Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-News 14th May 2014

Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club's E-Newsletter. Congratulations to all award recipents at last Saturday's Annual Presentation.  Thank you to all our sponsors, supporters and volunteers, and to United Cellars for their wine donation for the arrival drink.  Photos are available to view on the MHYC website (with more to come!) - click here.

Sydney City Marine Winter Series - Race 2

Race 2 of the Sydney City Marine Winter Series was held last Saturday with double the fleet from the previous week which was great. 
To view Results - click here.
Race 3 will be held this Saturday 17th May, 2014.
First warning signal - 1155 hours
To enter - click here.

Wednesday Series 3 supported by Inner Circle Rum

Series 3 for the 2013-14 season continues today with Race 11, Wednesday 14th May, 2014. Please be reminded that the handicaps are count up and also handicap start is now from 1300 hours. Raffle tickets will be selling post race for the fantastic Meat Tray.
To enter - click here.
To view Entrants and Results - click here.

Get Checked Weekend - 14th & 15th June

The annual "Get Checked" weekend will be held on 14th & 15th June, 2014.  This is the perfect opportunity for yacht owners to get the YA Special Regualtions Equipment Audits carried out for the coming 2014/15 sailing season.  Bookings will open soon. Click here for more information.

Junior Sailing - Spit Championships - Enter Online

Entries are now open for the Spit Championships to be held on Sunday 25th May, 2014.
To enter - click here.
For further information, please contact Locky at juniorsailing@mhyc.com.au.

Bookings for the July School Holiday camps will be available from next week.

Commodore’s Ball – Celebrate in Style - Friday 12th September, 2014

Preparations are well underway for MHYC's Commodore’s Ball to be held on Friday 12th September 2014 from 7pm.  A great celebration of the Club’s proud 75 years of sailing and marine activities and the outstanding achievements by its Members. Due to expected numbers, we will be holding the Ball at Orso Function Centre, with canapes and drinks at the Club prior. Live entertainemnt with Jellybean Jam.  Dress: Black tie.  Cost: $160 per head.  Numbers are limited so get your table together early for when bookings open.

Annual General Meeting - Save the Date!

MHYC's Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 24th July, 2014, from 7pm. Life, Full, Sailing, Sailing Under 30 eligible to vote.

Adopt A Plank

A draft layout of the allocated planks for those who purchased a plank during the Adopt A Plank program is now available for viewing on the Club noticeboard.  Once the details are finalised, inscriptions will proceed.  Thank you to all those that have made the Club's new balcony possible.

Club Maintenance & Clean Up

A clean up around the clubhouse is being organised by volunteers over the coming weeks and all Members are asked to please remove any belongings that they have stored or left around the Club.  Any remaining rubbish will be disposed of by the 31st May.  Many thanks for all your support in helping maintina clean and tidy Club.

Cruising Division Life Memberships

Like to get more use and enjoyment from your boat after racing round the buoys?
Why not think about joining the Cruising Division of your Club.
For a small once only fee, the Cruising Division offers Life Membership (of the Cruising Division) to MHYC members with on water events and cruises suitable for the family, often designed to enhance seamanship and safety techniques. Enjoy swapping maintenance tips while honing safety and navigation skills.
The Cruising Division meets 7:30 pm every 3rd Monday in the upstairs Bar (bring your own BBQ before) with monthly Speakers presentations. So come along for you are assured of a genuine welcome.