Hey guys our second trip away this semester is here from Friday the 28th to Sunday the 30th!
 
On the last trip we had dolphins and other fun loving aquatic creatures (none that bite) so hopefully this time we will be visited again.
 
The cost of the trip is going to be $100 for the weekend which includes the usual, food, alcohol, sailing, windsurfing and everything else to make it a great weekend.
 
We are still finalizing our destination but it will either be Lake Macquarie or a return Port Stephens (hawks nest).
 
If you want to come, the way to reserve your place is by getting your money into the account detailed below. We have had a lot of interest for this trip so make sure you do it quick as it will only be open to the first 20.
 
Once you have made your payment, fill in the online form with your contact details at:
 
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGNqWnA1ZlZDT01Wdld0Z3Qz.....
 
So that we know exactly how many people are coming and buy food etc, the due date for payments is Wednesday (26th) afternoon.
 
P.S If you have a car and plan to drive up, can you let us know ASAP cause we need to keep account of car spots.
 
PLEASE BRING if you have them (or something close to)
Sleeping bag & mat, towel, sun screen, wetsuit (if have), swimmers/clothes that can get wet + anything else/good attitude to have a good weekend surfboard if you have one.
 
No knowledge/experience in Sailing/Windsurfing/Surfing is required attend this trip
 

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>PAYMENT<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
The deposit can be paid to the University of Sydney Branch of the Commonwealth Bank, in the Holme Building. Alternatively, you can request a bank transfer at your own bank to this account or via internet banking.
 
Amount: $100
 

>>>>> PUT YOUR NAME IN THE "TO DESCRIPTION" OR WE WILL REFUND YOU THE MONEY AND YOU WILL MISS OUT <<<<<

 
Name: SU Sailing At Sydney Society
BSB: 062-284
Account Number: 1032-7859
Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Branch: University of Sydney
 
If you have any questions, email usydsailing@gmail.com or call Kaitlyn on 0422483697
 
------------------------------Legal Stuff------------------------------
The University of Sydney Sailing Club encourages the responsible use of Alcohol.
 
All Attendees must be members of Sydney Uni Sports and Fitness and the University of Sydney Sailing Club.
 
Personal Injury insurance has been arranged through your club membership

The temperature over the last two weekend has been great for sailing and although we are still in the winter months, there is no reason why you cant be out on the water.
 
This weekend we will be sailing on Saturday from 10am. The wind at this time of the year is best in the morning so we are starting a bit earlier to make use of the best conditions.
 
Again, if you are yet to join the club, get yourself a SUSF membership ($55) before you come down and then we can sort out your club membership at the club.
 
Next week we have two events coming up. On Monday night we will be returning to SucBar for another night of fun and then on Friday, we have our next weekend trip away leaving. There is already an event on face book and the full details will be finalised soon so if you want to come, make sure you get in early as spaces are limited.
 
The final think to keep in mind is the sailing school program. Registration for the course starting on the 4th of September will be opening soon so be ready.
 
Hope to see you down at the club and if not, at one of the upcoming events!

While the water tempreture may still be cool, we will be down at Woollahra again this saturday from 11am. Last week we managed to send a Tasar and Windsurfer out for a bit of a run about. This week, if numbers are up, we should be able to get some lasers out.
 
If your coming down, dont forget to being clothes that can get wet, a towl and some warm clothes for after.
 
We will be collecting membership forms and fees so if your yet to join, make sure you have everything you need. You can get the membership form from the membership page. If you can, pick up a SUSF membership first to cut down on paper work and running around.
 
Hope to see you.

On saturday we will be returning to our normal saturday social sailing program. We will begin down at Woollahra Sailing Club from 11am. Come down and join us for a sail. If you are yet to join the club, we will be able to finalise membership details. Depending on how many people we have and the wind conditions, we should also get some windsurfers out. While the weather forcast is looking nice, the water tempreture remains cool so if you can, bring a wetsuit.
 
Hope to see you down at the club!
 
In other news, there will be a social night out on Monday (10th). See the face book group for full details.

------------------------------Trip Details------------------------------
Ok, Short Notice for everyone we know but, the trip we were planning to organise for the following week has been moved forwards so we can do a combined trip with the guys from the UNSW windsurfing club. We will depart sydney on Friday the 31st in the evening and return on Sunday night, August 2nd.
 
Depending on total numbers we will be renting either one or two houses either on Lake Macquarie or Port Stephens.
 
As you may be able to tell, its all being organised in a bit of a rush but never the less, its going to be amazing as always!!! (Most of the trips are done in the last week so what’s different?)
 
The cost of the trip is going to be $100 for the weekend which includes the usual, food, alcohol, sailing, windsurfing and everything else to make it a great weekend.
 
