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Thursday Snippets, 26 October

By Rod Thomas | Published: October 25, 2017

Full weekend on 28/29 October. On Saturday 28th we have club Spring Series race starting at 2.30, with junior green fleet session from 1pm. Also Laser class Activate Day from 9am for ASC Laser sailors and visitors. On Sunday 29th there is our monthly ASC social sailing day for members, families and friends from 10am to 4pm. Also day one of the Spring Learn to Sail program from 9,30. Further details on the Learn to Sail program are on www.albertsc.org.au.

On Saturday 4 November, ASC will have a club social sail day, with a scratch race in the afternoon from 2/2.30. This takes into account that some people will be away for an extended weekend with Melbourne Cup Public Holiday on 7 November.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 19 October

By Rod Thomas | Published: October 18, 2017

This week is Spring Series race 3. Racing is scheduled to commence at 2.30pm and briefing at 1.45pm. Early weather indications are for a cloudy, mild day, with a S/SW wind around 15-20km/h.

The club had a huge turnout for the Discover Sailing Public Open Day on Sunday 15 October. We even ran out of life jackets at one point.
Thank you to all the people who volunteered their time on the day and in the preparation for the event. The RS Quest was sailing non-stop all day, as well as 6 Ozi-Optis, 4 Pacers, a laser, RS Neo and 2 RIBs.

The six week junior Green Fleet program in Ozi Optis kicked off last Saturday with at least 7 participants.

Upcoming is the Spring Learn to Sail program which commences on Sunday 29 October and runs through to early December. Rescheduled Laser class Activate Day on Saturday 28 October, for ASC Lasers sailors and visitors. Friday 20th October, Victorian Women & Girls at Albert Park with sailing from Boatshed from 6pm followed by BBQ and Drinks at ASC.

Details and Registration links for of all of these are on www.albertsc.org.au

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 12 October

By Rod Thomas | Published: October 11, 2017

Big weekend at ASC on 14/15 October. Discover Sailing Public Open Day on sunday 15th from 11am to 4pm. Come out for a sail on Albert Park Lake, chat to a club member, and relax at the lunchtime BBQ on the upstairs decking. On Saturday we have Spring Series club race at 2.30, with 1.15 information session including a briefing for APYC Opening Day sailpast. Also six week junior Green Fleet program in Ozi Optis kicksoff with on-water session from 1pm. After race sausage sizzle on ASC decking.

Details and Registration links for of all of these are on www.albertsc.org.au

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 5 October

By Rod Thomas | Published: October 4, 2017

ASC’s spring season commences on Saturday 7th with a club race starting at 2.30pm. Club races at 2.30 then continue weekly at 2.30. A new format for duty crews is being
trialled for Spring. On saturday, October 7. ASC has the lead for on water race management, with OOD Gary Todd, and 3 ASC duty crew members in Arthur Misson, Richard Rawlins and Stephen Tillman. There are 4 rostered from ASC each week, with the complete Spring roster published in the Winter/spring Mudpuddler newsletter published in September.

Our most significant Upcoming event is the club’s Discover Sailing Public Open Day on sunday 15th October, 11am to 4pm. Come down for a sail. Invite family and friends. Pre-registration and information on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/ We need members to volunteer to help out on the day. For half day from 10am or 1pm or all day. Email commodore@albertsc.org.au if you can help out.

ASC October committee meeting is at 7.30 on Tuesday 10th in our ASC clubrooms.

Other Upcoming includes :
1. Junior Green Fleet program on six Saturday afternoons from 14th October.
2. Rescheduled Laser Activate Day on Saturday 28th October.
3. Spring Learn to Sail program from Sunday 29th October.
More information on these and other club activities are on www.albertsc.org.au

Finally, on sunday 8th October the Hartley TS!6 Association has a Display Day in the gravel area next to our ASC clubrooms, 10am to 3pm. Hartley 16 foot trailers on display and TS16 sailors on hand to provide advice on this class of boat and their activities.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 28 September

By Rod Thomas | Published: September 28, 2017

Social Sailing at ASC from 10am to 2pm, and possibly beyond on AFL Grand Final Day. Club spring sailing season commences on Saturday 7th October, with 2.30 start time.

Upcoming in October, we have our annual Discover Sailing Public Open Day, 11am to 4pm on Sunday 15th. We need members to help with setup and operations on and off the water on the day, either 10am to 1pm, 1pm to 4.30, or the full day. Send an email to commodore@albertsc.org.au if you can assist. Also upcoming is the Saturday afternoon junior Green Fleet program on Saturday afternoons from 14 October and the Spring Learn to Sail program commencing on sunday 29th October. More details on www.albertsc.org.au

Another successful school holiday program was held over the past week, with participation by 15 juniors across the 3 days. A big thanks to Edwige who again organised a worthwhile school holiday program and the weather gods for some decent sailing weather.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 21 September

By Rod Thomas | Published: September 20, 2017

Race 3 of 3 of the annual Bill Hooper Series on Saturday 23rd at 2pm. Another windy day with winds from the northerly quarter predicted. Monday 25th to Wednesday 27th we have our ASC Spring holiday program, 9.30 to 3pm each day. Juniors mainly sailing club Ozi Opti boats on the Lake and having fun !

