Altona Yacht Club

28/09/2026

ALTONA YACHT CLUB ICE BREAKER

START THE SEASON WITH A SPLASH!

THIS SATURDAY October 3rd,

Briefing 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM START

BBQ & REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW after conclusion of racing at about 3:30pm - 4:00pm

27/09/2026

Hi Members, volunteers and trainees

An email has been sent with calender, sailing instructions and notice of race

If not received, message or comment and it will be sent to you.

Thanks

AYC Committee

19/09/2026

Altona Yacht Club recommences its summer sailing training on saturday October 10th.

We are a club that has been recognised by Australian Sailing - Victoria as a leading Victorian club and training centre for 3 consecutive years.

We offer introductory courses for both children and adults.

The Tackers 1 course is $325 per 8 week course. It is suitable for kids 7 years to 11 years. (Subsequent children from the same family receive a 25% discount).

On completion of Tackers 1 , the participants will be able to:
1. Steer with tiller extension under towing paddling power
2. Tie a figure 8 knot, round twice and two half hitches
3. Tack (push turn) and Gybe (pull turn)
4. Reach around a figure of 8 course using both tacking and gybing
5. Sail with tiller extension Sail upwind and downwind by following the safety boat

Learn to Sail (sailing 1&2) is for Adults (Nominally ages 12+) and $421 per 8-week course. There is no experience necessary. Participants will learn:
1. the fundamental skills of sailing
2. sailing terminology
3. boat launch and recovery
4. rigging of the boat
5. capsize recovery in deeper water
6. sail a triangular course
7. basic sailing rules and theory.

Spots are filling fast for both courses.

Sign up on link below:

https://www.revolutionise.com.au/altonayachtclub/events

16/09/2026

# # # tomorrow 19th September # # #

Busy bee this Saturday 19th September 2026 from 9am.

A lot has been done at the club during the off season, but we have a few jobs to go:
1. Set up our Pacer boats for training
2. Check over our optis for tackers
3. Remove the rubble pile from fencing and concreting projects
4. Check over training powerboats
5. Painting as needed
6. 1st aid kit checks
7. Sprinklers checks
8. Move old and temporary fencing from outside storage
10. Rig up and check over new minnows
11. Cook a BBQ

We should be all done by 1130-1200.

Please come and continue to make our club recognised as an Australian Sailing - Victoria leading club.

12/09/2026

Many thanks to Nick who today dropped off two donated boats from the Victorian Laser Association to kick-start our juniors ILCA4 program.

The juniors ILCA4 will give our juniors pathways towards racing international class boats.

The generosity of time and equipment is what makes great clubs and associations.

Today was once again a reflection of this type of club and association leadership, culture and community that makes sailing a great sport for so many people.

10/09/2026

Altona Yacht Club launches spring sailing program, welcoming all ages on-water from October to December.

Australian Sailing - Victoria
Community Bank Altona and Laverton

Altona Yacht Club launches spring sailing program, welcoming all ages on-water from October to December.

01/09/2026

Altona yacht Club once again offers Australian Sailing - Victoria accredited sailing training this summer.

Courses are over 8 weeks (830am - 1130am) starting October 10th
We have adult courses from $421 with boats, instructors and safety equipment supplied

We also have the ever popular tackers program suitable for 8 - 12 years for $320

This season we are also introducing more pathways from our introductory training with a Victorian Minnow Sailing Association green fleet being introduced from kid and start racing course for adults

To sign up see link below

https://www.revolutionise.com.au/altonayachtclub/events

28/08/2026

As well as being discover Sailing centre finalist, we are thrilled to also be finalist as club of the year.

The last few years of the club have been pivotal moments. From substantial increase in equipment for on water activities, to investment in club infrastructure, hosting of successive state and national regattas, updating of furniture and facilities plus the training program going strength to strength our club is shining as a pivotal organisation within our local and sailing community.

