Crew Registration
Crew Registration or, at a minimum for Category 7 races the number of Persons on Board (POB), is required for each MHYC race.
This is important for confirming who is on board in case of an emergency and that all crew are conforming to the rules and regulations of our sport and are insured. Crew should record their emergency contact numbers in their SailSys profile along with their Australian Sailing number.
For Safety Category 7 (inshore) events, failure to provide a crew list via SailSys or confirm the number of POB before the yacht’s start time will result in a score of DSQ.
To complete the POB Register - click here To complete a full Crew Registration, go to your yacht's SailSys profile.
For Safety Category 1-6 races, a yacht is required to register all members of its crew via SailSys. Failure to register a crew list before the yacht’s start time shall result in a score of DSQ.
To complete a full Crew Registration, go to your yacht's SailSys profile.
For guidance about how to use the SailSys Crew Registration and QR Code Crew Sign On functions - click here
To check an Australian Sailing Number - click here
SailPass
SailPass at MHYC
The SailPass system has been introduced at MHYC from the commencement of the 2019-2020 Sailing Season
What is SailPass
- SailPass is a means by which a person who is not a Sailing Member of an affiliated club can go sailing at MHYC by offering temporary membership (for one or a few days)
- Unaffiliated sailors can register for a SailPass online (via the Australian Sailing RevSport portal) and pay online or key in a complimentary SailPass code
- SailPasses will be $15 per day for passes purchased from September 2024 - 31 August 2025.
- Provided they are entered into at least one MHYC Series, owners of boats on the MHYC Yacht Register will receive ten Complimentary SailPass Codes that can be distributed at the owner’s discretion
- All participants in MHYC races are required to either be MHYC Sailing Members, be a financial Sailing Member of another Australian affiliated club, or have a valid SailPass for the day
- Each person can use SailPass at MHYC for no more than 15 days in each membership year
- MHYC Sailing or Full Members and Sailing Members of other Australian affiliated clubs are not required to use SailPass
The benefits for MHYC
- Addresses the use of the club facilities and programs by non-members
- Ensures that all crew are at least temporarily affiliated with MHYC, are compliant with RRS 75.2, World Sailing Regulation 19 and the Australian Sailing Prescriptions to RRS 46
- Ensures that all crew have some level of personal accident insurance
The benefits for MHYC boat owners
- Ensures that all crew are at least temporarily affiliated with the club, are compliant with RRS 75.2 and World Sailing Regulation 19 and the Australian Sailing Prescriptions to RRS 46
- Ensures that all crew have some level of personal accident insurance
- Helps to attract potential crew members to MHYC
The benefits for non-members
- A flexible, accessible, easy & affordable introduction to sailing at clubs for people new to the sport
- Any amounts paid for SailPass at MHYC within a membership year can be credited to a sailing membership in the same year
- Mobile friendly
- Provides personal accident insurance
How SailPass is being implemented at MHYC
- All crew are required to be members of MHYC or another affiliated club but SailPass temporary membership is available for $15 for all passes in the 2024-2025 membership year
- Individuals can use SailPass at MHYC for no more than 15 days in each membership year
To purchase a SailPass - click here
For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
MHYC Vessel Register
To register your vessel with MHYC or request a MH Sail Number please complete the MHYC Vessel Register Application Form.
Before choosing an MH Sail Number please check the availability on the MH Sail Number Register.
Please email the vessel register form and all audit documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact 8969 3103 if you have
any queries.
If you are registering a vessel with Roads and Maritine Servies more information can be found here.
Women’s Sailing at MHYC
Middle Harbour Yacht Club is gearing up for another busy season of keelboat sailing and there are a number of opportunities for women to participate.
