The ISAF Sailing World Cup regatta running from the 7 – 13th December will be held at the new St Kilda Sailing Precinct and will provide high quality racing to our sailors. We encourage you to get involved in this highly regarded international sailing event. Further details and links below…
Category Archives: Sailing
2015-16 Season NOR & SI – (SI Revised)
Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for 2015-16 Season.
Click links or via the drop down menu under “Sail” on the top bar of our homepage.
2015-16 Season Calendar
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.
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
World’s success for Alisanne Green
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
F18 Worlds – Kiel, Germany
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!
2015 ESC Presentation Night Photos
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
2015 Winter Sailing Series – updated
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.
ESC 2015 Presentation Night, 23rd May from 6:30 pm
Join us to celebrate the 2014 – 15 sailing season and enjoy a fabulous menu created by ESC’s own celebrity chef Dan Osinger, live music, dancing, raffles and prizes galore. Finger food and refreshments will be available from the bar upon arrival to be followed by a 2 course meal, tea & coffee.
Ticket prices are $40 for adults ($35 early bird special if paid in April) and $20 for juniors (under 18 years or 21 if a full time student). For payment options please see below.
2015 Bill Mac Results
Congratulations to John Frey and crew G Daniel of National E 536 Tangara on winning the 2015 Bill McNamara Trophy. This years fleet race result is based both on yardstick and club handicap.