MHYC E News 6th January, 2016
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter.
Happy New Year! We hope you have all had a safe and happy break over the festive season and are now looking forward to an exciting 2016! The Club has had an extremely busy period over the New Year with the International Cadet Class National Championship being held from 27th December through to 4th January. Many, many thanks to the International Cadet Class Committee, MHYC staff, MHYC Race Management volunteers and all the wonderful parents who gave up their time to help make the regatta such a success. A huge congratulations to all competitors who had some challenging sailing conditions over the week but all still came back to the Club each day with smiles on their faces!
For all results - click here.
Congratulations to all MHYC yachts who Competed in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race & Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Race
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race -
TSA Management (Tony Levett) - 39th Line Honours, 5th IRC Div 4
Patrice Six (Shaun Lane) - 70th Line Honours, 11th IRC Div 3
Flying Fish Arctos (Jason Cummings) - 75th Line Honours, 6th PHS Div 2
For all results - www.rolexsydneyhobart.com
Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Race -
Swish (Steven Proud) - 4th Line Honours, 1st PHS Div 1, 3rd IRC Div 1, 2nd ORCi
Khaleesi (Andrew & Pauline Dally) - 13th Line Honours, 8th IRC Div 1
Margaret Rintoul V (Graham Buckeridge) - 14th Line Honours, 11th PHS Div 1
Nine Dragons (Bob Cox) - 10th Line Honours, 4th IRC Div 1
For all results - www.pittwatertocoffs.com.au
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 2 - Race 4 - 6th January, 2016
Race 4 of Series 2 for the 2015-16 season, being held today Wednesday 6th January, 2016. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up starting from 1330 hours.
Many thanks to our sponsors for the Wednesday Series Ivan & Jeff Rowe, 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 - Race 12 - 7th January, 2016
Race 12 will be held tomorrow Thursday 7th January, 2016, 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 our Thursday Twilight major sponsors - Wild Oats, Robert Oatley Vineyards as well as our new divisional sponsors, Yacht Sales Australia, All Sail and Cosine Shipwright Services, who will be offering CASH prizes to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings at the end of the series.
To enter - click here
To view Entrants and Results - click here
Race Management Volunteers Needed for Farr 40 Championships
Middle Harbour Yacht Club will be hosting the Farr 40 State and National Championships in January, and we will need on-water race officials for the following days:
State Championships – Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January
National Championships - Friday 29, Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 January
The Sailing Office will be in touch with current regular race officials individually, but in the meantime please advise Roger if you are able to help, and we would like to hear from those who have some previous experience but have not been regularly onboard this year, and particularly from anyone with experience of laying marks offshore - contact Roger on 02 9969 1244 or roger@mhyc.com.au.
January Cup (2 Handed Divisions) - Saturday 16th January, 2016
Feature event race 5, the January Cup, to be held on Saturday 16th January, 2016, is a handicap pursuit race for spinnaker and non-spinnaker divisions. Clubhouse start at 1230hrs with alternative courses – boats may choose either course. A fun, relaxed race for all the family!
To enter - click here
Please note: there will be no MHYC racing on Saturday 9th January, 2016.
Chaos & Bedlam Point Cups - Saturday 30th January, 2016
Feature event race 6, the Chaos & Bedlam Point Cups will be held on Saturday 30th January, 2016.
To enter - click here
Middle Harbour Gosford Challenge - 19th & 20th February, 2016
To all those who seek adventure, fun, comraderie and parties incorporating boats, the Middle Harbour Gosford Challenge is for you. This is a joint venture with Gosford sailing club and is set as a trial event to be become a permanent fixture on the Racing, Cruising and Motor boat calendar. To this end maximum participation is sought from both clubs and visiting clubs to prove that this unique event continues long into the future.
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Barefoot Ball 2016 - Save the Date - 20th February
Tickets will be on sale soon for the annual Barefoot Ball, being held on Saturday 20th February - this year, it is a PIRATE party, aarrgghh!
School Holiday Kids Sailing Camps for January - Book Today
The School Holiday Kids Sailing Camps are underway for January with 2 more camps following this week for Tackers (7 - 12 year olds) and Learn to Sail Teenagers (13-18 year olds) - bookings still available for 11th - 14th January and 18th - 21st January. For all information and bookings for the January camps - click here.
Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week - Smoothies now available!
The Sandbar Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8am. Smoothies Available Now - delicious flavours of banana, mango, mixed berry and for the health conscientious, a dairy free "Green" - the perfect choice for Summer!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro - Come down and try the menu and weekly specials
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro has had some great reviews of its' menu. Come down to the Club and try the delicious offerings for yourself.
Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.
Click here for the Harbourview Bar & Bistro Menu.
Sunday Sounds - Sunday 31st January, 2016
Relax by the beach to Sunday Sounds on Sunday 31st January, 2016, from 2pm - 5pm.
