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Middle Harbour Yacht Club (MHYC)
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With a Membership of 1600, we are one of Australia's largest Yacht Clubs, and recognised as a national leader in Sail Training and associated education programs. At the highest level of competition in our Sport, our members and their yachts have continued a tradition of excellence winning all of Australia's top sailing events and bringing home many international honours. Our Facilities Include:
* 108 berth marina, rigging deck & hard stand
* Harbourview Bar & Bistro serving value for money meals in a worldclass location overlooking Middle Harbour.
* The beachside Sand Bar & Cafe
* An Executive Board Room perfect for meetings up to 12 people
* Function Rooms For Corporate or Private Functions
* Yacht Sales if you are wanting to buy or sell a boat.
* Flying Fish Sailing School.
* Pacific Rigging
* Home to the Australian Sailing Team

09/10/2026

A fresh north-easterly made for a lively Friday Twilight Warm-Up tonight with two short windward-leeward races completed by the time the sun went down behind Balmoral. Zac Braden and the crew of Melges 1 claimed a win in both races, while Kevin Bloor’s Cool Runnings and Angus Clarke’s Melges 3 each posted a send and third.
Friday Twilights are a fun series with a development focus to encourage participation, skill development and build confidence for women, youth and sailors seeking an introduction to fleet racing. Held fortnightly during the daylight-saving period and starting at 6pm, two divisions sail short windward-leeward races (2 or 3 races per day) and another division sails a single passage race. This is a great way to finish the week, gliding around the harbour with or without spinnakers.
Visit the website to view the Friday Twilight results.

08/10/2026

The Thursday Twilight Pointscore kicked off this week with perfect conditions – a sunny and mild late afternoon with a moderate southerly softening as the sun began to set.
Tonight’s Division 1 winner was Rob Carr’s Jambo, ahead of S1 (Andrew Hurt) and Toy Box 2 (Ian Box). Chris Skinner’s Martela was first to the line in Division 2, followed by Farr N Away (Graeme Lee) and Wailea (Neil Padden). The Division 3 win went the way of Phil Darling and Expresso, with Freedom (Steve Smith) second and Boudicca (Shane Foley) third. Peter Gilliand’s Single Malt claimed the Division 4 honours from Elysium (John de Meur) and Rascal (Michael Savery). Visit the website for the latest results.
Twenty-three more races are scheduled in the Thursday Twilight Non-Spinnaker Series with the series concluding on April 1 next year. The Smithy’s Waterproofing Women’s Helm Twilight Series will be held each month in conjunction with the main series, starting next week October 15. Mark your diaries for Thursday October 29 when we will have the first of out Twilight Theme Nights – of course its Halloween! We are all looking forward to great season of twilight racing at MHYC.

07/10/2026

It was touch and go whether the Pacific Rigging Non-Spinnaker Pursuit would proceed today with the southerly close to the 25 knot base / 30 knot gust limits for a Wednesday race. In the end, the Y flag was displayed to require all competitors to wear lifejackets in the lively conditions and the fleet was sent off on a course 8 to Shark Island , N3 and Fort Denison. While the breeze fluctuated widely during the race, it remained within safe limits and the fleet enjoyed a brisk ride home to the clubhouse finish. First to the line in Division 1 was Shaun Lane’s Lazy Dog ahead of Bluetack (Brent Lawson) and Advanced Philosophy (Peter Sorensen). John de Meur’s Elysium claimed the Division 2 win, leading home Contentious (Brian Lees) and Expresso (Phil Darling). Best on ORC Elapsed Time were Advanced Philosophy in Div 1 and Contentious in Div 2. See the website for the latest results.

03/10/2026

MHYC sailors are achieving great things on the international stage right now!

The Offshore Two-Handed Mixed World Championships in Marseille have come to a thrilling conclusion on Friday . Right up to the very end, four crews battled it out for the three podium places in a nail-biting final race amid calm conditions. The medal positions were decided in a mere handful of knots of wind. Reigning champions, Thomas André and Colombe Julia from France secured the win after 2 days, 50 minutes and 26 seconds. 25 minutes behind, MHYC members Annie Stevenson and Peter Winter took second place with the German team Gerckens/Tassin in third.

Meanwhile, Mitch White is currently racing at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez aboard the Wally 94 Astra I. This follows on from the Australian entry finishing third in the Maxi 3 division at the recent Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Sardinia.

Photo of Annie Stevenson and Peter Winter by Pierick Jeanoutot.

02/10/2026

Bookings are now open for our annual Platinum Luncheon, celebrating all members with 20 continuous years or more of membership.

Join fellow long-standing companions in the Harbour View Room from midday for a relaxed afternoon catching up on the harbour. Highlights of the day include the presentation of membership badges to our new 20-year inductees, as well as milestone pins for our 30, 40, and 50-year members.

