Saturday 22nd and 23rd January no ASC club sailing being the weekend preceding Australia Day.
Weekend regattas for sailing dinghy classes at clubs including McCrae and Yarrawonga.
Port Melbourne Yacht Club club aggregate race at 1.30 on saturday with visitors welcome.
Festival of Sails, mainly for keelboats with entertainment at Geelong.
Saturday 29th ASC Summer Series re-commences.
Sunday 30th ASC social sailing day 10.30am – 4.30pm, with a junior/young adult Laser and Zest session from 1.30. Club training boats available for member use, subject to weather conditions and approval on the day.
Keep safe, keep well and keep active.
Rod Thomas
for ASC committee
Thursday Snippets, 20 January
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Thursday Snippets, 13 January
Week 2 of Commodore short series from 2.30 on saturday 15th , with Information Session at APYC at 1.45 and club open from 10.30am. The club Galley is not open this week , but Doug’s Bar will after sailing.
The good news for this week is that the Team ASC junior crew were clear cut winners of the 92nd annual Stonehaven Cup regatta sailed in RS Quest boats from 5 clubs at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron last week. Hamish, Mietta, Scarlett and Maddy sailed consistently well to record wins in 7 of the 9 short format heats, and the two invitaion races. A fuller report on the win plus some photos has been posted on the Albert Sailing Club Facebook. Well done to the Team ASC crew and the members and parents who supported their participation in the longest running junior regatta in Australia.
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Saturday 22nd and 23rd January no ASC club sailing for weekend preceding Australia Day. Regattas at a number of clubs including McCrae and Yarrawonga.
Saturday 29th ASC Summer Series re-commences.
Sunday 30th ASC social sailing day 10.30am – 4.30pm, with a junior/young adult Laser and Zest session from 1.30.
Thursday 13th to Monday 16th January Sail Melbourne,180+ boats and boards sailing Australia’s largest multi class regatta at Royal Brighton and Royal Yacht Club Victoria
Rod Thomas
for ASC committee
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Thursday Snippets, 6 January
Happy New Year. The Albert Sailing Club summer season re-commences with sailing on saturday 8th January. Week 1 of Commodore short series from 2.30, with Information Session at ASC at 1.45. Club open from 10.30am, with club training boats available for member use from 11.
This week the annual Stonehaven Cup regatta for junior crews under 19 years of age is being sailed in RS Quest boats at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron. The ASC Quest has been transported to RMYS and after 6 of 10 short format races the ASC Quest team of Hamish, Mietta, Scarlett and Maddy has shown good sailing skills and teamwork to record 5 wins and a third in the 11 boat fleet. We look forward to them finishing off the series well.
Albert Sailing Club wants to give Members plus Family and Friends the opportunity to purchase surplus older boats left at the Club before we advertise more widely – wooden Impulse, Mirror and Sabot, and a full rig Laser . Contact Graeme Blunt for details 0417311295 or speak to him at the club, this week on saturday morning.
The ASC calendar of saturday club sailing has been published on the Home screen of our club website www.albertsc.org.au.
Roads in the park are being re-sealed over period to mid January, with access via Albert Road steel gates on weekend days and most weekdays. Further details ASC website.
The ASC COVID Safe Plan is also updated on the website as significant changes in Government directions effect in ASC operations occur. Curren key messages are. Don’t come to the club if you have possible COVID symptoms or await test results. Everyone need to checkin in club foyer with QR code or complete paper form. All above 12 years of age needs to be double vaxxed to go upstairs in clubrooms. Masks need to be worn indoors except when eating or drinking, a young child or have a valid exemption.
Upcoming elsewhere.
Melbourne’s largest multi class dinghy regatta, Sail Melbourne, 13th – 16th January at Royal Brighton and Royal Yacht Club Victoria.
Various club regattas and class championships across February and March.
Annual Inverloch Wooden Dinghy Regatta has been moved from its traditional Australia weekend dates to 19 and 20 February.
Keep enjoying the Australian summer and keep safe and healthy as best yo ucan.
Rod Thomas
for ASC committee
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Thursday Snippets, 16 December
Friday 17th December we have Twilight Sailing with BBQ on decking at Albert Sailing Club with forecast finally for some of Melbourne’s best Summer weather with a maximum of 30 degrees and a light-light moderate southerly sea breeze. ASC members, families and friends are invited to join us for a sail (in own boat or a club boat) and/or a BBQ and refreshments. For catering let Cindy know of likely numbers via commodore@albertsc.org.au. If you do not have a Parks Vic annual parking permit be aware of midweek parking restrictions and options as set out below*.
