This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 9th of May the Autumn Handicap Series commences with 2 short races scheduled in the afternoon. Sign on and briefing at APYC at 1:15pm with racing starting at 2:00pm. 

The lakes water level is still quite low, so we will be continuing to sail with partially raised centreboards.

After racing a Presentation of Perpetuals for ASC Club Racing across 2025-26 season will be held from 4:45pm.

ASC’s Annual General Meeting will be held at 5pm – 6pm in our club rooms. The main agenda items will be Committee Reports, Confirmation of General Committee for 2026-27 and some special awards.

Upcoming:

• Our Winter Season has begun with our Autumn Series in May and June, with 2 races each week starting at 2pm. Visitors from other clubs are welcome to join as a Winter Associate Member, details and registration link can be found on the ASC website.

• The Victorian Optimist Class Association (VIODA) Winter Coaching Program is on Sunday afternoons beginning the 17th of May. ASC is again pleased to host this annual coaching program which attracts junior sailors and their families from Melbourne and Regional sailing clubs. The program provides coaching for juniors at all levels from ‘green fleet’, just out of Tackers 3 training courses and up to open level. All details available through VIODA Facebook and the VIODA website. 

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club

*Photo of one of our newer members David and his family with their wooden gaff-rigged Mirror on the Lake*

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 18th of April the Summer Handicap Series re-sail of race 3 commences in the afternoon with sign on and briefing at APYC at 1:15pm with racing now starting at 2:00pm.
There will be a BBQ at ASC after the race with drinks available.

Upcoming:

• No programmed sailing next weekend due to ANZAC Day.
• Our Winter Season will start with the Autumn Series in May and June commencing on Saturday 02/05, with 2 races each week starting at 2pm.
• For sailors from other clubs who want to join as a Winter Associate Member, details and registration link can be found on the ASC website.

Notices: 

• ASC’s Annual General Meeting is 09/05. Nominations for 2025/26 general committee and interest in, “on” or “off” water non committee roles are being sought.
• The next Learn to Sail course starts on the 2nd of May, the course is open and has places available, please contact Geoff via training@albertsc.org.au if you have any questions.
• Attached below is a motion for the upcoming AGM regarding club membership fees. 

Motion for the AGM on 9th May:

Club membership fees.In 2024-25 and 2025-26 Albert Sailing Club’s membership fees have been higher than APYC’s fees in four out of the five common membership categories. I propose that to become competitive with APYC in attracting new members that Albert Sailing Club’s fees be amended to match APYC’s fees and that this occur following the AGM. I also propose that after the fees have been matched that Albert Sailing Club’s fees not be increased for 2026-27. Geoff Saliba

Fee comparison 2025-26 ASC – APYC

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 14th March – ASC/APYC Short Course Racing from 2.30pm. Sign on at APYC at 1.45pm.  There will be no club galley this week, however Doug’s Bar will be open for refreshments after sailing.

Better Sailing training session in the morning. Geoff will be at the club from 10.00am.Starting with a short theory session then on the water until noon followed by a debrief over lunch. This will be the first Better Sailing session for the 4 new club members who completed the February Start Sailing course.

The lake water level has risen a few centimetres with some rain in the last few weeks. We will still be sailing with partially raised centreboards whilst we wait for some more significant rainfall.

Upcoming Events:

– The Summer Series program resumes on Saturday 21st March with Summer Championship Heat 6.

– Learn to Sail with Albert Sailing Club: Our Adult Learn to Sail courses are free to new club members, a Family membership covers two adults in the Learn to Sail program.

Next course starts 21st March to the 18th April. These are Saturday afternoon sessions 12pm – 3pm. For more information please contact Geoff via training@albertsc.org.au.

Notices:

 – Reminder, most of Albert Park Reserve is closed to the public, with pedestrian access to the sailing precinct via a pathway from Grand Prix gate off the Albert Road service road at the end of Moray Street. No vehicle access to Aquatic Drive behind the sailing clubs. There is parking on Albert Road Service Road near the pedestrian access gate. Access resumes Monday 16th March.

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club

Attached below is a news item and images provided by Rod and Jaemie.

*Jaemie is our Club Captain. He currently also sails Impulse and Fireball class at ASC and in events elsewhere.*

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This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 21st of February, the ‘Summer Championship’ Heat 6 race will start at 2:30pm. Sign on and information session will be at APYC at 1:45pm.
Sailing will be in the northern half of the lake with the two bridges for the Grand Prix now across the lake in the narrows.

We will also be sailing with partially raised centreboards whilst we continue to wait for further rain!

Previous Events:

• On Saturday 14th of February, the annual “Top of the Bay Regatta” was held at Altona Yacht Club in perfect 12 to 15 knot southerly winds. The ASC/APYC combined team finished a close 4th of the 5 competing club teams, with Port Melbourne Yacht Club winning overall. ASC member Paul finished 2nd on adjusted yardstick results in a 76 boat fleet.

Notices:

• Details regarding access to the club and sailing on the lake from Tuesday 24/02 to Monday 16/03 was emailed to members on 13/02. Between 24/02 – 01/03 and 10/03 – 16/03 there will only be pedestrian access to the sailing precinct via the pathway from the Grand Prix gate off the Albert Road service road at the end of Moray Street. 

• ASC/APYC short races are scheduled for Saturday 28/02 and 14/03 (Subject to lake water levels). If you plan to sail on any of the days within the extended Grand Prix race period you may want to consider leaving more gear at the club to reduce what is needed to be carried. If it is essential to have access to remove or return a boat on one or both of these dates, send an email with details to Rod via sailing@albertsc.org.au at least 5 days before. 

• Our Adult Learn to Sail courses are free to new club members, and a family membership covers 2 adults. The next available course will be held 21st of March – 18th of April, with registration closing on 10th of March. Any enquiries to Geoff via training@albertsc.org.au.

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club

*A photo posted by Altona Yacht Club of ASC member Rod during the Top of the Bay Regatta*