Planned Events & Activities for 2024-2025:
- Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series commencing Sunday 29 September 2024
- Women's Helm Twilight Series - 6 Races (Oct-Mar) commencing Thursday 17 October 2024
- MHYC Women’s Melges 20 Regatta - Sunday 3 November 2024
- MHYC Women's Regatta - Saturday 10 May 2025
The highly popular Thursday Twilight Series includes twenty four races this year, six of which make up the Women’s Twilight Pointscore. Four divisions of yachts, from family cruisers to purebred racing machines, share the joy of racing on our spectacular harbour. Perhaps the best part of the day is returning to the lively social atmosphere of MHYC as the sun goes down to enjoy a meal, wine and good friends. Starting at 6pm, the 2024-2025 Women’s Twilight Race dates are:
- Thursday, 17 October 2024
- Thursday, 14 November 2024
- Thursday, 12 December 2024
- Thursday, 16 January 2025
- Thursday, 13 February 2025
- Thursday, 73 March 2025
Yachts entered in the MHYC Pre-Christmas and Post-Christmas Twilight Series receive a free entry to the Women’s Twilight Races. For more information or to enter, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 8969 3103.
We also encourage MHYC sailors to participate in the Sydney Harbour Women's Keelboat Series, now in its fourth year.
- Sunday, 29 September 2024 (MHYC)
- Sunday, 27 October 2024 (CYCA)
- Sunday, 24 November 2024 (RSYS)
- Sunday, 23 February 2025 (RANSA)
- Sunday, 23 March 2025 (MYC)
For more information and online entry click here.
The MHYC Women’s Regatta is being held on Saturday 10 May 2025, ahead of the Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta hosted by Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, St Kilda, Victoria on the Kings Birthday weekend.
- 10 May 2025 - MHYC Womens Keelboat Regatta - information
- 7-9 June 2025 - Australian Womens Keelboat Regatta (RMYS-VIC)
There are a range of other club programs that can appeal to women and girls. Women's Keelboat learn to sail programs are available in the club Melges 20s - more information.
There are fleet and pursuit races throughout the year and sprint race days during both summer and winter. For further information, contact MHYC Sailing Office....
Tel: 02 8969 3103 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Subscribe to the MHYC Women's Sailing Newsletter
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Volunteers
Like all community based clubs, MHYC relies upon a large group of volunteers to conduct its sporting and social program.
The roles for volunteers at a sailing club are numerous and diverse, suiting people with a wide range of skills and interests.
MHYC conducts a busy program of club racing and regattas through the year (about 700 races by division) and volunteers are sought for both on-water and onshore roles. A Competitors Volunteer Scheme operates which provides 1 or 2 crew from competing yachts to help support the race management team. The club also supports volunteers with accredited and non-accredited training.
Middle Harbour's Race Management Team have a proud history of providing club members and vistors with some of the best racing in and off shore of Sydney Harbour.
Every week Middle Harbour requires Volunteers to assist with running racing for our Members. Tasks include:
- Mark Laying
- Recorders / Scribes
- Flag operations
- Powerboat operators
- Race Officers
Rain, hail, or shine, the Middle Harbour Team provides its Members and visitors with superb racing courses.
Australian Sailing offer a National Officiating Program (NOP) which offers a training pathway (club, state, national and international) in all aspects of race management, including:
- Race Officers
- Judges
- Measurers
- Umpires
For additional information or to register your interest, phone 8969 3103 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., no experience is required just the will to learn and enjoy yourself on Sydney Harbour.
Race Management Team Resources:
- Race Management Team Briefing – August 2023
- Race Management Flags & Signals Presentation - July 2021
- Club Race Officer Webinar Presentation - July 2021
- Marine Operations Policy for Keelboat & Centreboard Racing – July 2023
- Sailing Incident Management Plan – July 2023
- Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024
- Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 Study Version
- MHYC Codes of Behaviour
- MHYC Volunteer Policy
Position Descriptions:
- Race Officer (on water)
- Start/Finish Boat Driver
- Timekeeper
- Recorder
- Signals
- Course Boat Driver
- Course Boat Crew / Mark Layer
- Safety Boat Driver
- Safety Boat Crew
- Race Officer (clubhouse)
- Race Management Assistant (clubhouse)