Charity/Corporate Regattas
Middle Harbour Yacht Club is well known as the best place to host a Charity Event or Corporate / Industry Day Regatta.
With a primary focus on the social aspect, rather than the serious side of sailing, an MHYC Regatta is a great way to enjoy a day out on the water whilst raising money for a worthy cause or to simply provide a link for networking colleagues and clients.
In particular, Charity Event Regattas at MHYC have helped raise funds each year for various charities, with dedicated teams of people volunteering to help raise important funds and promote the causes they so strongly fight for.
MHYC supports the following Charity Events and Corporate / Industry Day Regattas.
- SAP Redkite Regatta: Friday 1 November 2024
- Make A Wish Foundation Cruise: Sunday 3 November 2024
- Giant Steps Autism Regatta: Friday 15 November 2024
- ASX Refinitiv Foundation Regatta: Friday 29 November 2024
- RFI Spurious Challenge Regatta: Friday 7 March 2025
- Renewable Energy Cup: Friday 21 March 2025
Boats competing in MHYC Regattas are reminded of their obligation to meet either;
- Australian Sailing Special Regulations - Category 7 audit, or
- NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Commercial Survey for Sydney Harbour.
Boats competing shall supply the above mentioned and current documentation to the Organising Authority (MHYC), as well as evidence of the current Insurance Policy which includes suitable public liability insurance of at least AUD $10,000,000.
The following companies can charter boats:
- Ausail Yacht Charters - 1300 135 632
- Champagne Sailing - 9948 1578
- Eastcoast Sailing - 1300 883 023
- Eastsail - 9327 1166
- Flagship Charters - 9555 5901
- Flying Fish - 9969 8590
- Manly Sailing - 0414 209 269
- Pilgrim Sailing - 0432 297 911
- Regatta Sailing - 1300 760 427
- Sailaways Sydney 0413 900 987 www.sailawaysydney.com.au
- Sailcorp Yacht Charters - 9955 2537
- Sailing Sydney - 9660 9133
- Sydney by Sail - 9280 1110
- Sydney Harbour Escapes - 9328 4748
- Sydney Yacht Hire - 0407 673 687
Winter Series
The MHYC Winter Series is held most Saturdays during Winter, beginning on Saturday 6th May, 2017, through to Saturday 22nd July, 2017, including a 'short' series and sprint races. No racing is held over the June Long Weekend. First Warning Signal at 1155hrs, with a Post Race Presentation. Morning Sandbar BBQ will greet skippers and crew prior to racing and the Harbourview Bistro will be serving Post Race weekly Specials for Members and Guests to enjoy.
2017 Winter Series
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS (in the Sailing Handbook)
NOTICE TO COMPETITORS (April 26, 2017)
NOTICE TO COMPETITORS (May 11, 2017)
NOTICE TO COMPETITORS (May 12, 2017)
Looking for Crew? Or wanting to Crew?
For any skippers who are looking for new crew or just need that extra crew member, there are several options available to ensure your competitiveness in the Sydney City Marine Winter Series. The Sailing Office is always available to help with your crew requests and has an extensive database of persons who have indicated their interest in crewing opportunities.
The most effective and popular method is picking up crew from the Breezeway on the Saturday mornings prior to the race. Crew can leave their details on the Crew Board vice versa with boats requiring crew. Please don't hesitate to contact the Sailing Office with your crew request on 02 9969 1244 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Flying Fish Sail Academy at MHYC
Flying Fish offer all MHYC members 10% off the following courses
Learn to Sail
Join an RYA / AS accredited courses (Start Yachting, Competent Crew.)
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Competitors Race Management Scheme
Each yacht competing in a Spring, Summer, Annual or Twilight Series is required, on a minimum of one occasion per annum, to supply one crew to assist the MHYC Race Management Team. A roster will be produced by the Sailing Manager and issued to all competing yachts.
This is intended to provide crew who are regular participants in Pointscore series an opportunity to learn and experience first hand what happens behind the scenes to run a day’s racing. They can expect to be fully utilised as a part of the race management team including course setting, mark laying and retrieval, and starting conducting and finishing the race. Depending on their skills or qualifications they may get the opportunity to drive mark laying boats and tenders.
A yacht that fails to provide a crew capable of performing the tasks expected or failure of the crew to arrive in time or adequately prepared is a breach of NOR 27 and shall result in the yacht being issued a 50% scoring penalty. This amends RRS 63.1.
A yacht that is unable to compete in a scheduled Pointscore Race due to a crew assisting with Race Management duties under the Race Management Scheme NOR 27 shall be entitled to apply to the Sailing Committee for redress. Such application for redress shall be lodged within requirements of NOR 24 and supported by the yacht’s Divisional Representative and, if awarded shall be average points for the whole series in which she is an entrant.
Competitors Race Management Scheme Roster - COMING SOON
Crewing Information
Come sailing on the beautiful waters of Sydney at Middle Harbour Yacht Club located at the Spit, Mosman. With a large and varied program of racing, there is something for everyone from the social to competitive sailors. Our skippers are always looking for crew whether they are experienced or learning and developing their skills.
The Crew Whiteboard - For "on the day" Crewing Opportunities
MHYC maintains a whiteboard for casual crew on race days, which was located in the Breezeway, outside the Sandbar & Cafe. This list of crew is available for Members and non Members who are wishing to sail. Skippers are also able to list their boat name when requiring crew on a race day. Check with the Sailing Office prior to race day to confirm start times and the best time to be available at the Club.
Note: During our renovations, the MHYC Crew Board will operate online - MHYC Crew Board
If you would like to display your details on this board please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Crew Meet & Greet Evening
The MHYC hosts Crew Meet & Greet evenings, designed to introduce potential crew and yacht owners to each other in a casual, social environment. Yacht owners are encouraged to bring paper slips with information about their boat, the racing they do and the crew they are looking for.
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MySail Connect helps racing yachts find suitable crew so they can all get out sailing, win races and have fun. Click here to go to MySail.
Learning to Sail
If you are interested in learning to sail, contact the MHYC tenant, Flying Fish Sail Academy and sign up to one of their courses.
Sailing Attire
It is important to dress correctly for any sport and sailing is no exception, with safety being your first consideration. Correct attire will prevent you from exposure to the sun or the effects of the cold and injuries.
For your first few lessons/outings, remember to dress warmly in layers that you can take off if needed (it is always better to be overly prepared).
For example:
* Shorts, t-shirts, thermals, woollen jumpers
* Hats, headwear, Always wear SUNSCREEN
* Always wear enclosed non-marking shoes (runners), sailing boots or similar
Please note: The sport of sailing can be a high risk activity. There is a significant element of risk in any activity associated with the outdoors and that persons participating as crew on a yacht or boat may be exposed to physical, mental and emotional hazards, adverse weather conditions and/or other unanticipated an unforeseen risks and dangers, and participate at their own risk.