Thursday Snippets, 30 March

By Rod Thomas | Published: March 29, 2017

Sailing returns to the Lake after the F1 Grand Prix weekend. Summer Series 6 club race at 2.30 on Saturday 1st April, with Better Sailing group session in the morning from 10am. The club training boats are available for use and hire by members.
The RS Aero national championships and Skiff Regatta is being sailed at Black Rock Yacht Club on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd. There will be some fast sailing from a range of skiff classes if the winds get up. The largest fleet is in the RS Aero class with 25 entries, and Ron Fergusson from ASC is a strong chance for a good placing – go Ron !
Monday 4th to Wednesday 6th, ASC is conducting another junior school holiday program. Mainly green fleet level juniors in club Ozi Optis this time. Our open class juniors will be sailing in the Victorian Youth Championships coaching program at Royal Brighton YC. Adult members and friends are welcome to come down to ASC to lend a hand, go for a sail or watch the juniors learning and having fun. There will be a sausage sizzle lunch on Wednesday for the juniors, their parents and any ASC members who are down at the Lake.
On 8 April ASC is hosting week 1 of the two week Lake Challenge series for sailors from ASC , APYC and visitors. Short course format, with races from 2pm. Prizes for overall placegetters and class winners. Eats and drinks in ASC clubrooms after sailing.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 16 March

By Rod Thomas | Published: March 16, 2017

Summer Series 5 club race at 2.30 on saturday 18th, with Better Sailing group session at 10am and final Term 1 junior green fleet session at 1pm. Late morning there will be final compilation of the club’s Autumn Mudpuddler newsletters in the ASC club rooms for posting of Newsletters next week. The online version is available on the home page of www.albersc.org.au.

Closing date for expressions of interest in AFL football tipping comp is Friday 17th via email to naomiburmika@gmail.com. Expressions of interest in the Easter junior school holiday program on 3 to 5 April close on Monday 20 March via the link on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/

On the March long weekend the Optimist State titles were sailed at Geelong with 90 or so entries. The ASC juniors who participated had some good results. Congratulations and well done to Finn McMahon who was the winner of the Victorian Optimist State championship. For the Regatta he tied on equal points with the current Australian Champion from NSW but finished Regatta second on a count back. As first Victorian he won the Victorian title. In the Intermediate division Jack Italia finished second overall, only one point behind the winner. In the Green fleet, Anna Robinson who joined ASC in November for our saturday green fleet program finished third. The Laser state titles are on the weekend of 18/19 March at Royal Brighton Yacht Club.

A reminder that the Albert Park Lake Reserve will be closed for the F1 Grand Prix from 12.01am Monday 20 March to 12.01 on Tuesday 28 March.
ASC next club sailing is on Saturday 1 April.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 9 March

By Rod Thomas | Published: March 8, 2017

On the March long weekend some members will be down at ASC on Saturday 11th from 10am to 1pm for some social sailing. Club training boats available for members, all subject to reasonable weather and committee member approval. No club racing on long weekend, but State titles for junior Optimist class at Geelong and Impulses at McCrae.

Next ASC programmed date is Saturday 18th March with training groups am and pm, and club race t 2.30. The Albert Park Lake Reserve will then be closed from midnight Sunday 19th March to Monday 27th March for the Formula Grand Prix with no public access.

The ASC March committee meeting is at 7.30 on Tuesday 14th. The close date for the March Mudpuddler Newsletter is Sunday 12th. Send contributions to mudpuddler@albertsc.org.au.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 2 March 2017

By Rod Thomas | Published: March 1, 2017

ASC open on Saturday 4th March with Better Sailing group from 10am, club Summer Series Race at 2.30, and junior green fleet sailing from 1pm. One other sailing date programmed in March, with Summer Series, Better Sailing and green fleet sessions on 18 March. No club sailing on the March 11 – 13 Long weekend, and the Albert Park Reserve locked up from 20 to 26 March for the Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Articles and items of interest are being sought for the next ASC Mudpuddler newsletter, which will be compiled early to mid March. Send your items to mudpuddler@abertsc.org.au.