Wednesday 22nd December casual midweek sailing if weather is OK, am and pm till 4ish. For adults, youth and junior members, with Junior options as per link on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/
There will be Road closures in the Albert Park Reserve till 17 January for resurfacing of the Grand Prix track. Best entry is through Main Gates off Albert Road. Current advice is that there will be no vehicle access to Aquatic Drive and the roads from the gates to Aquatic Drive on Thursday 6 January and Tuesday 11 January. If we receive advice of further closures effecting access to Aquatic Drive we will place information on the Home Screen of www.albertsc.org.au
In some positive news the Aquatic Weed cutting harvester will be operating on the Lake until mid January. If out on the Lake give him a wide berth.
As for midweek car parking restrictions and fees
– Gravel areas next to club are for drop off only.
– Aquatic Drive behind club $5.50 per hour for maximum of 3 hours till 6pm, then $5.50 for up to 9pm .
– Albert Road service road 250 metres or so from club. Hourly parking with ticket until 6pm, then no fee after 6pm.
The Albert Sailing Club program resumes on saturday 8th January.
Thursday Snippets will take a break for a few weeks. Compliments of the season to everyone and see you in early 2022.
Rod Thomas
for ASC committee
Good turnout and social evening at our ASC Christmas function
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Thursday Snippets, 9 December
Saturday 11th December we have our final club race day for the year with ASC’s Life Members Trophy Race at 2.30. Club open from 10.30, with club training boats available for use by members. Then from 6pm catered Festive Season Dinner and festivities in our clubrooms.
Sunday 12th no club activities programmed. For anyone coming to the club, many roads in the area including around the Lake will be closed from 6am to 12 noon for the Melbourne Marathon as per https://melbournemarathon.com.au/road-closures/
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* Thursday 9 December is the final monthly committee meeting for 2021 at 7.30 in our ASC clubrooms.
* Friday 17 December Twilight Sailing and BBQ on club decking hosted by Commodore and Vice Comodore. Club open from 4pm and BBQ on club decking. All welcome for sailing and/or BBQ and chat.
* Wednesday 22 December Final casual Midweek Sailing for all or part of day.
includes Junior Sailing Day 9.30 to 4pm for Green Fleet and Intermediate level juniors in own Laser or club Zest or Laser. Details on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/
Rod Thomas
for ASC committee
Frank Bucek’s Retro Laser and Combi van combination at Laser State titles on 27/28 November
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Thursday Snippets, 1 December
Saturday 4th December we have Summer Series Handicap 1 race at 2.30, with club open from 10.30 for casual sailing, rigging or a chat in our clubrooms lounge. If the weather is reasonable the Club training boats will again be available for use by club members.
The club’s Summer Mudpuddler Newsletter has been released this week and is now available in the right hand panel of https://albertsc.org.au/
From the windy club race on 27 November a short video and a collection of photos have been created. Links for these are at the base of this post.
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* Saturday 11 December Festive Season Dinner and celebrations from 6pm. Detaisl and bookings online at https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org or via list in clubrooms by Sunday 5 December.
On the 11th we also have our final club race for the year with the Life Members Trophy Race at 2.30.
* Thursday 9 December is the final monthly committee meeting for 2021 at 7.30, at long last in our clubrooms. If the weather is kind, a number of committee members plan to sail from late afternoon, with others welcome.
* Friday 17 December Twilight Sailing and BBQ on club decking
* Wednesday 22 December Final casual Midweek Sailing for all or part of day.
includes Junior Sailing Day 9.30 to 4pm for Green Fleet and Intermediate level juniors in own Laser or club Zest or Laser. Details on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/
Rod Thomas
for ASC committee
* Video compilation from 27 November can be viewed on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDQnuWJYeHo
Photos from 27 November race on https://1drv.ms/u/s!AoQ8E9nP-9IFgfs7xKKK0XoDLPoNKA?e=6Y0cDE
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Thursday Snippets, 25 November
A full weekend at Albert Sailing Club on 27/28 November weekend. Summer Championship 1 club race on 27th at 2.30pm with club open from 10.30 for morning and afternoon casual sailing. On 28th we have our monthly Sunday Sailing Day from 10am – 3pm. In the morning come down for tea or coffee and a chat in our club lounge. For our Women and Girls arrive by 10.20 for briefing for an informal short race in club boats or your own. Club training boats available for members and guests both days, with priority for Zests on sunday morning for the W&G sailing.
