Volunteers
Like all community based clubs, MHYC relies upon a large group of volunteers to conduct its sporting and social program.
The roles for volunteers at a sailing club are numerous and diverse, suiting people with a wide range of skills and interests.
MHYC conducts a busy program of club racing and regattas through the year (about 700 races by division) and volunteers are sought for both on-water and onshore roles. A Competitors Volunteer Scheme operates which provides 1 or 2 crew from competing yachts to help support the race management team. The club also supports volunteers with accredited and non-accredited training.
Middle Harbour's Race Management Team have a proud history of providing club members and vistors with some of the best racing in and off shore of Sydney Harbour.
Every week Middle Harbour requires Volunteers to assist with running racing for our Members. Tasks include:
- Mark Laying
- Recorders / Scribes
- Flag operations
- Powerboat operators
- Race Officers
Rain, hail, or shine, the Middle Harbour Team provides its Members and visitors with superb racing courses.For additional information or to register your interest in volunteering at MHYC, phone 8969 3103 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., no experience is required just the will to learn and enjoy yourself on Sydney Harbour.
MHYC Race Management Team Resources:
- Race Management Team Briefing – August 2025
- Marine Operations Policy for Keelboat & Centreboard Racing 2025-2026
- Keelboat Sailing Incident Management Plan 2025-2026
- Race Management Flags & Signals Presentation - October 2024
- Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 including Australian Sailing Prescriptions
- MHYC Codes of Behaviour
- MHYC Volunteer Policy
Position Descriptions:
- Race Officer (on water)
- Start/Finish Boat Driver
- Timekeeper
- Recorder
- Signals
- Course Boat Driver
- Course Boat Crew / Mark Layer
- Safety Boat Driver
- Safety Boat Crew
- Race Officer (clubhouse)
- Race Management Assistant (clubhouse)
Australian Sailing provides a Race Officials Hub where you can learn about different officiating roles, register for courses and find a variety of resources for the different roles including:
- Race Officer
- Judge
- Umpire
- Measurer
- Safety Equipment Auditor
- Para Classifier
Middle Harbour to Gosford Challenge
The Gosford Challenge is on again! We race or cruise up to Pittwater on Friday 26th January, 2018. We are then led into beautiful Brisbane waters. Boats with mast heights less than 17m will be accommodated at Gosford Sailing Club. For boats higher that 17m, moorings and berths are available on the South side of Rip Bridge. Inter-club twilight racing in Magic 25s will be held from 6pm. A return race and cruise will occur Saturday morning 27th January, 2018, accompanying the Gosford boats back to MHYC where inter-club twilight racing in Melges 20s will be held from 6pm. A BBQ will be held in the Sand Bar. This is a great social sailing event.
We look forward to seeing you on the water.
Peter Lewis (Commodore, MHYC)
EVENT INFORMATION
Gosford Sailing Club in conjunction with Middle Harbour Yacht Club as Organising Authority invite entries from owners of suitable yachts to race from Sydney to Broken Bay and on the Brisbane Water.
The MHYC GSC Challenge Regatta will consist of 9 races over 3 days racing from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th January 2018.
Race Documents:
- Notice of Race (updated)
- Notice to Competitors (NOR Amendment)
- Sailing Instructions
- Entrants and Results
- Team Challenge Entrants and Results
Available Crew List
To join the "Online Crew Register", select hit the "+ Join the Register" button and fill out the details you wish to have displayed. Yacht owners who are looking for crew are then invited to contact available crew on the list to arrange a time/day to meet up and go for a sail. By joining the Online Crew Register, you agree to have your provided contact details availble for public view.
Australian Sailing National Officiating Program
The National Officiating Program (NOP) has been developed to provide a clear and consistent pathway for volunteer officials in the sport of sailing.
- Information on education and assessment for each of the officiating disciplines; Race Officer, Judge, Umpire and Measurer.
- Accreditation and application requirements are for each of the officiating disciplines; Race Officer, Judge, Umpire and Measurer. Accreditation and application requirements are for each of the officiating disciplines; Race Officer, Judge, Umpire and Measurer.
- Policy and related forms for feedback and reporting on the National Officiating Program.
- A broad overview of the revised Child Protection policy for officials. For more information regarding child protection contact your state sporting body.
- Policy on applications for accreditation as an Official based on competence and experience.
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