Tweed Valley Sailing Club

Big River Annual Regatta
2023-02-24 17:00 - 2023-02-26 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Big River Sailing Club, 2 Careys Lane, Harwood, NSW, 2465, Australia
Big River’s Annual Regatta.

A weekend of camping and sailing is always very popular.

We often head down Friday afternoon, setup our camp and then have dinner at the Harwood Hotel. Saturday lunch, dinner, Sunday breakfast and Sunday lunch are provided, at a cost, by the Big River Club.

Camping is free.

Amenities and drinking water are provided.

Generally, there are 70 boats entered with a long race on Saturday and a series of short races on Sunday. More details are available on the Big River Sailing Club’s website.

Clean Up Fingal Head
2023-03-05 07:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
TVSC Juniors Helping Graffiti Removal Day at Fingal

The Clean Up Event for Fingal Head will be held on Sunday 5 March 2023 between 7:30 and 11:30am.

All volunteers will need to sign-on at the gazebo located on Letitia Road near the tent campground entrance. FHCA and FHC will be overseeing the set up and rubbish collection and TBLALC will have their Rangers in attendance to direct clean up on Letitia Spit.

Bring gloves, bags, and water

Wear protective clothing, covered footware, hat and sunscreen

SheSails Saturday Sail - Session 1 - 10.00 am to 12:30 pm
2023-03-11 10:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Tweed Valley Sailing Club, Boat Park opposite the Sheaok Cafe, Fingal Road, Fingal Heads, NSW, 2487, Australia
All female members are invited to attend our SheSails “Let’s Keep Sailing” Saturday sailing.

High tide is at 1:15 pm. Come and join like minded women, sailing on the Tweed River.

5 pacers are available to sail. As there are quite a few female sailors from our recent sailing days, plus existing members who don’t own boats, we have divided it into 2 timeslots – first is at 10:00 am to 12:30 and the next session is 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. There is a limit of 10 pax per session, plus those with their own boats.

There will be a safety boat on the water, plus volunteers to help you.

The fee is $10 per person which covers fuel for the safety boats and ongoing maintenance of the pacers. Payment needs to be made at the time of registration to confirm your spot.

Please bring plenty of water and a snack.

If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Monique (e: swell.lady16@gmail.com) or phone 0409 761 908.

* Please note that should the weather be bad for sailing, we will postpone it to the following month. The fee paid will be credited to a subsequent sailing day.

To register click on this link for SESSION 1 – 10 am to 12:30 pm:

https://www.revolutionise.com.au/tweedvalleysc/events/176831/

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SheSails Saturday Sail Session 2 - 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
2023-03-11 13:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Tweed Valley Sailing Club, Boat Park opposite the Sheaok Cafe, Fingal Road, Fingal Heads, NSW, 2487, Australia
All female members are invited to attend our SheSails “Let’s Keep Sailing” Saturday sailing.

High tide is at 1:15 pm. Come and join like minded women, sailing on the Tweed River.

5 pacers are available to sail. As there are quite a few female sailors from our recent sailing days, plus existing members who don’t own boats, we have divided it into 2 timeslots – first is at 10:00 am to 12:30 and the next session is 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. There is a limit of 10 pax per session, plus those with their own boats.

There will be a safety boat on the water, plus volunteers to help you.

The fee is $10 per person which covers fuel for the safety boats and ongoing maintenance of the pacers. Payment needs to be made at the time of registration to confirm your spot.

Please bring plenty of water and a snack.

If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Monique (e: swell.lady16@gmail.com) or phone 0409 761 908.

* Please note that should the weather be bad for sailing, we will postpone it to the following month. The fee paid will be credited to a subsequent sailing day.

To register click on this link for SESSION 2 – 1 pm to 3:30 pm :

https://revolutionise.com.au/tweedvalleysc/events/176832/

Race Day - Handicap Series Day 5
2023-03-12 11:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Tweed Valley Sailing Club, Boat Park opposite the Sheaok Cafe, Fingal Road, Fingal Heads, NSW, 2487, Australia
Race day for our Summer 2022/23 Season.

Briefing at Midday, racing from 1pm.

Boat registration is here.

Juniors are encouraged to race, they’ll have their own shorter course.

A sausage sizzle and results will be done after we’re all packed away on each day.

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.

For members, we have Pacers available for hire. If you hire a boat, you’ll need to both hire the the boat and register your entry as a skipper.

Thunderbolt Regatta
2023-03-25 00:00 - 2023-03-26 23:59 (Australia/Brisbane) | NSW
Thunderbolt Regatta at Lake Keepit Sailing Club (Chilly!)

Committee Meeting
2023-03-26 10:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
All are welcome to attend at the container.

26-March-2023-Committee-Meeting-AgendaDownload

Race Day - All Championship Series Day 6 (Final Day)
2023-03-26 11:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Tweed Valley Sailing Club, Boat Park opposite the Sheaok Cafe, Fingal Road, Fingal Heads, NSW, 2487, Australia

Easter All Boats Regatta
2023-04-07 00:00 - 2023-04-09 23:59 (Australia/Brisbane) | Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club, 24 Boreen Parade, Boreen Point, Qld, 4565, Australia
Easter All Boats Regatta at LCSC

SheSails Saturday 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
2023-04-15 11:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
Continue to develop your sailing skills at our monthly sailing sessions. Safety boat and volunteers will be on hand. Bring water, wear blockout and appropriate clothing and smile!

Please click on the link below to register:

https://www.revolutionise.com.au/tweedvalleysc/events/181036/

CYC - Peel Island Marathon
2023-04-23 00:00 - 23:59 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
Cleveland Yacht Club’s Annual Peel Island Marathon.

