Thursday Snippets, 22 June

By Rod Thomas | Published: June 21, 2023

Albert Sailing Club’s annual Top of the Lake Regatta this Saturday and Sunday. Come down even if you are not sailing and see the short course racing action on the Lake and enjoy the warmth and chatter in the clubrooms.
Late registrations online via www.albertsc.org.au until Friday late, with very late registrations on the day at the clubhouse till 12 noon. Conditions looking good for an excellent weekend of sailing, with as at wednesday medium-strong winds (12-18 knts) predicted for both days,
Stay on for the BBQ and drinks from Doug’s Bar after sailing saturday afternoon.

Upcoming
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Saturday 1st July Club Sailing Day with short informal club race at 11am, and Winter Handicap Series race from 2pm. An informal meet of newer members to discuss future sailing from 9.20 – all welcome
Friday 7th – Sunday 9th July APYC junior Wintersail Coaching Regatta. Any ASC member enquireis can be directed to Rod via training@albertsc.org.au. No club racing that weekend.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee,

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Thursday Snippets, 15 June

By Rod Thomas | Published: June 14, 2023

There is a Winter Series club race scheduled for 2pm on saturday 17th June. The weather forecast as of Wednesday evening is looking unfavourable with strong to gale force winds being predicted for Port Phillip
* A call on the club race will be made at lunchtime at club on saturday. When known we will seek to place on club Facebook.
* Given the forecast the morning program on 17th which included a 9.30 meeting for newer members and 11am short informal race will not proceed. They are being scheduled for 2 weeks later on saturday 1st July. * The 2022 – 23 Trophy Presentations and BBQ scheduled for 5pm is also being moved to 1st July.
* There will be a mini working bee for those who come down on saturday morning to tidy the club up for the Regatta on the following weekend.
On Sunday 18th June there is Week 4 of the VIODA Optimist Winter Coaching Program. Any updates on this and details of the next Block 2 program  commencing mid July are through VIODA.

On saturday 24th June (pm) and sunday 25th June we have Albert Sailing Club’s annual Top of the Lake Regatta. Notice of Race on club website with entries sought via online link by Wednesday 21st June. Late entries possible online until Friday June 23 and at the club on the day, with entry by 21 June strongly preferred.  Entry required for  Albert Sailing Club and Albert Park Yacht Club who may only be sailing the saturday Winter Series race. Enquiries can be directed to Cindy via admin@albertsc.org.au 

Rod Thomas
for commodore@albertsc.org.au

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Thursday Snippets, 8 June

By Rod Thomas | Published: June 8, 2023

For the King’s Birthday long weekend we have a weekend off from club sailing on Albert Park Lake. No access to lake before 1030 on saturday due to a Rowing event.

Then two weekends of sailing.
* On saturday 17th there is a Winter Series club race at 2pm, and another short informal race in the morning. 1030 Information Session for an 11am start. Sail your own boat or for club members a club training boat subject to approval on the day. Late afternoon BBQ, Drinks and trophy presentations for the ASC-APYC 2022-23 Series. VIODA Optimist Winter Coaching 1-4pm on sunday 18th.
* Then Albert Sailing Club’s annual Top of the Lake Regatta on saturday 24th June (pm) and sunday 25th June. The water level in the lake is at its maximum and we have our fingers crossed for some more warmer than average daytime temperatures.
Use the online link on the club website to enter the Regatta. This includes Albert Sailing Club and Albert Park Yacht Club who may only be sailing the saturday Winter Series race. Contact Cindy via admin@albertsc.org.au if you can assist at the Regatta on or off water.

Enjoy the long weekend

Rod Thomas
for commodore@albertsc.org.au



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Thursday Snippets, 1 June 2023

By Rod Thomas | Published: June 1, 2023

Winter has arrived ! Club sailing Day on saturday 3rd June, with club race at 2pm. Week 3 of 4 week VIODA Optimist winter coaching program on sunday afternoon.

Kings Birthday Long Weekend 10 – 12 June no club or VIODA sailing on Albert Park Lake, and club and boatyard not open other than for members with access key.
Sorrento SCBC has its annual Mid Winters on 10th and 11th for Laser, Sabre and Optimist classes.

