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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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WSC WEEKEND UPDATE 29/30th MAY
Due to the strong weather warnings for this weekend, our weekend activities are under review.  Some activities have been cancelled and others on hold.
Please check for updates on this post. The final call will be made early Sunday morning.
At this stage Sailing school activities are on unless specifically notified.
Club racing

Moth racing on.
Senior fleet racing on.

Optimist squads for Sunday

Intermediate Fleet called off ~due to wind exceeding 15kts.
Open fleet club racing still on at the moment, further decision by Sunday morning at aprox 7am*
Extra support/safety powerboat and volunteers would be much appreciated on the Open Fleet Course.
Green Fleet Sunday session still on plan is to do a video review of previous sessions, sailing rules quiz, optional pick up at 2:30pm with games until 3:30pm.

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WSC Update – May 5th 2021

Club racing is back! – Winter series 2021
Club racing starts up for the winter series this weekend on the 9th of May!
Timings and a few details have change, so check out the event on our website
We would also love some help for club racing volunteers both on and off the water, to help make this the best series yet
Head here for the NOR and further details: Winter Series 2021 – Woollahra Sailing Club

The club cafe is back open on Sundays!
Some exciting news that the club cafe is opening again for service every Sunday!
We are looking forward to providing this service again for our members!
Opening and closing times 8-3pm. Every Sunday.
 

New club management system
 
Please be advised that over the last few weeks the club has been implementing new membership and storage management software. The aim is to provide better and clearer service to our members and

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