Wednesday Series
"The worst days sailing is still better than the best day at work"!
The only Series on Sydney Harbour that races almost every week of the year! Be on deck at MHYC every Wednesday for a great afternoon of networking and racing (non spinnaker) on Sydney Harbour. Racing commences at 1330hrs (during daylight saving and 1300hrs (outside of daylight saving). Back at the club gather your crew and friends for a BBQ, trivia quiz and raffles, on the deck of the Harbourview Room. Enter for the entire year, each series (4) or casually each week. YA Special Regulations Cat 7.
Wednesday Series for 2016-2017 is proudly sponsored by Yacht Sales Australia.
2016-2017 Wednesday Series Schedule of Races
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 Wednesday Series. The Sailing Office is always available to help with your crew requests and has an extensive database of persons who have indicated their interest in crewing opportunities.
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 vice versa with boats requiring crew. Please don't hesitate to contact the Sailing Office with your crew request on 02 9969 1244 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Feature Events Series
MHYC holds special Feature Events during the Spring and Summer months. They are the perfect way to take that step into competitive but social racing, fine tune your sailing skills and meet other Club Members. Racing is in various formats, with a variety of entertaining and challenging courses. Events are held through out the year, and provide a great social atmosphere for which the MHYC beach is famous.
Feature Event Series
Inshore Series
The complete Inshore Racing Series for Club sailors, September - April. Consisting of a Spring Series, Summer Series and an Annual Series, racing formats include Inshore Harbour and Sprints racing. Fleet starts from 1300hrs on the Sound of Sydney Harbour. Results and handicaps are performance based (PHS) with divisions for mixed classes and One Design (ie Admas 10m & J24). YA Special Regulations Cat 7. Boats may select to fly Spinnaker or Non-Spinnaker.
2016-2017 Inshore Series Schedule of Races
2016-2017 Online Entry
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 Annual Inshore Series. The Sailing Office is always available to help with your crew requests and has an extensive database of persons who have indicated their interest in crewing opportunities.
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 vice versa with boats requiring crew. Please don't hesitate to contact the Sailing Office with your crew request on 02 9969 1244 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Twilight Series
Nothing beats the social atmosphere and enjoyment of MHYC Twilight Non-Spinnaker Racing on Thursday nights during Daylight Saving. Racing is scheduled from early October through to late March. Muliple Divisions, from a Blazer 23 to Frerrs 60. 6:00pm pursuit start from the Club House with Post Race Entertainment on the beach front. Beach BBQ and restaurant meals are available from Harbourview Bar and Bistro. YA Special Regulations Cat 7.
2016-2017 Twilight Schedule of Races
2016 - 2017 Online Entry
Racing
- 1800 Club House Handicapped Pursuit Start, countup system.
- Pump Station Start Line or Club House Finish Line.
- Allocation to divisions shall be decided by the Race Committee.
- Marina Arms C and D T-Heads shall be used for the purpose of collecting and dropping off guests/crew only. No berthing will be permitted to allow access for all members and their guests.
Post race entertainment, Weekly music from 7:30pm, BBQ and presentation from approx. 2030hrs.
Family and Guests welcome. Fancy crewing? Arrive at MHYC by 1700hrs and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Twilight Series Sponsors
Divisional Sponsors
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2025-2026 NOTICES OF RACE / SERIES
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Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series NOR - coming soon
2025-2026 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
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CYCA Summer Short Offshore Series SIs & General Conditions - coming soon
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Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series SIs - coming soon
2025-2026 FEATURE EVENT SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
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Harbour Trek on October 25
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Seven Islands Race on November 29
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Christmas Cup (and Veterans Cup) on December 20
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Chaos Cup & Bedlam Point Cup (inc Cock of the Club) on January 10
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March Cup on March 14
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ANZAC Day Two Up Cup on April 25
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Autumn Sail on May 23
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Welcome to Winter on June 20
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Christmas in July on July 18
2025-2026 NOTICES TO COMPETITORS
- NTC-2025-08-23-1 - Amendment to Safety Equipment Requirements for Melges 20
- NTC-2025-09-06-1 - Inshore Race on September 6
- NTC-2025-09-12-1 - Revised Scoring & Prizegiving Policies and Amendment of Wednesday SI 7.5 for ORC
2025-2026 SYDNEY HARBOUR COMBINED CLUBS INSHORE SERIES
- Combined Clubs Inshore Series Noticeboard
- Combined Clubs Inshore Series Results
- Sydney Harbour Combined Clubs Inshore Series NOR
- Sydney Harbour Combined Clubs Inshore Series SIs
LOCATION OF RACING MARKS
AMENDMENTS TO SPECIAL REGULATIONS
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To view amendments to the Australian Sailing Special Regulations - click here
RESULTS
SAILING POLICIES & INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
INCIDENT REPORTING
ANNUAL SKIPPERS BRIEFING
PRESENTATIONS
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Keelboat Safety Forum Presentation October 2023 (inc. harbour hazards)
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Keelboat Safety Forum Presentation October 2024 (inc. scenarios)