So that we know exactly how many people are coming ASAP, the due date for payments will be Tuesday (28th) afternoon.
 
Once you have made the payment, complete the online form.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGtZT25JUmNkZFZ3Q3BZaG9p.....
 
------------------------------PAYMENT------------------------------
The deposit can be paid to the University of Sydney Branch of the Commonwealth Bank, in the Holme Building. Alternatively, you can request a bank transfer at your own bank to this account or via internet banking.
 
Amount: $100
 
PUT YOUR NAME IN THE "TO DESCRIPTION" OR WE WILL REFUND YOU THE MONEY AND YOU WILL MISS OUT
 
Name: SU Sailing At Sydney Society
BSB: 062-284
Account Number: 1032-7859
Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Branch: University of Sydney
 
If you have any questions, email usydsailing@gmail.com or call Tom on 0416308818
 
------------------------------Legal Stuff------------------------------
The University of Sydney Sailing Club encourages the responsible use of Alcohol.
 
All Attendees must be members of Sydney Uni Sports and Fitness and the University of Sydney Sailing Club.
 
Personal Injury insurance has been arranged through your club membership
 
------------------------------CARPOOLING ------------------------------
 
Carpooling will be organised via the facebook event page so make sure your name is included or you know where you should be.

A big welcome to everyone we talked to during the orientation week for new students! We unfortunately will not be sailing this weekend (24th-26th of July) as we are repairing boats furiously in preparation for a long season of sailing.
 
Please check back again in 1 week for information about next weekend, where we will sailing on Saturday, unless the weather is uncooperative.
 
Welcome to Sydney!
 
SEMESTER TWO MAJOR DATES -
 
20-23 July - Int O week
29th July - Re-O Week
31th July - 2nd August = Weekend Away (Location TBA)
28th-30th August = Weekend Away (Location TBA)
26th September-4th October = Weekend Away (Location TBA)
26th September-4th October = Australian University Teams Racing Regatta (Location TBA)
 
+ when we are not away on a trip we sail each weekend at WSC (weather permitting).
(Click Article to read more)

After the success of a yard stick fleet racing regatta in April, which attracted 9 universities to Sydney, a teams racing regatta has been announced for the 2nd to the 4th of October. The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club has agreed to provide the venue for the land mark event which represents a rapidly growing movement to establish a University Sailing Championship in Australia. Racing will take place in Pacer dinghies which are well established as a teams racing class.
 
The regatta earlier in the year began a discussion regarding the future of university sailing in Australia. The event gave some of the best, along with first time racers, the opportunity to come together and compete. The event was sociable and fun while maintaining a competitive edge. All who attended agreed that similar events needed to be developed into some kind of university championship. The general agreement so far has been to build a championship around fleet racing, match racing and teams racing. The fleet racing would be maintained as the most accessible of the three under the yard stick system allowing anyone to compete and participate. Then a more selective regatta program would be run for the teams racing and match racing as clubs and teams are developed in universities.
 
Most people are first introduced to teaming racing in high school, but as only a small number of schools have sailing as an option, numbers are few. University sailing provides a much broader opportunity for all to take part. College or University teams racing in the US and Europe is very competitive and carries much prestige. The establishment of a championship in Australia that includes the three disciplines will be a big step towards creating a comparable competition. One of the biggest challenges has been cost. Teams racing regattas are not known for being particularly affordable events, but as there are no university teams that can subsidise costs, entry fees will be borne by the students. Despite the evident challenge the entry fee for a 6 to 8 person team will be $600 plus a $500 damage deposit. While this covers the main costs, we are still in need of support from volunteers. If you are an umpire and free to volunteer, it would be great to hear from you.
 
One of the biggest successes of the April regatta was the network it has created. We now have contact with university sailors in more than 20 universities around the country and while it may be quite a distance for some to come to Sydney for the teams racing, we are confident of a strong turnout. In April the longest travelling time went to the team from Queensland University of Technology but this time it looks like it will go to the University of Western Australia.
 
For the NOR and other regatta information, go to the Team Racing page above.

First, Thanks for the group who joined us for the trip up to Lake Macquarie, the house was amazing and really made the weekend a great success. It really is amazing how lucky we are with the weather on our trips as we were served up another exceptional forecast allowing everyone plenty of time on the water. Special note needs to go to Hiroshi and Sam who made great improvements. Sam gets the award for the most time upside down and Hiroshi the most capsizes. Special thanks needs to go to Kaitlyn for finding such an amazing house and Olivia for overseeing purchase of so much food.
 
The Success of the trip to Lake Macquarie means that it will definitely be joining the frequent destinations list as it really does have it all. For the first trip in Semester II on the 31st of July, expect a Lake Mac return although Hawks Nest may also be in the running if we cannot get the right house.
 