Upcoming
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The ASC Annual ‘Top of the Lake” Regatta is on Saturday and Sunday June 24 and 25. With 3 weeks to go it is time to get your online entry sorted with Notice of Race and Registration link on our club website. Volunteers are needed to assist on one or both days. If you can help out email admin@albertsc.org.au or Cindy on cindytilbrook@hotmail.com

Wintersail junior and youth Coaching Regatta 7 – 9 July. Details and bookings on https://www.apyc.org.au/wintersail.html Any queries from ASC members can be directed to Rod via training@albertsc.org.au

VIODA Optimist Winter Coaching four week Block 2 at Albert Sailing Club from sunday 16 July. Details and bookings on https://www.vioda.org.au/home/

Rod Thomas
for Albert Sailing Club

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Thursday Snippets, 25 May

By Rod Thomas | Published: May 24, 2023

The winter sailing season continues with club race at 2pm on saturday 27th, and club open from 10. Week 2 of the Victorian Optimist class’s winter coaching program on sunday from 1 to 4pm. 38 junior Optimist sailors from 8 Victorian clubs are sailing in the Block 1 program in Open, Intermediate and Green Fleet groups . Come down and check it out from the Lake foreshore or on the Albert Sailing Club webcam.

Upcoming
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The ASC Annual ‘Top of the Lake” Regatta is on Saturday and Sunday June 24 and 25. Notice of Race and Registration link is now on our club website www.albertsc.org.au. Volunteers to assist on one or both days are being sought. If you are available to help over this weekend, either on-water or off-water, please email admin@albertsc.org.au or Cindy on cindytilbrook@hotmail.com and let her know which day/days you are available, and preferred activity.

Wintersail junior and youth Coaching Regatta is being sailed from Albert Park Yacht Club on the last 3 days of the mid year school holidays 7 – 9 July. Details and bookings on https://www.apyc.org.au/wintersail.html. ASC members can get further information and discuss boat options with Rod down at our club or via training@albertsc.org.au

VIODA Optimist Winter Coaching four week Block 2 at Albert Sailing Club from sunday 16 July. Details and bookings on https://www.vioda.org.au/home/

Rod Thomas
for Rear Commodore
Albert Sailing Club

Photo : Optimist program @ ASC on 21 May

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Thursday Snippets, 18 May

By Rod Thomas | Published: May 17, 2023

A busy weekend at Albert Sailing Club on the 20/21 May weekend.
* Saturday 20 May Club Sailing Day. In morning sailing including 10.30 information session for informal 11am short race with club training boats available for members who need a boat, and winter series race at 2pm.
Sunday 21 May Week 1 of the 4 week Victorian Optimist class Block 1 winter training program at ASC. Sessions run 1 – 4pm three of next four sundays, with 40 juniors in Green Fleet, Intermediate and Open level groups. Come down and have a look or check it out on our club webcam. VIODA website for full details. ASC member enquiries to Rod.

Upcoming
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The ASC Annual ‘Top of the Lake” Regatta will be held on Saturday and Sunday June 24 and 25. Notice of Race and Registration link will be available from our club website by this sunday 21st.

ASC Regatta: Call for volunteers
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As in previous years, the success of the regatta will depend on the willing pool of volunteers who assist in the conduct of the regatta. If you are available to help over this weekend, either on-water or off-water, please email admin@albertsc.org.au or Cindy on cindytilbrook@hotmail.com and let her know which day/days you are available, and preferred activity.

Regatta Sponsorship
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If you own a small business, or know any business owner who might like to consider sponsoring our regatta, (either with a direct monetary contribution or in kind), then please also let Cindy know preliminary details as soon as possible. Promotion of the business is provided in exchange for the sponsorship by way of name/logo on regatta documents, banner flags flying at
the regatta, the opportunity to speak to participants etc.

Sunday 28 May Wooden Boats Association Reflections on Mirror Dinghy Sailing Day on Albert Park Lake. ASC current and past Mirror sailors welcome. Details on https://www.facebook.com/MirrorsVic/

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee


Photo : Graeme Blunt was awarded Club Member of the Year by outgoing Commodore at the club’s AGM on 13 May. Thanks to all of our volunteers who keep our club operating throughout the year.

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Thursday Snippets, 11 May

By Rod Thomas | Published: May 10, 2023

Saturday 13th May has a number of activities for Albert Sailing Club members and visitors,
* week 2 of our Winter Season with club open from 10am and Winter Series club race from 2pm.
* there is a sailing session for newer club members in Pacers at Williamstown from 9.15am being lead by the Commodore, As at wednesday there are a couple of spots available for any member interested. Details and booking link on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/
* Albert Sailing Club Annual General Meeting in our clubrooms at 5pm after sailing, preceded by presentation of perpetual trophies for 2022 – 2023 10 minutes before. All members encouraged to attend, with AGM documents under The Club tab of www.albertsc.org.au. There may be an informal meal afterwards depending upon indications of numbers to Cindy by lunchtime on thursday.


