Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club E Newsletter.  

3 days left to go to get your name into the draw to win a trip to Hamilton Island for 4 people for 4 nights, if you renew your membership before this Sunday 31st July, 2011.  Payments can be made online - click here - in person at the office or by post. BPay and direct deposit also available.

The draw will take place on Friday 26th August, 2011, at the Skipper's Briefing/Last Friday of the Month Entertainment. 

The Sailing Clinic with guest speaker, Simon Denneen from Marine Rescue, is on tonight - see below for details.

Sydney Harbour Regatta 2012

MHYC is looking ahead to an exciting and "next generation" Sydney Harbour Regatta in 2012.

To be held from 9 to 12 March, 2012, the Sydney Harbour Regatta is Sydney’s premier yacht racing event with over 300 yachts and 2,500 crew members competing inshore and offshore, on eight course areas and over twenty-four divisions
 

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Leading Edge Series

The Leading Edge is a 5 week series, Clubhouse Start and Finish, Warning Signal from 1220hrs.   Click here for more information and to enter.

Wednesday Series 4

Series 4 Wednesday is a 14 race series. Start time 1300hours. Click here to enter.

Supported by The Space - Manly - http://thespace-manly.com/

Expiration of Special Regulation Equipment Compliance

Please note ALL Special Regulation Equipment Compliance (Safety Certificates) have now expired as of 30 June 2011. Competitors entered into the current Wednesday Series (4) and Leading Edge Series do not require a new audit until the completion of these series.

The Annual Skippers Briefing and Get Set Weekend will be held, Friday 26 – 28 August, 2011. All boats intending to compete shall attend the Skipper Briefing or a representative of the boat.
 

Audit bookings are now available through the Sailing Office on 9969 1244 or to andrew@mhyc.com.au, for the Get Set Weekend. 2011-12 Special Regulation Forms are available from the foyer of the Club House or online, www.mhyc.com.au.

Updates to Special Regulations can be viewed on the Yachting NSW Website:
http://www.nsw.yachting.org.au/default.asp?MenuID=Racing/1059/0/,Special_Regulations_Committee/21893/37545/

Junior Sailing Term 3 Enrolments Open 

Enrolments are now being taken for Term 3 Tackers and Learn to Sail programs.

Click here for more information.

Jazz at the Club 

The next Jazz Lunch will be held on Friday 29th July, from 12.30pm, in the Upperdeck. $10 per person entry. Special lunch menu available $12 - $15 per person.  

Sunday Roast at MHYC

Come down to the Club for lunch and enjoy a Sunday Roast with roast vegetables and Yorkshire pudding. $20 per person.  For bookings, call Darren on 8969 3116.

Sailing Clinic - Marine Rescue

MHYC's next Sailing Clinic will have a guest speaker, Simon Denneen, from Marine Rescue who is responsible for the development of the MR NSW State-wide Communications network. He will be discussing the many aspects of coastal radio and the services of Marine Rescue.

When: Thursday 28th July, 2011
Time:   7.30pm

Cost:   $10 members/$20 non members

Click here to book and pay online.

Seabreeze will be open from 6pm with a special menu available for members and guests.

 Christmas in July - Friday 29th July

Join the Cruising Division members for "Christmas in July" on Friday 29th July, 2011, from 6.30pm

Live entertainment with "Shooting the Breeze" - 6.30pm - 9.30pm

Christmas fare of roast turkey or beef, vegetables, Pigs in Blankets, Yorkshire pudding & Christmas pudding for $30 per head.  Bookings can be made through the office on 9969 1244.

Seniors Lunch 2011

Another successful Seniors Lunch was held last Sunday at the Club's Upperdeck Room.  Over 100 members were entertained by Marie Palmer from the National Trust and her talk on Harbour Gems. 
 

Many thanks also goes to Commodore Julie Hodder for her hard work in making the day such a success.