Since the April Regatta, we have been busy working out what should happen next. There has been various meetings with Yachting Australia and Australian University Sport which resulted in the writing of a proposal which was submitted to these organisations. From this, a new University Sailing Committee is going to be created which will oversee the organisation of an Australian University Sailing Championship. This championship will be based around a Yard Stick Fleet Racing Regatta, Teams Racing and Match Racing. The program should be up and running with its first major event in April 2010 in the form of the fleet racing regatta on the east coast.
 
While the organisation of the University Championship is taking place a second event in 2009 is being organised. From the 2nd to the 4th of October, a Teams Racing Regatta will take place from Royal Prince Alpha Yacht Club, north of Sydney. Entry per team/university will be $600 + a $500 damage bond. A full notice of race and entry form will be published soon. If you are interested in being part of the Sydney Uni Team, make your self known once further details are released.
 
 

Down at the Club, work is being done on the equipment to get it ready for next semester. Our Shed is also recieving a face lift which should allow us to keep everything more organised and allow us, beleive it or not, to store more equipment down at the club. Two more of the club trailers are also being re-registered for the first time in years. The trailers will allow us to carry more equipment on our trips so that we can make sure eveyone has access to equipment.
 
Our other big news is that we now have a Windsurfing Officer called Scott!!! Scott is already done an amazing job on the windsurfing gear by working out what is missing and got it all running. We now have 6 complete windsurfer one designs of which a few will be stored on one of the newly registered trailers so they can go traveling with us. If anyone is keen to windsurf, our club now has some great gear! Our club also has a few other boards for the more advanced.
 
Like in first semester, we will also have the sailing school program with Woollahra Sailing Club up and running. This will be great for those who are still learning. By doing a course eairly in the semester, by the time the weather heats up, you will be able to enjoy all our gear.

It’s been a while since we organised a trip out of Sydney and the weather over the past few weeks has been so poor, there really has not been any incentive to get out on the water but as its the holiday there is no excuse.
 
On Saturday the 27th everyone/most will be enjoying themselves with the ends of the university semester so on Monday the 29th when you have made your recovery, let go for a drive north!
 
We are going to rent a house (not camp) so either way we should have a great time no matter what the weather does. The house is on Lake Macquarie with the back garden facing directly on to the water. This will be great for the boats as we will be able to sail from the garden. From the photos, the house is huge so plenty of room for everyone.
 
See: http://www.theholidayhouse.biz/page1-2-1.html
 
In Brief -
We will depart Sydney on the 29th and then return 3rd.
 
The days are very chilled, Its up to you to work out how you spend your time but generally people get up late then spend a few hours sailing with lunch somewhere. In the evening, everyone gets together to cooks, eats and drink! Nothing like a house party!
 
All accommodation, food, alcohol, sailing etc is included.
 
The Price for the trip is $140 and must be made 5pm Wednesday 24th June + the form filled in.
 
Form: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cjZOck4yZF9hN0ZnZ2FGTXQ5.....
 
So if this basic idea sounds like fun to you, make your mark here and get your payment and form done ASAP.

http://www.facebook.com/events.php?ref=sb#/event.php?eid=108765829950

 
------------------------------Fees------------------------------
The cost is $140 for the 4 nights. (by wednesday the 24th)
 
All accommodation, food, alcohol, sailing, insurance is included.
 
Carpooling expenses are not included and will be worked out at the end based on actual expenditure by the drivers (Will not exceed $30 at the very most). Make sure you have some cash on you.

 
--------------------------Payment Details-------------------------------
The deposit can be paid to the University of Sydney Branch of the Commonwealth Bank, in the Holme Building. Alternatively, you can request a bank transfer at your own bank to this account or via internet banking.
 
Amount: $140
 
>>>>> PUT YOUR NAME IN THE "TO DESCRIPTION" OR WE WILL REFUND YOU THE MONEY AND YOU WILL MISS OUT <<<<<
 
Name: SU Sailing At Sydney Society
BSB: 062-284
Account Number: 1032-7859
Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Branch: University of Sydney
 
+
 
Make sure you fill out the form at:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cjZOck4yZF9hN0ZnZ2FGTXQ5.....
 

------------------------------Legal Stuff------------------------------
The University of Sydney Sailing Club encourages the responsible use of Alcohol.
All Attendees must be members of Sydney Uni Sports and Fitness and the University of Sydney Sailing Club.
 
Personal Injury insurance has been arranged through your club membership

It’s been a while since we organised a trip out of Sydney and as the weather over the past few weeks has been poor, there really has not been any incentive to get out on the water.
 
On Saturday the 27th everyone but Sarah will be enjoying themselves with the ends of the university semester. So on Sunday the 28th when you have made your recovery, let go for a drive north!
 
