Thursday Snippets, 9 January 2020

By Rod Thomas | Published: January 8, 2020

The Albert Sailing Club  program recommences on Saturday 11th January with week 1 of the 2 week Commodore Series. The club will be open from 10am for casual sailing , with club racing from 2.30.

The Lake water level is down to below 1 metre, following minimal rain in inner Melbourne in the last 6 weeks. Sailing is thus with centreboards raised, and launching via the ramp and jetty in front of ASC or the floating pontoon in front of APYC. Rain and storm water inflows are needed to replenish the Lake water level otherwise there will be further deterioration in water level with some more hot days. Updates on the condition of the Lake will be provided through Thursday Snippets and our club website.

January is a busy period for club members sailing in national championship and international events. A number of posts with photos have been placed on the Albert Sailing Club Facebook. Thursday and Friday we have two juniors completing the Australian Optimist championships at Williamstown, two competing in the Australian Youth championship at Sorrento over the weekend and the Sail Melbourne International regatta at Sandringham at the end of next week.

Rod Thomas
for Albert Sailing Club committee

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Thursday Snippets, 12 December

By Rod Thomas | Published: December 11, 2019

On saturday 14th December there is the final club sailing day with club open from 10am, club race at 2.30pm, and joint APYC-ASC Christmas function from 5.30.
On Friday 13th December the Albert Park Sailing Precinct, which includes ASC, will be hosting a sailing and social afternoon 2 – 5 pm at Albert Sailing Club for sporting organisations in the Albert Park Reserve . We need a few club members to assist Don and Rod with BBQ, club Bar, and sailing of our RS Quest. Email Rod via training@albertsc.org.au if you can assist.
Wednesday 18th December there is a pre-Christmas late afternoon/ twilight Sail and Social Evening at ASC with sausage sizzle BBQ. Club open from 4pm, with most expected to arrive 5 – 6.30 period. Pre- registration not required. Join us for a pleasant evening of sailing and/or socialising in one of the best scenic locations in Melbourne.
Club sailing resumes on Saturday 11th January. Learn to Sail and Term 1 Junior green fleet programs commence in early February with details to be placed on www.albertsc.org.au shortly. The Notice of Race for the Top of Bay Regatta at Altona on 8 February will also be placed on website shortly.
Thursday Snippets is taking a break for next few weeks.
Best wishes for the upcoming Christmas-New Year period and good sailing for those competing in upcoming class championships.

Rod Thomas for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 5 December

By Rod Thomas | Published: December 4, 2019

Second last club race for 2019 on Saturday 7th December at 2.30. A promising forecast with Moderate SSW winds predicted for Saturday. There is an Un-Regatta for junior open skiff class from APYC across the weekend, with novelty events including the “Sailing Limbo”
Top results by couple of ASC sailors last weekend with Tana Deyell 2nd in a 17 boat fleet at the South Australian Optimist Championships in Adelaide and Ron Fergusson 4th of 20 boats in the Aero 7 division of the Australian Aero championships at Black Rock.

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On saturday 14th December following our final club race for 2019 there will be a joint ASC/APYC Christmas function with a catered dinner in the Albert Park Yacht Club Port Lounge. Subsidised for club members , with partners and guests welcome. Details and the booking link on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/ Come and join the Christmas Celebrations. Book by Tuesday 10th to enable catering arrangements. There will be a Christmas Hamper Raffle on the 14th – any contributions for the hampe, speak to Don McKenzie or email him via training@albertsc.org.au.
On Wednesday 18th December there will be a pre-Christmas late afternoon/twilight Sail and Social Evening at ASC with sausage sizzle BBQ. The club RS Quest will be rigged for a sail and club training boats available for member use BBQ. Club open from 4pm, with most expected to arrive 5 – 6.30 period. Pre- registration not required. Join us for a pleasant evening of sailing and/or socialising in one of the best scenic locations in Melbourne.
On Friday 13th December the Albert Park Sailing Precinct, which includes ASC, will be hosting a sailing and social afternoon 2 – 5 pm at Albert Sailing Club for sporting organisations in the Albert Park Reserve . We need a few club members to assist with BBQ, club Bar, and sailing of our RS Quest. Email Rod via training@albertsc.org.au if you can assist.
An ASC junior school holiday program from 20 – 23 January, in own boat or an ASC junior training boat is being considered if their is sufficient interest. Email Rod via training@albertsc.org.au if interested.

