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Rod is currently enjoying some ‘away time’ and recently caught up with Mick Ralph on his travels.\u00a0 Great to see him looking so relaxed and enjoying the company of a fellow ASC long-term member!<\/p>\n

Saturday 30\/8\/2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday sees the start of our annual 3-session Bill Hooper Series (30\/8, 6\/9 and 20\/9), in honour of the contribution of the Hooper family to the formation and early years of our club.\u00a0 This will be short-course racing starting at 2 p.m. with briefing at 1.45 p.m. at ASC, and is a great way to get back in to action if you’ve been absent from sailing over the colder months.<\/p>\n

Saturday’s weather<\/span><\/p>\n

Chilly and showers but with good 10-16 knt breezes and no doubt, some challenging gusts.\u00a0 The BBQ will be running after sailing to help you warm up with some hot food and, as usual, the bar will be open.<\/p>\n

If you wish to check the weather prior to coming to the club, don’t forget to view current conditions via the webcam on the homepage of our website<\/a> and visit the Sailing\/Weather tab<\/a> on the website for reports from various sites.<\/p>\n

Last Week’s Action on the Lake<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jamie Wilson took some GoPro footage whilst out on the lake last Saturday.\u00a0 please feel free to check out last week’s action here-\u00a0 \u00a0Jamie YouTube<\/a> .<\/p>\n

Important:\u00a0 Extension of Grand Prix Closure Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite our discussions and communications with the Grand Prix Corporation, there has so far been no indication that the Victorian Government will respond to the club and community concerns about the extended GP lockout, which begins in 2026.\u00a0 \u00a0In order to further the campaign to reduce the lockout period, the Albert Park Sports Clubs Association has started a petition \u201cTriple the Lockout, Triple the Harm \u2013 Defend Albert Park\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Club members are asked to individually sign the petition as soon as possible, and this can be done online!\u00a0 Further details and how to sign are provided HERE<\/a>.<\/u><\/p>\n

<\/u>\u00a0Final VIODA session\/Girls Camp<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"Image<\/a>Sunday afternoon sees the final Victorian Optimist class coaching session at the lake for this year.\u00a0 If you haven’t taken the opportunity to see 40 to 50 Optimists from across Melbourne and some regional clubs sailing\/training on our lake each week, then don’t miss the chance to visit the club to see this fantastic program in action. There are some great photos and videos on the VIODA Facebook page. Many of the sailors also competed in our recent regatta and we hope to see them all returning to us to sail as visitors in the future. (Image courtesty of the VIODA Facebook page)<\/em> .<\/p>\n

The very popular VIODA Girls Camp will be in the ASC clubrooms on Sunday 31st from 4 – 9 p.m. and we wish all the young female sailors and their Mums a fantastic evening.<\/p>\n

Upcoming<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Save the Date:\u00a0 Trivia Night October 11th<\/span>:\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>The popular ASC annual Trivia night will be hosted by new quizmaster Bettina this year and further details will be released soon. Get some friends together, come along and see if you and your team’s name will end up on our perpetual Trivia Trophy.<\/p>\n

September 13:\u00a0<\/span> ASC Spring Working Bee from 9.30. There will be a group focussing on Club Boatyard and club training boats. Otherwise tidy up of clubrooms, windows, etc.<\/p>\n

September 13\/14:<\/span> City Sail Women and Girls Coaching and Racing Regatta on Albert Park Lake hosted by Albert Park Yacht Club. Further information and entries on https:\/\/www.apyc.org.au\/citysail.html. ASC members wanting to use an ASC club boat or needing other assistance can contact Jaemie through sailing@albertsc.org.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n

September 21:<\/span>\u00a0 First aid training at the ASC clubrooms.\u00a0 If you are keen to either obtain or renew your first aid qualifications, contact Jaemie via sailing@albertsc.org.au.<\/a><\/p>\n

Be part of our ‘Meet and Greet’ team!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>We are seeking a pool of volunteers to be rostered on at the club on a Saturday morning on an infrequent basis to be the ‘first point of contact’ for members of the public interested in learning more about our club and potential membership.\u00a0 You would be required from around 10.30 a.m. but could still sail in the afternoon if desired.\u00a0 Materials and information will be available for you to provide to prospective members, so all you need to bring is a big welcome and your smiling face.\u00a0 Contact admin@albertsc.org.au<\/a>\u00a0if you are happy to be placed on\u00a0 the roster or would like further information.<\/p>\n

Cindy Tilbrook
\nAlbert Sailing Club<\/p>\n

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