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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Thursday Snippets, 3 October

By Rod Thomas | Published: October 3, 2019

The club’s Spring racing program commences and runs weekly on Saturdays from 5th October, Club race divisions start from 2pm this week, then from 2.30pm in following weeks. Club training boats available for hire by members both am and pm in October. On Friday 4th October we have the first of our Sail and Social evenings, with the club open from 4pm and BBQ on club decking from around 5.30pm.

The next major club activity is the Discover Sailing Day on sunday 20th October, 10am to 3pm. For people of all ages and levels of experience. The Spring Learn to Sail program follows on commencing sunday 27th October.
There are event posts and graphics on club Facebook which can be shared with others. Further details and Pre-Registration via links on www.albertsc.org.au.

In the past week we have had a well attended and enjoyed Members, Family and Friends Picnic Day on Sunday 29th. There was a 3 day junior school holiday program mid week, with six junior participants in a mix of International Optimist and club plastic Ozi Opti boats. On Wednesday Philip Cripsey from ASC sailed day one of the five day Asian and Oceanic Optimist Championship in Oman in the Middle East. Philip is one of ten junior Optimist sailors from Australia, including Scarlett and Matty who sailed at ASC in winter, in a fleet of 150 Optimists.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 26 September

By Rod Thomas | Published: September 26, 2019

Albert SC Members, Family and Friends Picnic Day on Sunday 29th, with the club open from 10am. Picnic by the Lake or in clubrooms. Club training boats including Quests, Zests and Ozi Optis available for use by members. + some land based activities for children. BYO lunch food. Further details on page 3 of latest Mudpduddler newsletter which is available online on home page of http://albertsc.org.au/

ASC Discover Sailing Public Open Day on sunday 20th October, 10am to 3pm. People of all ages and experience welcome

Tuesday 1st to 3rd October ASC school holiday program . On Wednesday 2nd come along and join few ‘seniors’ members at around 10am for coffee at the Boatshed Café (next to our club).  Option for members to followup with a sail on the club Quest or a Zest or your own boat. Also as per calendar in Mudpuddler the first Friday Evening Sail and Social at ASC from 4pm on 4th October.

The club racing program resumes on Saturday 5th October.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 19 September

By Rod Thomas | Published: September 18, 2019

Saturday 21st we have 3rd and final Week of the annual Hooper Series, with two races in class divisions from 2pm. Watch at least the start of the Collingwood vs Geelong preliminary final over a drink in the clubhouse after racing.

This weekend Yarrawonga Yacht Club has its 80th birthday celebrations with a function on Saturday evening. Our Commodore Cindy Tilbrook and husband Darrel have driven up for the weekend. Many of us, in particular ex-Mirror sailors have fond memories of sailing in Regattas at Yarrawonga.

Upcoming
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Sunday 29th September ASC Family and Friends Picnic Day 10 – 3pm.

Tuesday 1st to Thursday 3rd October Junior School holiday program and Term 4 Green Fleet program on Saturday afternoons from 12th October. Registration and links on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/. If considering it is timely to book next few days.

Sunday 20th October – Albert Sailing Club annual Discover Sailing Public Open Day

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 12 September

By Rod Thomas | Published: September 11, 2019

14/15th September weekend is APYC Women’s and Girls coaching and race regatta on the Lake, with no ASC club racing. Late entrants via APYC website and spectators welcome. Casual sailing on Lake with your own boat possible, but keep out of the way of Regatta boats.

Saturday 21st ASC sailing resumes with 3rd and final Week of the annual Hooper Series. Two races in class divisions from 2pm.

Upcoming
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Sunday 29th September ASC Family and Friends Picnic Day 10 – 3pm. Come down to the Lake the day after AFL Grand Final for a picnic, with option to sail on a club training boat or own boat.