Most classes have their State titles at this time of the year. Sabres and Open Bic’s were on the last two weekends in February. Impulse, Laser and junior Optimist classes across the first 3 weeks of March. ASC has representation in all of these and we wish good sailing upon our sailors in these and other events at this busy time of the year. Elsewhere there is Some spectacular 18 footers sailing on the internet this week with the JJ Giltinan world championship regatta on Sydney Harbour being streamed on http://www.18footers.com.au/sailing/tv/2016-17.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 23 February

By Rod Thomas | Published: February 23, 2017

Full weekend of sailing at Albert Sailing Club on weekend of 25th and 26th. On Saturday there is Learn to Sail and Better Sailing training groups in the morning followed by Summer Series club race at 2.30. Sunday is our monthly social sailing day. Club open from 10am to 4pm, with sailing in your own boat or for members in our club training boats. BBQ at lunchtime , with sausage sizzle or BYO. Friends and visitors most welcome. to sail or relax on the club balcony or the Lake foreshore. Any more experienced members who could help, particularly in morning or over lunchtime period would be appreciated.

There is a visit by the Victorian Laser Association on Sunday 26th. There will be a slalom training event in Laser Radial boats provided by VLA members. Meeting at ASC clubrooms at 12.30 for an afternoon of training and short course sailing on a slalom course. Past and present Laser sailors welcome. with further information on
https://www.facebook.com/viclaser/

There is Athletics Victoria meeting at Lakeside Stadium across the 25/26 February weekend. We are contacting Parks Victoria re: allowing members with annual parking permits to park in gravel areas. We will put out ASC sandwich boards in these areas if these arrangements are in place. Also be aware that Lakeside Drive, on St Kilda Road side of Lake, will be closed for Grand Prix works for extended periods till end of March.

There was a good turnout of ASC junior sailors in the Lidgett Trophy Regatta at Davey’s Bay last weekend. The Optimist class was by far the largest class and was split into 5 divisions. Congratulations and well done to Hamish and Nigel who were the winners of the Optimist Gold and Novice Green divisions.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 16 February

By Rod Thomas | Published: February 15, 2017

Summer Series 2 club race on Saturday 18th at 2.30. Week 2 of the February Learn to Sail course in the morning from 9.30, and junior green fleet sailing from 1pm.
ASC is hosting a twilight social sail on Wednesday 22 February. Come down for a sail on the lake and join us for a BBQ afterwards. Please bring a salad if you can and send an email to naomiburmika@gmail.com if you know you will definitely be able to make it or have a question. Club members are also welcome to come and just sit on the deck with a drink and watch the sun set over the city! This is a followup to the successful twilight sail in late January.
Well done to Owen McMahon on winning the Victorian Laser Radial Masters titles at Geelong on 11/12 February. Owen won 4 of 5 heats in a competitive fleet of 18 Radials. sailed by men and women over 35 years of age. On the 18/19 weekend there are a number of our ASC Opti class juniors sailing in the 18th annual Lidgett Cup at Davey’s Bay Yacht Club and we look forward to their report and results.
A late reminder of the Sarah Blanck two day training and short races event for Women and Girls at Sorrento SCBC all day on both 4 & 5 March. This is Victoria’s best event for Women and Girls at all levels of experience with Olympic sailors and coaches. ASC’s CindyTilbrook will be involved in race management across the weekend and is a good person to talk to about the event. Final online entries close this coming weekend.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 11 February

By Rod Thomas | Published: February 9, 2017

On Saturday 11th February the summer season re-commences with Summer Series 1 club race at 2.30. In the morning, week 2 of the February Learn to Sail course from 9.30, and Vic Schools Teams racing from 8.30 to 11.30. Look out for Usain Bolt and his entourage on saturday.The third Nitro Athletics event is on at Lakeside Stadium from 5.30pm. It will not effect parking during the day, but may make for a slower traffic exit at the end of the afternoon. There is also a Nitro themed fun run around the lake from 8 – 9.30am which will slow down but not stop access to Aquatic Drive over that period.

The Interclub Top of the Bay Regatta at Elwood on Saturday 4th was a frustrating and ultimately disappointing sailing afternoon. The southerly sea breeze was in late morning, but then spent most of the afternoon fighting a wind from the north. This meant generally light to ‘drifter’ shifting breezes, with the best sailing before the start when the course had to be reset when the wind swung from northerly to southerly. Just after 4pm the Race Officer decided to abandon racing when there was no apparent wind in sight. Then, of course, 15 minutes later a nice southerly sprang up which provided a run home for the Port Melbourne, Williamstown and Altona fleets which had sailed to Elwood for the Regatta. Who said you sail in better winds on Port Phillip !