The Summer edition of the ASC quarterly Mudpuddler has been published and sent to members. A copy for downloading has been placed on the Home screen of the club website www.albertsc.org.au. Our editor Jamie is travelling next year. We need someone to take on the Newsletter editor role. Articles are written by club members. The editor compiles the newsletter using online templates and organises printing and publication. Contact Cindy via commodore@albertsc.org.au if you may be able to take this on, with some training and support from Jamie and previous Newsletter editors.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 28 November

By Rod Thomas | Published: November 28, 2019

On Saturday 30th November the club will be open from 9.30am, with learn to sail group session in the morning and club race from 2.30pm. Also junior coaching and race session from 1.30pm. Club training boats available for use by adults and junior members.

The Go for Gold Regatta at Black Rock all weekend. This will incorporate the Australian Aero class championships. Ron Fergusson will be sailing his Aero 7 in a fleet of 35+ Aeros.

Following our final saturday club race on 14th December there will be a joint ASC/APYC Christmas function with a catered dinner in the Albert Park Yacht Club Port Lounge. Come and join the Christmas Celebrations. Details and the booking link on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 21 November

By Rod Thomas | Published: November 20, 2019

Our sailing on Saturday 23rd has the club open from 10am, with club race from 2.30pm. Then on sunday there is a social sailing day from 10am and next Learn to Sail course session all day. Club training boats available for member use both days.
Three members Rod, and two of our juniors Hamish and Jack are sailing Lasers in the Victorian Laser Championships at Sandringham across the weekend. Over 100 entries with entrants from interstate and overseas using the event as a leadup to national and world championships in January and February.
The Australian Sailing Boatshed has a Sailing Coach Course 6th – 8th December 2019, and are offering females 50% discount through a State Government grant. Any female members interested in becoming an instructor should speak to our training principal Don McKenzie or send him an email via training@albertsc.org.au.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 14 November

By Rod Thomas | Published: November 13, 2019

Saturday 16th the club will be open from 9.30 for casual sailing and the Learn to Sail program. At 11.30 a.m. there will be another ‘Commodore’s Chat’ informal member information session. Come along and find out what’s happening around the club and have your questions (if any) ready.   Spring Season race at 2.30. Junior Green Fleet program from 1.30, with places available and registrations on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org

Next twilight Sail and Social Evening with Sausage Sizzle will be on  Thursday 21st November  from 4.30pm (not Tuesday 19th as previously listed). Join us for a pleasant late afternoon/ early evening sailing and/or socialising in one of the best scenic locations in Melbourne. (Check www.albertsc.org.au on the Wednesday night to confirm).

The Mudpuddler Newsletter are deadline is on 16th November, Send contributions to Jamie via mudpuddler@albertsc.org.au.

Rod Thomas

for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 7 November

By Rod Thomas | Published: November 6, 2019

The Friday 8th November Sail and Social twilight event at ASC has been CANCELLED due to unsuitable weather, with rain, hail, possible thunder and winds  at >18 Knts predicted over the course of the day.  The next scheduled Sail and Social evening is on Tuesday November 19th – let’s hope for some better weather then.

We have seen some great results from our juniors at the SailCountry regatta held over the long weekend, with Anna Cripsey and her crew 1st in 420’s and Phillip Cripsey 2nd in  Optimists. Hamish Gilsenan was 7th of  24 in Laser 4.7, with a 1st on the Last Race. Congrats to these sailors and our other members who made the long trek to Albury to compete.

Saturday 9th there is Week 2 of the Learn to Sail program in morning, and in the afternoon club Spring Season race at 2.30 and Junior Green Fleet program from 1.30.

There are places available on the Learn to Sail and Junior November Green Fleet programs on Saturdays in November with registrations on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org

On Saturday 16th there will be another  ‘Commodore’s Chat’ informal member information session at 11.30 a.m.   Come along and find out what’s happening around the club and have your questions (if any) ready.

The next edition of our club’s quarterly is being compiled in mid November. Items of interest for our next Mudpuddler Newsletter are being sought by 14th November, Send articles, photos, reports, etc. to our Newsletter editor Jamie via mudpuddler@albertsc.org.au.

