Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-News. Call for Nominations for Board of Directors and Flag Officers postions closes at 5pm today. Click here for the Nomination Form.
Notice of Annual General Meeting - 9th September 2010
Notice to all members that the 71st Annual General Meeting of Members of Middle Harbour Yacht Club will be held in the Clubhouse, Lower Parriwi Road, The Spit, Mosman, NSW 2088 on Thursday 9th September 2010 at 7.00pm. Click here for further details.
71st Annual Report
The 71st Annual Report of Middle Harbour Yacht Club is now available online. Click here to view.
Get Set Weekend and Skippers Briefing 2010
The important ‘Annual Get Set Weekend’ will commence on Friday 27th August at 7.00pm, when the Club will hold a mandatory, and NSW Maritime required Skippers Briefing, for all MHYC Skippers & Boat Owners. The Briefing will provide you with all relevant sailing information for the year including NSW Maritime Authority Regulations, major events, rules compliance issues and more. The MHYC Sailing Handbook for 2010-11 will also be available and changes will be highlighted in the Sailing Program and Sailing Instructions. http://www.mhyc.com.au/club-sailing-handbook.cfm
The Annual YA & MHYC Special Regulations equipment compliance audits will take place on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th August for all MHYC Yachts (racing & cruising) who intend to compete in a MHYC Series. Members are encouraged to make use of Fire Extinguisher Services (available Saturday and Sunday from 8.30am), PFD/Floats Services, Chandlery Items plus additional services for Flare Disposal.
Click here for details - http://www.mhyc.com.au/sailing-specialregs.cfm
Please book your Special Regulations audit with the Sailing Office and indicate your attendance for the Skippers Briefing. Contact MHYC on 9969 1244.
A service fee will apply to audits requested outside of this weekend. Yachts shall not be permitted to compete without a current audit certificate.
All boats shall have a life buoy in accordance to YASR 5.01, for Categories 5-7, will not require a light that only operates in upright position.
Yachtworks, your online sailing store, have kindly offered a great deal for MHYC Members.
Get Set Weekend - Safety Gear Special
All safety gear ordered and paid for by Wednesday 25th August, 2010, will receive a 10% discount for orders over $50.00 and your items delivered to MHYC for pick up on Saturday and Sunday 28th and 29th August, 2010, ready for your safety audit.
All other orders -
Yachtworks are offering all MHYC members the opportunity of a 10% discount off their already low prices for all orders over $50.00 placed before 30th September, 2010. Free shipping within Australia, to your door.
Visit Yachtworks at www.yachtworks.com.au, select the items you need (if you cannot find an item that you require, contact 02 9311 7529). When you reach the secure checkout page, key in "MHYC" on the promotional code box, and you will receive your discount. Happy shopping!
Annual Sailing Program Out Now - Enter Today
With only 2 1/2 weeks to go until the start of the season, now is the time to submit your entries. Entries are now open for:
Gillawa Shield Series
Ocean Pointscore Series
Annual Inshore Series
Thursday Twilight Series
Friday Twilight Series
Wednesday Series
Feature Event Series
Click here for entry forms - http://www.mhyc.com.au/sailing-index.cfm
Sail Past - Saturday 4th September, 2010
The Sail Past will be occur on Saturday 4 September. Join in and “Come Dressed as your Boat Name” - for both crew and boat! Meet off Wy-ar-gine Point by 11.15am to head back to the club to receive the Flag’s Salute - the final salute from our retiring Commodore, Martin Hill.
Opening Day - Sunday 5th September, 2010
The tradition continues with our 2010 Opening Day, arrive around 11am,to dress your boats, collect your pre-ordered catering from Seabreeze and get set for a day of fun and activity.
The official proceedings for the day will commence with the Commodore’s Welcome followed by a range of events to enjoy from 12.30pm. Face painting, opti racing and a range of games especially arranged for the kids as well as bright colourful boat parties or Father’s Day Lunch at Seabreeze overlooking the festivities.
Fathers Day - Sunday 5th September 2010
Be part of Opening Day at the Club and celebrate Father’s Day with lunch at Seabreeze. Book before 28 August to receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine on Sunday 5th September 2010.
Call Seabreeze on 9699 1244 to make a reservation.
Hugh S George Returns
Hugh S George has returned from Sydney City Marine following the repairs to the hull and annual servicing.
The hull colour has changed from the original red to white, due to the repair process on the hull. A working group is being arranged, and lead by Trevor D'Alton, to repair the top sides of HSG. If you can assist, please contact Alister Copley.
HSG will then be 100% ready for the upcoming sailing season and Opening Day official duties.
Tactics & Strategies Clinic - Wednesday 25th August
Rob Bell - previous 18ft World Skiff Champion (Gotta Love It 7) and NSWIS Coach - will be speaking at our next sailing clinic on Tactics and Strategies for the Start line.
Time:- 6.30pm for 7pm start
Where:- Quarterdeck Room, MHYC
Cost: - $25 Members/$35 non members (includes light supper)
Click here to book and pay online.
Leading Edge Series
Race 5 of the Leading Edge Series is this Saturday 21st August, 2010. MHYC Clubhouse Start and Finish with spinnaker and non-spinnaker divisions. 6 Races are scheduled as a Tune Up series to the commencement of Race 1 of the Annual Inshore Series on Saturday 4 September.
Click here for further details.
Tender Service Fees
Tender service fees are due 1 September 2010. The new 7 day service will commence on this date for all paid members. Please note that only Members who have paid will be able to use this service. Read More
Optis in Pittwater
This past Sunday August 15 we had five optimist sailors; Hannah Ranger, Tom Milburn, Max Paul, Elliott Philpotts, and Xavier Philllips, head up to RPAYC for some race training in the Ice Breaker regatta. And what a trip it was! Read more...
Belcher & Page Claim ISAF Sailing World Cup
Our European season has now concluded after sailing in the final ISAF World Sailing Cup event in Weymouth, England. We are pleased to report that we finished with the silver medal after narrowly missing Gold on the finish line of the medal race. Read more...
Airlie Beach Regatta Update
The Airlie Beach Regatta is once again in full swing with one race to go. The weather is glorious, sailing wonderful and the parties non stop.
Racing in IRC Div 2, Zen (Gordon Ketelbey) is having a hard battle with the Beneteau Flying Cloud. Zen has won line honours in every race and beach Flying Cloud in the first race of the regatta. But since then, the sticky little Beneteau has been following closely behind, making sure we do not get away from them. Each tack, we watch them follow in our footsteps. Read more...
Highlights of the Audi Gold Coast Race
Audi Australia together with ONE HD, Australia's only dedicated free-to-air digital sports channel, will show highlights from the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race on Monday 23 August at 8.30pm on ONE HD, as part of the four episode wrap of the Audi IRC Australian Championship.
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