Thanks to key sponsor that have helped with special mention to Community Bank Altona and Laverton and Midway Concreting

Victorian Club of the Year Finalists (Category B)!

Congratulations Altona Yacht Club, Bendigo Yacht Club, Parkdale Yacht Club the 2026 finalists for the Club of the Year (Category B).

We are thrilled to unveil the exceptional finalists who have been nominated for the prestigious Club of the Year Award (Category B). These clubs have made remarkable contributions to our community and the sport of sailing, demonstrating their dedication, passion and unwavering support.

🎉 Join us in honouring these exceptional finalists at the upcoming Australian Sailing Victoria Awards Evening!

🎉 To learn more about our finalists read the article here: https://www.sailing.org.au/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2026-victorian-sailing-awards-

🎉 Register now for the awards evening and be part of this special event:
https://www.sailing.org.au/events/362485

Altona Yacht Club / Bendigo Yacht Club / Parkdale Yacht Club

26/08/2026

We are honoured to once again be a finalist as DISCOVER SAILING CENTRE OF THE YEAR

In 2025–26, we as a club built a strong participation pipeline that will enable converting 20 Tackers sailors into 18 junior fleet places by end of 2026/27 season.

In 2025/6 we trained 19 people in powerboat handling, and developed a new intermediate racing squad while also strengthening volunteer, instructor and community partnership pathways across the club.

https://www.sailing.org.au/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2026-victorian-sailing-awards-?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT7pNpjbGNrBPukvHBkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeMa_Hz9hCP0Z7CNZLw-E_hgDXAXF_PkJdwQacbgR90l_a6vre0AS5bpqjHPk_aem_4F95Ziy2YnLM0k5XtP7zCA

Victorian Discover Sailing Centre of the Year Finalists!

Congratulations Altona Yacht Club, Davey’s Bay Yacht Club and The Boatshed the 2026 finalists for the Discover Sailing Centre of the Year.

We are thrilled to unveil the exceptional finalists who have been nominated for the prestigious Discover Sailing Centre of the Year Award. These centres have made remarkable contributions to our community and the sport of sailing, demonstrating their dedication, passion and unwavering support.

🎉 Join us in honouring these exceptional finalists at the upcoming Australian Sailing Victoria Awards Evening!

🎉 To learn more about our finalists read the article here: https://www.sailing.org.au/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2026-victorian-sailing-awards-

🎉 Register now for the awards evening and be part of this special event: https://www.sailing.org.au/events/362485

Altona Yacht Club / Davey's Bay Yacht Club / VicSail Academy

01/08/2026

Even though the 2025/26 sailing season has wrapped up, Altona Yacht Club has been anything but quiet!

From our sparkling Gala Dinner in May to the AGM & Presentation Night in July, plus fresh fencing and new concreting in the carpark and more new chairs the place has been buzzing with activity and upgrades.

And the most recent big news is that in August we’ve added five Minnows to our green fleet program meaning we’re on track to kick off 2026/27 with 10 Minnows, building on our awesome 13‑strong Zoom8 intermediate fleet juniors and already thriving Tackers program.

The junior pathway is looking stronger than ever. With the club junior regatta back again for the march long weekend, and advanced junior program planned for 2027/28 season.

And for the senior members there will be a better sailing course added building on our sailing 1/2 introduction course and well as the masterclass will be back again with 2 master-classes planned, one in January another in April. This will build on retention of trainees and maintaining skills of our senior members.

Then there’s another state titles to be hosted, and also plans to host a world championship underway.

The horizon is bright at AYC, the breeze for the 2026/27 season is calling and is shaping up to be a fantastic season for sailors .......of every age.

This has only happened by a committed committee that is continuing to build a sailing community that has fun on and off the water.

Bring it on!

Victorian Minnow Sailing Association
Australian Sailing - Victoria
Community Bank Altona and Laverton
Altona-Village Traders Association
Altona Sports Club