Our Clubs BIG NEWS is that we, after much talking and research have finally decided on the boat we will be purchasing. We considered may different alternatives and each had their various positive and negative aspects but at the end of the day, the one boat that stood out above others was the RS Vision. The main reason for its attraction is that its a hardy boat that is built out of a new plastic material that is very strong and long lasting as appose to fiberglass.
 
In many ways, the hard work is still to come. As the boats are new on the market, there are no second hand boats around meaning our only option is to buy new. This means that we are going to need to raise the funds for our purchase. We already have a sponsorship from the RS distributer but we will have to put in some work to make up the difference.
 
We will be having a meeting to discuss fund raising options. The meeting will be held at the engineering library on Tuesday 6th, 1pm. Our starting plan is to sell donuts on the 13th but we will have to use different methods to reach the target. If you have some free time and want to help the club make some money, come along and get involved.

Last weeks poor weather meant that many people stayed away on Saturday. Never the less, we went out and had a burn in the strong breeze.
 
This week is the long weekend and Saturday is the only day to have sun forecasted so we encourage you to make use of it by coming sailing! With temperatures dropping its good if you have warm wet gear but at this point its still warm enough that you can get away with a hot shower when your finished so bring a towel.
 
So see you Saturday

On Sunday last week we had a good group down at the club who managed to get the BBQ out again despite the patchy rain.
 
At this point the weather is not looking like its going to be bright. Even if its raining its not going to stop us, after all it’s a water sport!
 
If you’re coming down make sure you bring some warm clothes and a towel for after as it may be cold and a warm shower can easily solve the problem.
 
Last week the BBQ was a success so hopefully this week we can have the same.

Sailing this Sunday from 10.30
The weather looks like the wind will pick up in the afternoon with maybe some rain.
Its starting to get cooler so getting out while the weather is still good is important.
Hope to see you

After the discussion from last night, we had decided to organise sailing for Saturdays in the future. Although this will take effect from next week, this week we are sailing on Sunday (6th) from 10.30am like before. Depending on numbers and interest we may organise a BBQ with the costs split.

Hope to see you soon.

Last night we had the clubs 2008 AGM. We had a good turn out and all the major issues were discussed. A copy of the minutes will soon be available.

Thanks you to everyone who came along and participated.

On Friday (4th April) we are having our Annual General Meeting. If you are interested in hearing the story behind the club and our plans for the next year, come along. If you are interested in getting involved in the club or have ideas, this is where you need to be. We need a new Secretary for 2008/9 along with other people to take care of issues like club promotion.

The event will be held at International House (corner of City Rd and Cleveland Street) 96 City Rd, Chippendale 2008, from 6:00pm for an hour or so and then will probably go for a drink after somewhere close.

Happy Easter - Hope everyone has had a good break!

Last weekend with Easter and the poor weather, the turn out down at the club was low. Despite this everyone who was down had a great sail with a number of new members getting out on the water for the first time.

First, To everyone who came sailing last Saturday, thank you! It was a great day, the weather was perfect and everyone got out on the water. For those of you who it was your first time in a dinghy, I hope you enjoyed it as it does not get much better than that! To see photos of last Saturday, have a look at the facebook group. We will soon be able to put photos up on this website which will make them accessible to everyone.
 

On Saturday, Come down from around 10:30am for a sail. After this week, our normal sailing program will continue on Sundays. At this point the weather is looking good so it will be a perfect opportunity for those interested in learning to windsurfers to get out on the water. See you there

The Sydney Uni Sailing Club is the only sailing club amongst all the universities in Sydney. Sydney harbour is famous for its stunning beauty and it provides us with a perfect place to sail. Every weekend, hundreds of boats take to the water to either enjoy a day on the harbour, or to compete in one of the many races run by the many clubs. Our sailing Club operates out of Woollahra Sailing Club (WSC), at Rose Bay, where we have the option to either participate in world class events or simply cruise around the harbour.