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
Here is the new sailing and events calendar for Elwood Sailing Club 2015-2016 season (updated 29 Aug 2015).
The season will off with Opening Day on the Friday 2nd October – Grand Final Public Holiday. The club will be having a spit roast and the bar is open to celebrate the new season.
Morrissey, Eva Cassidy, Tim and Jeff Buckley The Righteous Brothers, Chrissy Amphlett, Joni Mitchell, Suzy Quatro, The Rolling Stones, Harry Nilsson, Robert Johnson, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Billy Idol, Heart, The Pogues…
Be good, be bad, just be there! Continue reading
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
ESC sailors and 2015 Victorian F18 champions Chris Boag & Tom Salt are currently competing in the F18 World Championships being held in Kiel, Germany. 
They are in good company, competing with fellow Australians Glenn Ashby & Brett Goodall and over 160 other boats. You can follow their progress on the official website or facebook.
Let’s hope they also bring back some of the latest 2 handed cat sailing techniques!
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.
It’s ESC Membership renewal time again!
ESC’s General Committee has reviewed the club’s financial position and decided that there will be no increases in annual membership subscription fees for the upcoming season, however to encourage a prompt response we will be implementing a late payment fee of $50 for payments received after the due date of 1 July 2015. Continue reading
2015 ESC Presentation Night was a great success with all attending having a great time and dancing the night away. The meal was fabulous thanks to Dan Osinga and staff.
Club Person of the year was very well deserved by Croften Dawson who has been very active over quite a few seasons now with his influence being seen in the club and on thewater. Continue reading
Time to break out your winter woolies as the ESC 2015 Winter sailing series is almost upon us. All are welcome to join in with the plan to run 2 short races starting around midday on the following Saturdays;
16 May, 30 May, 13 June, 18 July, 1 August, 15 August, 29 August & 12 Sept 2015.
Please refer to the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for further details, I look forward to seeing you out on the water – Mike Wold, ESC Rear Commodore.