The Trivia Night last Saturday was a great success. Thanks to Dawn and Phil who organised the annual winter social event and David Bock our master Quiz Master. The Trivia win was shared by two tables comprising the Commodore, and members of his extended family and friends. They came with a rush in the last double points round.

The ASC winter-spring Mudpuddler Newsletter was mailed out to members last week and placed on the home page of our club website www.albertsc.org.au. Thanks again to the Newsletter Editor Naomi. If you are a member who would prefer to access it from the website rather than in paper format, send an email to that effect to the Editor via mudpuddler@albertsc.org.au.

Rod Thomas
for ASC Committee

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Thursday Snippets, 14 September

By Rod Thomas | Published: September 13, 2017

A Full day of activities at ASC on Saturday 16 September. Laser Class Activate Day from 9am. Bill Hooper Race 2 club race from 2pm. In the evening we have ASC’s annual Trivia Night including a spit roast food meal from 6pm, preceded by short Winter season trophy presentation at 5.30. Register on Home screen of www.albertsc.org.au by Thursday evening at latest for Trivia night. Ideally pre-Register for Laser Activate Day on www.albertsc.org.au or Late Registration on the day.

On sunday 17th over 30 Optimists are expected to participate in the final session of the Victorian Optimist Association winter training program. The program has been on most sundays since early June. The junior Optimist sailors from a range of Melbourne clubs, including Albert Sailing Club, have shown significant improvements in their skills through the program. We wish them all well as they return to sail in programs and races at their own clubs and in a series of Regattas being held in coming months.

The 3rd and last race in the Bill Hooper series is on Saturday 23rd. The ASC Spring Sailing season commences on Saturday 7th October, with our annual Discover Sailing Public Open Day on Sunday 15th October.

On 25/26/27 September (week 1 of the school holidays) ASC has its next Junior School Holiday program Details and Registration again on www.albertsc.org.au. Also a junior six weeks non-competitive junior Green Fleet program from mid October, with details and registration link now active through albertsc.org.au.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 7 September

By Rod Thomas | Published: September 6, 2017

On weekend of 9 and 10 September no ASC club racing, with the Women & Girls CitySail event at Albert Park Yacht Club. Casual sailing on Lake possible both days provided give those participating in the Regatta a wide berth. On the sunday afternoon it is also the second last week of the Optimist winter training program.

Full day of activities at ASC on Saturday 16 September with Laser Class Activate Day from 9am, Bill Hooper Race 2 club race from 2pm. That evening we have ASC’s annual Trivia Night including an informal meal from 6pm, preceded by short Winter season trophy presentation at 5.30. To help the organisers Register by Tuesday for either or both the Trivia Night and the Laser Activate Day via www.albertsc.org.au

The next ASC general committee meeting is in ASC clubrooms from 7.30 on Tuesday 12th September.

On 25/26/27 September, week 1 of the school holidays, ASC has its next School Holiday program for ASC and other juniors aged 8 to 13 years of age. Sail own boat or hire an ASC Ozi Opti. Details and Registration again on www.albertsc.org.au. Also a junior six weeks non-competitive junior Green Fleet program from mid October, with details out soon.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 31 August

By Rod Thomas | Published: August 30, 2017

On Saturday 2nd September we have race 1 of the 3 race Bill Hooper series. Also day one of the 2 day Mum’s and Girls weekend for the Victorian Optimist Association – have a good weekend girls !

On Thursday 7 Sept there will be some introductory training for Top Yacht results processing at Hobsons bay Yacht Club in Williamstown @ 18:30. The club needs a few more people to be trained up and available to use this software. If you are interested in learning, and possibly attending the session contact our Rear Commodore Steve Dunn.

No ASC club racing on weekend of 9 and 10 September, with the Women & Girls Citysail event at Albert Park Yacht Club. On Saturday 16 September ASC’s annual Trivia Night plus meal preceded by short Winter season trophy presentation at 5.30. Also VLA Laser Activate Day all day for Laser sailors at all levels of experience, and 2pm for Bill Hooper 2 club race. Go to www.albertsc.org.au for Registration and further information on the Trivia night and for the Laser Activate Day.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 24 August

By Rod Thomas | Published: August 23, 2017

On saturday 26 August there is a club working bee from 9.15. Usual cleaning and maintenance activities plus Aerial II anchor positioning work. Come prepared in older clothes, and work gloves if you have them. No ASC club racing with the annual Sea Scouts Regatta on Albert Park Lake. APYC have their AGM followed by a race from 2pm, which ASC members are welcome to sign on and sail in.

Contributions for the club’s Spring Newsletter are due this weekend. Send your pictures, articles, etc. to Naomi via mudpuddler@albertsc.org.au.

Upcoming at ASC in September we have :
* Bill Hooper series of club races on Saturdays 2nd, 16th and 23rd.
* 2 and 3 September Victorian Optimist Class Girls & Mum’s weekend.
* 9 and 10 September Women & Girls Citysail at Albert Park Yacht Club. A range of coaches at different levels will be involved including Glenn Collings and Heather McFarlane, both national and world champions.
* 16 September ASC Trivia Night plus meal. Also VLA Laser Activate Day for Laser sailors at all levels of experience
* 25/26/27 September Junior School Holiday program

Go to www.albertsc.org.au for further information about these and other ASC activities.

Rod Thomas
for ASC Committee

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