This is only a basic description to see how many people are interested but the general plan is to drive north with some boats and find a nice camp site for a few days. Depending on how we feel, we may move on further and find a different spot. Usually we are restricted to a weekend trip but as it’s the HOLIDAY the plan is to go for 4 days. The price we are working towards at the moment is approximately $150.
 
Earlier this semester we went to Wallis Lake, north of Newcastle which was great so this may be a potential location. Even though we are going north, the weather will still be cold, but there is no reason why we can’t rug up and huddle around the camp fire.
 
So if this basic idea sounds like fun to you, make your mark on our facebook group and we will be back with some more details soon.
 
In other News...
We have set the dates for next semesters sailing school program. The biggest program will be the level one course.

To give you an idea, the intensive program will introduce students to the language of sailing while on the water students will be given the opportunity handle the dinghies and get use to the sail controls. The course will be made up of 4 x 2hr sessions. We have managed to bring the price down from $298 in semester one after WSC realised how many people we could deliver so I will add that the club member price is great value.
 
COST: Sailing Club Members: $265, SUSF Members: $285, Non-Members: $300
 
DATES:
Course 1: Fridays, 1-3pm, 4-25 Sep
Course 2: Saturdays, 1-3pm, 19 Sep-10 Oct
Course 3: Fridays, 1-3pm, 9-30 Oct
 
WHERE: Woollahra Sailing Club, Rose Bay
 
ENROLE BY: 1 Sep (Course 1), 16 Sep (Course 2), 6 Oct (Course 3)
 
We have not opened enrolment yet as it still a long way away but this information will be out when everything is finalised

It seems the weather gods do not like us as once again its not looking very nice. Sydney Winter sailing is usually really windy or not at all. While the wind looks fine, the rain would not make a day on the harbour the most enjoyable experience. Next weekend we will have to wait and see what happens with the weather. It been ages since we were out on the harbour so will just have to hope that things change.
 
In other news, there will be a sail/road trip north from the 28th of June until the 2nd of July. We plan to join UNSW for the first part and then continue north to find another nice spot. Full details will be released soon.
 
The management committee met this week to set out a plan for next semester. The sailing school is back and will be three weekend trips up and down the coast. Dates for these trips will be released soon with planned destinations.
 
Hope to be out on the water soon.

The current forcast for saturday is for between 20 and 30 knots of wind. As much as we would love to be out on the harbour, the wind and weather would not make it very enjoyable. Lets just hope that the weather is a bit better next week and its been ages since we were out! Very sorry about the late notice.
 
In other news, over the winter break a trip is being organised with more info out soon.

On the 5-5-09 the club held its AGM from 7pm at International House. As per the Agenda, a number of new officer positions were created in recognition of the growing size of the club. The meeting was also a good opportunity to discuss the activities of the club and what is in store for the future. Congratulations to the committee of 2009/10:
 
Tom Mallet - Commodore
Daniel Gain - Vice-Commodore
Olivia Clark - Vice-Commodore
Stephanie Hitchens - Secretary
Sebastian Jurd - Treasurer
Florian Girelli - Equipment Manager
Tom Brewer - Racing Officer
Cat Sturrock - Training Officer
Jenfilia Suwandrei - Marketing Officer
Will Lewis - Cruising Officer
Callum Gilchrist - Cruising Officer
Fini Lynia Suwandrei Arifin - Social Officer
Hiroshi Oya -Social Officer
Kaitlyn Kelleher - Social Officer
 
Minutes from the meeting will be available soon.

Sailing is back on this weekend from 11am! Conditions are light to moderate and there may be intermittent cloud cover, but have no fear, there is only a 20% chance of precipitation!

The 2009 Sydney Uni Sailing Club AGM will take place on the 5th of May at International House (96 City Rd, Chippendale, Corner of City and Cleveland St) from 7pm.
 

*********Agenda Key Point, Real Agenda Attached*********

2008 AGM Minutes: http://www.usydsailing.com/home/files/2008%20AGM%20Sydney%20University%2...
• Election of 2009 Executive
  - President
  - Secretary
  - Treasurer

• Election of other Positions:
  - 2 Vice-Presidents
  - 2 Social Co-Ordinators
  - Equipment Manager
  - Training Officer (Cooperate between SUSF and WSC to establish course dates)
  - Racing Officer (over see the organisation of club teams and provide support for sunday club racing)
  - Cruising Officer
  - Publications/Marketing (marketing and website updates)

• Motions on notice
  To alter the constitutions list of position so that the position of president reads "President (Commodore)" and positions of Vice president read "Vice-President (Vice-Commodore)"

A copy of the club constitution if avaliable at
http://www.usydsailing.com/home/files/Sydney_University_Sailing_Club_Con...