This year we are having an ASC Festive Season celebration after sailing on 11 December our final club race for the year. For members, their families and guests. A catered meal is being organised. Details and bookings on the link on
https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/
ASC COVID Safe Plan applies for all attendances at our club. You need to click on QR code or complete check in form in club foyer each day you come to the club.
You need to provide evidence of double vaccination or exemption status to enter upstairs clubrooms on first time at club since start of November and strongly encouraged to do so if only using downstairs facilities.
Rod Thomas
for ASC committee
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Thursday Snippets, 18 November
On Friday 19th we have our first ASC Twilight sailing and BBQ. Then on Saturday 20th a club sailing day with a cancelled Grand Prix Trophy Race at 2.30. Club open from 10.30, with club training boats available for members at 11am or 1.15.
For Friday’s sailing the clubrooms and boatyard will be open at 3. Arrive anytime late afternoon/early evening to sail your own boat or for members a club training boat. Our RS Quest, which can take out 2 or 3 crew of any experience level, will also be out for a sail. There is the option, if sailing or not, of a BBQ meal and relaxation on the club decking from 6.15ish. Come down and enjoy Friday late afternoon and twilight at Albert SC. Details on https://www.facebook.com/AlbertSailing and email commodore@albertsc.org.au if attending the BBBQ.
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Monthly soical sailing day on sunday 28th November, with timing depending on weather. Includes options for our club and visiting Women & Girls and 2021 Learn to Sail graduates, with details out next week.
Saturday 11 December join us for our ASC end-of-year Festive Season celebrations in our clubrooms after the final club race with a two course dinner and festivities from 6pm. Further details and bookings on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/event-4571575
Finally a reminder that items and photos for next Mudpuddler Newsletter need to be sent by tuesday 23rd to training@albertsc.org.au for on forwarding to our newsletter editor.
Rod Thomas
for ASC committee
training@albertsc.org.au
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Thursday Snippets, 11 November
Saturday 13th November club sailing day with Summer Series 1 club race at 2.30, and club open from 10.30. Club training boats available for use by members and non members at 11am or from 1/1.30pm. Steve Dunn has plans to sail the club’s RS Quest. Check the forecast late afternoon/evening on Friday. The weather could be OK for sailing saturday afternoon.
Friday 19th November our first Post Lockdown Twilight Sailing at ASC with BBQ and drinks on club decking or clubrooms. Sail your own boat or club boats available for members. Club open from 5pm, BBQ and drinks from around 6.15. Family and friends welcome. As it is weather dependant check Thursday Snippets on 18th for confirmation.
Sunday 28th November Monthly Social Sailing Day.
Call for items and photos for our Summer Mudpuddler newsletter. Content on boating related lockdown and post lockdown activities sought. Submission deadline is Tuesday 23rd November. Send contributions to Rod via training@albertsc.org.au for on-forwarding to our Newsletter editor Maddy.
ASC COVID Safe plan requirements apply for all club events. This includes QR code or alternative for each day come to the club; evidence of vaccination status if not already provided; and currently face masks when inside clubrooms.
Rod Thomas
for ASC committee
training@albertsc.org.au
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Thursday Snippets, 27 January
Saturday 29th January and 5th February ASC Summer Series club race at 2.30.
Sunday 30th ASC social sailing day 10.30am – 4.00pm. Club training boats available for member use, subject to weather conditions and approval on the day. Including juniors 8 – 12 years sailing own boat or club Ozi Opti in morning and teenager/young adult Laser and Zest training session from 1.30.
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Saturday 12th February Top of the Bay Interclub Regatta event 2pm at Altona Yacht Club. For clubs at top of Port Phillip plus Albert Park Lake clubs. Notice of Race and Entry Form on https://www.altonayachtclub.org.au/news/top-of-the-bay-12th-feb-at-ayc/ We do have some ASC members planning to enter. Contact our Rear Commodore Steve Dunn via sailing@albertsc.org.au for further information or if you dan be available to assist at AYC in and on or off water role.
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th February Victorian Sabre Class championships at Blairgowrie YS on the Mornington Peninsula. This will be a big event for Sabres, with 40 entries one month out. Further details including Notice of Race on https://www.sabre.org.au/states/victoria/state-championships/
Saturday 26th February 150 years of APYC and sailing on Albert Park Lake Opening Day celebrations. More details in early February.
We look forward to some cooler weather and need rain to restore water levels in Albert Park Lake.
Keep safe, keep well and keep active.
Rod Thomas
for ASC committee