Thursday Snippets, 5 December

By Rod Thomas | Published: December 4, 2013

Saturday 7 December we host an interclub race for the two Albert Park Lake sailing clubs. APYC members will join us for the information session, the trophy race at 2.30 and post race drinks. Also have Junior Green Fleet sailing from 11am. The forecast is for high 20′s temperatures and light winds – ideal for the first Saturday of summer and for any fair weather sailors.

On Saturday14 December we have our last club race for the year followed by our Christmas Breakup in our clubrooms from 5.30. This is a chance to share some Christmas cheer with other members and families. Bring your own main course BBQ or whatever food plus salad to share, and we will provide desserts. There will be a traditional visit by santa. Names of people attending with ages of juniors under 13 years need to be forwarded to vicecommodore@albertsc.org.au by Monday 9th.

In the Coming week. we have our December ASC general committee meeting at 7.30 on Tuesday 10th and Twilight Sailing on wednesday 11th – arrive by 5.30 for 6.30 or so start. We then have a pre-Christmas Twilight Sail on Wednesday 18th, with an after race BBQ on the ASC decking.

Last week we had the sad news of serious life threatening injuries to Julian Paul, one of our very long standing and active members, following a cycling accident involving a hit and run driver. Julian is being cared for in the ICU section of the Alfred hospital. I have spoken to one of Julian’s daughters. Only family are able to visit him. I have sent a card to the Paul family on behalf of the members of Albert Sailing Club.

Rod Thomas
Commodore

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Thursday Snippets, 28 November

By Rod Thomas | Published: November 28, 2013

On Saturday 30th we have the 7th and final race in Albert’s Spring Series with start at 2.30. We also have Junior Green Fleet sailing from 11am and the final week of the 8 week Learn to Sail program at 9.30am.

First two Saturdays in December we have stand alone trophy races to finish off our Spring season. For the 7 December race ASC will host an interclub race for the two Albert Park Lake sailing clubs. APYC members will join us for the information session, the trophy race and post race drinks.

On 14 December we have our Christmas Breakup in our clubrooms from 5.30after racing. This is a chance to share some Christmas cheer at our club with other members and families. Bring your own main course BBQ or whatever food plus salad to share, and we will provide desserts. There will be traditional visit by santa. Names and ages of juniors under 13 years attending need to be forwarded to commodore@albertsc.org.au/

On Sunday 24th we conducted our Discover Sailing Public Open Day. The extras such as the face painting, BBQ foods, “real coffee”, Temby music, and showbags made a difference. Thanks to those who made it all happen. There are some good writeups and photos on our Facebook page, in particular of the face painted kids and the pirates sail to Pirate Island.

In the Coming week. We have Twilight Sailing on the Lake Wednesday 27th, from 6.30pm. At Sandringham from 1 December is the week long Sail Melbourne regatta for dinghy. catamaran, sailboard, and kite board sailors Olympic and invited classes. There are a number of olympians, including gold medallists involved. Good sailing to all, in particular the ASC members who are sailing in Invited Classes divisions.

Rod Thomas
Commodore

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Thursday Snippets, 21 November 2013

By Rod Thomas | Published: November 20, 2013

On Saturday 23rd we have Albert’s Spring Series 6 race, with 1.45 briefing for 2.30pm start. Then on Sunday 24th is our Discover Sailing Public Open Day from 10am to 3pm. Invite friends, relatives and work colleagues to our annual big day where we take people out for a sail on Albert Park Lake and provide the opportunity to discuss how to get into sailing on Albert Park Lake. We need ASC members to come down and help out on the day either 9am – 1pm, 12 noon to 4pm or all day.

On Saturday we have Learn to Sail course from 9.30am and junior Green Fleet sailing from 11am. Again a mini working bee in the morning from 10 am to 12 noon to prepare our club boats and boatyard for the Discover Sailing Day. Twilight Sailing On Wednesday 27th, from 6.30pm.

On Wednesday 20th our club hosted the Finish for the 4 day Audax Sydney to Melbourne Cycle Event. Over 150 people enjoyed a meal and celebrations at the club, including 45 riders with overseas riders from U.S., Japan and Europe.

