It was so great to run a two-day girl camp with 18 super talented Optimist girls from all over Sydney at the club. We are also very grateful with the 18ft footer league for so very kindly getting involved.
Big thanks go in particular to Jessica Crisp (4-time Olympian) for a very inspirational speech that kicked things off showing these girls how far they can take their sailing career.
To top things up we also welcomed Yvette Heritage skipper of the mighty ‘Noakes Group 18ft skiff boat’ sponsored by #gill #marineplus who came along to the club with a fantastic crew of guys: John Walton and Tom Clout to take all these young girls for exhilarating rides around shark island.
Under close supervision from club coaches Alex Zimmermann, Mina Ferguson, Bec Hancock and Wallis Brewer these girls were able to build new friendships, improve their sailing and go faster than ever!
Category: Woollahra Sailing Club Updates
Disruption to access to the Club
Road and parking disruption
We have been advised, by Woollahra Council, that effective immediately the car park at Lynne Park will be used as a COVID drive through testing site for the next two weeks. The testing site will consume at least half of the available parking. Traffic will enter the car park from Vickery Ave. This is likely to mean long delays on Vickery Ave.
COVID-19 Policy
Please consult the Club COVID-19 – Coronavirus Policy before each visit to the Club. In particular please record your details, on one of these contact tracing facilities provided. Wherever possible please use one of the QR codes.
Sail Sydney COVID-19 Policy
Sail Sydney 2020 is being run as a COVID safe event. We are calling on all participants to assist in delivering a safe event. Please observe the following restrictions:
Comply with instructions from officials.
Keep group sizes small and certain less than 30 people.
At Woollahra Sailing Club the bathrooms will be open but THE CHANGE ROOMS WILL BE CLOSED.
Limited numbers. To comply with the current social distancing requirements, WSC will only be able to accommodate 70 boats onshore at the club. We ask for your assistance that you sail from other venues to the racecourse where possible. Access to WSC will only be for competitors, race management and staff.
Observe social distancing;
Always maintain 1.5 metres between individuals – indoor and outdoor.
Allow 2 sqm per person when in groups both indoor and outdoor.
Observe good hygiene practice:
When arriving at a venue clean your hands with sanitiser or soap.
Use hand sanitiser/soap frequently.
When in groups wear a
WSC update – 29 November 2020
COVID-19 Policy
Please consult the Club COVID-19 – Coronavirus Policy before each visit to the Club. In particular please record your details, on one of these contact tracing facilities provided. Wherever possible please use one of the QR codes.
WSC Volunteer training day
We are hosting another volunteer training day this year for those wanting to upskill and improve. It is scheduled for the 5th of December from 12-4pm.
Click here to book in for this. This is a great opportunity please sign up, get some new skills, and help your Club.
We will run through the following.
Facilities – Safety Responsibilities; Winch Operation – launching On Ramp; Crane Operation – launching from Jetty; Petrol handling; Rescue Boat Prep.
Rescue boat operation – Safety Responsibilities; Start of Day – gear check; Radio Operation; Retrieving Sailors; Towing Boats; Race Buoys– Anchors, Anchor Lines, Buoys; End of Day – returning gear & reporting incidents/gear repairs.
Start boat & race management– Safety Responsibilities;
WSC update – 9 November 2020
Tingira Challenge 2020
Paddlers from far and wide are invited to participate in our annual race, the Tingira Challenge for 2020.
The 2020 Tingira Challenge will be on Saturday, 14 November 2020, with an 8.00 am race start at Tingira Beach, Rose Bay. There is plenty of parking at neighbouring Lyne Park.
Registrations are now open via this webscorer link and the race flyer is available here.
Surf ski, sea kayak and outrigger competitors have the choice of competing in the short course (eight kilometres) or long course (15 kms).
Magnificent trophies
Paddlers vie for our magnificent trophies:
· The Tingira Challenge Trophy for First Male Surf Ski Long Course competitor
· The Helen Jacobsohn Cup for First Female Surf Ski Long Course competitor
· The Howard Geoffrey Bersten Memorial Trophy for First Surf Ski Short Course competitor.
