Notice of
HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETING
Of Elwood Sailing Club
To be held in the club room at
18:00 on Saturday 13th February
All members welcome
Category Archives: Past Events
Top of the Bay Interclub Challenge 2016 – Sat 6 Feb
Elwood Sailing Club is once again participating in the Top of the Bay Interclub Challenge. This year Altona Yacht Club as organising authority is hosting the event and ESC is requesting a large turn out of club members to compete.
The day starts with pre-race briefing at the AYC at 12.30pm on Saturday 6th Feb. For further details about the day view the Sailing Instructions. Further updates will be posted (NOR and Entry Form) as they come in.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – ALL WELCOME
27th – 28th Feburary
It is the Lightening Regatta on the above dates and the club is looking for 8 – 10 volunteers to help with the running of the event either on land or on the water. If you are available and would like to give a hand – please contact Sarah on manager@elwoodsc.com
A Class Lightning Championship 27-28 February
Elwood Sailing Club is hosting the A Class Lightning Championship for International A Class Catamarans on 27th and 28th of February 2016. There will be three races on each day, back to back with a target time of 40mins per race. Continue reading
Working Bee – Sunday 11th Oct @ 10am
It’s time to blow away the cobwebs, so we will be meeting at the clubrooms at 10am on Sunday 11th Oct for a general clean up, wash down and chuck out session to be followed by a sausage sizzle for lunch.
Don’t leave it all for Bryan to do…
ESC Season Opening Day – Friday 2nd Oct
This year Opening Day – is on the 2nd October – GRAND FINAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY – a new public holiday to Victoria – the club will be open from 9am with the Canteen reopening and bar.
The first race starts at: 13.57hrs
Dan Osinga will be providing a BBQ, after the race – to celebrate the new Opening of the Season – we hope to see you there
ISAF Coming To Elwood
As many of you would know Elwood SC has been asked to join the ISAF World Cup in December, which is based from RMYC. Elwood SC has been appointed to a participate in the race management of the Vipers and Kite Boarders. This is a brilliant opportunity for Elwood Club Members to volunteer on the water. Experience is not necessary as you will be taught on the water – however, those with experience are greatly appreciated. ISAF will also feed you during the racing and provide invites to their social activities – which is based around St Kilda. Continue reading
Race Rules & Pizza Evening – date change
Rob Ware will be presenting a talk on Racing Rules at the ESC clubrooms on Thursday 16thth July, @ 7pm, this date has been moved from the 9th. Rob’s experience in rules is vast and extremely valuable – a night not to be missed. Rob will be talking about the 
tactical application of rules – “how to beat up the opposition and stay out of trouble”
Perfect theory practice during the winter. We will be providing pizza and a beer, all for $10.00. Please book in advance with Sarah Thompson at manager@elwoodsc.com as the pizzas will need to be ordered.
ANZAC day service Saturday 25th April
Elwood Sailing Club, Friends of Elwood RSL, the Elwood Community branch of Bendigo Bank and Chisholm & Gamon will be hosting an ANZAC day memorial service on the ESC foreshore at 9am on Saturday 25th of April.
Opti’s for sale
We have 5 pre-loved Optimist training dinghies for sale at $50 to ESC members on a first in best dressed basis. The hulls are fiberglass in varying condition and come with rigs and foils, again in various condition, so if you get in early you can have the pick of the litter! Continue reading