Rod Thomas
Commodore

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Thursday Snippets, 14 November

By admin | Published: November 15, 2013

Thursday Snippets, 14 November

Plenty on at Albert Sailing Club and Albert Park Lake environs this coming week. On Saturday 16th we have another heat of our Spring Series, with 1.45 briefing for 2.30pm start. Learn to Sail course from 9.30am and junior Green Fleet sailing from 11am. Also a mini working bee in the morning from 10 am to 12 noon to prepare our club Status boats and boatyard for Discover Sailing Day on 24 November.

On Sunday 12th, there is the big City2Sea fun run to St Kilda which includes aps of Albert Park Lake. For anyone looking to drive into club on sunday, leave it till afternoon as there are road closures within 5 kilometres or so of the Lake including Albert Road and Lakeside Drive until 12 noon.

On Wednesday 20th, there is Twilight Sailing from 6.30pm. On 20th our club is the Finishing Point for the 4 day Audax Sydney to Melbourne Cycle Event. 55 riders, including overseas riders will take trip from Sydney via Canberra and Snowy Mountains finishing at ASC 4pm to 10pm. The club will be open for competitors and support crew to change and have post event refreshments. Club members are welcome to come down and greet the riders as they arrive, and provide ASC hospitality.

On Saturday 23rd we have Spring Series 6 race on Saturday afternoon, then on Sunday 24th our Discover Sailing Public Open Day 10am to 3pm. ASC members required to help on the day – contact John Whelan vicecommodore@albertsc.org.au.

Rod Thomas

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Thursday Snippets, 7 November

By Rod Thomas | Published: November 6, 2013

Spring Series 4 race at 2.30 on Saturday 9th November. Learn to Sail and Junior Green Fleet programs resuming in morning.

Next week we have November General Committee meeting in ASC clubrooms at 7.30 on Tuesday 12th. Midweek Twilight Sailing from APYC at 6.30 on Wednesday 13th.

Discover Sailing Public Open Day sunday 24 November 2013 from 10am to 3pm. Invite friends and relations to come along. We need involvement of club members on the day. f you can help out email John Whelan at vicecommodore@albertsc.com.au or speak to him in person or by phone on 0414 251 669.

Mudpuddler Newsletter. Last weekend for items for pre-Christmas issue. Send items to our Editor Helen Cvjetan.

Rod Thomas
Commodore

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Thursday Snippets, 2nd November

By Rod Thomas | Published: October 31, 2013

On Saturday 2nd November we have a Derby Day Trophy Race, with information session in upstairs clubrooms at 1.45 for a 2.30 pm start. There is a one week break in the Learn to Sail program, with resumption on the 9th.

Discover Sailing Day 24 November 2013 from John Whelan
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Discover Sailing Day is the club’s big promotional drive for new members. We would like your assistance with promotion and your involvement with activities on the Day. Please email John Whelan at vicecommodore@albertsc.com.au or speak to him in person or by phone on 0414 251 669.
Before sailing this Saturday (2nd), we will have a briefing at 12.30 pm in the committee room with those who may be able to assist.

This year, we are promoting the day to local businesses, schools, in the Parks Victoria newsletter and also to friends, workmates and families of members. We will shortly be emailing you with our Discover Sailing Day flyer. We ask that you forward that email to as many people as you can on your own distribution lists. So if 150 members email to at least 10 more, then we have reached an additional 1500 people. If those people are asked to email a further 10 each, we may have a reach of 15,000. If you can print the flyer and place it in your workplace, we can expand that reach even further. If our marketing works, we may have more than the usual 100 or so that attend on the day.

On the day, we will be registering attendees taking people sailing, showing them the club, selling food and drinks and coffee, and face painting for children. We also want junior members on the water sailing their Opti or Minnow, or a club Opti. After the event, we will be following up the attendees to obtain feedback and expressions of interest.

We need help on the day from 9.00am, through to 4.00pm. Signup for a half day or the full day.

Rod Thomas
Commodore

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Thursday Snippets, 24 October

By Rod Thomas | Published: October 23, 2013

On Saturday 26th October we have week 3 of the 7 week Spring series. Information session at 1.45 for a 2.30 start. Midweek Twilight Sailing has commenced on Wednesday evenings at 6pm. Pre-Christmas Midweek sailing will be conducted by APYC, with ASC conducting from mid January. Change into your sailing gear and rig your boat at ASC. Walk or sail up to APYC for briefing if sailing in the midweek race.