Tuesday 1st to Thursday 3rd October Junior School holiday program and Term 4 Green Fleet program on Saturday afternoons from 12th October. Details and Registration on links under Upcoming Events on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/

Sunday 20th October – Albert Sailing Club annual Discover Sailing Public Open Day. A good day for friends of members and general public to come down for a sail with a club member and to find out more about our club.

19 & 20 October – Masters on Western Port event at Westernport Yacht Club. Details on
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/westernportyacht/whats-on-the-club-sailing/

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 5 September

By Rod Thomas | Published: September 4, 2019

Another big weekend of sailing at ASC 7th and 8th September. On Saturday, there is annual junior Verna Templeton event in club RS Zest boats , with juniors to sign on by 9.45 for short races from 10.30. Hooper Series short club races from 2pm. Then on sunday the final week of Laser 4.7 and Optimist class winter training programs from 1pm, with final Laser 4.7 Have A Go in a VLA Laser 4.7 from 10.30am. On top of all that the club is hosting a VIODA Optimist Class girls and Mum’s sailing and social weekend across Saturday and Sunday. The weekend weather forecast two days out is for cooler temperatures with moderate West to South West winds, and is worth checking Friday evening.

14/15th September weekend is APYC Women’s and Girls coaching and race regatta on the Lake, with no ASC club racing. ASC sailing resumes on Saturday 21st with Week 3 of Hooper Series

Upcoming
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Sunday 29th September ASC Family and Friends Picnic Day 10 – 3pm
Tuesday 1st to Thursday 3rd October Junior School holiday programs
More details on these and other upcoming ASC programs out next week.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 29 August

By Rod Thomas | Published: August 29, 2019

On saturday 31st August there is a club Working Bee from 9.15, an informal Member’s meeting at 11 a.m., and week 1 of the 3 week annual Bill Hooper Series from 2pm. VIODA Optimist winter training again on sunday afternoon.
On 7th September the resail of the annual Verna Templeton Race for juniors will be sailed in club RS Zests in the morning. For ASC Juniors at all levels of experience to skipper or crew, with sign on by 10am for 10.30 start. Bill Hooper Series Week 2 club races in the afternoon.

Upcoming
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* 14th and 15th September APYC’s Citysail Women & Girls coaching and racing Regatta on Albert Park Lake. Details on APYC website.

* Sunday 29th September ASC Family and Friends Picnic Day. Reserve the date in your diary. Details out soon.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 22 August

By Rod Thomas | Published: August 21, 2019

A full weekend at ASC 24th and 25th August. On Saturday club open from 9.30am with final Winter Series club race at 2pm. There is a Sabre class coaching session at APYC from 9.30. On sunday there is monthly Social Sailing Day from 10am with club training boats available for members. Also a Try sailing Laser 4.7 class boat session from 10.30, and VIODA Optimist and Laser 4.7 winter training programs from 1pm. As always check the weekend weather forecasts.

On saturday 31st there is a club Working Bee from 9.15, an informal member’s meeting at 11 a.m., and week 1 of the 3 week annual Bill Hooper Series from 2pm.

Final call for items for next Mudpuddler club newsletter. Send articles, reports, photos, etc. to mudpuddler@albertsc.org.au with cc to training@albertsc.org.au by Tuesday 27th August.

UPCOMING IN SEPTEMBER
* Club sailing 7th and 21st September with Bill Hooper Series races pm.
* 7th and 8th September VIODA Optimist class Girls Camp weekend at ASC. Further details from ASC’s Jon Rawlings and https://vioda.org.au/products/vioda-girls-camp-2019
* 14th and 15th September APYC’s Citysail Women & Girls coaching and racing Regatta on Albert Park Lake. Sail own boat or members can apply to training@albertsc.org.au to use an ASC training boat. This event has a reputation as being well organised and worthwhile for women and girls from Learn to Sail program graduates upwards. Further details at http://www.apyc.org.au/citysail.html and/or speak to Don or Rod from ASC.
* 1st, 2nd, 3rd October ASC junior school holiday program. Details soon.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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