Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-News 8th April 2015

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MHYC E News 8th April 2015

 

Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter. We hope you all had a safe and happy Easter break. Bookings are still being taken for next week's Ladies Luncheon on Wednesday 15th April with guest speaker, author Lyn Selby - call the office to book your seat!
It's that time of year to think about nominations for Crew Member of the Year which will be announced at the Club's Annual Presentation on Saturday 9th May, 2015. Details below and Nomination forms available from the Sailing office.


Your Club needs You

MHYC relies on members to make MHYC the great club that it is. Everything from setting the Club’s long term strategy to keeping the Club House looking good depends on volunteers to make it happen. Opportunities for you to become involved in supporting and running MHYC are numerous. Volunteers can join the Board as Club Directors, serve as Flag Officers, sit on one of our Committees, work with our Race Management or maintenance teams or use your particular skills to help the Club in others ways.
Read more...


Sailing Office News!

First we had the tragedy of the fire in Cala Luna, and now we have to deal with the news that our Sailing Manager Andrew Phillips is leaving us! Then we thought that the stress of him and Mel getting married in July was getting too much, but it turns out that he has been lured away to the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron for an exciting role as Sailing Administrator for Youth & Training, where he will be able to continue to grow and develop his career.
As luck would have it, Andrew’s last day at MHYC will coincide with the Annual Prize-Giving Presentation night on Saturday 9th May, so if you don’t get a chance to wish him all the best beforehand, make sure you are there that night!
Please join us in wishing Andrew good luck and thank him for his dedication and hard work over the past 6 years for our Club.


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Saturday Pointscore Racing - Saturday 11th April, 2015

Inshore Summer - Race 8
Club Short Series - Race 15
First Scheduled warning signal 1300 hours
To enter - click here
For all results - click here


altWednesday Series 3 - Race 6 - 8th April 2015

Race 5 of Series 3 for the 2014-15 season, will be held today Wednesday 8th April, 2015. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up and also handicap start is from 1300 hours.
To enter - click here.
To view Entrants and Results - click here.


ANZAC Day Two Up Cup - Saturday 25th April, 2015

The ANZAC Day Two Up Cup will be held on Saturday 25th April, 2015, with a Clubhouse start and finish including spinnaker and non-spinnaker divisions and a special Jenneau only division as part of the Sydney Jeanneau Cup series.
Warning signal from 1220 hours.
To enter - click here
For Notice of Race - click here

Post race Two Up games in the Main bar - all welcome.


Crew Member of the Year Award Nominations

This award is presented to an esteemed crew member, displaying the characterisitcs of a desirable MHYC Member, someone other crew members would aspire to emulate, and nominated from a yacht competing in a Series at MHYC of the Annual Pointscore Program 2014/15.  If you know of someone from your crew that fits this description, complete a Nomination form which are available from the office for Crew Member of the Year Award 2014/15. Nominations close 1800 hours Saturday 11th April, 2015.


MHYC Ladies' Luncheon - Wednesday 15th April - Book today!

Next Wednesday 15th April will be our first Ladies Luncheon, being held in the Quarterdeck Room. Come along to be in the running to win a 7 night holiday for 2 people cruising the Canal du Midi in the South of France!
Get a group of friends together and  join us in hearing about Aussie author Lynne Selby’s first book “That Green Italian Wagon”!
Cost is $55 for 2 course lunch with a glass of sparkling on arrival - $60 for non-members.
Call the Club office on 9969 1244 to make your reservation.


 


Membership Promotion for New Members

As we are over half way through our 2014/15 sailing season, MHYC is now offering new members the chance to join Middle Harbour Yacht Club and receive 3 months FREE!  Join the Club now and we will waive the joining fee of $100, pro-rata the membership fee for the next couple of months, and give you 3 months free when you pay for the 2015/16 season.  This is a great saving and gives 17 months membership, expiring 31st August 2016. Pass onto your friends and family!
Click here for further details.


altWeek 2 Tackers & Learn to Sail Easter Holiday Bookings Still Available - Book Online!