Parking will again be stretched on Saturday 26th with the Victorian All Schools Athletics at Lakeside Stadium finals from 8.30 am to 5.30pm. Those down early will try to reserve some spots for members in the gravel areas adjacent to the clubhouse, and by leaving room for ‘triple stacking’ in the parking bays behind the club. If you arrive and experience parking problems, thenpark temporarily in 15 minutes parking behind club, and come into club to check for options.

The closing date for the next Mudpuddler newsletter is early November. Give consideration to a contribution you can make. Send articles, photos, etc. to our Newsletter editor.

Rod Thomas
Commodore

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Thursday Snippets, 17 October 2013

By Rod Thomas | Published: October 17, 2013

Our Spring Series continues on Saturday 19th October with week 2 of the 7 week series. Information session at 1.45 for a 2.30 start. In the morning there is the 3rd week of the Discover Sailing Start Sailing program, and the second round of the School Teams Racing hosted by ASC. Parking will be stretched on Saturday with the APS Athletics finals from 8.30 am to 5.30pm. Those down early will try to reserve some spots for members in the gravel areas adjacent to the clubhouse, and by leaving room for ‘double stacking in the parking bays behind the club. If you arrive and experience parking problems, thenpark temporarily in 15 minutes parking behind club, and come into club to check for options.

We have a Sunday Social Sailing Day scheduled on Sunday 20 October, with club open from 10am to 4pm for people who want to come down to use the club’s facilities and a sail on the Lake. Watch the weather forecast, as if there is a gale warning the day will not proceed.

Midweek Twilight Sailing commences soon. Details next week.

The closing date for the next Mudpuddler newsletter is early November. Give consideration to a contribution you can make. Start preparing an article, photos or whatever ready to forward in a couple of weeks.

Rod Thomas
Commodore

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Thursday Snippets 12th of September

By admin | Published: October 11, 2013

On Saturday 14th we have week 2 of the 3 week Bill Hooper Memorial Series. 1.15 briefing for a 2pm start. The midweek forecast for Saturday is for 20 degrees, with chance of a morning shower or two, so let’s hope this materialises and that we have a good day for sailing on the Lake.

On Saturday morning the visiting tall ships are due to sail along the eastern shore of Port Phillip from around 10am. Keep an eye out for the fleet of tall ships as they make there way down to Blairgowrie for an overnight stop before heading to Hobart.

The America’s Cup Finals are in progress in San Francisco and provide some fast exhilarating sailing between foiling catamarans of Team USA vs Team New Zealand at up to 35 knots +. Video highlights are available on on-line sailing sites including Sail World and My Sailing and are well worth a look.

For out juniors and youth sailors, Yachting Victoria’s Boatshed has released its school holidays program. They will be conducting Tackers and Green Fleet level programs, and a mixed sport Teenage Camp. Go to the YV website for details.

On Monday 16th, Yachting Victoria’s Annual General Meeting will be conducted in our ASC clubrooms

Rod Thomas
Commodore
Albert Sailing Club

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Thursday Snippets, 10 October 2013

By Rod Thomas | Published: October 10, 2013

Our annual Spring Series commences on Saturday 12th October and continues each Saturday through to mid December. Information session at 1.45 for a 2.30 start. In the morning there is Week 2 of the 8 week Start Sailing program from 9.30am, and the first round of the School Teams Racing from the YV Boatshed. Anyone available to assist with either from 9am should contact the Commodore.

The Albert Park Yacht Club has issued an invitation for ASC members to join them in their annual Sail Past and Season Opening at 2.15pm on the way to the start for Saturday’s club race. The Sailpast takes place in front of the APYC clubhouse, with further details at our Saturday race briefing session.

The Melbourne Marathon for Running will be conducted in areas south of the Melbourne CBD on Sunday 13th. There will be road closures in the Albert Park area in the morning, including Aquatic Drive till 10am. If you are coming down to our Club on Sunday, suggest delay till late morning or afternoon – full details on Melbourne Marathon website.

We have a Sunday Social Sailing Day on Sunday 20 October, with club open from 10am to 4pm for people who want to come down, perhaps with family and friends, to use the club’s facilities and a sail on the Lake. Weekly Twilight Sailing commences week of 21 October, Details next week.

Rod Thomas
Commodore

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