This Coming Weekend at ASC:

On Saturday 7 November at ASC there is a meeting for members at 11:30am (see 22 October email to members).  Club Champion 2 race starts at 2:30pm, the sign on and information session is at APYC at 1:45pm.

Notices:

• Next weekend, on Saturday 14 November:
  • there will be an informal race and casual sailing session at 11:00am with the information session in ASC clubrooms at 10:15am.
  • Spring Aggregate races 5 and 6 start at 2.30pm.
• Congratulations to Ian Fox, a long term club member and past Commodore at ASC who was the winner of the National Instructor of the Year award 2026. Ian has been inspiring people of all ages to discover, enjoy and excel in sailing as Training Manager at the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria for more than 20 years. 

Join us for the

ALBERT SAILING CLUB CHRISTMAS DINNER AND WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS

SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER FROM 6.00PM

This is your chance to get together with club and family members to celebrate the festive season and welcome our new members to the club. You will enjoy pre-dinner nibbles, a spit-roast dinner and delicious desserts (vegetarian and gluten free options available).

Costs are being subsidised by the club for members, partners and children. Guests are welcome!

Adults (members/partners/over 15): $35

Children (under 15): $20

Guests: $50

Register by 30th November via link on the ASC website or registration sheet in the galley.

Please forward any enquiries regarding the event to: events@albertsc.org.au

*Photo from the club balcony*

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

On Saturday 17 October ASC will be open from 9.30am. Spring Aggregate races 1 and 2 start from 2:30pm, with sign on and the information session at APYC 1:45pm.

ASC members Kengo, Ron F, Luke, Cindy, Charles and Rita will also be participating in the Sail Sandy Regatta at Sandringham Yacht Club this weekend. This is Victoria’s largest club Regatta for off the beach boats, with 228 entries for this year’s event. 

Notices:

SAVE THE DATE!!!!
ASC CHRISTMAS DINNER AND WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS
SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER
Details to follow!

– Roads in Albert Park Reserve are closed on Sunday 18 October between 4:30am and 7:30pm for the Around the Bay cycling event.

Photo of Charles’ Sabre “Still Special” and the mid fleet pack on the downwind leg to St Kilda from the ASC/APYC Club Championship race on 10 October.

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