This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 21st of March the Summer Championship resumes. Sign on and briefing at ASC at 1:45pm, with racing starting at 2:30pm.

The club galley will resume operation this Saturday after a few weeks hiatus.

ASC members and visitors have been invited to the sausage sizzle and drinks APYC is hosting on their balcony from 5pm.

The lake water level is still down, so we shall still be sailing with partially raised centreboards whilst we wait for some more significant rainfall.

Notices:

-The Albert Park Reserve has now re-opened, with some road closures continuing. Vehicles can now enter via the steel gates off Albert Road. The Victorian Athletics Championships are on at Lakeside Stadium this weekend, so parking may be tight. Best options are likely to be Aquatic Drive, Albert Road Drive service lane or Clarendon Street. Arrival before 12pm will give the best options. If you have an Annual PV parking permit you may park on the gravel area either side of the club if other parking areas are full.

– Attached below is a letter regarding the upcoming work on the Albert Park Pit Building.

Albert Park Pit Building Update March 2026

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club

*Photos courtesy of ASC member Ian of last Saturday’s short racing*

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 28th of February, there will be ASC/APYC short course racing from 2:15pm, sign on and information session will be at ASC at 1:30pm. No galley available this Saturday.
The lake’s water level has risen by a few centimetres this week but we will still be sailing with partially raised centreboards whilst we wait for further rain!

Notices:

• With commencement of the Grand Prix Race period, 24/02 through to 16/03 there will only be AGP accredited vehicular access to Albert Park Reserve. Pedestrian access to the sailing precinct is still available via the Grand Prix gate off the Albert Road service road at the end of Moray Street. There will be no vehicle or general public pedestrian access to the park between 02/03 to 09/03, then only pedestrian access to selected areas from 10/03 to 17/03. 

• 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.

Events Over The Upcoming Long Weekend:

• Victorian Impulse Championship at Portarlington Yacht Club
• Victorian Optimist Championship at Royal Brighton Yacht Club
• Victorian TLS RS Aero Victorian State Championships at Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club
• Victorian Pacer Championship with Daveys Bay Yacht Club
• Marlay Point Overnight Race
• Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s Melbourne to King Island Race 

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club

*ASC Member Steve with his new boat prior to its first sail.*

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

No club racing this Saturday.

On Sunday 15th of February, we will be hosting a ‘Social Sailing Day’ from 10:30am – 3pm. There will be club training boats available and a BBQ for lunch. Club members, family and friends all welcome! This is also a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in potentially joining our club to come down and see what we are all about!

Upcoming Events:

• On Saturday 14th of February, the annual “Top of the Bay Regatta” will be held at Altona Yacht Club, with the race starting at 2pm. Best of luck to the sailors from ASC taking part.

Notices:

• There are road closures all around Albert Park at the moment due to the installation of the Grand Prix infrastructure. Best access to the club is currently via the steel gates off Albert Road.

• 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

*Photo of last Saturday’s club race, courtesy of ASC member Gai.

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 31st of January, we start with a Better Sailing training session in the morning. Geoff will be at the club from 10:00am so you can rig a boat.
There will be a short theory session before getting out on the water until approximately 12pm, with a debrief following over lunch.  

We then head into our 3rd and final week of the Commodore Short Racing Series with 2-3 races starting at 2:30pm.

The water level in the lake has dropped in the last few weeks, so we might be sailing with partially raised centreboards whilst we patiently await the rain.

Upcoming Events:

• On Saturday 14th of February, the annual “Top of the Bay Regatta” will be held at Altona Yacht Club. We are looking at forming a ASC/APYC team, please contact Rod via sailing@albertsc.org if you are interested. Visit our website for more details. 

• On Sunday 15th of February, we will be hosting a ‘Social Sailing Day’ from 10:30am – 3pm. There will be a BBQ available for lunch.

• The ‘Hartley TS16 Australian Championships will be held at Largs Bay Sailing Club in Adelaide, February 1-7. ASC club members Michael and Anthony will be attempting to defend the title they won in 2025. 

Notices:

• An updated list of racking allocations in the boatyard is on the outdoor noticeboard above the ‘Sign On/Sign Off’ shelf. Masts for boats have been grouped together on top racks as per rack allocation listing. Please ensure that your mast has your boat and contact details on the base end and is stored in their allocated top rack.

• There are road closures all around Albert Park at the moment due to the installation of the Grand Prix infrastructure. Best access to the club is currently via the steel gates off Albert Road.

• 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 14th of March – 11th of April, with registration closing on 3rd of March. Any enquiries to Geoff via training@albertsc.org.au.

Giane Gardyne
Albert Sailing Club

Photo taken by ASC member Steve during the 2nd weekend of the Commodore Series.

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 17th of January is the 2nd week of the Commodore Short Race Series.
Sign on and briefing will be held at ASC with racing starting at 2:30pm. 

Previous Events:

A windy start to the year at ASC with 2 races for the Commodore Short Race Series being held last Saturday. Well done to all who raced in the tricky conditions.

Notices:

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

• 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 ILCA VIC State Masters will be hosted by Mordialloc Sailing Club on 21-22 February.

• 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