The February ASC general committee meeting is on tuesday 14th in our clubrooms at 7.30, with all members welcome.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 2 February

By Rod Thomas | Published: February 1, 2017

On Saturday 4th February is the Annual Top of the Bay Regatta at Elwood Sailing club at 2pm, with details on Elwood SC website. Commencing on Sunday 5 February is the Learn to Sail program of 8 sessions for an adult group across the weekends in February. Late enrolments possible up to Friday evening – email training@albertsc.org.au and see details on club website. No club racing at Albert Park Lake on 4th. The club will be open on sunday 5th from 9am to 4pm, for Learn to Sail program and members who may want to sail or use the club facilities.

Upcoming – ASC’s summer club racing resumes on 11 February from 2.30, with club races each Saturday up to the March long weekend.
The February/March “Green fleet” program on Saturdays 1 – 4pm from 11 February for juniors with own boat or hire of club boat, subject to availability. Details and EOI under Upcoming Events entry on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org

On Friday 3 February the Women & Girls Group from Australian Sailing have booked to be at ASC from around 5.30 for a sail, food and drinks, with ASC women & Girls invited and most welcome. Email sailing@albertsc or speak to Don McKenzie for further details.

WANTED A foldup table tennis table. If you have such a table or know of one not being used which could be donated or sold cheaply to ASC speak to Edwige Kozinski or send an email to sailing@albertsc.org.au. Table with net, bats and balls, would be even better.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 26 January

By Rod Thomas | Published: January 25, 2017

Australia Day Greetings. On the 28/29 Jan weekend there is no club sailing on the saturday. Social sailing on sunday with the club open 10am to at least 3pm and members, friends and visitors welcome. Social sailing also Wednesday 1 February, with club open from 12.30pm. Upcoming – The Learn to Sail program on weekends across February commences on Sunday 5 February. Sign up at the club on sunday 29th or send an email to training@albertsc.org.au. Also “green fleet” program on Saturdays from 11 February for juniors with own boat or hire of club Ozi Opti. Details and EOI under Upcoming Events entry on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org

On Saturday 4th February is the Annual Top of the Bay Regatta at Elwood Sailing club. Dinghy clubs at top end of Port Phillip, including Albert Park Lake participate. 60 – 100 boats expected depending on conditions, including from ASC. (Further details will be placed on www.albertsc.org.au or email sailing@albertsc.org.au) 1pm Briefing for 2pm start and no entry fee applies. No ASC club racing on 4th but highly likely to be some sailing on Albert Park Lake. On Friday 3 February the Women & Girls Group from Australian Sailing will be at ASC from around 5.30 for a sail, food and drinks, with ASC women & Girls invited and most welcome.

ASC’s summer club racing resumes on 11 February from 2.30, with club races each Saturday up to the March long weekend.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 19 January

By Rod Thomas | Published: January 17, 2017

Saturday 21st Commodore Series 3 Club Race at 12.30, with club training boats available for hire by club members from 10am.
Upcoming we have a Junior school holiday program 23rd to 25th, with club open 9.30 to 4pm each day On Tuesday 24th the club will be open for “twilight sailing” from around 4pm to 8/8.30. BBQ on club decking early evening – (bring a salad if you can), and a movie for juniors. All ASC Members, their families and Visitors are invited for a casual get together. If you know you’re coming along, please email naomiburmika@gmail.com for numbers – but members are more than welcome to show up on the evening. Looking forward to seeing you there!
On Australia Day, thursday 26 January there will be women and men Cadel Evans cycling events around Albert Park Reserve. No parking or access in most areas of the Lake Reserve all day, including around Sailing Clubs and Lakeside Stadium. Park in Albert Road or ride to Club if you want to use club facilities on Australia Day. On the 28/29 Jan weekend there is no club sailing on the saturday, and social sailing on sunday with the club open 10am to at least 3pm. Elsewhere on 28/29 January is the major Festival of Sails Regatta at Geelong, Yarrawonga Australia Day Regatta, ad a wooden sailing dinghies event at Inverloch.

February 4 and 5 weekend – On Saturday 4th Annual Top of the Bay Regatta at Elwood Sailing club, with 60 – 100 boats expected depending on conditions. No ASC club racing, but highly likely to be some sailingon Albert Park Lake. Sunday 5th the ASC February Learn to Sail program of 8 sessions over 4 weekends commences, with club open all day. Also on 3 February the Women & Girls Group from Australian Sailing will be at ASC from around 5.30 for a sail, food and drinks, with ASC women & Girls invited and most welcome. ASC’s summer club racing series 1 on 11 February.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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