Category: TVSC

Racing is on this coming Sunday, with a briefing at midday. (Skippers registration link)  This is our first race day of the summer season and is a class championship day.  So if you want to be in the running for a t-shirt, then pick your boat class and use that for every championship day.  (Which will be (mostly) every second race day)

Juniors and adults new to sailing will have a separate start and course – they’ll need to register with the above link too.  (This is intended for people who have recently attended one of our courses)

We have Manly Juniors and Pacers available for hire for the day, please use the hire links on our website.  (Note that someone will need to approve the hire and you must be a member.  You’ll also need to register.)

We’re having a sausage sizzle after the race.

The summer season roster is here.  (Everyone please help out the day, if you have time)

Note that all times are NSW.

On Sunday, if you’d be interested in crewing (no experience necessary) then please fill in this form. A skipper may get in touch with you. Or come along on the day (the earlier the better) to see if you can find a ride. Details on what to bring are here. Skippers, your list of the available crew is here.

We have a lot of events coming up, so please take a look at the Calendar.

This Saturday is a Juniors Manly Junior practice day

On the weekend of the 22/23rd of October, Big River is holding their single handed regatta.

On Saturday the 29th of October, Ballina (Richmond River) is holding the long race as part of their Annual Regatta.  A number of TVSC boats are attending.  The more the merrier!

See you Sunday!

Sunday 9 Oct 2022

Fortunately, the forecast rain did not eventuate, and several kids and parents helped rig three of the Club’s Manly Juniors and launched them for a practice sail in the fresh northerly breeze.

Apologies to the juniors who did not receive the text about this.

The MJs are a lively boat for two juniors to sail, with jib and spinnaker. It is hoped that the Club’s six X3s and the seven MJs will be the basis of a strong Junior fleet for the season starting next weekend. Juniors having their own boats will, of course, be welcome to sail them. Those booking club boats must rig, look after them and help with any repairs needed.

2nd MJ Practice Day – 8.30-11.30am Saturday 15th October 2022

This will be the second Practice Morning before the club starts the next day’s new season. Register here.

• 08:30 Sign on and Rigging, DON’T FORGET THE BUNGS!
• 09:00 Briefing,
  • Ensure you have appropriate sailing gear, life jacket, sunscreen etc.
  • Sailing when rescue boat is on the water.
• 11:00 Return to shore and unrig.
• 11:20 Debriefing

First Race Day. Sunday 16th Oct 2022.

The Juniors and Green (new adult sailors) Fleet will start shortly after the Senior Race and sail a shorter course (details at the briefing). A Junior Pointscore is to be held throughout the season (usually won by the most improved crew), and Club Junior Championship heats.

Class yardsticks and a handicap system will apply.

Normal Sailing rules will apply except for the “Outside Assistance” rule, as coaching and assistance will be provided as required. However, it is up to the crew to ensure their boat is properly rigged before sailing.

It is anticipated that Juniors will race EVERY SUNDAY up to and including Sunday 11th Dec 2022 then restart after Christmas on Sunday 8th January 2023.

Skippers for each boat need to “hire” a boat and register to enter. The hire link is on our website, along with registration for each event.

Race Day Program:

• 11:00 Rigging
• 12:00 Briefing
• 13:00 Race Start
• 15:00 Race Finishes, return to shore, unrig, boats and gear stored.
• 16:00 Sausage Sizzle and Results.

JH

This post will be updated to include all documents related to the AGM.

The Tweed Valley Sailing Club hereby gives all members notice of our Annual
General Meeting to be held at Cudgen SLSC at 4.30pm

Saturday 08 October 2022, 4:30pm NSW time.

AGM Purpose

Annual reports will be presented by the current club officers, who will then stand down to enable members to elect a new Committee for 2022/2023.

NOMINATIONS FOR COMMITTEE

Nominations must be signed by two members of the Club, with the written consent of the nominated candidate and delivered to the club secretary, preferably with, at least seven days before the meeting: (Nominations on the day will be accepted.) Download from here.
Email: tvscmail@gmail.com

There can be a maximum of seven committee members.

ALL COMMITTEE POSITIONS ARE OPEN for nomination by any club member.

Current committee members are happy to assist the new committee in learning the job.

Many other non-committee positions need filling.

All members can attend and participate in committee meetings (voting only by committee
members). Please contact any member of the committee for more information. Please note that this meeting is an AGM, not a committee meeting. All members of the club have a vote.

You must be a current member of the club. (Note that our new season has just started, so you’ll need to renew your membership.)

