Thursday Snippets 10/09/2026

By Giane | Published: September 9, 2026

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 12th of September is week 2 of the 3 week Bill Hooper short racing series. Sign on and briefing will be held at APYC at 1:15pm, racing programmed to start at 2pm.
ASC member Tony S will be the race officer for ASC this week.
The club will be open from 10am on Saturday, visitors from other clubs are welcome as always.

 Following the recent rain, Albert Park Lake is now back up to it’s full depth.

 

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club

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Thursday Snippets 03/09/2026

By Giane | Published: September 2, 2026

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

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Thursday Snippets 27/08/2026

By Giane | Published: August 26, 2026

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 29th of August is week 1 of 3 for the Bill Hooper Short Racing Series. Sign on and briefing at ASC, racing programmed to start at 2pm. 

After racing there is an ASC members meeting in the clubrooms at 4:30pm.

Then on Sunday 30th of August the final VIODA Winter Lake Coaching Program Block 3 will be held at ASC from 1pm – 4pm. We have been pleased to host the sailors and families for the program. We wish them well for the upcoming Spring/Summer sailing season including the Australian Championships at Royal Brighton in January. 

Notices:

  • 05-06/09 is the City Sail Women and Girls Coaching and Racing Regatta on Albert Park Lake hosted by APYC. This is a great opportunity to get in some training and short races. Single handed and double handed classes (with option of female or male crew). For further information and entry visit https://www.apyc.org.au/citysail.html. Any ASC members wanting to use an ASC club boat or needing other assistance can contact Rod or Jaemie through sailing@albertsc.org.au.
  • 05/09 the VIODA End of Winter Camp for Girls and Mums will be held in the ASC clubrooms from 5pm – 9:30pm.
  • No club sailing on the lake on the weekend of 05-06/09.
  • See the attached information from a past member of ASC Matthew who is seeking expressions of interest in forming a ‘Can you fix it?’group.
    ‘Can you fix it?’

     

*Photo of Optimists on the lake*

 

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club

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Snippets 21/08/2026

By Giane | Published: August 20, 2026

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 22nd of August is the Winter Handicap Series. Sign on and briefing at APYC at 1:15pm, with two races programmed to start at 2pm. ACS member Lesley is the Race Officer for Albert Sailing Club this week.

Then on Sunday 23rd of August the VIODA Winter Lake Coaching Program Block 3 will be held at ASC from 1pm – 4pm.

Notices:

  • The Annual Bill Hooper Series will be held on 29/08,12/09 and 19/09. This is an ideal lead in to the Spring Sailing Season that will begin in October. Members of other clubs are welcome to join us.
  • City Sail Women and Girls Coaching and Racing Regatta on Albert Park Lake hosted by APYC. This is a great opportunity to get in some training and short races. Single handed and double handed classes (with option of female or male crew). For further information and entry visit https://www.apyc.org.au/citysail.html. Any ASC members wanting to use an ASC club boat or needing other assistance can contact Rod or Jaemie through sailing@albertsc.org.au.

*Photo of the Division 2 Impulse start during our club race.*

 

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club

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Thursday 13/08/2026

By Giane | Published: August 12, 2026

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 15th of August is the Winter Championship Series. Sign on and briefing at ASC at 1:15pm, with two races programmed to start at 2pm.
Then on Sunday 16th of August the VIODA Winter Lake Coaching Program Block 3 will be held at ASC from 1pm – 4pm.

Notices:

  • We need an additional person for afternoon on water RHIB duty on Saturday 15/08 and 22/08, if you are available to help out please email Ron at sailing@albertsc.org.au.
  • City Sail Women and Girls Coaching and Racing Regatta on Albert Park Lake hosted by APYC. This is a great opportunity to get in some training and short races. Single handed and double handed classes (with option of female or male crew). For further information and entry visit https://www.apyc.org.au/citysail.html. Any ASC members wanting to use an ASC club boat or needing other assistance can contact Rod or Jaemie through sailing@albertsc.org.au.

 

*Photo of ASC member Geoff sailing a Sabre in our Winter Series.*

 

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club

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Thursday Snippets 06/08/2026

By Giane | Published: August 4, 2026

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

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Thursday Snippets 30/06/2026

By Giane | Published: July 29, 2026

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 1st of August is the Winter Championship Series Race 3 and 4. Sign on and briefing at ASC at 1:15pm, with two races programmed to start at 2pm. Rod Thomas is Race Officer with Ron Lackington his long standing ‘deputy’. The club will be open from 10am.

Sunday 2nd of August is week 3 of the 3 week VIODA Block 2 Winter Lake Coaching Program held at ASC from 1pm – 4pm.

 

Albert Sailing Club

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Thursday Snippets 23/07/2026

By Giane | Published: July 22, 2026

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 25th of July the Winter Handicap Series begins. Sign on and briefing at APYC at 1:15pm, with two races programmed to start at 2pm.

There will be another session for the Radio Controlled Yachts from the club jetty starting around 11am. Non competitive and all welcome to spectate or bring your own boat along. The club will be open from 10am.

On Sunday 26th of July, week 2 of the “VIODA Block 2 Winter Lake Coaching Program”, will be held at ASC from 1pm – 4pm.

 

Notices:

Forget about The Chase, Master Mind and Hard Quiz … the ASC TRIVIA NIGHT is almost here!

We look forward to seeing everyone on SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST @ 6PM for some fun and friendly competition.

Register NOW (via link on the ASC website) to let us know you are coming and assist with catering. Registration closes on Wednesday 29th July.

 

*Photo from the last Radio Controlled Yacht session held in June.*

 

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club

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Thursday Snippets 16/07/2026

By Giane | Published: July 15, 2026

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 18th of July the Winter Championship Series begins. Sign on and briefing at ASC at 1:15pm, with racing starting at 2pm. The club will be open from 10am.

On Sunday 19th of July, week 1 of the “VIODA Block 2 Winter Lake Coaching Program”, will be held at ASC from 1pm – 4pm.

Previous Events:

Congratulations to ASC member Kengo on your outstanding result of 1st place in the Optimist Class at the APYC Wintersail held last weekend in windy conditions (See photo below). 

Notices:

Come along and join in all the fun of the

ASC TRIVIA NIGHT

SATURDAY 1st AUGUST @ 6 PM

Let us know you are coming via the registration link on the ASC website

by WEDNESDAY 29th JULY

 

*Photo from APYC’s Wintersail of ASC member Kengo and his coach, former ASC member Philip Cripsey who previously sailed with Ron and Don at ASC when he was 6 years old. Philip is now part of Australian Sailings Futures Program, he will be going to the iQ Foil world championship in the U.K in September.*

 

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club

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Thursday Snippets 08/07/2026

By Giane | Published: July 8, 2026

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

No organised club racing this weekend.

Notices:

 

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club

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