November general committee meeting is in our ASC clubrooms on Monday 11th at 7.30.

Cindy (in Rod’s absence)

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Thursday Snippets, 31 October

By Rod Thomas | Published: October 30, 2019

Enjoy the first weekend in November and Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup Day. No scheduled ASC sailing this weekend. There are likely to be a few down on Saturday morning for some casual sailing if the weather is OK. Club sailing resumes following weekend. On Friday 8th there is another in the series of Sail and Social twilights at ASC with club open from 4.30 and BBQ and chat on club decking over dinner time. Then on Saturday 9th there is Week 2 of Learn to Sail program in morning, and in the afternoon club Spring Season race at 2.30 and Junior Green Fleet program from 1.30. There are places available on the Junior November Green Fleet program on saturday afternoons in November with registrations required in the next few days on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org

The next edition of our club’s quarterly Mudpuddler Newsletter is being compiled in mid November. Items of interest including articles, photos, reports, etc. are being sought and should be sent to our Newsletter editor Jamie via mudpuddler@albertsc.org.au by 14th November.

This summer is big for national championships in Victoria. If you are considering entering Impulse or Mirror nationals in late December or Laser or Optimist nationals in January this would be a good weekend to lodge your online entry if you have not already done so.

Rod Thomas
for Albert Sailing Club committee

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Thursday Snippets, 24 October

By Rod Thomas | Published: October 23, 2019

On Saturday 26 October we have club sailing day with Spring race from 2.30pm and ASC Trivia night following packup after racing. The Spring Learn to Sail program then programmed to commence on sunday 27th. No club sailing on 2/3 November weekend. Club sailing then resumes on 9 November with afternoon club race and newly posted 4 week junior Green Fleet program. Registrations for the Trivia Night, ASC Learn to Sail program, and junior Green Fleet programs on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/

The ASC Trivia Night is in ASC clubrooms from late afternoon on saturday. Come and enjoy an evening of trivia and socialising. For members, families and friends of ASC and APYC in your own team or allocated to a team. Bring your own dinner, with club providing pre-dinner nibbles and desserts. Dinner from around 6pm and Trivia from 7pm. To assist with arrangements Register as soon as possible.

The Albert Park Junior Green Fleet – November program is on 4 Saturday afternoons 1.30 to 4pm from 9 November. For juniors 8 – 12 years of age who have completed Tackers (1 -3) or a similar Learn to Sail program. Participate in an ASC provided plastic Ozi Opti or your own boat with program lead by an accredited Instructor from The Boatshed. Register at latest by 3 November.

Around 100 people came for a sail at Albert Sailing Club last sunday for our Discover Sailing Public Open Day. Thanks for the members who were involved and assisted with organising and conduct of the day. A range of clubs in Melbourne have a Discover Sailing Day on sunday 27th October, including Albert Park and Port Melbourne Yacht Clubs. Further details on the Australian Sailing website.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 17 October

By Rod Thomas | Published: October 16, 2019

On Sunday 20th October, 10am – 3pm, there is Albert Sailing Club’s Discover Sailing Public Open Day. People of all ages and levels of experience invited to come along for a sail and to find out more about our club and its activities. Details and Pre-Registration via link on www.albertsc.org.au. Members who are assisting will be briefed prior to commencement.
A twilight Sail and Social Evening with BBQ on Friday 18th October kicks the weekend off. Club open from 4.30 p.m. Join us for a pleasant late afternoon/ early evening in one of the best scenic locations in Melbourne. On Saturday the club is open from 10am with club Spring Series race at 2.30pm and junior Green Fleet program at 1.30. There is a Schools Athletics event at Lakeside Stadium on Saturday. We are re-confirming with Parks Victoria that if parking in Aquatic Drive fills up members with an annual parking permit can park on gravel areas either side of clubhouse. Also endeavouring to book 6 or so spaces designated by bollards behind club for club member vehicle overflow use.

   On Saturday 26 October there is an afternoon club race, followed by the annual Trivia Social Night. Come along for an evening of fun and prizes. More details and registration via www.albertsc.org.au link. The club’s Spring Learn to Sail program commences on Sunday 27 October with details on the Learn to Sail tab of the club website.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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