E-News 10th May, 2019
YACHT SALES AUSTRALIA WEDNESDAY SERIES
Race 9 - Wednesday 8th May
It was a glorious autumn day for Race 9 of the Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Non Spinnaker Series 3. With the westerly wind picking up from a steady 20 knots to gusting over 25 the 16 boats made short shift of the longer course.
Ian Box was first across the line in Division 1 on his Xp44 Toy Box 2 closely followed by Austmark (Gunther Schmidt-Lindner) finishing 15 seconds later. In 3rd place was Rob Reynolds on Exile.
In Division 2 Paul Saunders was the clear winner on Let Loose, followed by Pearl 2 ( Michael Twomey) and Renaissance in 3rdplace.
For the latest results - click here
For Full Results - click here
MOSMAN PARKING PERMITS FOR MHYC MEMBERS
It’s almost that time of the year where members of Middle Harbour Yacht Club are offered heavily discounted Mosman Parking Permits for the year ahead (July 2019 – June 2020).
The Booking System for the permits will open in the first week of June and will only be open for two weeks.
To be sure you receive the notice of when the bookings open, please ensure the membership department have your correct email address.
If you do not receive the E-News and would like to be notified of this service when it opens then please also get in touch with the membership department.
The membership department can be contacted at membership@mhyc.com.au, please note it is best that you email to ensure that your correct email address is linked through.
Please be advised that no waitlists or pre-bookings apply this year, that once bookings open they can ONLY be made online via www.mhyc.com.au, no bookings will be taken over the phone or at reception, and that strictly no late bookings will be taken.
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO BOOK FOR MOTHERS DAY
We are taking last minute bookings for Mother's Day on Sunday 12th May!
Join us for a hot & cold buffet breakfast or for our seafood and carvery buffet lunch, overlooking the waters of Middle Harbour.
Hot & Cold Buffet Breakfast 8.30am - 11.30pm
Seafood & Carvery Buffet Lunch 12.00pm - 3.00pm
Live Music from Bernie Segedin 12pm
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - Call the Club on 9969-1244 for more information and bookings.
PERFECT AUTUMN DAY FOR MHYC WOMEN'S REGATTA 2019
Three races were completed for the MHYC Women’s Regatta on Saturday 4th May in south-west to southerly breezes mainly 10-15 knots. Race Officer Elaine Fowler and the Middle Harbour Race Management Team had two short windward leeward races in the bag by 1pm, enabling a short rest before the passage race was underway at 2pm. With 23 boats from 8 different clubs including 4 boats in each of the One Design Classes – Adams10, J24 and Melges 20 some great tussles took place out on the water, and no holding back on the start line.
For full results CLICK HERE
Photographs compliments of Marg Fraser Martin
CHANGES TO THE MHYC WINTER SAILING PROGRAM
A number of changes have been introduced for the Winter program of sailing at MHYC this year including the addition of a Winter Pursuit Series of 5 races through May, June and July, and trialling of the SailSys entry and results system. These changes can be accessed HERE - if you have any further questions, you can get in touch with the sailing department via sailing@mhyc.com.au
GET CHECKED DAYS AT MHYC
Saturday June 15 & Sunday September 1, 2019
MHYC holds two annual Get Checked Days for Equipment Audits. This allows Club Members the perfect opportunity to have their boats audited prior to the new sailing season commencing free of charge. For PFD checks contact Matt Pyne at the Marina Office or email matt@mhyc.com.au. Bookings for an equipment audit are to be arranged directly through the MHYC Sailing Office or email sailing@mhyc.com.au.
Skippers are to present to the check in desk set up in the café 15 minutes prior to their inspection.
All equipment is to be laid out on the deck and documentation including life jacket checks, registration and insurance are to be available for the auditor.
For more information and to download audit forms click here
WINTER SAIL TRAINING AT MHYC
MHYC have arranged a generous 20% discount on some Flying Fish training courses for MHYC Members over the Winter Period.
20% off any of the courses listed below for MHYC members. Offer runs until the end August.
Note members can book themselves or their friends/ family on a course on ANY date as long as the booking is made between 01 May and 01 August.
CRUISING DIVISION MAY MEETING
The Cruising Divisions May meeting will be held on Monday 20th May at 8pm in the Harbourview room.
Grahan Nickisson who recently retired after spending 38 years in the Westpac recuse helicopter service as an aircrew officer. Graham will recount the highs and lows, the disasters including challenging marine rescues, remember the Pasha Bulker.
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.
