Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club E Newsletter.

Sydney City Marine Winter Series

The Sydney City Marine Winter Series welcomes club racers and cruisers and encourages yachts from neighbouring clubs to participate either as a Series entrant or as a Casual entrant. 

The 10- race Saturday series offers two drops to all series entrants. Read more...

First race commences on this Saturday 7th May, 2011, through to 16th July, 2011.  Spinnaker, non-spinnaker and IRC divisions with racing commencing at 1200 hours on the Sound. 

Competitors are reminded to collect their bow decals from the sailing office prior to racing.

Click here to enter.

Win a 35ft Hanse Sailing Yacht.....support Bear Cottage

Win a brand new Hanse 355, completely ready to sail away with 12 months insurance. Buy a $100 ticket in the raffle "355 for Bear Cottage", and help Windcraft raise essential funds for Bear Cottage.For more details visit www.windcraft.com.au.

Sailing Clinic - Computers & Navigation - Thursday 19th May, 2011

Guest speaker, Frank Walker, will be talking on the use of tactical navigation software and computer equipment that is being used by race boats in races as diverse as the Volvo Around the World race to club races - offshore or sprint type. He will also review the sorts of equipment available, software, sources for wind and ocean current data files.

Members $10
Non Members $20

Click here to book and pay online

Notice to Members Re: A Arm T-Head

A Arm T Head will be under repairs and maintence over the next 2 weeks so will be out of operation until further notice.  Thank you for your co-operation.  Any enquiries, please call Alister Copley in the office.

Wednesday Series 4

Series 4 Wednesday racing begins on Wednesday 1st June, 2011. Start time 1300hours. Click here to enter.

Yacht Register - MHYC Handbook 2011/2012

The Sailing Office is currently putting together the MHYC Handbook for 2011/2012.  If you wish to have your yacht on the Yacht Register or need to update your boat details, including a copy of your insurance policy details. Please contact Andrew at
sailing-administrator@mhyc.com.au.

Advertising in The Breeze & the 2011-2012 Sailing Handbook

Are you interested in advertising your company in The Breeze and /or Sailing Handbook?  We are currently putting together a new annual version of the glossy magazine, The Breeze, due for distribution in July.  Please contact Pip Lodder at pip@mhyc.com.au or the Sailing office on sailingoffice@mhyc.com.au for further details.

Parking – Middle Harbour Amateur Sailing Club

Members are reminded not to park in the MHASC car parks directly in front of the clubhouse as these are reserved for their members.

Are You Looking for Crew?  Or Wanting to Crew?

For any skippers who are looking for new crew or just need that extra crew member, there are several options available to ensure your competitiveness in the Sydney City Marine Winter Series.

The Sailing Office is always available to help with your crew requests and has an extensive email database of persons who have indicated their interest in crewing opportunities. An online version is also available - click here.

The most effective and popular method is picking up crew from the Breezeway on the Saturday mornings prior to the race. Crew can leave their details on the Crew Board and vice versa with boats requiring crew.

Please don't hesitate to contact the Sailing Office with your crew request on 02 9969 1244 or sailing-administrator@mhyc.com.au.

The 2011 Financial and Media Markets Charity Regatta – Request for Yachts

The Financial Markets Charity Regatta will be held on Friday 28th October 2011 out of Middle Harbour Yacht Club. The purpose of the event is to raise over $100,000 for Australian Based Children’s and Medical Research charities. We are seeking the donation of as many yachts – with a skipper and one crew as possible. Each of these yachts will be ‘sold’ to corporate sponsors for the day to raise funds for the charities.

The corporate sponsors will help crew and race the yachts. Please contact Katya at katya.tarnawski@thomsonreuters.com  if you can offer any assistance or visit the regatta web site is www.asxreutersregatta.com.au.

Last Chance to Claim Unclaimed Sails

Currently there are a number of sails that have not been claimed that were uncovered as a result of the Rack Room refurbishment. These sails are currently on the rigging deck waiting to be identified and claimed. If by Sunday they have not been claimed they will be disposed of. Please see the Dock Master or a Marina Attendant for assistance.