Your 2021/2022 TVSC Committee

• Commodore Vacant
• Vice Commodore Bryan Townsend 0431 229 512 + Safety Boat Driver Rep
• Rear Commodore Adam Andrewartha 04071 738 29
• Treasurer Craig Foley 0413 052 898
• Secretary Gail Bernet 0409115337
• Committee Member Kate Yeomans
• Committee Member Mark Reynolds

2021/2022 Other positions

• Membership Secretary – Mark Reynolds
• Merchandise Officer – Kate Ausborn
• Website – Craig Foley
• Handicap / Race Officer – Kate Yeomans
• Chief Timekeeper – Suzanne Blatcher
• Calendar & Admin – Craig Foley
• She Sails Coordinator – Monique Smith
• Grant Applications – Peter Ross
• Learn to Sail – John Haywood
• Roster – Kate Ausburn

We encourage you to join us at the meeting to have your say and help run the club!

Racing is on this coming Sunday with a briefing at midday. (Skippers registration link)  This is our last race day of the season.  We have a sausage sizzle after the race.

There is no juniors in the morning, as instead, we’ll be running our introductory sailing course.  Sorry, but the course is already full.  (There’ll be another in September)

However, experienced juniors are encouraged to join our racing in the afternoon.  We’ll have a special course just for them.  (Or they may be able to crew on other boats)

The Summer Season will begin after the NSW school holidays along with a new membership season.

Roster is here. 

On Sunday, if you’d be interested in crewing (no experience necessary) then please fill in this form. A skipper may get in touch with you. Or come along on the day (the earlier the better) to see if you can find a ride. Details on what to bring are here. Skippers, your list of the available crew is here.

We have a lot of events coming up, so please take a look at the Calendar.

See you Sunday!

Racing is on this coming Sunday with a briefing at midday. (Skippers registration link)  

There is no juniors in the morning, as instead, we’ll be running our introductory sailing course.  Sorry, but the course is already full.  (There’ll be another in September)

However, experienced juniors are encouraged to join our racing in the afternoon.  We’ll have a special course just for them.  (Or they may be able to crew on other boats)

Roster is here. 

On Sunday, if you’d be interested in crewing (no experience necessary) then please fill in this form. A skipper may get in touch with you. Or come along on the day (the earlier the better) to see if you can find a ride. Details on what to bring are here. Skippers, your list of the available crew is here.

We have a lot of events coming up, so please take a look at the Calendar.

See you Sunday!

Racing is on this coming Sunday with a briefing at midday. (Skippers registration link)  

There is no juniors in the morning, as instead, we’ll be running our introductory sailing course.  Sorry, but the course is already full.  (There’ll be another in September)

However, experienced juniors are encouraged to join our racing in the afternoon.  We’ll have a special course just for them.  (Or they may be able to crew on other boats)

Roster is here. 

On Sunday, if you’d be interested in crewing (no experience necessary) then please fill in this form. A skipper may get in touch with you. Or come along on the day (the earlier the better) to see if you can find a ride. Details on what to bring are here. Skippers, your list of the available crew is here.

We have a lot of events coming up, so please take a look at the Calendar.

See you Sunday!

With a Southerly of 15 knots, 4 pacers and a laser headed out, sailing a triangle course.

Brennan and Murielle’s daughter, Erica, supported us all on the safety boat, setting the course, and doing an excellent job with 5 minute starts.

Two races were held with 4 pacer teams and Pancho on the club laser.

Participants were club members Julie, Murielle, Debbie and first timer Kody, with club members John, Lex, Maddie and Monique, giving assistance.

The last two SheSails Saturdays have been provided for participants of our SheSails courses, to give them the opportunity to learn the rules of racing so they can participate in this year’s Summer series.

What happens on the water, stays on the water …. that’s all we are saying! Lots of laughs, and Pancho practicing capsizing on his second time on the laser.

Thanks for volunteers – Brennan, Lex, John and Monique for their continued assistance in sharing their passion of sailing.

Racing is on this coming Sunday with a briefing at midday. (Skippers registration link)  

Juniors are also on in the morning, please register here. 

The roster is here. 

On Sunday, if you’d be interested in crewing (no experience necessary) then please fill in this form. A skipper may get in touch with you. Or come along on the day (the earlier the better) to see if you can find a ride. Details on what to bring are here. Skippers, your list of the available crew is here.

We have a lot of events coming up, so please take a look at the Calendar.

See you Sunday!