Club Development & Training

Juniors and Off the Beach News

Things have been busy down at the club this last week, with our instructors putting through another batch of eager Tackers. Well done to all the participants!

Sailing is on this weekend, starting at 9am.  We will have a more relaxed sailing over the next few weeks as we do know that people do go away, including our volunteers.

Tash has put her hand up to help out in the canteen this week and next but we are looking for someone else to help out on each of the next few weeks as well. Also, if someone could please make a plate of cake/slice/biscuits/brownies or similar, it would be very much appreciated. Please let me know ASAP. 

This might be a great time to volunteer as it doesn’t clash with parents' commitments for basketball games.

For those interested in the Walpole Regatta, registrations are now open. If you would like to know more about this then please come and have a chat on Saturday morning. Please see the Sailing News section for more information.

Cheers and see you Saturday morning! 

Lisa O'Farrell & committee

Facilities News

The Club's new jinker is now ready for use at a cost of $150 per first week and $25 per day thereafter.

To book the use of the jinker, put your name and address in the book inside winchhouse.

Use of the winch is at your own discretion and risk and accounts will be sent out monthly for prompt payment.

If you have any queries, please ring me on 0428 413 122.

Harold Keay, Facilities Director

Blokes on Boats

We're looking forward to offering a program aimed at increasing participation of local men in sailing, which has been christened Blokes on Boats.

The Club's next training program has already attracted media attention with an article in today's The Extra. As mentioned, teams of three to four will be formed to learn the basic skills of Start Crewing and Start Helming as offered by Australian Sailing accredited instructors.

Courses cost $350, run over 18 hours (six sessions) and are undertaken on a schedule of dates determined with your instructor.

We hope that sharing these foundational skills will encourage more men to take up sailing as a new activity, allowing them to enjoy our shared passion of sailing.

For more information, call me on 0427 089 382, or to register, email Commodore Susette Evans via commodore@prsc.com.au.

Training Director, Chris Oldham