Thursday Snippets, 27 October

By Rod Thomas | Published: October 27, 2016

Saturday 29th October we have a club trophy race from 2.30pm. It should be a good day for sailing with the forecast for 24 degrees and gentle 5 to 10 knot winds. This is in stark contrast to the wild winds of the previous two Saturdays. If anyone wants to skipper or crew on a club Pacer send an email to sailing@albertsc.org.au. Other club training boats including junior Ozi Opti, Laser and Sabre boats available for hire.

On Wednesday 2nd November there is a non-competitive Midweek Sailing afternoon at Albert Sailing Club. Club members and visitors welcome. A few experienced club members will be sailing and will have the club open from 12.30 to 4pm. Option to bring your lunch to eat before sailing. This is part of a trial of casual midweek sailing on the first Wednesday of each month, with the next on 7 December. (Check Weather Forecast on day of Midweek sailing. Club will not open if there is a strong wind or gale warning for Port Phillip).

The 8 session Spring Learn to Sail course at ASC commences on sunday 6 November. Further information is on our club website, with expressions of interest for this or the February course being captured on the listing on the noticeboard in the club foyer.

The club’s Spring Series resumes on Saturday 5th November, with Spring Series 4. There will be a schools Athletics event at Lakeside stadium all day on the 5th. We need someone to place bollards out to mark reserved car spaces in period after 7pm on Friday 4th. If you could help out, send an email to Don via sailing@albertscs.org.au.

Have a good weekend.

Rod Thomas
for ASC Committee

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Thursday Snippets, 20 October

By Rod Thomas | Published: October 19, 2016

On weekend of 22/23 October ASC has a Spring Series club race at 2.30 on saturday and Discover Sailing Public Open Day on sunday 10am to 3pm. The annual Discover sailing day is for both club members in their own boat or a club training boat and for visitors of all ages interested in trying dinghy sailing. Pre-registration and further information is on www.albertsc.org.au.

Also on saturday 22nd, Albert Park ‘green fleet’ sailing from 1pm for juniors who have completed a Learn to Sail or Tackers 3 program. ASC Status boat cleaning from 10.

On the “Cup Day” weekend Albert Sailing Club has a club trophy race on Saturday afternoon. We have a number members travelling to country regattas, with Sail Country at Albury and an Impulse Travellers Race at Stawell

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 13 October

By Rod Thomas | Published: October 12, 2016

Spring Series 2 club race on Saturday 15 October at 2.30. There will be some work on club Status boats and Aerial 2 anchoring from mid Saturday morning, with helping hands welcome. Also Albert Park junior ‘green fleet’ program from 1pm. With APS athletics at Lakeside stadium we are purchasing 8 or so parking spots inside bollards behind ASC (pay with cash in bowl on galley servery). Likely to have provision for parking for those with annual parking permits on gravel areas next to club – look for ASC sandwich boards.

On Sunday 16 October roads in Albert Park Reserve will be closed until 10am for Melbourne Marathon events. The Victorian Trailable Yachts Association have a Discover Sailing Day at Melbourne City Marina, Docklands,

On 22/23 October, ASC has a club race on Saturday and our annual Discover Sailing Public Open Day on sunday 23rd 10am – 3pm. Volunteers to assist should place their name on list at top of ASC clubrooms stairs or send an email to sailing@albertsc.org.au.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 6 October

By Rod Thomas | Published: October 5, 2016

Our Spring sailing season commences on Saturday 8 October with Spring Series 1 club race at 2.30. ASC members and visitors have also been invited to the Albert Yacht Club season opening sailpast at 2.15 with instructions to be provided at our ASC information session at 1.45. There will be some work on club Status boats late Saturday morning, with helping hands always welcome. Also an Albert Park  ‘green fleet’ program which will run each week from early to mid Saturday afternoons commences.

Spring Series 2 club race on Saturday 15 October. There will be APS Athletics event at Lakeside stadium all day on the 15th. An ASC committee member will contact Parks Victoria re: parking arrangements for this day with details to be provided in next week’s Snippets. We plan to purchase some spaces at the back of ASC, and need someone to place bollards out to mark the spaces in period after 7pm on Friday 14th. If you could help out, send an email to Don via sailing@albertscs.org.au.

