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6th October 2026ABSC’s Pre-season Newsletter
The 2026/27 sailing season is fast approaching. We welcome and invite you to come sailing and prepare to have fun!
The 2026/27 Sailing Season is shaping up to be a real cracker!
We're looking forward to the Working Bee on Saturday 24 October from 10:30am, followed by the Paella night at Ken and Pauline's from 6pm. The working bee will include a training session for race duty crews. RSVP David Goodison (0419 380 325) for Paella and Gary Summers (0457 704 436) for the Working Bee or just turn up for the Working Bee.
The season opener is on Saturday 31 October, on the long weekend of the Melbourne Cup.
Friday night Learn to Sail is due to start on the 6th of November from 4 -7pm, weather permitting. Please be sure to pay your membership fees. This year there is a $125 fee for LTS courses.
Introducing the 2026/27 Committee: Bruce Johnson (Commodore), Igor Tesic (Secretary), Suzanne Goodison (Treasurer), Ordinary members: Peter Geekie, Gary Summers, Simon Howland, Lisa Deppeler, David Goodison. Please make the most of these fabulous volunteers by supporting their efforts to work hard to make our 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 have been emailed 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.
The 2026/27 Sailing Program is available for download here and from the club website. The Sailing Instructions will be available on the club website soon. This season we have introduced some short series events to add variety to the program and provide different opportunities for new people to be involved in racing.
Sailing Courses at Our Discover Sailing Centre
Instructor and Powerboat Training Course 17&18 of October, 2026 at Apollo Bay
For four adults and a couple of juniors who are close to or older than 12 years old, we are running these combined courses with support from AS. The club is seeking your interest in becoming a fully accredited Sailing Instructor complete with a Power boat Handling certification. Please contact Pete Geekie to express your interest.
Sumer Sailing School 4th -8th of January 2027
These courses are being offered to support our instructors to gain experience in running 20 hour courses. Two courses will run from the 4th of January 2027 and depending on interest, will be tackers 1,2, or 3 and /or Get into Small Boat Sailing (Adults) and or Out There Sailing for teens. Please tell your friends and contact Pete Geekie to express your interest.
‘Adult’ learn to sail group will continue this season.
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 is the primary source of club information for new and existing members. Check it out. Search for Apollo Bay Sailing Club.
Other Questions or Suggestions
Please reach out to your committee with suggestions or feedback. We are here to support the club to reach its highest potential together.
Life is good. Come Sailing!
To find out more please see our homepage, our website and our Facebook group - Apollo Bay Sailing Club.
New Members Always Welcome!
Many thanks to Bendigo Bank for their support of Learn to Sail at ABSC.