This Coming Weekend at ASC:

Spring Season racing starts on Saturday 3 October with the annual Ladies Bracelet Race at 2:30pm, the information session and sign on is at APYC at 1:30pm.
– The APYC Opening Day sail past for APYC and ASC members will be before the race at 2:15pm.

On Sunday 4 October bring your lunch and come along to enjoy ASC’s Spring Family and Friends Social Sailing between 10:00am and 2:30pm.
– This is a good opportunity to introduce family, friends and potential new members to sailing at ASC. Sail your own boat or a club boat including a Quest, Zest, Pacer or plastic Ozi Opti.
– Assistance from experienced sailors onshore and/or on the water would be appreciated. 

Notices:

The October to April Race Program format for ASC/AYPC 2026/27 has been updated. Go to the Home Screen on the club website www.albertsc.org.au to view the documents and see the amendments. Note there have been updates to the Notice of Race and one update to the Sailing Instructions.

Roads in Albert Park Reserve are closed on:

– Sunday 11 October between 5:00am and 12:30pm for the Melbourne Marathon; and

– Sunday 18 October between 4:30am and 7:30pm for the Around the Bay cycling event.

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 19th of September is week 3 of the 3 week Bill Hooper short racing series. Sign on and briefing will be held at ASC at 1:15pm, racing programmed to start at 2pm.

ASC member Ron F will be the race officer.

The club will be open from 10am on Saturday, visitors from other clubs are welcome as always.

Upcoming Events:

• No programmed racing next weekend due to the AFL Grand Final long weekend.
• Saturday 03/10, the Spring Season gets underway with APYC Opening Day Sail Past for members of both APYC and ASC, this will be followed by the Ladies Bracelet Race.

• Sunday 04/10, ASC Spring Family and Friends Social Sailing. 10am to 2.30pm. This is a good opportunity to introduce family, friends and potential new members to sailing at ASC. Sail your own boat or a club boat including a Quest or Zest. Assistance from experienced sailors onshore and/or on the water would be appreciated. Bring your lunch and enjoy!

Notices:

The October to April Race Program format for ASC/AYPC 2026/27 has been updated. Go to the Home Screen on the club website www.albertsc.org.au to view the documents and see the amendments. Note there have been updates to the Notice of Race and one update to the Sailing Instructions.

*Photo of the VIODA Optimist Class Girls and Mum’s Camp evening held  in our clubrooms on Saturday 5th of September.*

Albert Sailing Club

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

No sailing on the lake for ASC this Saturday 05/09.

‘Better Sailing’ training commences at 10am on Saturday, with a large block of theory followed by an onshore demonstration. 

The topics are:

• Boat Trim for differing conditions
• Centreboard: how to set depending on sail setting
• Handling in stronger winds: adjusting your sail controls for wind strength

There will be no on-water coaching to keep the lake free for the APYC CitySail regatta.

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 8th of August is the Winter Handicap Series Race 3 and 4. Sign on and briefing at APYC at 1:15pm, with two races programmed to start at 2pm.
We need an additional person for afternoon on water RHIB duty, if you are available to help out please email Ron at sailing@albertsc.org.au.

Sunday 9th of August is the start of Block 3 VIODA Winter Lake Coaching Program held at ASC from 1pm – 4pm.

Previous Events:

ASC TRIVIA NIGHT

Thank you to everyone who came along and supported the club at our annual Trivia Night. We had a full house, with 72 guests in attendance, including ASC and APYC members, families and friends.

The competition was fierce and the laughter plentiful! Despite ‘Dance and Dazzle’ (Bettina’s Crew) vying for their third consecutive win, it was ‘Team Smartacus’ (Janine, Greg, Tony S, Liz, Cindy, Tony M, Trevor and Lisa) who held the victor’s trophy aloft at the end of the night, with Laser Plus (Rod’s team) finishing a close second.

Special thanks to our Quiz Master John, who kept the crowd on their toes and entertained and to our helpers, Gai, Rowley, Steve M, Bettina, Tony M, Lesley and Lisa, whose hard work ensured the night was enjoyed by all.

Notices:

– The latest Parks Victoria update on the H5 bird flu, posted via Facebook on 30 July (https://www.facebook.com/ParksVictoria/), is that if you come across a sick or dead bird do not touch it, and report the occurrence to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline.

* Photos from ASC Trivia Night*

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club