Sailing Club
Season Launch 2024
6th October 2024Key Dates & Info
The 2024/25 Sailing Season is shaping up to be a real cracker!
We're looking forward to the Working Bee on Sat. 26th October from 10:30am, followed by the Paella Night at Ken and Pauline's from 7pm and the season opener on Saturday the 2nd of November. RSVP Katie 0458 840 100 for Paella and Gary or Anton for the Working Bee or just turn up.
Open day details for Sat. 2nd November; Opening day ceremony @ 12:10pm near the flagstaff followed by a sail past lead by Ziff at 1:15pm. From then on, we'll be sailing each Saturday.
Friday night Learn to Sail is due to start on Fri. 1st November from 4 -7, weather permitting. Please be sure to pay your membership fees. This year there is a $100 fee for LTS courses.
Welcome to ABSC 24/25. We're all so excited to see sailing taking place soon and enjoying all the fantastic aspects of our club's facilities and the beautiful sailing conditions that we do get in Apollo Bay. In the off-season there has been a lot of boat preparation going. We can look forward to see some updated new and old boats expanding and exciting the Flying Fifteen fleet on the water this season.
Introducing the 2024/25 Committee: Jesse Morrow (Commodore), Suzanne Goodison (Treasurer), Katie Ashby Koppens (Secretary), Junior Rep: Octavia Geekie, Ordinary Members: Peter Geekie, Gary Summers, Simon Landhow, Paul Heland, Bruce Johnson (Vice Commodore), Rob Koppens, Igor Tesic. Please make the most of these fabulous volunteers by supporting their efforts to work hard to make the club safe, fun, viable and compelling for you to enjoy. Your feedback, advice and assistance is always welcome.
Membership Fees
New members can sign up online. Renewals are not far off. Lookout for a text and or email from the Treasurer. Suzanne will be at the working bee and paella night to answer membership questions. Please be sure to pay your membership fees and get your boat insured ASAP.
Program & Instructions
Sailing Program for 2024/25 and Sailing Instructions are available on the club website.
Junior Sailors
The club would like to recognise the contribution of all the youth members have undertaken to represent ABSC members and to bring their fresh perspectives on ABSC to the committee. Thank you(th).
Congratulations to:
- Otto Oesten-Hanger Most Outstanding Junior Sailor of the year for 2023/24
- Lulu Imhoff-Keogh Most Improved Junior Sailor of the year 2023/24
- Octavia Geekie, Club Person of the year recipient for 2023/24.
There are an abundance of ways to include and value young sailors in our club. Let’s do so!
Wednesday Night Sailing
Fearless commodore Jesse is initiating a Wednesday night sailing session to introduce people to sailing on Zenith – a massive keel boat. Some flying fifteen introduction and training may also take place. This will be a social and enjoyable way for new members to enjoy sailing in Apollo Bay. Hello day light savings!! Call Jesse 0417 289 966.
Exciting News
NINE Flying Fifteens are racking up for the start of the season 7 of which have new sails. Competition is hotting up! Its like the state titles are on every weekend in Apollo Bay – so it would seem at least!
There are another 9 classic flying fifteens in Apollo Bay some of which are ready to race and some of which are being renewed. Let’s work toward getting at least another 2 boats on the water during the season.
Scintillating Facts
Did you know that on a Friday night LTS session there are often 10 boats on the water and more participants than there are in Saturday races?
And, did you also know that Davey’s Bay Yacht Club near Frankston reportedly have 25 Flying Fifteens on their hardstand yet only see 8 boats being sailed regularly!
Casual Crewing
If you’d like to sail on Saturday but you’ve other commitments or are a bit unsure, why not try casual crewing. We will welcome you and endeavour to accommodate your needs. Contact Pete on 0409224649.
Club Website
Our website is the primary source of club information for new and existing members. Check it out. Search for Apollo Bay Sailing Club.
Life is good. Come Sailing!
To find out more please see our website and our Facebook group - Apollo Bay Sailing Club.