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.

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.albersc.org.au.

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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Thursday Snippets, 17 August

By Rod Thomas | Published: August 16, 2017

The 7th and final race of the Winter Series is on Saturday 20th August from 2pm. The VIODA junior Optimist class training continues on Sunday 21st, also from 2pm.

No club racing on weekend of 26/27 August, with the annual Sea Scouts Regatta on Albert Park Lake both days.

The club’s Spring Newsletter is fast approaching. Articles, photos, etc. are needed. Send your contributions to mudpuddler@albertsc.org.au by 26 August.

Upcoming Events in September
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Across September we have the annual Bill Hooper Series of club races on Saturdays 2nd, 16th and 23rd.

Also some special events and activities.
2 and 3 September Victorian Optimist Class Girls & Mum’s weekend. Details and Bookings http://vioda.org.au/products/vioda-girls-sleepover-camp. Contact Rod via sailing@albertsc.org.au if you need an ASC Ozi Opti boat for the weekend.

9 and 10 September Citysail Women & Girls training and racing regatta for all dinghy classes at Albert Park Yacht Club. Regatta information and Entry on http://www.apyc.org.au/citysail.html

16 September VLA Laser Activate Day for Laser sailors at all levels of experience
Also on 16th the ASC Trivia night, preceded by dinner and short Winter season presentations in our ASC clubrooms.

25/26/27 September ASC 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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Thursday Snippets, 3 August

By Rod Thomas | Published: August 2, 2017

On Saturday 5th August a Winter Series resail has been scheduled to replace one of the Series races not able to be sailed the last two Saturdays. 2pm start time, with 1.15 Information Session. Geoff Saliba is ASC Race Officer for the day. VIODA junior Optimist winter training program continues Sunday afternoon. Should be action on the Lake both days with moderate winds from North west and westerly quadrants being forecast.

The next ASC committee meeting is on Tuesday 8th in our clubrooms. We welcome back our Commodore John Whelan who has been away for most of June and July.

Rod Thomas
for ASC Committee

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Thursday, 27 July

By Rod Thomas | Published: July 26, 2017

On saturday 29th July we have Winter Series 5 club race scheduled for 2pm start. ASC is lead club for Start Boat and Duty. We are a RIB crew (driver+1) short. With a BOM forecast for moderate/ possibly strong Northerlies (again!), we will need a couple of volunteers for RIB on the day. On sunday 30th Don McKenzie will have club open from 10am – 1pm, provided the weather settles as predicted. Club single handed training boats available for members to sail, subject to OK on the day. The VIODA junior Optimist class training continues sunday afternoon.

Rod Thomas
for ASC Committee

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Thursday Snippets, 20 July

By Rod Thomas | Published: July 19, 2017

Our ASC Winter Sailing Season re-commences on Saturday 22nd July with Winter Series 4 race at 2pm, and Information Session at 1.15. On Sunday 23rd the Victorian Optimist Association winter training program recommences at 2pm. The Ocean Racing Club Victoria has booked the ASC clubrooms for a Radio Training course 12 noon to 5pm, so we need members and VIODA members visiting the club to only use downstairs and boatyard areas.

Welcome back to some more of our overseas travellers who are coming from the summer conditions of Europe to the pleasures(?) of a Melbourne winter.

Rod Thomas
for ASC Committee

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Thursday Snippets, 13 July

By Rod Thomas | Published: July 12, 2017

No ASC programmed activity on weekend of 14 – 16 July with APYC Junior Wintersail Coaching Regatta. Don McK will be at ASC from 10am to lunchtime on Saturday for anyone looking for access to Boatyard or to sail. Colin Webb expects to be on foreshore between ASC and APYC most of saturday and sunday with his grandchildren sailing in the junior regatta. Access to Aquatic Drive behind ASC not available on sunday due to an Athletics road event.

ASC Winter series re-commences on Saturday 22 July with club race at 2pm.

Rod Thomas
for ASC committee

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Thursday Snippets, 6 July

By Rod Thomas | Published: July 5, 2017

ASC Midwinter trophy race on Saturday 8 July, with 1.15 Information Session for 2pm start. Club training boats available for members. If you are interested in sailing a Pacer in the afternoon race with an experienced club member contact Rod via sailing@albertsc.org.au ,ignoring any email undeliverable message. Aero class boat supplied by Victorian Aero distributor also available for more experienced member.

No ASC programmed activity on weekend of 14 – 16 July with APYC Junior Wintersail Coaching Regatta. For juniors sailing Optimist, Minnow, Open Bic, Laser 4.7 a club Ozi Opti. Details and entry via http://www.apyc.org.au/wintersail.html Any ASC boats sailing on that weekend need to keep out of the way of Regatta participants. ASC winter season continues on 22nd July.

ASC July committee meeting in ASC clubrooms on Tuesday 11 July.

Job ad from City of Port Phillip received on 3 July. Grants and Community Projects Officer Temporary full-time position, (temporary part time also considered) for period 24 July – 30 October 2017 Located at St Kilda Town Hall, 99a Carlisle Street St Kilda. Position description http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/job_vacancies.htm The role focuses on delivery of the annual Community Grants Program, the development and promotion of a new Volunteer Vacancy website and Community Sector Training Program. Contact for further information Emma Blackford on 9209 6874.

Rod Thomas
for ASC Commodore

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Thursday Snippets, 29 June

By Rod Thomas | Published: June 28, 2017

ASC Winter Series club race on Saturday 1 July, with 1.15 Information session for 2pm start. We need 1 or 2 people to take times in the Tower on Saturday afternoon, with our regulars taking mid-winter breaks. Knowledge of Top Yacht software is not required. Email Rod at sailing@albertsc.org.au if you can help out.

Our annual ASC winter regatta was a success last week with six short course races, good fleets, and good sailing across the two days. Results have been placed on http://results.albertsc.org.au/ and plenty of photos on Albert Sailing Club Facebook. Big thanks to our Rear Commodore Steve Dunn, Race Officer Cindy Tilbrook and the many members who assisted in on and off water roles.

Finally. for this week, thanks to those members who have checked the Club key/card listing which is on the table near the guestbook in upstairs of clubrooms. A reminder for others to ensure their key and card is correctly listed before we cancel non listed cards at end of July. If not visiting club in July to enter details or any queries email secretary@albertsc.org.au

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