Sailing Club
Tell Tales
13th October 2025Welcome to the ABSC’s Pre-season Newsletter
The 2025/26 sailing season is fast approaching, and we hope you are prepared and excited!
Diary dates for season opening events
- Working bee - Saturday 18 October from 10:30am, including a BBQ lunch
- Season opening day - Saturday 1 November
- Paella night - Friday 7 November from 7pm. Change in timing from past seasons but still the traditional great night at Ken and Pauline's from 7pm
- 2025/26 Sailing Program and updated Sailing Instructions are available on the club website.
Learn to Sail
Friday night LTS is due to start on October the 17th from 4-7, weather permitting. Please be sure to pay your membership fees. This year there is a $120 fee for each participant in the LTS course. We endeavor to run 12 sessions over term 4 and term 1 of each sailing season. Contact Pete on 0409 224 649.
Membership fees
New members can sign up online. Renewals for existing members are being sent out today. Look out for a text and or email from the Treasurer. Please be sure to pay your membership fees and get your boat insured ASAP.
Introducing the 2025/26 Management Committee
Commodore: Bruce Johnson, Vice Commodore: Paul Heland, Secretary: Igor Tesic, Treasurer: Suzanne Goodison, Safety Officer: Gary Summers, General: Katie Ashby-Koppens, Peter Geekie, Simon Howland, Jesse Morrow, Rob van Geneijgen. Junior Rep: Octavia Geekie.
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.
Casual Crewing
If you’d like to sail on Saturday but you’ve other commitments or a bit unsure, why not try casual crewing. We will endeavor to welcome you and accommodate your needs. Contact Pete on 0409 224 649.
Club Website
Our website will be 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 Facebook group - Apollo Bay Sailing Club.