On 22/23 October, ASC has a big weekend with club race on Saturday and our annual Discover Sailing Public Open Day on sunday 23 October 10am – 3pm (the date of the national Yachting Australia DDay). Members and Snippets contacts are asked to publicise with friends, relatives, and work colleagues with details and Registration on www.albertsc.org.au. We also need volunteers to assist on an off the water on the day. You can volunteer for morning session (9am to 12.30) or afternoon (12 to 4pm) or both as some of us will be doing. A volunteer list is being placed on the upstairs ASC noticeboard or send an email to sailing@albertsc.org.au. We are also looking for a musician or two for lunchtime in conjunction with BBQ on decking. A busker or someone who would sing/play say guitar for a small fee over period say 12 noon to 1.30pm. If you know of an option send an email to Rod via sailing@albertsc.org.au or speak to me on Saturday.

You may be interested in acoustic music shows which are being held at the Albert Park Port lounge at Albert Park Yacht Club on a number of Friday nights each month. On Friday 14 October Eric Bogle, one of Australia’s best folk balladers, will be performing. There are a few ASC current and past members planning to attend. Further information and booking details are on http://albertparkportlounge.com

The October club committee meeting on Tuesday 11th in our ASC clubrooms from 7.30. All members welcome to attend and contribute.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 29 September

By Rod Thomas | Published: September 28, 2016

No club racing on 30 September – 2 October long weekend. Social sailing on Saturday 1st, with club open a least in the morning, depending upon weather.

Upcoming
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Spring sailing season club races each Saturday at 2.30 from Saturday 8 October.

First aid courses at Albert Sailing Club clubrooms on Sunday 9 October.  Bookings by 1 October online at https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/

Annual Discover Sailing Public Open Day at ASC on Sunday 23 October, 10am to 3pm. Everyone welcome. Members needed both on and off water on the day. More details over next week.

Next Learn to Sail program at ASC from 6 November.

Details of all activities on www.albertsc.org.au

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Thursday Snippets, 22 September

By Rod Thomas | Published: September 21, 2016

Club trophy race on Saturday 24 September at 2pm and our monthly Discover Sailing social sailing day on sunday 25th from 10 am to 3pm. Club training boats available for use by club members subject to favourable weather.  No club racing on 30 September – 2 October long weekend, but there is likely to be people down for social sailing on Saturday 1st.

Upcoming
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Spring sailing season each Saturday from Saturday 8 October,

First aid courses at Albert Sailing Club clubrooms on Sunday 9 October. Organised for ASC members and others in sailing community. ASC members strongly encouraged to enrol, and a reimbursement subsidy available . If intending to enrol do so online next few days. The two courses are Senior First Aid, ex First Aid Level 2 (all day + some online prework) and Cardio Pulminary Resuscitation (half day morning). They will be facilitated by an accredited trainer, with a bias towards water sport activity. Bookings online at https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/ under Upcoming Events.

Annual Discover Sailing Public Open Day at ASC on Albert Park Lake on Sunday 23 October, 10am to 3pm. Mark it down in your diary. Invite family and friends down. Members will be required to assist with on and off water roles on the day. More details over next couple of weeks.

Next Learn to Sail program at ASC from 6 November.

Details of all activities on www.albertsc.org.au

Rod Thomas
for ASC Committee

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Thursday Snippets, 15 September

By Rod Thomas | Published: September 14, 2016

The Bill Hooper Series concludes with race 3 a 2pm on Saturday 17th September. In the morning from 10.30 to 12 noon there will be a Strategy Subgroup meeting on Attraction and Retention of people to ASC . All members are invited to attend. We are looking for a good rollup of both newer and longer term members with ideas to contribute.

In the upcoming school holiday period we have a 3 day junior training program on 21/22/23 September, with late enquiries and registrations till 17 September via trainingalbertsc.org.au. Also a club trophy race on Saturday 24 September at 2pm and our monthly Discover Sailing social sailing day on sunday 25th from 10 am to 3pm.

