Lease a Melges 20
Middle Harbour Yacht Club has a fantastic opportunity for members to lease one of our Melges 20 small keelboats for participation in club regattas and weekly racing series.
MHYC has a fleet of 3 Melges 20's. The M20’s are available to members to lease for training and club racing series and regattas. Please complete the registration form to include all of your personal details, list of crew, and date of use/series. Please note a separate entry must be made for a club racing series or regatta.
Please submit an online form for you application to be considered.
Our upcoming feature races and series are below:
Further information may be required for the MHYC Youth Sailing Office to consider this application. The approval of this application by MHYC will result in a licence subject to the terms and conditions, and any other restrictions notified by MHYC Youth Sailing Office on the use of the Melges 20 including but not limited to the area, crew numbers, sail plan or time limits. MHYC reserves the right to immediately terminate any approved licence, for inappropriate or incompetent use of the Melges 20 during the lease period, in which event the lease fee or any part of it is non-refundable.
Youth Development Squad
MHYC Youth Development Squads
MHYC Youth Development and Match Racing Programs have been developed to promote youth sailors’ keelboat skills and provide pathways into yachting programs for youth sailors aged 13-17 in Club, National and International regattas.
The club’s commitment to providing youth sail training will see youth sailors from 13 years old introduced to keelboat sailing and honing of skills for those who have done it before. The programs will make use of the club’s newly purchased Melges 20s, with the ability to use asymmetric spinnakers.
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MHYC Youth Development Squad The Youth Development Squad (YDS) program is a selective group open to MHYC Youth Members between the ages of 13 to 17 who have demonstrated existing skills in dinghy or keelboat racing. The program will introduce sailors to the dynamics of small keelboat fleet racing and the use of asymmetric spinnakers. The YDS program aims to teach youth sailors the skills needed to competently and confidently sail and race small keelboats. The program will focus on building core teamwork skills paired with advanced sail and boat trim techniques. The program also focuses on developing athletes skills in the following areas:
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MHYC Youth Match Racing Squad The Youth Match Racing Squad (YMR) program is a selective group open MHYC Youth Members between the ages of 16-25 who have demonstrated existing Match Racing and exceptional fleet racing skills in either dinghy classes or keelboats. The program will introduce youth sailors to the dynamics of match racing and offer regular competition to enhance their skills. The program continues the foundations from the YDS and focuses on developing match racing skills. Participants will focus on the following:
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Women's Learn to Sail
Women's Learn to Sail
Sailing is the perfect way to get out in the fresh air, learning a new skill, meeting new friends and participating in a satisfying and fulfilling sport that can be done in a team or as an individual. MHYC offers a simple training pathway through the Australian Sailing endorsed programs. The sessions aim to introduce more women into the wonderful world of sailing and connect with other women in the sailing community. We will finish off the course with a glass of bubbles upstairs in our fantastic Harbour View Room.
Our courses are delivered by experienced accredited instructors.
Womens Learn to SailThis is the beginning of the adventure, whether you have sailed before and want a refresher or are new to sailing we offer a 4-week course running on a Friday Mornings from 9:00 to 12 throughout the year.
Upcoming Courses - Click to book:
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Online Course Entry Terms and Conditions
- Encourage participants to play by the rules and respect the officials decisions and that of the Event or event organiser;
- Abide by the law;
- Appreciate good performances and the skill of all participants;
- Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from activities; and
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every participant regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
FAQ / What to Wear
What to Wear
All you need to wear are some comfortable, warm clothes that are suitable for outdoor activity and allow you freedom of movement, with a pair of enclosed shoes to protect your feet.
- Active wear is suitable or shorts/trousers & t-shirt/polo shirt.
- A wind/spray jacket is a good idea for cooler days.
- Joggers/sandshoes or any non-marking rubber soled shoes that provide support would be suitable.
- For sun protection we recommend a hat with a chin strap or one that is firm fitting so as not to blow off in the wind.
- Sunglasses should be secured with a flexible strap if possible.
- We will supply you with a correctly fitting self inflating life-jacket or personal flotation device(PFD).
Your ‘sailing gear’ may get slightly wet from occasional splashes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Parking
- You are able to park in the carpark adjacent to MHYC. If you don't have any luck finding a spot, there is parking less than 1 minute walk from the club along Parriwi Road. If parking in the carpark, please don't forget to grab a ticket as this carpark is regularly patrolled.
Where to Meet
- For all sessions, please met one of our instructors in the members area at the MHYC reception.