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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 reduce costs. 
After reviewing our current systems and an extensive market evaluation, we have chosen Sailing Club Manager (SCM).  More information can be found here: SailingClubManager 
The implantation is proceeding as follows:  

System selection – Complete 
Collate, cross reference and upload our current data into SCM.  This is a complex process.  – 80% complete. 
Issue the 2021-2022 annual membership and storage invoices with online payment available via Stripe and possibly other payment gateways.  Please note that online payment is available, and this is preferred over bank transfer. 
Issue logins to Members.  This will allow you to login and update details about your membership, family, and vessels.  As more functionality is implemented there will be further services available to members. 
SCM manager offers a lot more functionality that will benefit the Club and will be implemented over the next 12 months.  This includes: 

Event management. 
Duty rosters. 
Race results. 
Online store.
And more. 

Every effort has been taken to make this transition

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WSC Wrap up for the 2021 Optimist Nationals

117 boats made it to Adelaide from across Australia to compete at the Optimst nationals.
We had a strong showing with 16 boats travelling for the event – beaten by 1 boat for the most participants by Brighton and Seacliff Yacht club (5km away from the event).
 
WSC sailors put in a strong showing in varying conditions ranging from windy with big steep swell in day 1 to some lighter breeze in the middle of the event.
 
A huge congratulations to our fleet, and special mentions to the below sailors for their placings. In the intermediate fleet we had 3 WSC sailors in the top 4.
 
Intermediate fleet.
3rd Male Walter Heeley WSC
1st Female Alice Holstein WSC
1st Male Saxon Foggo WSC
 
Open Fleet
1st 10 year old Stirling McKay WSC/RSYS
1st Female Hanako Tomishima WSC
 
Hanako was the 2nd ever female top 5 finisher (5th overall) since WSC’s own Mina Ferguson. Unfortunately

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Sydney Harbour Splash Festival 2021
We are excited to be hosting the Sydney Harbour Splash again this year on this Sunday the 25th of April! Starting at 6am!
Back for it’s 4th year, the iconic swim starts at Woollahra Sailing Club and follows the coastline giving participants stunning views to the Harbour Bridge as they go. 
Members please note, between the hours of 6am-1pm, club and ramp use will be very limited. You will not be able to access your vessel during this period. The office will also be closed.
For more details see: Sydney Harbour Splash – Anzac Day 2021 – Woollahra Sailing Club

Optis dominate at the 2021 Nationals!
Over the last week, our Optimist green, intermediate and open fleets travelled to Adelaide to compete in the 2021 National championships. With 16 WSC sailors, we almost took over the SA home club who had 17, and were strong in representing NSW!
A huge congratulations to

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Wishing you all a wonderful Easter break!
It was lovely to see so many faces back at the club last Sunday for our final weekend of club racing for our summer series.  Thanks to everyone who helped out, and who attended the fun afternoon!
We look forward to seeing you back on the water for our winter series starting in a few weeks.
Over the Easter weekend the club is open and accessible for members but the office will be closed.  

420 Nationals for 2021!
We are looking forward to hosting the 420 Nationals Championship for 2021 in a weeks time, in partner with the Australian 420 association.
This will be held at WSC from the 10-13th of April. Registration numbers look good with a few home teams from WSC as well as some interstate competitors joining us!
Measurement of boats will be on the 9th April. Warning to members, the yard may be busy on that

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WSC wrap up for the 2021 Optimist NSW State Championships
The 2021 Optimist NSW State Championships were held at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club over the weekend of the 20th and 21st of March.
 
Despite road-closures on the way to the regatta and torrential rain throughout the weekend, 6 races were completed and the event was a great success. Our young club sailors displayed great determination and enthusiasm despite the testing conditions! It was a terrific team to be representing the club!
 
Out of the 86 sailors entered in the event and a total of 11 clubs across NSW. Woollahra Sailing Club made up a 1/3 of the sailors having a total of 27 sailors compete. It was a huge achievement to have the most participants in the regatta, a proud feat credit to the quality and record numbers of the sailing programs seen during the last terms.
 
On the intermediate fleet –

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End of summer series BBQ!

Join us next weekend for our end of summer series barbeque on the 28th of March @ 4pm
Food and refreshments provided. All members and club racers welcome

420 Nationals for 2021
We are looking forward to hosting the 420 Nationals Championship for 2021, in partner with the Australian 420 association.
This will be held at WSC from the 10-13th of April.
The association is excited to welcome a new nationals event sponsor 1st City Fox and Jacobson
1st City Fox & Jacobson are supporting the event as a local Real Estate Business and are sponsoring the pre regatta evening dinner on Friday the 9th of April
Good luck to all of our competitors! Its going to be a fantastic event
More information and registration here: https://www.woollahrasailingclub.org.au/wsc-event/420-australian-championship-2021/

NSW Finn Master Championship regatta 2021

We are hosting the NSW Finn master championship regatta on the 27/28th of March. Coming up in a weeks time!
This regatta will

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During the month of March, we are undertaking a series of works to upgrade storage, general amenity and other infrastructure at the club.  The goal is to improve the experience of all members.
Please find below notice of some upcoming works! 

Storage Improvement
In the south western area of the club, we are replacing rusted elements, improving roof support and drainage, installing fresh foam padding, and adding new rows of Kayak storage. The works will primarily be in Rows B, C and D; as well as the storage rows facing outward toward the general yard.  The changes will provide improved storage and also provide a wider range of storage options.  The goal is to be able to place kayaks in a spot that is well suited to the individual vessel.  These changes will take a few weeks to complete and vessels will need to be moved while the work is done.  Every

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Update 6-Mar-2021-1724:  The power is back on and systems checked.  At this stage it appears that everything is working.
Update 6-Mar-2021-1341:  Power should be back by 1700.  Advice from Ausgrid.
Original post 6-Mar-2021-1243: We experienced a minor power disruption yesterday and were informed by Ausgrid that this could be resolved quickly without further disruption and that they would keep us informed of progress.  Unfortunately, overnight they have shut down all power to Vickery Avenue and part of Rose Bay shops.  We were not provided with any warning that this would happen and so were unable to notify members. 
The Club continues to operate at nearly normal capacity but the power being out means: 

No lights. 
No power points. 
Cold showers.  
No coffee. 
The phones are down.
Fob access does not work. 
No winch. 
Gates need to be manually opened and closed. 

This post will be updated with details of progress as such information comes to hand. 
We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding. 

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NSW Finn Master Championship regatta 2021

We are hosting the NSW Finn master championship regatta on the 27/28th of March. Coming up in 3 weeks!
This regatta will consist of two days of racing, joining along with club racing on the 2nd day to compete for the Finn master champion!
More information and registration here: https://www.woollahrasailingclub.org.au/wsc-event/finn-wsc-masters-championship-march-2021/

Term 1 school holiday programs

During the April school holidays we have holiday camps running for children (7-12) and teens (13-17).We have discounted pricing for our members, to get your children involved with sailing and the club.
We would love to have them join us for an awesome week of sailing!
Sign up and more info here: Learn to Sail – Woollahra Sailing Club

420 Nationals
Another regatta upcoming on the calendar is the 420 nationals for the 2020/21 season.
This will be held at WSC from the 10-13th of April.
More information and registration here: https://www.woollahrasailingclub.org.au/wsc-event/420-australian-championship-2021/
 

WSC merchandise!!
Check out our new range of club

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