Big weekend at ASC on weekend of 10 and 11 September with he Victorian Optimist Association Girls Weekend all weekend. Feedback from VIODA that the move to Albert Sailing Club in 206 with a sleepover was a huge success! On the sunday ASC hosted the Sailing Victoria annual Instructors conference with another good turnout.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 25 August

By Rod Thomas | Published: August 24, 2016

The Annual Trivia Social Night @ASC on Saturday 3rd September from 6pm is our next club event. Book by the end of this weekend on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/ under Upcoming Events. Enjoy a fully catered Spanish meal, trivia games and fun. Come with your own team of 6 – 8 people, or join a team on the night.Preceded by winter season trophy presentations from 5.30.

No club racing on 27th August due to Scouts Regatta on the Lake, but there is a morning Working Bee from 9.15am with jobs including : cleanup of Club Status and sailing dinghy training boats ; clubhouse decking maintenance; and general boatyard and clubhouse cleanup activities. For those who need a racing fix Sail Mordy Regatta is on at Mordialloc Sailing Club saturday 27th and sunday 28th.

The club’s sailing program re-commences on Saturday 3 September with Week 1 of the three week annual Bill Hooper Series. Usually good sailing as the weather warms up and Spring breezes occur more regularly

A reminder that The Mudpuddler Editor needs articles, photos, quizzes and other items of interest by 26 August for the September Newsletter. Send your contribution to mudpuddler@albertsc.org.au.

Two accredited first aid courses, Senior First Aid and CPR courses, have been organised for ASC clubrooms on sunday 9 October.  To help with organisation book online early at https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/ under Upcoming Events.There will be a subsidised fee for ASC members. Some places available for others at a still good rate. Speak to Jaemie Wilson or email training@albertsc.org.au if you need more information.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 18 August

By Rod Thomas | Published: August 17, 2016

Saturday 20 August Winter Series 7 club race at 2pm. Junior Opti class training am.

Saturday 3rd September come to the Annual Trivia Social Night @ASC from 6pm. Book now on https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/ under Upcoming  Events.  Fully catered Spanish meal, trivia games and fun. For members, family and friends, with payment on the night and a special subsidised entry fee for ASC members. Come with your own team of 6 – 8 people, or join a team on the night.

On the first three Saturdays of  September sail in ASC’s annual Bill Hooper Series. Usually good sailing as the weather warms up and Spring breezes occur more regularly

Our two club Status trailable boats need a Spring clean to make them presentable for prospective buyers. Help out with cleanup on Saturday 20th, and possibly 27th. No club racing on 27th due to Scouts Regatta on the Lake, with an am Working Bee listed in the cub program.

The Mudpuddler Editor needs articles, photos, quizzes and other items of interest by 26 August for the September Newsletter. Send your contribution to mudpuddler@albertsc.org.au

There are a couple of upcoming courses of interest.
Two first aid courses have been organised for ASC clubrooms on sunday 9 October. The first aider ‘Senior First Aid’ course involves a few hours of pre-work and a day of discussion and practice. The CPR course (Cardio Pulminary Resuscitation) is a half day morning program. Both courses are accredited and are to be delivered for a water sports environment. We need a number of ASC first aiders, and to encourage participation there will be a subsidised fee for ASC members. Some places available for others at a still good rate. Book online at https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/ under Upcoming  Events.

A Responsible Serving Alcohol (RSA) course is being presented by Port Phillip Council on Monday 5th September 2016 6.30 to 10pm. ASC needs a few more people with RSA certification who can thus serve behind “Doug’s Bar”. This course is at no cost, and is normally $100 at a TAFE. Contact secretary@albertsc.org.au for booking details and further information.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

 

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Thursday Snippets, 4 August

By Rod Thomas | Published: August 3, 2016

ASC Winter Series 5 club race on Saturday 6th August at 2pm, with Information session at 1.15. Training sessions on saturday morning for ASC juniors in Optimist and club Ozi Optis and Optimist Association juniors sunday afternoon.

Upcoming we have our annual Trivia night on Saturday 3rd September from 6pm with catered meal and trivia games. For members, family members and friends. Preceded by Trophy Presentations for Autumn and Spring series. More details including how to book next week.

Next 3 day Junior School Holiday training program on Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 September. Juniors in own boat or club Ozi Opti or Laser 4.7. Further details including online booking will be released in next week.

ASC August general committee meeting in clubrooms on Tuesday 9th August. All members welcome.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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