MHYC E News 13th April, 2016
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter.
The first of four Ladies Lunches for 2016 will be held tomorrow Thursday 14th April, 2016. Our first speaker is Alexandra Joel, former editor of the Australian edition of Harper’s Bazaar and Portfolio magazines. She will be talking about her latest book, “Rosetta”. Another great prize will be on offer of a 3 night Reef Endeavour Captain Cook Cruise in Fiji, courtesy of Captain Cook Cruises & Travel View | Cruise View, so don't miss out - remember, one entry is received into the prize draw for each lunch attended. Seats are still availalbe - Click here to book online.
School Holiday Sailing Camps are in full swing this week. If you are still looking for some fun and adventure for the kids, book them into the the 2nd week camp beginnning Monday 18th April to Thursday 21st April, 2016. Click here for more information.
Helly Hansen is having another Sample Sale at their showroom in North Manly on April 29th (10am-6pm) and 30th (9am-4pm) - get in quick so you don't miss out on some great bargains- see ad below.
General Manager Update
Hi Members,
It’s time for another update –
First of all, a couple of sad notes about changes in our Sailing & Youth Sailing Teams – after 6 years at MHYC, Locky Pryor has been offered a great new role as Loft Manager with OneSail and will be leaving us this Friday, 15th April. Sailing Manager Jenna Walters has also tendered her resignation, and will be leaving on Friday 22nd April.
Obviously, we are busy looking for the best people to replace both Locky & Jenna but in the meantime, I am sure you all join me in wishing them both every success in their future careers.
Read more...
Saturday Summer Pointscore - 16th April, 2016
The Summer Pointscore continues on Saturday 16th April, 2016.
Inshore Race 10 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Short Series Race 16 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Please note: Race 21 of the Open Series has been cancelled.
To enter - click here
To view Entrants & Results - click here
NB: There will be no MHYC racing on Saturday 23rd April, due to the ANZAC Long Weekend.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 3 - Race 7 - 13th April, 2016
Race 7 of Series 3 for the 2015-16 season, being held today Wednesday 13th April, 2016. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up starting from 1300 hours.
Many thanks to our sponsors for the Wednesday Series, Ivan Rowe & Rob Armstrong, 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
ANZAC Two-Up Cup Race - Monday 25th April, 2016
MHYC Feature Event 9 is the ANZAC Two-Up Cup Race being held on Monday 25th April, 2016. Entries are open! Join us for this great race and then back to the Club for a game or two of Two-Up!
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro will be open for lunch from 12 noon with a post sailing menu after the race.
To enter - click here
Winter Series - Entries Now Open
The MHYC Winter Series begins on Saturday 7th May, 2016. The Winter Series is held most Saturdays during Winter, including a 'short' series and sprint races.
No racing is held over the June Long Weekend. First Warning Signal at 1155hrs, with a Post Race Presentation. Morning Sandbar BBQ will greet skippers and crew prior to racing and the Harbourview Bistro will be serving Post Race weekly Specials for Members and Guests to enjoy.
Entries are now open online - click here.
Sail Port Stephens Race Week
MHYC has a number of boats sailing in the Sail Port Stephens Race Week - 3 MHYC boats in Div 2 of the Commodore's Cup 2016 are placed 1st, 2nd & 3rd so far with race 3 today! Peter Lewis's Lu Lu Belle, has also made the NBN News - see our Facebook article.
Good luck to Botany Access Cocomo (Justin Brownbill), Joie De Vie (Rob Aldis), JustADash (Phil Dash), Khaleesi (Andrew & Pauline Dally), Little Nico (Adrian Walters), Lu Lu Belle (Peter Lewis), Macscap (Peter McClelland), Mortgage Choice Rumba (R Carr/S Cook/K Burke), Nine Dragons (Bob Cox), Precision (John Anet), Stormaway (J Stening/C Gunn), The Philosopher's Club (Peter Sorensen), TSA Management (Tony Levett), Wailea (Neil Padden) & Zenith (Ian Coleman).
To follow the results - http://www.sailportstephens.com.au/
Cruising Division Meeting - Monday 18th April, 2016
The next meeting for the Cruising Division will be held on Monday 18th April, 2016, at 7.30pm. BYO BBQ at 6.30pm.
Guest Speaker: Phil Ross - “Writing for Sailing Magazines”
Phil Ross, Editor of Cruising Helmsman, will be back at MHYC as guest speaker at our Cruising Division meeting on April 18. Phil will give us some tips on how to write better cruising articles so that they will be published in the likes of the Cruising Helmsman or Compass Rose. We have all enjoyed extraordinary days sailing and we have all taken some great photos of those days. A few of us have written articles and had photos and stories published by magazines.
What makes an editor choose one article to publish over others? What are the do’s and dont's of being published. Phil will give us the inside information.