We will also host a feature panel discussion, “Sails from the Past,” bringing together members old and new to share stories, classic yarns, and memorable club moments through the decades.

When: Sunday, 25 October 2026 | From midday
Where: Harbour View Room, MHYC
Cost: $90 per person (includes welcome drink, two-course lunch, cheese & fruit station, and tea & coffee)
RSVP: By 20 October 2026

We look forward to celebrating your ongoing commitment to MHYC! For more event details and to RSVP by 20 October, please visit TryBooking.

01/10/2026

It was a fine evening with a fresh north-easterly for the Twilight Warm-Up race today. Seven boats enjoyed the lively conditions and the short race finishing in Middle Harbour close to sunset. Shane Foley's Boudicca took the Division 3 win from Kai Rani (Jeremy Clarke) and Expresso (Phil Darling). Derek Minihane's Impulse was the only starter in Division 2 but sailed fast to finish second across the line. The Twilight Pointscore commences next week with a start at 6pm AEDT. Race documents, online entry and results are available via the website.

30/09/2026

A north-easterly of 15 knots built to 20 during this afternoon’s Pacific Rigging Wednesday Non-Spinnaker Pursuit. The fleet enjoyed the sunny conditions and an open track between Manly and N3 that provided a brisk downwind ride. First home were the Division 2 fleet where John de Meur’s Elysium had a 2-minute lead over Expresso (Phil Darling) with Contentious (Brian Lees) third. Stephen Teudt’s Mondo was best of Division 1 ahead of Lazy Dog (Shaun Lane) and Jambo (Rob Carr). Winners on ORC Elapsed Time were Jambo in Div 1 and Let Loose (Paul Saunders) in Div 2. Visit the website for the latest series scores.

27/09/2026

The Sydney Harbour Combined Clubs Inshore Series Race 2 was held in a moderate to fresh north-easterly and a sunny afternoon – perfect Saturday afternoon racing conditions. The MHYC race management team led by Steve Tucker sent the fleet off on Course 1 extending from Point Piper to North Harbour. Thanks to Steve, Sue, Keigo, Case and KJ for their work on the water, and to Marg Fraser-Martin for the photos.
Middle Harbour boats collectively posted some very impressive results in the overall Combined Clubs fleet. Peter Williams’ Erica took the Division 1 PHS win ahead of Jambo (Rob Carr) and Wailea (Neil Padden) with another four MHYC boats in the top ten. On ORC, Ian Box’s Toy Box 2 claimed the Division 1 win, with Erica third and MHYC boats in 4th to 6th placings. On IRC, Erica claimed the Division 1 win, with Toy Box 2 third and MHYC boats filling the 4th to 7th places. With little competition, Geoff Pearson’s MRX and Marc Tromp’s Waterborne Again cleaned up the Division 2 and 3 ORC and IRC spoils.
The Combined Clubs results are extracted and recalculated for the MHYC Inshore Pointscore, but the results were very similar – Erica took the IRC and PHS win in Division 1, while Toy Box 2 won on ORC. Mark Worsley’s Magic was the Division 2 winner ion PHS but MRX claimed the honours on ORC and IRC. Waterborne Agan was best of Division 3 on PHS and ORC.
MHYC Inshore Pointscore Results – https://app.sailsys.com.au/club/5/results/series/5798/races
Combined Clubs Inshore Series Results - https://app.sailsys.com.au/club/27/results/series/6036/races
Photos courtesy Marg's Yacht Photos

26/09/2026

Due to the forecast for strong winds and rain, tomorrow's Try Sailing Day has been postponed until Sunday 8th November. Hoping the weather will be much nicer and everyone can come along on that date. Email [email protected] for more information.

23/09/2026

After strong winds forced the abandonment of the two previous races, there was some consternation about the lack of breeze at the scheduled start time for this week’s Pacific Rigging Wednesday Non-Spinnaker Pursuit. Following a short postponement, the race was started on The Sound to take advantage of the southerly that was slowly building. A gentle breeze was enough for the fleet to complete a shortened Course 7 finishing near Gowlland Bombora. Best in Division 1 was Garth Riley’s Gambler, with Exile (Rob Reynolds 2nd and Mondo (Stephen Teudt) 3rd. Nicklas Brundin sailed Wailea to the Division 2 win ahead of Martela (Chris Skinner) and Farr N Away (Graeme Lee). Winners on ORC handicap were Peter Sorensen’s Advanced Philosophy in Division 1 and Paul Saunders’ Let Loose in Division 2.
PHS Results – https://app.sailsys.com.au/club/5/results/series/5728/races
ORC Results - https://app.sailsys.com.au/club/5/results/series/5730/races

Address

75 Lower Parriwi Road, The Spit
Sydney, NSW
2088

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 9pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61299691244

Website

http://www.mhyc.com.au/

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