race 6 Report - Phil Clinton

We have had the rest so it was only fair that Hughie decided to cool us down with a good dose of rain.  Read more....

Parking at MHASC

Members are reminded not to park in the Middle Harbour Amateur Sailing Club's painted car park areas.  This Saturday, they have a training clinic and the parking will be extremely busy.  Please avoid this area if possible. 

Barefoot Ball 2011 - Friday 1st April - 7pm - Bookings Close Soon

Lights! Camera! Action!

Join us on the red carpet for a night of celebrity gazing, fabulous food stalls, live band - The Moods - plus DJ and dancing!

$70 Members/$80 Non Members.

Come dressed as your favourite movie character of all time.  Optional dress - cocktail/black tie & boardshorts.

Click here to book and pay online.

The Twilight Presentation will be held at 6.30pm in the Sandbar before the Barefoot Ball.

Need a costume for the Barefoot Ball????  We have the perfect place to hire costumes - Mischief Costume Hire.  Ask for Rebekah on 9905 9945 or visit their website at www.mischiefcostumes.com.au.

Good Luck to our Optimists in the NSW State Championships at Woollahra Sailing Club

This weekend, the MHYC Optimist Racing Squad and part of the Optimist Development Squad will be attending the NSW State Championships being held at Woollahra Sailing Club.  Read more...

Please note the change of date - Sailing Clinic - Special Event - Wednesday 20th April, 7.30pm

Farr 40 World Champion, Guido Belgiorno-Nettis, and Martin Hill talk about their recent experiences and challenges in last month's 2011 Farr 40 World Championships.  An opportunity not to be missed!

Members $10
Non members $20

Bookings online at http://www.mhyc.com.au/events-index.cfm  

Seabreeze will be open with a special menu available. Please contact Dominic on 8969 3116.
 

2011 PIF Regatta - tomorrow - Friday 25th March

Notice to Members - The Marina and t-heads are fully occupied during the PIF Regatta.  No berthing after the Twilight race on 24th March will be available.  Temporary moorings are available - please contact Alister in the Marina office.

Race Documents for competitors can be downloaded  - click here
 

2011 MHYC Annual Presentation & Dinner

Get your crew together for a fun night of prize giving and celebration at Middle Harbour Yacht Club!

Friday 29th April, 2011-  Pre-dinner drink and canapes on the beach at 6.30pm for 7.00pm seating.

Cost $85 per person - includes arrival champagne and canapes, 2 course meal and entertainment.

Click here to book and pay online.
 
Crew Member of the Year Award nomination forms are available at the office or to download, click here.  If you know of a crew member whom you think would be worthy of this award, please complete the form and hand to the Sailing office.
 

AST Building Works Update

The AST building works are in full swing with the main office works being close to ready and clear out starting in the rack room this week.

Two 20ft containers have been brought in to store the workshop and sail storage during the building works.

Work is expected to take approx 6 weeks when the new AST area and MHYC workshops and sail storage will be available again.

If there are any questions on the layout or plans, these are available for viewing in the reception area near the office or see Alister Copley – Head of Marine Operations for more detail.
 

MHYC Merchandrise Available from Reception

The MHYC new range of merchandise is availble at reception.  Great striped polos, white or striped rugby jerseys, women's jackets and more!  Member's discount applies.

Race on a Sydney 60 at Airlie Beach Race Week
or Hamilton Island Race Week

Join Manly Sailing on the Sydney 60 Eureka II for your Tropical Racing in 2011.

Click here for more details.