WSC update – May 25 2020

Membership and storage renewals – prize draw – holiday for two on Hamilton island

It is time to renew memberships. The Club’s financial position is solid post the significant investment in 2019 to build the ramp and pontoon. However, the Club’s future would be grim without its primary source of funds which is membership and storage fees. The timing is not ideal but we appreciate the prompt payment of your membership and storage fees. Most fees remain unchanged from last year.

If you pay your membership by 31 May 2020 your name will go into a draw to win a holiday for two on Hamilton island.

If you have not paid by 31 May 2020 your security access may be disabled until payment is received.

Help the Club open sooner

The #COVIDSafe app has now been released, and will assist state and territory health officials to quickly contact people who may have been exposed to COVID-19.

Australian Sailing are encouraging the sailing community to download the COVIDSafe app, but note that doing so is completely voluntary.

Downloading the app is something you can do to protect you, your family and friends and save the lives of other Australians. The more Australians connect to the COVIDSafe app, the quicker we can find the virus.

#ASTogether

WSC Junior coach in the Spotlight- Miles Davies

Kids did you know your coach Miles has represented Australia at 2 Youth World Championships winning a bronze medal in Texas 2018 as well as being the 2 time Australian 29er champion.  Miles is a great role model for our Junior sailors, his enthusiasm, knowledge and experience was fantastic over the summer and we look forward to supporting Miles further as moves into a senior coaching role winter programmes.

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420 – Development and Performance Programmes

Looking to try a new class or time to transition from the Optimist?  The WSC 420 development programme is well recommended.  This dynamic class is the world leader in creating an optimal foundation of techniques, tactics and tuning.  420 Performance sessions are back and the WSC Team look forward to supporting your goals.  
When:
Saturdays 30th May – 27th June 1400 – 1600
Sundays 31st May – 28th June 1100 – 1300

Further detailed information & bookings can be made here:https://www.revolutionise.com.au/woollahrasailing/classes/list/

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Windsurfing – Wind foil, Techno 293, Plus

Windfoil Webinar

Join Aaron McIntosh Olympic bronze medalist, 2x Olympic gold medalist Coach for this 1hr webinar on wind foiling for members.  Aaron is one of the best in the business sharing his knowledge & experience from New Zealand to Woollahra Sailing Club.

RSVP: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/woollahrasailing/events/66000/
When: Friday 29th May
Time: 6pm (AEST)

Waszp winter sessions

The Waszp class with it’s growing popularity has been a welcome addition to sailing activities at the club.  Keeping you warm this winter and taking your skills to the next level these Waszp sessions are sure to set you on fire.
The humble shores of Woollahra Sailing Club is home to some of the best sailors in the world and where truly appreciative of senior members Tom Slingsby, Scott Babbage, Rob Greenhalgh joined by experts Luka Damic for sharing there time giving back to the sport and Woollahra Sailing Club.

When: Sundays 31st May – 28th June
Time: 0800 – 1000

Further detailed information & bookings can be made here:https://www.revolutionise.com.au/woollahrasailing/classes/list/

Pontoon use

You may have noticed that we have removed the gate from the foreshore end of the pontoon gangway.  This was not an action of the Club’s choosing.  We were directed to do so by NSW department of transport.  We have a licence to use the ramp, pontoon and jetty.  The licence is issued by Transport NSW who also contributed 2/3 of the cost of the new ramp and pontoon.  For political reasons they require the ramp and pontoon to be accessible to the public at all times.  That said, The Club believes that this introduces safety concerns and increases the cost of maintenance.  Please note – fishing is not an authorised use of the ramp, pontoon, or jetty.  The Club is not happy with the removal of the gate and we are working with local council and transport nsw in order to resolve our differences.  If you believe, as the board does, that the safety and maintenance concerns are genuine please contact:

Minister for transport: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/ministers/minister-for-transport-and-roads;
The local member: https://nsw.liberal.org.au/candidates/Gabrielle-Upton/Contact; and
Woollahra council: https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/contact_us

Share your photo and videos

You are a sailing/paddling legend!!  We would love to share your photos and videos on the Club website, Instagram and Facebook accounts.  There is a lot happening at the Club, lets show the world that Woollahra Sailing Club is a great place to Sail and Paddle.

Please send you photos and videos to sail@woollahrasailingclub.org.au.  By doing so you will be giving the Club the right to use this content for promotional purposes.  We will not pass on that right to any other organisation.

Australian Sailing Courses

Australian Sailing have launched a variety courses to gain further knowledge, experience and qualifications from Club Race Officer to Dinghy instructor qualifications.
The Club is always looking for volunteers to support regattas, club racing and programmes. Book in to secure your spot!
https://www.sailing.org.au/courses/

Private lessons available for members

A great form of exercise while fast tracking your performance.

Complying with the current Covid 19 government policies & restrictions all sessions will be completed in single handed dinghies. Woollahra Sailing Club coaches Alex Zimmermann & Dan Smith. For more details regarding sessions email sailing.school@woollahrasailingclub.org.au or juniors@woollahrasailingclub.org.au
Booking can be also made here Book now

Dinghies, SUPs and kayaks

Members can hire dinghies, SUPs and kayaks at discounted prices. Please book and pay online.

Book dinghy, SUP and Kayak hire.

Winter series

For further details please view NOR and other documents here https://www.woollahrasailingclub.org.au/racing/winter-series-2020/
Competitors may enter online at the following link or via the club website https://www.revolutionise.com.au/woollahrasailing/events/65168/

COVID-19 Policy