Thursday Snippets, 13 July

By Rod Thomas | Published: July 12, 2023

The combined Albert Sailing Club winter season re-commences on saturday 15th, with ASC-APYC club race from 2pm. Information session at 1.15 at Albert Sailing Club.

On sunday 16th July we host the VIODA Optimist Class Winter Coaching Block 2 four week program from Albert Sailing Club 1 – 4pm. Welcome back to the  thirty plus junior Optimist sailors, their support crews, and their five coaches. Also to the Victorian Laser Association 4 week Laser 4.7 coaching program participants for their program on Albert Park Lake based on the next four sunday mornings  based at the Boatshed next door.

Come down to the Lake to view the weekend action or take a look on the club webcam on www.albertsc.org.au.

 A gentle reminder for club members yet to complete the short 2 minute Social Committee survey. Click on ASC Social Survey

Rod Thomas
sailing@albertsc.org.au

Recent VIODA Top of The Lake Regatta Facebook post

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Thursday Snippets, 6 July

By Rod Thomas | Published: July 6, 2023


From Friday 7th to Sunday 9th July Wintersail junior Coaching Regatta from Albert Park Yacht Club, so no ASC or APYC club sailing on the weekend. There are 35 juniors registered in Wintersail, with 3 from ASC. Hoping for better weather than forecast.

Club Winter Season resumes on saturday 15 July with club races weekly at 2pm.

ASC Social Committee
The ASC Social Committee has recently reformed. They are looking to better understand the type and frequency of social events that the members would like to see. To assist, they have pulled together a short 2 minute survey. To complete click on ASC Social Survey
It would be appreciated if you could spare the time to complete the survey over the next week or so, that way the Social Committee can start planning the club social calendar as the weather starts warming up.

ASC’s Hamish Gilsenan is sailing th ILCA6 Laser Youth World Championships in Poland from 4 – 9 July. 260 boats boats in Men’s youth fleet with 4 fleets of 65 boats sailing 2 races per day in preliminary rounds. Hamish had a great start with a win in his first fleet race followed by three top 20 fleet placings. You can follow progress on the event and other Victorian Laser Association posts on https://www.facebook.com/viclaser/

Rod Thomas
sailing@albertsc.org.au

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Thursday Snippets, 29 June

By Rod Thomas | Published: June 28, 2023

Albert Sailing Club’s annual ‘Top of the Lake’ regatta went off well on the 24/25 June weekend with 40 odd boats competing in a series of five short course races. A short Regatta highlights video can be found on https://youtu.be/orkZObLBBcM . This includes action when the ‘front’ came through on the saturday afternoon. When open video clip click on the cog wheel and check on 720p quality.

Another club day on saturday 1st July, as part of our winter season. In the afternoon there is a Handicap Series race at 2pm. This will be followed by a club BBQ and at 5pm Presentations for the combined ASC and APYC series for 2022 – 23. ASC and APYC members encouraged to take in the BBQ and attend the informal 15 minutes of trophy presentations at 5.

In the morning of saturday 1st there will be a short informal race at 11,with an Information Session at 10.30 . Members can either sail a club boat or your own boat. .There will be an informal meet of newer members in the clubrooms from 9.20 to chat about ideas for the club’s sailing program and activities in 2023 – 2024.

Upcoming
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On weekend of 8/9 July Wintersail junior Coaching Regatta from Albert Park Yacht Club, so no ASC or APYC club sailing that weekend.
Winter Series races then weekly on saturdays from 15 July.

ASC’s Hamish Gilsenan is Australia’s top ranked youth sailor in the ILCA6 Laser World Championships in Poland from 1 – 9 July. Tax deductible onations to his campaign can be made via the Donate button on the Australian Sports Foundation website.

Rod Thomas
sailing@albertsc.org.au

 

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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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