This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 10th of January we have our 1st week of the Commodore Short Race Series.
This series will run over 3 weeks in January with 2-3 races each Saturday starting at 2:30pm.

Events:

Plenty of action from ASC club members; 

– Paul and Michael have competed at the Impulse Nationals at Altona recently. 

– Ron will be racing at the RS Aero Nationals at Blairgowrie from 18-22 January.

Notices:

• The Club Galley Crew is taking a break on Saturday 10th and 17th, resuming at the end of January.

• Australian Sailing Dinghy Instructor course and Assistant Instructor course will be held at Albert Park Lake on 15 -16 January. Please contact Geoff and Tony via training@albertsc.org.au if interested

• There are still some places available for the Learn to Sail course held on Saturday morning starting in late January. Please contact Geoff and Tony via training@albertsc.org.au if interested.

• The Pacer Australian National Championship and Victorian Mirror Championship will be held at APYC from 23 – 26 January.

• The ASC sailing program has been posted to our website for January through to June 2026. Any enquires on club sailing activities please contact Rod or Jaemie via  sailing@albertsc.org.au

Giane Gardyne

Albert Sailing Club

Photo: ASC Club Member Ron in his RS Aero.

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 13th of December is our final club sailing day for 2025! We will have a Trophy Race at 2:30pm with the information session held at ASC at 1:45pm. APYC members and visitors welcome.

Then we have our fantastic ASC Christmas Dinner kicking off at 6pm. A huge thank you to Lisa, Gai and all others who helped organise what is bound to be a brilliant night.

Upcoming Events:

The Australian Impulse Championships will be held at Altona Yacht Club from December 28th to January 3rd.

The Pacer Australian National Championship and Victorian Mirror Championship will be held at APYC from January 23rd to January 26th. 

Notices:

• The Australian Grand Prix Corporation’s works on the Pit Building surrounds from 10 November to 19 December. They will be working until 10pm on weekdays and 3:30pm on Saturdays. Please be mindful as this could result in traffic delays around Aughtie Drive. 

• Rod and Phil are organising this Saturday’s Trophy Race and could use 1 or 2 people to help out with the RHIB.

• Check out this video snippet from last weekend thanks to Jaemie, https://youtube.com/shorts/7Fm5c9rbbfQ?si=BzyQ877sNAQw6akK.

• The ASC sailing program has been posted to our website for January through to June 2026. We will commence with short course racing on Saturday January 10th. Any enquires on club sailing activities please contact Rod or Jaemie via  sailing@albertsc.org.au

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 29 November, ASC/APYC club racing will start at 2:30pm. Briefing at ASC at 1:45pm.

Upcoming Events:

ASC CHRISTMAS DINNER – SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER

Members, family and friends are warmly invited to come along to

celebrate the festive season, welcome new members and enjoy a delicious

spit-roast dinner.

RSVP BY 8TH DECEMBER

Register HERE  or via the link on the ASC website.

Notices:

• The Australian Grand Prix Corporation’s works on the Pit Building surrounds from 10 November to 19 December. They will be working until 10pm on weekdays and 3:30pm on Saturdays. Please be mindful as this could result in traffic delays around Aughtie Drive. 

• Aquatic vegetation harvest in Albert Park Lake is currently underway, continuing through to December 1st.

• The annual ‘Sail Melbourne Regatta’ is being hosted by Royal Brighton Yacht Club this weekend. Best of luck to the over 250 entrants.

• The ‘Cairn Curran Sailing Club Regatta’ is also taking place this weekend. A few boats from ASC are making the trip to Central Victoria for the event

• Check out this short video thanks to Jaemie, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CqkYFzGNmwA&feature=youtu.be 

Giane Gardyne

Albert Sailing Club

Photo : Our Discover Sailing Training Centre has been re-accreditted for 2025 – 26. Tony and Rod with Meg from Australian Sailing.

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

The forecast for this weekend is currently looking more positive than last weekend, which is fantastic for our upcoming weekend full of fun activities here at ASC!

This Saturday 15th of November, ASC/APYC club racing will start at 2:30pm.

Our “Social Sailing Day” is on Sunday 16th November, 10:30am to 3:00pm. Members, relatives and friends all welcome, so spread the word. This is also a fantastic opportunity to come and visit for those considering joining our club. Club training boats are available subject to skipper experience level and weather conditions, including RS Zests, Pacers, RS Quest and junior plastic Ozi Optimists. Some experienced members will be on hand to assist with rigging and/or skipper boats if required. If you are joining us for lunchtime, BYO lunch with the club BBQ and galley available for use.

If the weather conditions for this day look unsuitable we will update via the Facebook page. 

Enquiries on club sailing events please contact, sailing@albertsc.org.au

Upcoming Events:

It’s time to deck the halls with boughs of holly … and SAVE THE DATE for the

ASC CHRISTMAS DINNER – SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER.

Details to follow

Notices:

• The Australian Grand Prix Corporation’s works on the Pit Building surrounds from 10 November to 19 December. They will be working until 10pm on weekdays and 3:30pm on Saturdays. Please be mindful as this could result in traffic delays around Aughtie Drive. 

• If you have any content you would like mentioned in upcoming snippets or pictures/videos for our social media please contact Giane via mudpuddler@albertsc.org.au

• Weekend Car Parking is in the bays behind ASC club house with either an annual car parking permit displayed or daily parking machine registration. Free parking is available on Albert Road.

Giane Gardyne

Albert Sailing Club

*A photo from last weekend’s club race.*

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

There is no racing or club activities this weekend due to the upcoming public holiday. If you are missing the water, check out this video of last weeks racing thanks to Jaemie, https://youtu.be/c2RCGfaA3MA?si=gHwbzUReq0o80et_

Upcoming Events:

On Saturday 8th of November, our monthly informal club race/casual sailing session will start with an information session at 10:15am.
ASC and APYC Spring Handicap Series race will start at 2:30pm.
Club training boats are available for members to hire, enquiries on club sailing events please contact, sailing@albertsc.org.au

Notices:

•  The Australian Grand Prix Corporation are replacing the southern pontoon blocks with lower profile blocks for the temporary bridge. Works are scheduled in the “narrows” section of the Lake from 29 October 2025 to 12 November 2025.
•  We have been informed that Parks Victoria is aware there have been several bird deaths in recent weeks around Albert Park Lake. Parks Victoria Staff are patrolling the park daily to monitor for any unwell or dead wildlife. To report sick or dead birds please email albertparkreserve@parks.vic.gov.au
• If you are interested in sailing in one of APYC’s four Jubilee boats on handicap race days at 11.30am speak to Peter at APYC or email petergnaismith@gmail.com

Giane Gardyne

Albert Sailing Club