It’s either becalmed or really really blowin.

She Skippers Race
2023-04-23 10:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
She Skippers Race.Women helm only!

QLD Laser State Titles
2023-04-29 00:00 - 2023-04-30 23:59 (Australia/Brisbane) | Humpybong Yacht Club, Qld, Australia
Queensland Laser State Titles at Humpybong Yacht Club.
Camping available as usual at the club on the water for free, club selling breakfast and lunch, and pub & coffee across the road. What’s not to like?

Jack Holt Regatta
2023-04-29 00:00 - 2023-04-30 23:59 (Australia/Brisbane) | Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club, 24 Boreen Parade, Boreen Point, Qld, 4565, Australia

Winter Racing
2023-04-30 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-05-14 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-05-28 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-06-11 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-06-25 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-07-23 13:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Tweed Valley Sailing Club, Boat Park opposite the Sheaok Cafe, Fingal Road, Fingal Heads, NSW, 2487, Australia
Race day for our Winter 2023 Season.
Briefing at Midday, racing from 1pm.
Boat registration will be here, a few days from before the event.
Juniors are encouraged to race, they’ll have their own shorter course.
A sausage sizzle and results will be done after we’re all packed away on each day.
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.
For members, we have Pacers/Lasers/Corsairs available for hire. If you hire a boat, you’ll need to both hire the the boat and register your entry as a skipper.

Summer Presentation
2023-05-13 14:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Tweed Valley Sailing Club, Boat Park opposite the Sheaok Cafe, Fingal Road, Fingal Heads, NSW, 2487, Australia
Summer Presentation day at the club, please use this link to RSVP.

There will be a choice of loaded hamburgers (beef, chicken or vegetarian) available for sale @ $5.00 each.

Where: Clubhouse, Fingal

What to bring: Chair or picnic rug to sit on, plus BYO drinks. Soft drinks will be available for sale.

Bring your musical instrument to have a “jam” session as the sun goes down.

PLEASE RSVP below before 10 May 2023:

Bunnings BBQ
2023-05-20 07:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
Fundraiser at the Tweed Heads Bunnings

Women and Girls Sailing Regatta
2023-05-27 00:00 - 2023-05-28 23:59 (Australia/Brisbane) | Humpybong Yacht Club, Qld, Australia

July School Holiday Sailing Course
2023-07-03 08:30 - 2023-07-05 15:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Tweed Valley Sailing Club, Boat Park opposite the Sheaok Cafe, Fingal Road, Fingal Heads, NSW, 2487, Australia
This 3 day Sailing Course (8.30am – 3.30pm each day) is open to School Children aged between 7-15yrs. The aim is to give kids an introduction to sailing on our River in a fun and safe environment.

Numbers will be limited so book in early!

Cost: $60 for 3 days.

Children must be able to swim 25 metres, (although we hope not to get too wet) and have lunch to eat each day during lunch break.

Rescue boats, sailing boats and lifejackets will be provided.

Children should wear swimmers, shorts, warm thermal T shirt (or similar woolen jumper), shoes to get wet and spray jacket. Wet suit etc optional. Have warm dry clothes to change into.

Instructors will be qualified Aust. Sailing Instructors as well as experienced Club sailors, who all volunteer their time.

It would be appreciated if parents could assist with boat handling at the beginning and end of sailing each day.

Cheers,

John Hayward, Instructor

0431 025 497

South Pacific Laser Masters
2023-07-07 00:00 - 2023-07-10 23:59 (Australia/Brisbane) | Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, 578 Royal Esplanade, Manly, Qld, 4179, Australia

Juniors Sailing
2023-07-16 08:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/tweedvalleysc/events/195693/

Winter Bash Regatta
2023-07-29 00:00 - 2023-07-30 23:59 (Australia/Brisbane) | Humpybong Yacht Club, Qld, Australia

Winter Racing (cancelled)
2023-08-06 13:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Tweed Valley Sailing Club, Boat Park opposite the Sheaok Cafe, Fingal Road, Fingal Heads, NSW, 2487, Australia
Cancelled due to waterskiing event on the river.

2023 Tumbulgum Passage Race
2023-08-13 08:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Tweed Valley Sailing Club, Boat Park opposite the Sheaok Cafe, Fingal Road, Fingal Heads, NSW, 2487, Australia
New start location: 8599 Tweed Valley Way, Tumbulgum, NSW

This iconic race is back! Long race of approximately 20 kms. High tide at 8:47 am (1.09m) at Tumbulgum. Race briefing at 9 am, start of race at 9:45 am.

Location open for rigging on the day only from 6:30 am onwards. No cars or gear are to be left on the property (it’s a private property) for the duration of the day. We need to leave the property as we found it soon after the race starts.

Dinghy owners will have to organise to have their cars and trailers back at finish at Fingal Boat Harbour, Fingal Road, Fingal.

Car pooling should leave from Fingal no later than 8:30 am to get back for briefing at 9 am at 8599 Tweed Valley Way.

Bacon and Egg Rolls available for sale before the start, and Presentation with Sausage Sizzle will be held as soon as practical at clubhouse after finish.

Fee entry only $25.00 per boat, with safety boats along the course to provide assistance.

To register click here

Any enquires can be directed to Bryan Townsend, Commodore, 0431 229 512.

Junior's Fun Sail
2023-08-20 08:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
Junior Sailing is back on each Sunday morning until further notice.

Open to all Junior Members (new members welcome 7-17yrs).

Boats available: X3s, Manly Juniors, Pacers, or bring your own boat!

Please register here,