Upcoming
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Saturday 20 May  Club Sailing Day Informal 11am short race with club training boats available for members, and winter series race at 2pm.
Sunday 21 May Victorian Optimist class four week winter Block 1 training program commences at ASC. Around 40 boats from Victorian clubs registered. Program details on VIODA website. ASC member enquiries to Rod.

Sunday 28 May Wooden Boats Association Reflections on Mirror Dinghy Sailing Day on Albert Park Lake. ASC current and past Mirror sailors welcome. Details on https://www.facebook.com/MirrorsVic/

Enjoy the improving Autumn weather.

Rod Thomas
commodore@albertsc.org.au

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Thursday Snippets, 4 May

By Rod Thomas | Published: May 3, 2023

Albert Sailing Club’s Winter sailing season commences on saturday 6 May, with full calendar and season details on club website. Club open from 10am with club race from 2pm. The forecast suggests come prepared for winter sailing and/or socialising.
Upcoming
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Saturday 13th May Albert Sailing Club Annual General Meeting at 5pm after sailing.

The Notice of Meeting was in an email from Albert Sailing Club to members on 18 April.
Meeting Documents can be found on the Albert Sailing Club website under the first menu item The Club / Annual General Meeting. Staement of Accounts, Committee and Treasurer reports to be loaded by 5 May.
Club members are encouraged to consider standing for a committee position or volunteer for non committee role. Completed committee nomination forms need to be  either emailed to secretary@albertsc.org.au  by 5pm on 5 May or left with Commodore or in club Tower in hard copy  by 5pm on saturday 6 May.
There will be presentation of annual perpetual trophies in ten minutes prior to AGM and an informal dinner after the meeting.  Please notify the secretary (secretary@albertsc.org.au) by 10 May if you plan to stay on for the dinner.

Sunday 21 May Victorian Optimist class four week winter Block 1 training program commences at ASC. Registrations required by 7 May Details on VIODA website. ASC member enquiries to Rod.

Keep warm

Rod Thomas
commodore@albertsc.org.au

Photo : ASC’s Jaemie and Hamish Wilson finished second overall and first family in Victorian Mirror Championships last weekend.
Well done Jaemie and Hamish and the other 11 skipper/crew combinations from Williamstown SC.

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Thursday Snippets, 27 April

By Rod Thomas | Published: April 27, 2023

On Saturday 29th April there is the club’s bi-annual working bee from 9.30am and club race from 2pm. Come down in the morning and help ‘spruce’ the clubrooms, boatyard and surrounds up before the winter season.
Also on 29th we have a group of new members undertaking a training session in Pacers at RYCV, Williamstown, and on 29th and 30th Jaemie and Hamish Wilson sailing in Mirror class State titles at Williamstown Sailing Club and Hamish Gilsenan the Queensland Laser class championships at Humpybong Yacht Club !
Upcoming
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Saturday 6th May Commencement of ASC winter sailing season. Details and online form for Winter Associates from other clubs on www.albertsc.org.au
Saturday 13th May Albert Sailing Club Annual General Meeting at 5pm after sailing.
Sunday 21 May Commencement of Victorian Optimist class four week winter Block 1 training program at ASC. Registrations required by 7 May Details on VIODA website.

Rod Thomas
commodore@albertsc.org.au

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Thursday Snippets, 20 April

By Rod Thomas | Published: April 19, 2023

Saturday 22nd April club sailing day with club open from 10am, and club race at 2pm. Finally some Autumn weather forecast. Also the water level is much improved following recent rains allowing centreboards down for our regular classes. There is a junior athletics event on the weekend. If parking in Aquatic drive is full members with current annual parking permit can park on gravel areas next to club.There is likely to be some reserved spots for those without a permit. If unsure check inside on arrival.

The Club’s Autumn Mudpuddler Newsletter was released this week. A copy to read and share can be found on Home screen of www.albertsc.org.au.

Upcoming
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Saturday 29th April club working bee from 9.30am and club race from 2pm. Members encouraged to come down and ‘spruce’ the clubrooms and surrounds up before the winter season.

Saturday 6th May Commencement of ASC winter sailing season. Details and online form for Winter Associates from other clubs on www.albertsc.org.au

Sunday 21 May Commencement of Victorian Optimist class 4 week winter Block 1 training program at ASC. Details on VIODA website.

29th and 30th April Williamstown SC end of Season Regatta including Mirror Class State Championships https://www.facebook.com/MirrorsVic/

6th and 7th May Sail Bellarine at Indented Head including Laser Class Victorian Masters championships.

RodThomas
commodore@albertsc.org,au



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