Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-Newsletter

Welcome to Middle Harbour Yacht Club E-News.  Reminder to those participating in the Twilights tonight - MHYC member cards must be shown upon arrival.  If you do not have your MHYC membership card with you, you will be required to sign-in.  More details on the Twilights below.

Thursday Twilight Series - Race 1 - tonight

sponsored by:-

Robert Oatley Vineyards, Maui Jim, Sydney City Marine, Holey Dollar Rum & 2020 Dry Cleaning

Please note that there is a new starting sequence and handicap method. Competitors are reminded to read both the Sailing Instructions and MHYC Special Regulations located in the Sailing Handbook.

To enter, click here.

Live entertainment with "Shooting the Breeze"

Food Options on the Beach (food vouchers available from the Sandbar)-

$10 - Beef Burger
$8 - Curry & Rice
$6 - Sausage Sizzle

Bookings for Seabreeze are essential - call Dominic on 8969 3116 - Special Twilight menu available.

Twilight Sponsor Profile of the Week

2020 of Mosman Dry Cleaning - are award winning dry cleaners in Mosman, operated by three brothers, Matt, Dame and Ben Ford, who pride themselves on providing the ultimate in quality dry cleaning and service.

As a sponsor for the Thursday Twilight series, 2020 Dry Cleaning is offering $100 dry cleaning vouchers for the "Boat of the Day".

Visit the 2020 of Mosman Dry Cleaning website for more information.
 

Special Invitation to Skippers Looking for Crew

With the new season under way MHYC has arranged a Meet and Greet evening for sailors looking for a crew position on a MHYC Yacht.

Come and meet sailors looking for a crew position on a MHYC Yacht.

Friday 8 October at MHYC, from 6 pm.

Read more...
 

Commodores Front Up Cup Report - sponsored by Rebound Integrated Health

Phil Clinton, Vice Commodore Racing on 2Xcess

The funny weather continued this weekend. With a potential wet and light wind day including a forecast of storm later it was going to be an interesting day. Read more...
 

Competitor Race Management Scheme

Competitor Race Management Scheme has commenced.  Please click here to download the annual roster.  Each week the List of Competitors for the day's race will also list the upcoming yachts on the roster.

Saturday 9th Oct - In The Red and Stage Two
Saturday 16th Oct - Vortex and Kaotic
Satruday 23rd Oct - One Life and Twitcher

Reminder of MHYC Special Regulation

Competitors are reminded of MHYC Special Regulation 3.8 , p. 38 as published in the Sailing Handbook. “A yacht participating in a MHYC race shall not sail through the start or finish line of another divisions or another clubs race”. Below is an image of a typical start line.
 

Youth Champs regatta – RS Feva Squad

By James Shonk
Last Saturday was the beginning of the first regatta for our RS Feva squad. Sailing conditions where good and periods of high wind kept things interesting for us in the first race of the day.  Read more...

Melbourne Cup Lunch - Tuesday 2nd November 2010

Avoid disappointment and book now for the Club's fantastic Melbourne Cup Lunch on Tuesday 2nd November, 2010!

On arrival enjoy a glass of champagne, delicious 3 course menu, sweep and calcutta, fanastic prizes for best dressed and best hat.

$70 MHYC members
$80 Non members

Special Group booking price of $70 pp for groups of 10 or more. Full payment is required when booking.

Bookings essential - call 9969 1244 or email info@mhyc.com.au or online at - www.mhyc.com.au/events

New Member's "Welcome Night"

To all our new members of Middle Harbour Yacht Club, the Flag Officers  would like to invite you to our "Welcome Night" on Friday 29th October, 2010, at 6pm.  Come along and meet your Flag Officers and hear about all the activities happening at the Club.  Trevor Joyce from Mariner Boating Holidays will also be talking about the 2010 MHYC Yacht Rally to Turkey. All welcome.

RSVP to Pip at pip@mhyc.com.au or call 8969 3101.

Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship - Entries Now Open

Entries are now open for the Syndey Short Ocean Racing Championship being held on Saturday 27th November and Sunday 28th November, 2010.

Click here for the Notice of Race and to enter.  Free entry for MHYC Gillawa Sheild and Ocean Pointscore entrants.

See the "Wolverines" LIVE on Saturday 27th November from 4.30pm on the beach at MHYC.

 Bring your friends and family for a fun weekend!

 
Charity Regattas - Friday 15th October & Friday 22nd October

Notice to MHYC members - Due to the Giant Steps Regatta being run on Friday 15th and ASX Reuters Regatta on 22nd October, there will be no vacant T-heads or berths available. 

New Courses at the Flying Fish Sail Academy at MHYC

For beginners

New RYA/YA Competent Crew Three Weekend / Club Membership Package

Book an RYA/YA Competent Crew Three Weekend Package with Flying Fish and not only will you learn to sail and become a useful crew member but you will receive one year complimentary crew membership to Middle Harbour Yacht Club.

You will then be ready to confidently approach yacht owners to crew in twilight races and other events.

Click below for details -

http://www.flyingfishonline.com/courses_and_events/search_courses/193.asp?cid=7584

Courses also available for racing crew keen to get the kite right on the night!Check out all courses online or drop in and see them anytime!

NSW J24 State Titles

By Tony Reynolds
October long weekend NSW J24 State Titles was hosted by Gosford Sailing Club Sailing on Brisbane Waters. This year saw the largest J24 fleet race assemble together at Gosford for many years with 27 boats on the start line. Many travelled from afar as Victoria, South Australia and New Zealand. The competition was represented by many previous Australian and State champions making racing very close and competitive.  Read more...
 

IR Search & Rescue (SAR) Camera Arrives

As a result of the recent raffle, and thanks significantly to the generosity of the MHYC members, MR Middle Harbour has purchased and taken delivery of our new Infrared thermal imaging device (camera). Read more...

Win  2 Tickets to "Celtic Woman"

Celtic Woman is a female vocal ensemble that performs a mix of Celtic, New Age, and adult contemporary music.

Enter to go in the draw to win two GOLD tickets, worth $300, to see Celtic Woman.  Simply answer the following question, and email your answer to the Sailing Office at sailingoffice@mhyc.com.au.

"How many woman are in the vocal ensemble?"

For more information, visit the Celtic Woman website.

Follow Malcolm and Mat's 470 campaign- click here - www.belcherpage2012.com