MHYC E News 23rd September, 2015
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter.
Congratulations to Guido Belgiorno-Nettis and his team from Transfusion racing for Team Middle Harbour Yacht Club, finishing 4th overall in the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup in Rhode Island, Newport - for all results go to the New York Yacht Club website or Facebook page. Click here for Sail-World article.
A great result and we are all very proud of you!
Click here for NYYC's highlights video.
Good luck to former MHYC Commodore, Martin Hill and his Estate Master crew who are competing in the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship in Long Beach, California, beginning 24th September to 27th September, 2015. Estate Master placed 3rd overall in the Pre-Worlds. Follow them at the Farr 40 Worlds website or on the Farr 40 Facebook page.
Click here for Sail-World article.
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Saturday Spring Pointscore - Saturday 26th September, 2015
The Spring Pointscore continues this Saturday 26th September, 2015.
Open Race 4 (SOPS) - First warning Signal 1200 hours
Inshore Race 3 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Club Short Series Race 2 - First warning signal 1255 hours
To enter - click here
To view Entrants & Results - click here.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 1 - Race 4 - 23rd September 2015
Race 4 of Series 1 for the 2015-16 season, was abandoned today, Wednesday 23rd September, 2015, due to strong gale winds.
Many thanks to our new sponsors for the Wednesday Series, Yacht Sales Australia. If you are looking to buy or sell a boat, visit their website at www.yachtsalesaustralia.com.au.
To enter - click here
To view Entrants and Results - click here
Thursday Twilight Series - begins 8th October, 2015
Thursday Twilight racing is only 2 weeks away! Race 1 will be held on Thursday 8th October, 2015, with a count up handicap Clubhouse start. Enter today! If you require a Cat 7, please contact Roger in the Sailing Office to arrange an audit at sailing-administrator@mhyc.com.au or on 02 9969 1244.
Many thanks to Wild Oats & Robert Oatley Vineyards for sponsoring the Thursday Twilight series.
To enter - click here
Rocktober at MHYC - dress up for Twilight race 2 - 15th October, 2015
ROCKTOBER has arrived at MHYC. Celebrate the beginning of the Twilight season at race 2 of the Thursday Twilight Series on Thursday 15th October, 2015, dressed as your favourite Rock Star! Is it Elvis Presley, Mick Jagger, Bon Scott, Ozzy Osborne, Cyndi Lauper or Chrissy Hines? Or someone else??? Great prizes for the best dressed!
Skipper’s Briefing…Take II - 7th October, 2015
Our next, and final, briefing is planned for Wednesday 7 October as a precursor for the Twilight Series that gets underway the next night, Thursday 8 October.
All Skippers are reminded that it is a condition of our Aquatic Licence that they, or their (boat’s) representative, must attend a briefing before participating in MHYC events. For those that missed the first brief and wish to participate in the events before 7 October…don’t be concerned…a waiver is in place to ensure you don’t miss these early opportunities and can join in the 2016 Season from the start.
Racing Rules of Sailing
Following the success of our recent ‘double header’ event a Racing Rules of Sailing briefing is being planned to follow the Skipper’s Brief on Wednesday 7 October at approximately 1930 in the Main Bar. Our guest speaker will assist you unravelling and understanding the rules to both improve your knowledge and enhance your enjoyment in our events.
$10 Members/$15 Non Members.
To book, call the Sailing Office on 9969 1244.
On Water Race Management Assistance Required
MHYC is running Farr 40 Regattas in October, November and December in the build up for the state, national and world championships to be held in early 2016. We will, of course, still be running our regular Saturday sailing program, so as a result we will need more help on-water. Duties include marking off boats competing, helping with flags and signals at the start, and recording finish times. Refreshments and a light lunch are provided and you would need to be here from about 10am to 4pm. There will be experienced race officials on board to guide you, and you will learn some of the intricacies of race management.
If you can help, or know someone reasonably agile who can, please contact the Sailing Office for more details on 9969 1244.
Help is needed especially on Saturdays from 17 October through December, and on Sundays 8 Nov and 13 Dec.
Membership Renewals for 2015/16 Season - Member Cards available for collection
Renewed membership cards are now available for collection at the MHYC office. For those who are still to renew, there are many payment options - online, by phone, direct deposit or drop into the Club. Thank you to all those who have renewed their membership for the 2015/16 season and to those who have also contributed to the building levy to help raise funds to maintain our Club. Click here to logon to the Member's Logon.
Learn to Sail & Tackers Spring Holiday Camps - Filling up Fast!
The Spring Sailing Holiday Camp Week 1 is in full swing. Bookings are still available for Week 2 - click here. Bookings essential.
Spring Camp Week 2
• Tuesday 29 September - Friday 2 October 2015
• Time: 9:30am to 3.30pm (extended care hours available for purchase)
• Ages: 7 - 12 Years (Tackers Learn to Sail)
• Ages: 12 - 18 Years (Teenage Learn to Sail)
Term 4 Bookings are Now Open
Bookings for Term 4 Tackers and Learn to Sail are now open online. Term 4 will operate each Sunday from 11th October, 2015. For all information and bookings - click here.
Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week
The Sandbar Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8am. There is a variety of selections from gourmet rolls, quiches, toasties, pies to sweet treats of brownies, cookies, muffins, caramel slice. Relax by the beach with a coffee or a glass of wine while enjoying the view!
Sunday Sounds at MHYC - Sunday 27th September, 2015
Relax to the music of Sunday Sounds on Sunday 27th September, 2015, from 2pm to 5pm. Enjoy a glass of wine or cool beer on the beach while listening to the beautiful sounds of Sarah Bird. Bring your friends and family down to the Club.
New Menu for the Harbourview Bar & Bistro
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro has introduced its new menu. Come down to the Club and try the new offerings - we hope you enjoy them!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.
Click here for the Harbourview Bar & Bistro Menu.
Ladies Lunch at MHYC - Amanda Tabberer - Thursday 22nd October - Only 20 seats Left!
With only 20 seats left, MHYC's last Ladies Lunch for 2015 will be held on Thursday 22nd October, 2015, from 12 noon. Our guest speaker, Amanda Tabberer, will be speaking on her experiences.
$60 Members, $65 Non members for wine, 2 course lunch and tea or coffee.
The prize of a 7 night holiday, kindly donated by Travel View/Cruise View and Locaboat Holidays, on a self drive barge on the Canal Du Midi, South France will be drawn at the lunch.
Make sure you book now and not miss out! - click here to book online
Melbourne Cup Lunch - 3rd November, 2015
Join us for a "French themed" Melbourne Cup lunch on Tuesday 3rd November, 2015, from 12 noon. $70 Members, $75 Non Members (includes a glass of French champagne on arrival, Hors d'oeuvres & 2 course 'French style' lunch). Fantastic prizes for best dressed and best dressed hat.
Book a table of friends and enjoy the race that "stops a Nation" together - click here to book online or call 02 9969 1244.
Watch the Rugby World Cup Live on the Big Screen
With the support of Fox Sports, MHYC will be screening live matches of the upcoming Rugby World Cup on the big screen in the Harbourview Bar & Bistro as well as downstairs in the Sandbar Cafe (during opening hours). The Club, will be open for the Wallabies match against Uruguay to be screened on Sunday September 27 at 9pm. The match against England will be played out on the big screen at the Club on Sunday October 4th at 6am.
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