Author Archives: Rod Thomas

Thursday Snippets, 18 September

Club sailing day on Saturday 20 September, with club open from 10am, and Week 3 of 3 Week Bill Hooper short course series from 2pm. Sign On and 1.15 Information Session at Albert Sailing Club clubrooms, with Rod Thomas Race Officer coordinating sailing for the day. Also in the morning fourth and final week for […]
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ASC Snippets – Special Edition

We are delighted to announce that our club was highly successful in the Awards ceremony on Friday night for the Australia Sailing – Victoria division at Sandringham Yacht Club. Rod Thomas was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award, Luke Tupper with the Official of the Year Award, VIODA and Leah Keh with the Sport Promotion […]
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ASC Snippets 11/9/2025

Working Bee this Saturday Due to APYC’s CitySail weekend, there is no ASC sailing on the lake this weekend.  Instead, come along and help out at the working bee  commencing around 10-10.30.      Morning tea will be provided.  Primary work is to be in the boatyard and around the clubhouse. Last Week at the […]
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ASC Snippets 4/9/2025

Congrats to Rod!ASC is delighted to advise that Rod Thomas, our Rear-Commodore, has been selected as a finalist in the Australian Sailing Victorian State Awards – Lifetime Achievement Award.  This award has a primary focus on an individual’s significant and sustained impact on sailing in Australia, and is presented to individuals who have made an […]
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ASC Snippets 28/08/2025

Rod is currently enjoying some ‘away time’ and recently caught up with Mick Ralph on his travels.  Great to see him looking so relaxed and enjoying the company of a fellow ASC long-term member! Saturday 30/8/2025 Saturday sees the start of our annual 3-session Bill Hooper Series (30/8, 6/9 and 20/9), in honour of the […]
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Thursday Snippets, 21 August

Weather forecast looks OK for club Sailing on Saturday 21st and  VIODA Optimist Winter Coaching program and Laser group sessions on sunday 22nd afternoon. Saturday afternoon trophy race at 2pm, with 1.15 Information session and Sign on at Albert Park Yacht Club.The Sunday afternoon Victorian Optimist class coaching session is the second last of 12 […]
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Thursday Snippets, 14 August

Another busy wintry weekend at Albert Sailing Club and  plenty of Upcoming Events. Club race on saturday 15th at 2pm, with 1.15 Information session at APYC, and ASC clubrooms open from 10am. VIODA Winter Optimist Class Coaching Program supported by ASC sunday 1 to 4pm.Friday 15 August Clubrooms being hired by a member for a […]
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Thursday Snippets, 7 August

Club Sailing on Saturday 9th August. At 1pm Trophy Presentations for the ASC-APYC Summer Season in the Albert Sailing Club clubrooms will precede the Information session at 1.15 for the for the 1pm Winter Championship Race. Sunday 10th August Week 1 of 4 week VIODA Block 3 Winter Coaching Program for Optimist sailors from Victorian […]
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Thursday Snippets, 31 July

On Saturday 2nd August there is a club sailing day with club open from 10.30 and Winter Handicap race at 2pm. Sign on and Information Session at 1.15 at APYC. Sunday  3rd last week of the Block 2 VIODA Winter Coaching Program 1 to 4pm, with VIODA Buy, Swap and sell onshore from 12.30.  On […]
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Thursday Snippets, 24 July

Winter Season sailing returns on the 26/27 July weekend. * On Saturday 26th club sailing day with club open from 10.30 and Winter Championship race at 2pm. Sign on and Information Session at 1.15 at Albert Sailing Club.* Saturday 27th the Block 2 VIODA Winter Coaching Program at Albert Sailing Club resumes 1 to 4pm. […]
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