Places are still availalbe for next week's School Holiday Sailing Camps from April 13th - 16th, for Tackers and Learn to Sail Teenagers. 4 day camps for $435 MHYC Members, $563 Non Members - (includes Youth membership to August 2016).
To book online - click here


Kid's Disco & Karaoke - School Holiday Fun - Friday 17th April

MHYC's monthly kid's disco with Bop Till You Drop is on Friday 17th April, 2015, from 6pm - 8pm.  $10 per child, includes snack & drink.  Great opportunity to get the kids out with their friends for a dance before school goes back!  To book, call the office on 02 9969 1244.


Sydney Sailboat Expo - 18th & 19th April, 2015

Showcasing the very best in sailing, the Sydney Sailboat Expo will be held at the International College of Management, Manly, over the weekend of 18th & 19th April, 2015, from 10am - 4pm each day. With the Latest Products for sailors on show, a wide range of classes on display and workshops on topics such as Splicing, Boat Maintenance, Sailing Fitness and more.
For all information, visit the website at www.sydneysailboatexpo.com.au


Sunday Sounds - Sunday 26th April, 2015

Live jazz music by the beach on Sunday 26th April, 2015, from 2pm - 5pm. Relax with friends by the beach at MHYC's Sandbar & Cafe and enjoy the smooth Syunday Sounds.
 


Annual Prize Giving Presentation - Saturday 9th May, 2015

The Annual Prize Giving Presentation will be held in the Harbourview Room on Saturday 9th May, 2015, at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.  $25 per person, includes arrival drink and finger food. Bring the crew along to celebrate the end of the 2014/15 season.
Book online here.


Mother's Day at MHYC - Sunday 10th May, 2015

Treat your mum to a seafood and carvey buffet at MHYC on Mother's Day in the Harbourview Bar & Bistro.  MHYC Members $70, non members $75, kids under 14, $35 and kids under 3, free.  Price includes arrival drink, choice of seafood and hot/cold carvery, salads, vegetables & dessert.  Bookings essential as seating limited - call 9969 1244 to reserve your table. Special gift for each mum!
 


Old Sails Needed

Do you have any old sails you can’t use or don’t need anymore? Any colour is good¬. Let us come and take them away for free and in a couple of weeks you’ll get a cool new bag created from your own old sail - for free. We run a very small local company creating cool handmade stuff by recycling sails. Please contact Scott on 0450 051 255. Thanks SAILORMADE.

 

 

Club Opening Hours (Summer)

Sandbar Cafe
Mon - Sun 9.00am - 2.00pm

Harbourview Bar & Bistro
Wed - Sun Lunch
12noon - 3pm
Thurs - Sat Dinner
6pm - 9.00pm


Harbourview Bar
Wed 12 noon-7.00pm

Thurs– Sat 12 noon-9.00pm
Sun 12 noon-6.00pm

Tender Service Operation Times

Weekdays, on request (possible 30 minute delay)

Saturday
0800 - 1700
Sunday
0900 - 1700

Public Holidays
0900 - 1700

Tender Service number is 0450 275 554 or 8969 3111.

Please note, the last service will be 15 minutes before the end of the service each day.

2015 Dates for the Diary 

Ladies Luncheon
Wednesday 15th April
Kids Disco
Friday 17th April
ANZAC Two Up Cup
Saturday 25th April
Sunday Sounds
Sunday 26th April
Annual Presentation
Saturday 9th May
Mother Day Lunch
Sunday 10th May
Get Checked Weekend
13th & 14th June
Annual General meeting
Thursday 16th July

For all the current events at MHYC - click here


Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Lower Parriwi Road, The Spit, Mosman NSW 2088
Ph: 61 2 9969 1244 Fx: 61 2 9969 3326