Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter
Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-News. Congratulations to Paul Scott who won the Earlybird Membership Renewal prize of a Seiko watch and Henri Lloyd jacket! Also congratulations to Martin Davey who won the member's badge draw jackpot of $600!
Local Hero Owner Peter Mosely Ecstatic Winner of Audi at Hamilton Island Race Week
Photo courtesy of www.afrancolini.com
Peter Mosely topped his winning streak on his ventures travelling on the Northern racing circuit by winning the hotly contested IRC Passage 2 Division and then the Audi A5 Sportsback at the presentation. Speaking to him yesterday he said he was speechless at the presentation he was so elated. He still felt “on top of the World” and was taking his wife down to see the new sportscar. Read more...
MHYC Boats Competing in the Great Trek up North
This year we had quite a few MHYC who decided to avoid the Sydney cold weather and head up to the warmer Queensland race tracks.
Peter Horn’s brand new King 40 boat, Canute was in equal first place in the Audi IRC National Championships after winning their division at Geelong Race Week and placing well in the Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta held by MHYC. Read more...
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.
Notice to members - the time to return voting ballot papers has been extended until 12 noon on Wednesday 8th September, 2010.
Annual Sailing Program Out Now - Enter Today
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! Prizes for Best Dressed 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.
Opening Day Program
12.00pm
Face painting & Sid the Seagull
Sandbar
12.30pm
Commodore's Welcome
Sandbar
12.45pm
Lana Nesnas Band
Sandbar
1.00pm- 2.30pm
Sandcastle Building Competition commences
Beach
2.30pm
Sandcastle Building Competition judging
Beach
3.30pm
Closing Ceremony
Sandbar
4.00pm
Band finishes
Sandbar
Tender Service Fees
Tender service fees are now due. The new 7 day service has commenced for all paid members. Please note that only Members who have paid will be able to use this service. Read More
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Try Crewing Day is an opportunity for all members of the community to become involved in our sport, while participating as part of a crew, learning the basics of the of sailing and what an easy it is to get into.
‘How often have your friends asked you to take them for a sail? ...
This is your opportunity to say YES!’
Please pass this message on, and encourage your friends, family members and colleagues to come along for a great day of fun on the water!
Those intending to test their skills can register online NOW at www.bia.org.au.
Need Crew? Try Crewing Day is your opportunity to find new crew for the season, contact the sailing office if you can assist on the day. Post event BBQ included. MHYC requires the assistance of at least 5 boats on the day.
Alternatively visit the Crew Registration Website to search a list of available crew.
Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page Season Wrap
By Lynn Fitzpatrick
Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page, Australia’s Golden Boys, are returning from Europe having accomplished everything that Australia’s best hopes for an Olympic gold medal in sailing could hope for two years prior to the next Olympic Games in London. They have closed out Olympic Class sailing’s rigorous 2010 calendar by claiming the Men’s 470 World Championship and the International Sailing Federation’s (ISAF) World Cup title. They are also in 1st place in the August ISAF rankings. Read more.....
To follow Malcolm and Mat's progress - click here - www.belcherpage2012.com
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