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Windsurfing NSW Membership

As a WSC member we are able to offer you membership of Windsurfing NSW. Why do you want this? Do you windsurf or wing? Then you need Third Party Public Liability Insurance, affiliation with international class associations and your personal issue AUS sail number for as long as you keep up your WNSW membership. For peace of mind and to be eligible to compete in windsurfing events around the country, and indeed the world, you need affiliation!
For $40 you can affiliate with Windsurfing NSW. We will pass on your Name, Phone number, Email and Postcode and they will arrange the issue of your personal AUS sail number (if you have not already got one) and arrange for you to be covered through the Australian Windsurfing Association’s $20 million 24/7 Third Party Public Liability insurance. You can check out the websites of both the WNSW and AWA by following the links. As the

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WSC Stories – 12 August 2021

WSC Stories
During these strange days it feels at times that there is lots happen and simultaneously very little happening.  We would like to take a moment to celebrate some of the good things happening at the Club and around the world.  The big international events at the moment are the Olympics and Paralympics.  Locally WSC Members continue to use the Club and take their vessels out to enjoy the harbour.  In celebration of the varied international nature of of our sports and the Club’s membership we are running a series of “WSC Stories” featuring stories from our members.  If you would like to contribute, or for more information see – About WSC Stories.

Neil Ghosh
Year 09, Sydney Boys High School
Sydney has always been synonymous with sailing due to the stunning beauty of Port Jackson and the various nooks and crannies in and around it. Since I

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During these strange days it feels at times that there is lots happen and similtaneously very little happening.  We would like to take a moment to celebrate some of the good things happening at the Club and around the world.  The big international events at the moment are the Olympics and Paralyimpics.  Locally WSC Members continue to use the Club and take their vessels out to enjoy the harbour.  In celibration of the varied international nature of of our sports and the Club’s membership we are running a series of “WSC Stories” featuring stories from our members.  If you would like to contribute please forward a story and pictures to membership@woollahrasailingclub.org.au
When submitting content please consider the following talking points.  We are after a few paragraphs outlining:

Where you grew up?
How and when you got into sailing or paddling?
How and when you ended up in Sydney and at WSC?
Highlights from your sailing

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WSC Stories – 9 August 2021

WSC Stories
During these strange days it feels at times that there is lots happen and similtaneously very little happening.  We would like to take a moment to celebrate some of the good things happening at the Club and around the world.  The big international events at the moment are the Olympics and Paralyimpics.  Locally WSC Members continue to use the Club and take their vessels out to enjoy the harbour.  In celibration of the varied international nature of of our sports and the Club’s membership we are running a series of “WSC Stories” featuring stories from our members.  If you would like to contribute, or for more information see – About WSC Stories.

Khiem Tran
I learned to sail as an adult (after many years as a paddler) and then came to WSC so I could sail Mirrors with my son, Liem. I love the feeling of

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Sailing hazard
Please be aware that there is at least one mooring block that is very shallow at low tide.  The block for “c’est la vie” (aka “Broad N”) is only a metre below the surface at low tide.  Please keep well away from the bow of this boat at low tide.   The mooring block can be as much as six (6) metres from the front of the boat.
This hazard has been reported to TfNSW.
Please see pictures of boat and mooring block.
 

 

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Overview – current status

Club racing is cancelled for Sunday 27 June 2021.  Hopefully we will be back for Sunday 11 July.
Sailing school activities are on – subject to restrictions – see below.
The café is closed.
Masks must be worn inside.
Please try to keep out of the building.
Comply with health orders.
Traffic delays may be experienced due to the COVID testing facility – see below.
See the full COVID policy here: COVID-19 – Coronavirus Policy – Woollahra Sailing Club

25 June 2021 @ 1:00 pm – Sailing School
Please be advised that Sailing School activities for the week Monday 28 June to Sunday 4 July are currently going ahead as scheduled.
 
We will be seeking further advise from the NSW Department of Health and the Office of Sport.  So, the situation may change.

 
We are treating the Sailing School activities as exercise.  
 
We consider the school holiday camps to be an import community service and we will run these

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Club racing – warnings, hazards, and traffic – June 19th 2021
Update 8:00 pm Saturday 19 June 2020
We have moved the moth start warning signal to 1pm.   Currently staying with 10am for general fleet but may need a 1hr postponement.
We will be monitoring the conditions and provide an update before 0800 on Sunday.

Weather warning
The forecast for Sunday is changing significantly every few hours.  At this stage Sunday racing is on but marginal.
We will be monitoring the conditions and make a final call at or before 0800 on Sunday.  This will be communicated on the Club website and via Facebook.
For more information please see the BOM forecast for Sydney closed waters.
Forecast as issued at 10:01 am EST on Saturday 19 June 2021.

Sailing hazard
Please be aware that there is at least one mooring block that is very shallow at low tide.  The block for “c’est la vie” (aka “Broad N”) is only a

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WSC Update – June 11th 2021

No club racing this Sunday.
Our winter series is taking a quick break for the long weekend but will be back the following Sunday the 20th.
The club café will also be closed as a result
In the meantime, we would still love some volunteer support both on and off the water. Sign up for this through your members portal.
Head here for the NOR and further details: Winter Series 2021 – Woollahra Sailing Club

Upcoming 29er winter regatta!
Over the 26th/27th of June we are hosting the 29er winter sprint championships
NOR, sign up and details are here: 29er Winter Sprint Championship 2021 – Woollahra Sailing Club
With plenty of club 29ers and keen inter-state sailors, we are looking forward to a competitive event!
 

 

School holiday programs – Juniors and Teens

Over the June/July school holidays we have 3 weeks of holiday camps running for both juniors and teens.
 
We are also running Opti performance

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