Tweed Valley Sailing Club

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

Winter Racing
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, 2023-08-20 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-09-03 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-09-17 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.

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,

Working Bee
2023-09-02 09:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Tweed Valley Sailing Club, Boat Park opposite the Sheaok Cafe, Fingal Road, Fingal Heads, NSW, 2487, Australia
TO DO LISTCONTAINER. OutsideSORT OUT LOCK ON DOUBLE DOORCHECK ROOF LEAVES/RUSTPAVERS have pavers, need gravel or cracker dustInsideSAIL LOFT DIVIDERS, have ply and bracketsSORT OUT SAILS INCLUDING MJ’s IN THE BOXESPLYWOOD BENCH TOP. 1145×550 not importantSHOES, PFDPUT UP PERGOLAS AND CHECK FOR LOOSE AND BROKEN FASTENINGS.DUMP BROKEN OR STUFF WE DON’T NEED.X3 TRAILERCHECK TYRES, DRAWBAR, LIGHTS pre RWC. Run it round the car park or up the road to makesure it runs OK.X3’sFREE SEIZED DOLLY WHEEL, REPLACE WHEEL WITH FLAT TYRE WITH NEW SOLID WHEELNeed to get wheel, will ring and make sure one in stock..PLASTIC HOOK FOR DOOR RETAINER, may be on the side grille.LOOK OVER ALL RIGGING FOR DEFECTS/FRAYINGCAPERSpTOE STRAPS, got to source, CHECK RIGGING/ SAILS,CLEAN HULL, PUMP UP TYRESDOLLY per CraigPACERSCLEAN HULLSMATCH UP AND MARK SO EVERYTHING STAYS WITH THE SAME BOATS.MAKE SURE WE ONLY HAVE ONE NUMBER 2, CONSIDER NAMING COMPETITION.TOW RING BY FRONT STAY, TELESCOPIC PADDLES, on order.NEW VENTURI (s) on Jumping Joey?new one in the Pacer boxNEW AXLE AND SOLID WHEELS ON DOLLY WITH NARROW WHEELS.Need to get axle , have 2 wheels.[Kate].

School Holiday Sailing Course
2023-09-25 08:30 - 2023-09-27 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! (Registration is below)

Cost: $150 for 3 days. This includes Junior Membership for one year.

Children must be able to swim 25 metres, 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, AS Instructor

0431 025 497

Juniors Fun Sailing
2023-10-08 08:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Tweed Valley Sailing Club, Boat Park opposite the Sheaok Cafe, Fingal Road, Fingal Heads, NSW, 2487, Australia
(Morning sailing moved to 12:00 due to AGM in morning)

Join us for Juniors Fun Sailing every Sunday morning.

More details on our Juniors program are here.

For payment, either:

Have a current Juniors Package membership (no further fee)

Pay the once-off fee of $5 plus be a current member or hold a Sail Pass for the day.

Free if this is one of your first three sessions

Race 1 - PS & Champs Single Handers
2023-10-08 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 Summer 2023/24 Season.
Briefing at Midday, racing from 1pm.
A Championship or Handicap day, depending on Class.You can chose to race multiple Championship Classes throughout the season, by racing both a Single Hander and Multicrewed boat, depending on the Race Day.
Please register your boat entry on this page, using the Register button.
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.

Winter Bash Regatta
2023-10-14 00:00 - 2023-10-15 23:59 (Australia/Brisbane) | Humpybong Yacht Club, Qld, Australia
Humpybash Regatta

Annual General Meeting
2023-10-15 09:00 - 10:30 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
Venue Change: Fingal Rowers Surf Life Saving Club, 1 Marine Parade, Fingal Head.

9am 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 2023/2024

NOMINATIONS FOR COMMITTEE

Nominations should be signed by two members of the Club, with written consent of the nominated candidate and delivered to the club email address at least seven days before the meeting (although nominations on the day can be accepted) :

Email: tvscmail@gmail.com

There can be a maximum of 7 voting committee members.

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

Current committee members are happy to assist new committee to learn the job.

There are also many other non-committee positions that need filling.

All members can attend and participate in committee meetings (voting only by committee members). Please get in touch with any member of the committee for more information.

Please download the notice from here.

RRRSC Annual Regatta
2023-10-21 10:00 - 2023-10-22 15:30 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
Ballina’s Annual Regatta, we are treating this as an away event.

Harwood Annual Singlehanders Regatta
2023-10-21 10:00 - 2023-10-22 15:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Big River Sailing Club, 2 Careys Lane, Harwood, NSW, 2465, Australia
Singlehanders Regatta

Juniors Fun Sailing
2023-10-22 10:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Tweed Valley Sailing Club, Boat Park opposite the Sheaok Cafe, Fingal Road, Fingal Heads, NSW, 2487, Australia
(Morning sailing moved to 10:30 this week to allow kids to join in after Nippers – no afternoon Racing)

Join us for Juniors Fun Sailing every Sunday morning.

More details on our Juniors program are here.

For payment, either:

Have a current Juniors Package membership (no further fee)

Pay the once-off fee of $5 plus be a current member or hold a Sail Pass for the day.

Free if this is one of your first three sessions

Fun Sailing - Juniors Etc.
2023-10-29 13:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Tweed Valley Sailing Club, Boat Park opposite the Sheaok Cafe, Fingal Road, Fingal Heads, NSW, 2487, Australia
Morning sailing moved to 1pm Sunday this week to allow kids to join in after Nippers – no afternoon Racing.

‘Older’ members are welcome to join in.

Please Register.

Join us for Juniors Fun Sailing every Sunday.

More details on our Juniors program are here.

For payment, either:

Have a current Juniors Package membership (no further fee)

Pay the once-off fee of $5 plus be a current member or hold a Sail Pass for the day.

Free if this is one of your first three sessions

Juniors Fun Sailing Copy
2023-11-05 08:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Tweed Valley Sailing Club, Boat Park opposite the Sheaok Cafe, Fingal Road, Fingal Heads, NSW, 2487, Australia
Join us for Juniors Fun Sailing every Sunday morning.

More details on our Juniors program are here.

For payment, either:

Have a current Juniors Package membership (no further fee)

Pay the once-off fee of $5 plus be a current member or hold a Sail Pass for the day.

Free if this is one of your first three sessions

Race 2 - MJ & Multi Handers Champs + PS
2023-11-05 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 Summer 2023/24 Season.
Briefing at Midday, racing from 1pm.
A Championship or Handicap day, depending on Class.You can chose to race multiple Championship Classes throughout the season, by racing both a Single Hander and Multicrewed boat, depending on the Race Day.
Heat 1 – MJ Junior Club Championship – Separate Start and Course.
Skipper’s registration is on this page.
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.

Big River Bridge to Breakers Regatta
2023-11-11 00:00 - 2023-11-12 23:59 (Australia/Sydney) | Big River Sailing Club, 2 Careys Lane, Harwood, NSW, 2465, Australia
A weekend of camping and racing at Harwood, hosted by the Big River Sailing Club.

Manly Junior Practice Day
2023-11-12 12:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Tweed Valley Sailing Club, Boat Park opposite the Sheaok Cafe, Fingal Road, Fingal Heads, NSW, 2487, Australia
As Heat 1 of the MJ Club Championship has been postponed to Sunday 19th Nov ’23, Junior Sailing this week will be practice for that event.

Please register here to book an MJ (4 now available) or a Club X3 and nominate skipper and crew.

Parents who are members are welcome to register here for a sail in a Pacer.
