MHYC Keelboat Racing Update

Attention all MHYC Keelboat Owners

Enter Now

To assist the Sailing Department allocate entries in the various divisions for the different series in the new season, it is important that you complete your online entry at the earliest opportunity.  We cannot anticipate which series or races you wish to enter, so please lodge your entry online at least 48 hours prior to the race in order to confirm your handicap and division.  The Top Yacht entry system also enables you to update the yacht and skipper details ahead of your series entry.  Online entry for all keelboat series is available at http://www.mhyc.com.au/sailing/online-entries

Safety Audits & Insurance

All yachts racing in MHYC events this season are required to have successfully completed a safety audit for the category of races they are entering and the new Australian Sailing Special Regulations have come in to force as of July 1.  The MHYC Sailing Office will not accept race entries from boats that have not completed their 2017-2018 safety audit and provided evidence of current public liability insurance – these boats will not be included on start lists or eligible for results. 

Notices to Competitors

A Notice to Competitors has been posted to the noticeboard and online keelboat noticeboard noting a change in the colours of laid marks for the Inshore Series.  Notices to Competitors, Sailing Instructions and Notices of Race can be viewed at http://www.mhyc.com.au/sailing/keelboat-division/keelboat-noticeboard

Results Links

Entrants and Results links are progressively being updated on the website and the new season’s results and start lists will appear at http://www.mhyc.com.au/files/results/2017/club/index.htm

Sailing Handbook

The 2017-2018 Sailing Handbook is now available at the office.  One copy is provided free to full members.  The cost for sailing and social members (and additional copies for full members) is $10.  A PDF version can be downloaded from http://www.mhyc.com.au/sailing/keelboat-division/keelboat-noticeboard/sailing-handbook

Racing Rules of Sailing

Having a copy of the current RRS is an MHYC Requirement.  This can be the electronic version published by World Sailing or, if you prefer a printed version, copies of the Racing Rules and Australian Sailing Special Regulations for keelboats are available from the office at a cost of $35.

Volunteers Needed

MHYC has a busy program of keelboat and centreboard events scheduled through the season and we are seeking volunteers to help support these activities.  Volunteering can be a fun and rewarding way to enjoy being on or by the water with a great group of people.  The club aims to match people to the roles which fit their interests and abilities, and is supporting some accredited and non-accredited training for interested volunteers.  Aspects of volunteering can include on-water race management and safety support, protest committees, safety auditors, beach marshals etc.

Please contact Cathy or David in the Sailing Office on 8969 3103 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.