YA Club Judge Course - Saturday 28th May, 2016
A half day course for Club level accreditation as a Club Judge, run by Yachting Australia, is being held at MHYC on Saturday 28th May, 2016, at 9am to 1.30pm. This is aimed at educating people who wish to become involved with the officiating aspect within the sport of Sailing. Judges play an important role within sailing ensuring on water adherence with particular rules and also in their capacity as members of protest committees to settle disputes off the water.
To book your space and for more information - click here.
Online Bookings Open - Tackers & Learn To Sail April School Holiday Camps & Term 2
Online bookings are now open for Week 2 of the April School Holiday Camps and Term 2 beginning Sunday 1st May, 2016. MHYC will be running Tackers and Learn to Sail camps from 9.15am - 3.30pm from Monday 18th April to Thursday 21st April, 2016.
Click here for more information and to book online.
Kid's Disco & Karaoke - Friday 15th April, 2016
The next Kid's Disco & Karaoke with Bop Till You Drop will be held this Friday 15th April, 2016, from 6pm - 8pm in the Quarterdeck Room. $10 per child (includes a snack & drink). Bookings essential. Call the MHYC office on 9969 1244. The Harbourview Bar & Bistro will be open for drinks and dinner, so why not book a table!
Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week - Coffee/Muffin Special $5 for April
The Sandbar Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8am. Special for the month of April - Regular Coffee or Tea plus your choice of delicious muffin for $5 - berry, chocolate & salted caramel. Come down to the Club & try them! Also delicious Smoothies - flavours of banana, mango, mixed berry and for the health conscientious, a dairy free "Green" - the perfect choice for anytime!
Month of April Special - VB or Carlton Schooner $4 (No Member Discount )
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 - just like our regular Members most Wednesdays!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and Thursday to Saturday for dinner.
Click here for the Harbourview Bar & Bistro Menu.
Month of April Special - VB or Carlton Schooner $4 (No Member Discount )
Ladies Lunches 2016 - Thursday 14th April - note change of Date - Guest Speaker - Alexandra Joel
The first of MHYC's Ladies Lunches for 2016 will be held on Thursday 14th April, 2016, from 12 noon. Our guest speaker will be Alexandra Joel, Alexandra Joel is the author of Best Dressed: 200 Years of Fashion in Australia and Parade: the Story of Fashion in Australia. Both books detail the development of fashion, style and national identity. She will be talking about her new release novel, Rosetta. Many thanks to sponsors, Travel View | Cruise View and Captain Cook Cruises for their donation of a great prize of a 3 night Reef Endeavour cruise in Fiji.
$60 MHYC Members, $65 Non members - includes 2 course lunch, wine & tea/coffee. To book, call the MHYC office today on 9969 1244 or click here to book online.
Annual Prize Giving Presentation - Saturday 7th May, 2016 - Book Online
MHYC's Annual Prize Giving Presentation will be held on Saturday 7th May, 2016, from 6.30pm for 7pm start. $25 per person includes arrival drink & canapes - book online here or call 99691244. Awards will be presented for all Club divisions in the Annual & Twilight series (1st, 2nd & 3rd) for the 2015/16 sailing season, as well as the annual special awards. Crew Member of the Year nomination forms are available from reception.
Crew Member of the Year Award - Nominations Close Saturday 16th April at 1800 hours
The Crew Member of the Year Award is presented to an esteemed crew member, displaying the characteristics of a desirable MHYC Member, someone other crew members would aspire to emulate, and nominated from of a yacht in a division of the Annual Pointscore during the 2015/16 season. The award will be presented at the Annual Prize Giving Presentaiton on 7th May, 2016.
If you know of a MHYC Member that you would like to nominate, please download the form here and hand to the Sailing Office. Nominations close 1800 hours on Saturday 16th April, 2016.
Mother's Day at MHYC - 8th May, 2016
Treat your mum to Mother's Day at MHYC on Sunday 8th May, 2016. More details to come.
MHYC Vivid Cruise - 26th May, 2016, 6pm - 9pm
It's on again - MHYC's Vivid Cruise! Join us on Thursday 26th May, 2016, on MV Sydney as we cruise around Sydney Harbour to view the Vivid Festival. Pick up from Mosman Wharf at 5.45pm for the cruise beginning at 6pm and returning at 9pm. Arrival drink & canapes, buffet dinner, tea & coffee plus cash bar - $75 per person. Call the MHYC office to book your spot!
Club Merchandise - New Sizes Now In!
We have a variety of sizes of Helly Hansen Men's Polos & long sleeve White Polos just in - as well as a new blue & white stripe style! Now the weather is turning a little, our Polar Fleeces may also be worth a look! Kid's Polar Fleeces and Rashies also available.
All MHYC merchandise available from Club Reception.
