ESC is hosting the Victorian 125 State Championships over the Labour Day long weekend – 6th, 7th, 8th of March. Competitors can download the Notice of Race and Entry Form.
For all members of ESC – we need VOLUNTEERS. Being involved as a volunteer is a great opportunity to add to your sailing knowledge and sharpen your race management skills. Continue reading
The ESC Half Year General Meeting will be held this coming Saturday 20th February after racing (approximately 6pm). Please be there for updates from the General Committe and to represent your class.
Elwood Sailing Club, in conjunction with Yachting Victoria, is hosting the ESC Youth Regatta on 5th & 6th of December 2009 for school-age competitors in/on off-the-beach yacht or sailboard that is recognised by Yachting Victoria. Go to the ESCY Regatta page for notice of race and how to enter.
Brian Adeney and John Pyers were honored as life members at the 2009 AGM
The Elwood Seahorse Old Boys 2009 Annual Dinner will be held on
TUESDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2009
AT
THE ELWOOD SAILING CLUB
Commencing 1800 Hours
All ESC members are invited – if you have any queries please contact
John Dodd commodore@elwoodsc.com
View Old Boys Newsletter for further information.
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Neil McAuliffe recalls his fathers stories of his times at the Elwood Sailing Club.
MAURICE HENRY McAULIFFE
born Melbourne 02-11-1917
died Brisbane 10-10-2004
After my father’s funeral, I came across some photos that I thought were of historical importance to your club.
Dad was a member of the Elwood Sailing club for many years while he was living in and around the bayside at addresses such as Spray St, Foam St, and New St; in Elwood and Elsternwick. It was the days of the Seahorse Class, Continue reading
Dad was born in South Yarra and whilst still a young boy, his family purchased a weatherboard cottage at 83 Martin St. Gardenvale. This was his introduction to the seaside and he joined the North Road Life Saving Club. At that time there was a lawn, clubhouse and pier at the end of North Road. He competed in Life Saving carnivals, swam in the one and two mile Yarra swims and was keen on gymnastics. He once caused a bit of a fuss by doing a handstand several stories up, on the parapet of the YMCA, South Melbourne.
It was a pleasant sight to look across from the lawns of the life saving club towards Elwood beach and see the Seahorses lined up on the beach, or sailing to and from a mark, south of the end of the pier. It wasn’t long before he was tempted into sailing.
His first boat was E 14, L’Avenir. In this he was reasonably successful but felt he wanted something better.