Cash prizes
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Alexander Phillips of multi-award winning Sydney eastern suburbs real estate agency, Phillips Pantzer Donnelley, the 2020 Tingira Challenge will award the following cash
WSC update – October 30 2020
WSC Optis shine in the ACT
Last weekend 17 of our Optimist open, intermediate and green fleet sailors travelled to Canberra to compete at the ACT State championships for 2020. Even though the conditions were wet and cold; it was a very successful weekend for our team, with many achievements and two wins for WSC.
Isaac Freeman won the open fleet with a commanding lead and an 11-point difference over his nearest competitor. Woollahra Sailor, Jacob Marks, took the next spot on the podium giving WSC a 1 2 finish in the open fleet. Adding to the dominance Hanako Tomishima finished as the number 1 girl in the event.
As evidence of our strong optimist pathway, Goro Tomishima also won the intermediate fleet which was a great achievement considering he only began sailing in our tackers program last October.
A big congratulations to our entire Opti fleet, which has grown to be one of
Weather Warning 23 Oct 2020
The weather forecast for this weekend is not great.
Saturday – Strong wind rain and lightning.
Sunday – Very strong wind and rain.
Club racing may be cancelled for Sunday. Please check the Club website, Facebook or Instagram after 10:00am on Sunday.
BOM Forecast for Sydney Harbour
BOM Forecast for Sydney
Seabreeze forecast for Sydney
WSC update – October 9 2020
Sydney Harbour Marathon
This Sunday the Club is running the Sydney Harbour Marathon. Racing starts at 12:30. Briefing at 11:30. The course(s) will be dependent on conditions and competitors but probably there will be two courses, being a short course for small dinghies and a longer course (Club, Fort Denison, Eastern Channel Pile Light, Club) for the faster boats.For further details please view NOR and other documents here: https://www.woollahrasailingclub.org.au/summer-series-2020-2021/Competitors may enter online at the following link or via the club website: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/woollahrasailing/events/74743/Please consult the Club’s Covid policy for latest requirements: https://www.woollahrasailingclub.org.au/covid-19-coronavirus/
The cafe will not be trading but please bring your own beer, wine, and food. The Fridge and BBQ will be on and available for members to use.
NSW Finn State Championship
The 2020 International Finn Class NSW Championship has been run and won. Congratulations to Jake Lilley, who came down from Queensland to show the rest of the fleet how it is
Use of the Ramp, Pontoon and Jetty
The ramp, pontoon, and jetty, located adjest to the Woollahra Sailing Club, is owned, operated, and managed by Transport for NSW (TfNSW). The Club has a licence to use the facility. Under that licence the Club has an obligation to maintain the facility and keep it safe.
The ramp and pontoon are available to the public. However, the only approved public use is the launching and retreival of dinghies on hand held trailers. The Club and Club members have the same access rights as the public.
The advice from TfNSW is that the pontoon may be used for drop off and pick up. Maximum mooring time is 15 minutes. Vessels must not be left unattended. Vessels left unattended may be fine. Further, the ramp and pontoon are available to the public for non for profit purposes only. Commercial use of the ramp, pontoon, or jetty is not permitted and may result in
WSC update – September 5 2020
Summer series
Racing starts next weekend!!! Sheet on and send it! Briefing will be broadcast over the PA to avoid the need for a gathering.
For further details please view NOR and other documents here: https://www.woollahrasailingclub.org.au/summer-series-2020-2021/
Competitors may enter online at the following link or via the club website: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/woollahrasailing/events/74743/
Please consult the Club’s Covid policy for latest requirements: https://www.woollahrasailingclub.org.au/covid-19-coronavirus/
OPTIMIST – Open, Intermediate, Green fleet
The future of sailing is bright with Woollahra Sailing Clubs junior Optimist programme. Junior programme manager & Coach Alex Zimmerman with his team of instructors have been busy planning the year ahead and will bring all the fun and skills the kids need to develop and perform.
Further detailed information & bookings can be made here: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/woollahrasailing/events/list/&cat=1940-1941-2648-2649
420 – Development and Performance Programmes
Looking to try a new class or time to transition from the Optimist? The WSC 420 development programme is well recommended. This dynamic class is the world leader in creating