Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club E Newsletter. The annual Barefoot Ball last Friday night was not only a huge success, but a lot of fun! We hope those who attended enjoyed themselves, as much as we did putting it together. A photo gallery of the night is on the MHYC website - click here.
The Club is now operating under Winter Opening Hours and therefore, Seabreeze will be open for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights only. Please see Club Opening Hours to the left.
Summer Pointscore Race 9 (Final) - Saturday 9th April
This Saturday, 9th April is Race 9 and the last race of the Summer Pointscore Series. Notice to competitors - protests, requests for redress and divisional series results - click here.
Good luck and fair wind to all MHYC members racing to Newcastle this weekend.
Dont' forget to book your table for the Annual Presentation and Dinner! Call the MHYC office on 9969 1244.
Race Management For APS
APS Race (Summer 9) Sirius & Rock Solid
Division 1 Race Report - Saturday 2nd April
Hughie was out to end the season on a bang. Wind from the South ranging from 14 to 23 knots. Overcast with a threat of rain. Read more...
Divison 3 Report - Bob Bennett
Another very windy day similar to the previous week had last minute headsail changes and reef setting right up to the start time. Read more...
And the Winner Is....
Friday April 1 was the twilight season ending Barefoot Ball at Middle Harbour Yacht Club. The occasion was also used to draw the winner of the trip for two to the Mariner Boating Holidays Lycian Coast Yacht Rally to be sailed in Turkey in September this year. Read more...
Easter Festival Cup
The final race for the Summer is the Easter Festival Cup and will be held on Saturday 16th April, 2011. Clubhouse start and finish. 1220 warning signal. Post race Easter hunt!
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!
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.
Junior Sailing Presentation - Term 1
Last Sunday saw the presentation of our Learn to Sail Tackers program for Term 1. Over 60 kids were enrolled in the Junior Learn to Sail program last term with a full program of Learn to Sail activities from beginners Tackers 1 to our Teenager Learn to Sail program. The club-owned Poly Optimists and Club 420’s were used along with the Laser Picos form Flying Fish.
The Junior Sailing Team of MHYC employed Coaches and Instructors who had their hands full this term with the large group and windy conditions, however the end result was happy kids having fun on the water . The day culminated with the annual crews race for the award of the Roger Brown Memorial Trophy.
The Holidays period will see a week of learn to sail activities followed by the 2nd week of Squad race training in the Optimists, Club 420’s and Laser 4.7.
Term 2 enrolments are being taken for the learn to sail program now. Please contact the Junior Sailing Administrator Meghan Andrew for more information.
Learn to Sail Holiday Fun Camps this Easter School Holidays
Spaces are still available for the Tackers and Learn to Sail Holiday Fun Camps that are being held over the Easter School holidays for the week of 11th-14th April, 2011.
Last Friday of the Month Entertainment/Kid's Disco/Member's Badge Draw
Friday 15th April 2011
Live entertainment with "Kuta Groove" from 6.30pm-9.30pm
Kid's Disco in the Quaterdeck from 6pm-8pm - $10 per child.
Member's Badge draw at 8pm - new draw at $50.
MHYC Benefits from the NSW Sport and Recreation Grants
It is with great pleasure that I can now announce that MHYC successfully bided for 3 NSW Government Sport and Recreation Grants under the Sport and Recreation Participation Program. The primary focus for this grant is on increasing regular and on-going participation opportunities. Read more...
MHYC Merchandise 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.
Equipment Auditors Course- 1st May, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Yachting NSW is running an equipment auditors course on 1st May at RPAYC.
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.
