Looking for a new fun challenge for your children for the weekends or summer holidays – why not enrol them into the tackers sailing courses. Or if you have children with experience or a partner who is interested in learning to sail then enrol in “Start Sailing”
All enquires to: training@elwoodsc.com or click HERE for more information and to book
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…
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
We would like to congratulate Elwood SC sailor Alisanne Green on her return from the Hobie Worlds held in Lago do Garda. Where she took 16th place. Alisanne is also part of the training gang to Blaine Dodds (South Africa), the new world champ. Continue reading
Elwood Sailing Club is once again participating in the 2015 TOP of the Bay Interclub Challenge. This year Port Melbourne Yacht Club as organising authority is hosting the event and ESC is requesting a large turn out of club members to compete and also support PMYC’s 125th Anniversary year.
A pre-race briefing will be held at PMYC at 1pm on Saturday 7th Feb. For further details about the day view the Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Notes and to enter download the Entry Form
Get excited because Santa Claus is coming
When : Saturday 20th December at 6pm
Where : Elwood Sailing Club
Cost : Gold Coin Donation
Roast Spit Provided by Santa’s little Helpers.
ESC will provide Santa with some early gifts for your children, grandchildren
Just let Santa know who you will be coming by 14th December by email to manager@elwoodsc.com (Age and Gender of Children required)
All welcome !
All club members are invited to a short 30 minute information session after sailing to discuss the proposed plan to renovate the clubhouse.
When: Saturday 13th December
Where : Elwood Sailing Club
Time: 5 to 5.30pm
All welcome
Sunday practice is open to all members and recent trainees (within the last 12 months). The club is open downstairs and a rescue boat is provided. Sailors are free to sail and practice as they wish. Sailors may hire a ESC fleet OziOpti, 4.7 Laser or RS Feva training dinghies, or you can bring your own boat. It runs on Sundays from October – December in the first half of the season and January – April in the second half of the season from 9.00am-12.00pm. Continue reading
Green fleet is a collection of fun racing and activities to improve sailing skills. It is open to ESC club members, senior & junior, who have completed an Tackers 3 or Introduction to Club Racing course or equivalent and wish to improve their sailing. Greenfleet is hands on/on-water using ESC fleet of OziOptis, 4.7 Laser and RS Feva training dinghies, or you can bring your own boat. It runs on Saturdays from October – December in the first half of the season and February – March in the second half of the season from 1.30pm-4.30pm. Continue reading
It’s time to blow away the cobwebs and get the clubrooms ready for the new season, so we will be meeting at the clubrooms at 9 am on Saturday 20th September for a general clean up, wash down and chuck out session to be followed by a BBQ for lunch.
Bring along your work or garden tools, brooms, gloves etc
Come for an hour or three, whatever you can spare.