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WSC items for sale
Yeah, can you believe it…our pre loved sup gear is going cheap to whoever will grab it first. More items will be listed soon.
Offer limited to a maximum of 2 boards per member.
Please check our unique ebay link to purchase them or for more info.
WSC bargain
New WSC office opening days/times
We are all ready for a shining summer together, our goal is to optimise the quality time with every member during weekends.
Please see below our new opening days and times:
Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9am – 5pm
Thursday 9am – 5pm
Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday 9am – 5pm
Term 4 programs

The Woollahra Sailing Club Junior Term 4 sailing school programs commence on the weekend of 19 and 20 October.  Book now to secure your spot.
Learn to sail aka tackers level 1 – 2 – 3
Tackers is a fun introductory, games-based sailing programme designed for kids aged 7-12 yrs. Kids don’t

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Ramp Stage One Open

This afternoon at 15.00 sharp, Woollahra Sailing Club new ramp was launched by our Commodore, General Manager, builders and WSC Staff.
It is an great achievement for our community and a it was encouraging to see the amount of boats, kayaks and windsurfs that were immediately pressed into action.
The official opening ceremony and party is schedule for mid November.  Stay tuned for details.

 

Summer Series
The 2019 summer series will start this weekend and we are looking forward to seeing you on the water.
We would like to remind everyone to register on line, just click on the following link: On line entry  If you don’t enter we may not be able to record your details in the results.
Saturday: Moth, 420, Waszp
Sunday: All other classes.
For youth and adult fleets see full details see summer series on the Club website.
For Optimist fleets see the Optimist summer series page.

Bart’s Bash
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Opti information meeting
For all those parents with kids in Tackers 3, Green, Intermediate and Open Fleet – Please join us at the WSC main function room on the top floor this upcoming Sunday 22nd September at 09:30am. Agenda:
I. Introductions:
Rupert Henry WSC Treasurer & Junior Sailing Director
Ben Tucker – WSC Optimist Class Rep
Alex Zimmermann – WSC Junior Program Sailing Manager & Head Coach
II. Optimist Pathway and the opportunities out there for the kid
III. Groups being catered by WSC:
IV. Calendar of events with the conclusion at Optimist Nationals 2020
V. Volunteers
VI. Question time
Please RSVP your attendance to this meeting to juniors@woollahrasailingclub.org.au
Summer Series – Club Championships
The 2019 summer series will start this weekend and we are looking forward to seeing you on the water.
We would like to remind everyone to register on line, just click on the following link: On line entry  If you don’t enter we may not be able to record your details

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SheSails at WSC
Woollahra Sailing Club proudly supports SheSails campaign, created to:
– Promote and celebrate female participation in Sailing;
– Provide new and existing female sailors with the opportunity to enjoy activities at their local sailing club with like-minded people;
– Develop female focused events and programs including leadership workshops and instructor/officials’ courses for females run by females.
Upcoming courses:
SheSails Club Race Officer Course — Point Woolstoncroft Sport and Rec Centre – Lake Macquarie
Sunday 6″ October 2019
SheSails Assistant Instructor Course – Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Saturday 2″ November 2019
SheSails Dinghy Instructor Course — Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Saturday 2nd — 3rd November 2019
SheSails Club Race Officer Course — Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Tuesday 31° March 2020 – Click here for more information
Summer Series – Club Championships
We are looking forward to seeing you on the water for another WSC Series and Club Championships Weekend.
We would like to remind everyone to register on line, just click on the following

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Junior Term 4 programmes
The Woollahra Sailing Club Junior Term 4 sailing school programmes commence on the weekend of 19 and 20 October.  Book now to secure your spot.

Kids Learn to Sail (Tackers) 7 -12 years old
The Tackers Learn to sail Programme is aimed at introducing children to sailing in a fun, safe, accessible and affordable way.
The programme offers children the opportunity to start on a pathway to ongoing involvement in clubs, gradually progressing through over several seasons.
Optimist green fleet
Green fleet is a club based junior (primary school age) sailing activity for kids who have completed the Tackers Programme (all 3 levels) or a similar junior learn to sail program.
Like most sports sailing recognises that primary school age kids are more likely to enjoy, and be retained in sport, if it is less competitive and more fun/games based and social. Most other sports used modified rules at this stage before progressing

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Weather forecasts
We would like to remind all members we are expecting strong winds on Saturday, please checking the weather updates.
Summer Series
The 2019 summer series will start on Saturday, September 14th and we are looking forward to seeing you on the water.
For full details see summer series on the Club website. 

Bart’s Bash
Bart’s Bash is a global sailing race taking place at 100’s of venues, with 1000’s of sailors in 100’s of different classes of boat around the world.
This year Bart’s Bash takes place on 14th-15th September 2019 and Woollahra Sailing Club will be obviously part of it.
It would be great to see you on the water and sign up to receive the latest Bart’s Bash event updates, guide and resources and connect with your wider sailing community!
Sign up and donate through the following link.   Remember to set Woollahra Sailing Club as your Sailing Venue.
Sailing programs
The September/October school holiday are fast approaching. 

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Ramp development
Today the first two section of the new ramp were installed.  This marks a significant achievement for our Club.  Much work has gone into the project to get it to this stage, including: demolition, waste removal, building the foundations, installation of 27 screw piles (ramp), 7 timber piles (wave break), and 4 steel piles (pontoon), new sandstone wall, construction of a dozen ramp sections, concrete retaining walls, concrete pours and more.
Our Commodore, General Manager and Construction Manager were there to celebrate this moment together and to discuss about last steps before the delivery of the new launching ramp.
 
Father’s day Opti challenge
We are looking forward to celebrating the 2019 Father’s Day with you at Woollahra Sailing Club.  The event will be an opti race and will be open to all dads or any Club members who has had a dad.  You don’t have a boat?! Don’t worry about it, Woollahra

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Winter Series 
This Sunday is the last day of winter series.  Podium positions are up for grabs in all fleets.  Don’t miss the last chance for low points.
All winter racing details are available on the Club website including Notice of race, Notice board, Sailing instructions and Results.

Moth sailors please see change to the Notice of race.
Holiday camps
The September/October school holiday are fast approaching.  Checkout the great coaching clinics, learn to sail, intermediate and other holiday offerings.
https://www.woollahrasailingclub.org.au/course-calendar/
Annual General Meeting
Please be advised the 61st Annual General meeting for Woollahra Sailing Club will be held at 7pm on Thursday August 29th 2019 at the Function Room at Woollahra Sailing Club, 2 Vickery Ave, Rose Bay
Details of the AGM and election of directors are available on the Club’s website at: https://www.woollahrasailingclub.org.au/the-club/reports/agm-2019/
To be entitled to vote at an election and attend the AGM a member must be:

Not in arrears by more than 90 days on membership subscription

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Join the number one dinghy coaching team on Sydney Harbour, Dan Smith and Alex Zimmermann, for our school holiday learn to sail and  performance programs.
Dan is a five times Olympic 470 Coach, and World Youth Championship Coach.
Alex is a three times Sailing World Champion and has coached the Australian Optimist Sailing Team.

We also offer great Club facilities and access to the best dinghy sailing on the Harbour.

Course Calendar

School holiday camps – September and October 2019 from 9AM to 3PM
Monday 23/9 – Friday 27/9
Monday 30/9 – Thursday 3/10
Tuesday 8/10 – Friday 11/10

Optimist and 420 performance camps
Monday 30/9 – Wednesday 2/10
Learn to sail and skill development
Hone your racing skills

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