Albert Sailing Club

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.*

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.*

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ASC TRIVIA NIGHT - SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

On Saturday 27 June the Autumn Season finishes with handicap races 7 and 8, the information session is at APYC at 1:15pm with racing to start at 2:00pm.
o There has been a slight increase to the lake water level, however we are continuing to sail with partially raised centreboards.

Upcoming:

There is a mid-winter break in the ASC sailing program on Saturday 4 July.
APYC’s WinterSail 2026, a three day coaching clinic and racing regatta for junior and youth sailors (under 18 years of age) is from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th of July. This year there is a 20% discount for full year ASC members. Details available on the APYC website.
Notices:

It’s time to gather the brains trust, phone a friend and get ready for this year’s

ASC TRIVIA NIGHT

SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST at 6:00pm

Enjoy a night of fun and friendly competition, including a delicious dinner of woodfired pizza and dessert.

Organise your own table or join a table on the night.

Everyone is welcome!

LOCK IT IN EDDIE!

Photo from ASC’s Top of the Lake Regatta

Congratulations to all those involved in Albert Sailing Club’s Top of The Lake Regatta held last weekend. A big thanks to all our wonderful volunteers who helped make the weekend a success!

Great weekend for Albert Sailing Club's Top of the Lake Regatta on 20/21 June. Good fleets sailed short course races in light to moderate southerlies across the two days.
Photo pre start one of fthe sunday morning races from we**am on our club balcony.

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

ASC’s annual Top of the Lake Regatta will be sailed Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of June. Short course format with the information session on Saturday at 12:30pm, racing to start at 1:15pm.
Racing on Sunday is scheduled to start at 10:30am.
Registration and details are available on ASC’s website.

Online entries close at 11pm Thursday 18th of June.

Please note, ASC/APYC members sailing in the Autumn Championship series will need to complete the online regatta registration to be registered for those club races.

As of Wednesday, there were 40 entries with 7 Laser Radials, 9 Impulses. 7 Sabres, 9 Optimists, 3 Green Fleet Optimists, 1 Aero, 1 Laser Full Rig, 1 Pacer, 1 Mirror. More entries expected.

Upcoming:
APYC’s WinterSail 2026, a three day coaching clinic and racing regatta for junior and youth sailors (under 18 years of age) is from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th of July. This year there is a 20% discount for full year ASC members. Details available on the APYC website.

Notices:

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ASC TRIVIA NIGHT - SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST
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This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday the Autumn Handicap Series continues with two short races scheduled in the afternoon. Sign on and briefing at APYC at 1:15pm, racing starts at 2:00pm.

Sunday 14th of June is the 4th and final week of the Victorian Optimist Class Association’s (VIODA) Block 1 Coaching Program from 1:00-4:00pm.

The lake water level has increased slightly however the water level remains low, so we will be continuing to sail with partially raised centreboards.

Upcoming:
- ASC’s annual Top of the Lake Regatta will be held on Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st of June from mid morning to mid afternoon.
There will be a series of short course races for dinghy classes in the northern half of Albert Park Lake.
Registration and details are available on the ASC website, www.albertsc.org.au.
Online entries required by Thursday 18th of June at the latest.
ASC and APYC members sailing in the Autumn Championship series on the Saturday will need to complete the online regatta registration entry to be registered for those club races.

- APYC’s WinterSail 2026, a three day coaching clinic and racing regatta for junior and youth sailors (under 18 years of age) is on from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th of July. This year there is a 20% discount for full year ASC members. Details available on the APYC website.

Notices:
- The Parks Victoria contractor is cutting and skimming aquatic w**d on Albert Park Lake midweek for two weeks at the start of June.
- Parks Victoria have advised that there will be a significant increase in annual and casual parking fees in Albert Park from 1 July. The annual Parks Victoria parking permits are good value for ASC members driving to the club at least 12 or so times per year. Permits can be applied for or renewed through the Parks Victoria portal online. Get in by the end of June for the 2025/26 rate. For more information visit the Parking Permits tab on our website.

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SAVE THE DATE!!

ASC TRIVIA NIGHT - SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST
..details to follow!

*Photo of club racing a few weeks ago*

Albert Sailing Club’s annual Top of the Lake regatta is being sailed on Albert Park Lake, Saturday 20th June (pm) and Sunday 21st June. Dinghy class sailors of all ages and levels of experience are invited to come and sail the regatta. Go to www.albertsc.org.au for Regatta details and the entry link. Visiting spectators welcome.

The Top of the Lake Regatta follows a short race format with races of 30 to 45 minutes in two sessions. Saturday's Information session is at 12.30pm for starts from 1.15pm and Sunday from 10.15am with racing planned to finish by mid afternoon.

This Coming Weekend at ASC:

This Saturday 30th of May the Autumn Championship Series continues with 2 short races scheduled in the afternoon. There will be a presentation for the APYC/ASC Summer Series, Sign on and briefing at ASC at 1:05pm with racing starting at 2:00pm.

The lake water levels have increased slightly but still remain quite low, so we will be continuing to sail with partially raised centreboards.

Sunday 31/05, is the 3rd week of the Victorian Optimist Class Association’s (VIODA) Coaching Program from 1pm - 4pm.

Upcoming:
- No club sailing next weekend due to King’s Birthday long weekend. The Autumn Series will resume on Saturday 13/06.
- ASC’s annual Top of the Lake Regatta will be held over 20th and 21st of June. Registration and Details are available on the ASC website.

*Photos of our champions from our annual perpetual presentation*