MHYC Squads
For all our sailors we are coming into the Winter regatta mode with the East Coast Championships and Queensland Youth Week coming up in the next 2-3 months. For all those wishing to attend it is time to start thinking about accomodation and travel for these events. If you are interested and would like more information pleae see Locky.
Spit Championships - Cancelled
The Spit Championships held at MHYC are canceled for this year. However the 420 Winter Serise will still be run on the 25th of May.
First warning signal will be at 10:55 with a last waning signal at 15:00.
We will be needing volunteers to help run the day which will include mark laying and Start Boat .
if you are available to help can you please let Locky know asap.
Race Officer Training Course Dates
State/National Race Officer Course
CYCA – (2 days)
Fri 30 May 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sat 31 May 10:00am to 5:00pm
http://www.yachtingaustralia.com.au/event.asp?ID=64306&format=popup
Tackers Star in Sailing Video!!
A few months ago the development squad and tackers were able to participate in a promotional video for Yachting Australia. It was all about promoting tackers and different games that we can play while sailing.
click on the link below to have a look.
http://www.yachting.org.au/participation/tackers/sample-tackers-instructor-games-video-resources/
Commodore’s Ball – Celebrate in Style - Friday 12th September, 2014
Preparations are well underway for MHYC's Commodore’s Ball to be held on Friday 12th September 2014 from 7pm. A great celebration of the Club’s proud 75 years of sailing and marine activities and the outstanding achievements by its Members. Due to expected numbers, we will be holding the Ball at Orso Function Centre, with canapes and drinks at the Club prior. Live entertainemnt with Jellybean Jam. Dress: Black tie. Cost: $160 per head. Numbers are limited so get your table together early for when bookings open.
Club Maintenance & Clean Up
A clean up around the clubhouse is being organised by volunteers over the coming weeks and all Members are asked to please remove any belongings that they have stored or left around the Club. Any remaining rubbish will be disposed of by the 31st May. Many thanks for all your support in helping maintina clean and tidy Club.
Team Windcraft Launch 2nd Hanse Yacht Raffle in support of Sailors with disABILITIES
In 2011 Team Windcraft raised $252,000 for Bear Cottage, the children’s hospice in Manly, by raffling a Hanse Yacht. And this week at their Annual Owners' rally on Pittwater they launched their 2nd Art Union Raffle. This time the prize is a Hanse 345 and the beneficiary is Sailors with disABILITES(SWD). The yacht comes ready to sail with 12 months Club Marine Insurance, making the total prize value over $250,000. There are only 5000 tickets priced at $100 each which can be bought online at winahanseyacht.com.au.
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Win a day sail for two on Team Australia & Support Fragile X Syndrome
Enter the Fragile X Association’s raffle and raise funds to support families affected by Fragile X syndrome.
Buy a ticket for $10 or a book of 10 and get 1 ticket free! Drawn on 22 July 2014.
To purchase tickets phone 1300 394 636 or email support@fragilex.org.au
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