The Albert Sailing Club, located in Melbourne, is a community-based club that provides facilities and support for members to sail dinghy class boats on Albert Park Lake. Known as the safest and most convenient place to sail in Melbourne, the club offers a range of membership options for adults, youth, juniors, and families.
Visitors from other sailing clubs are also welcome to sail with the Albert Sailing Club as Winter associates or for up to four club sailing days per year. Members can also take advantage of secure undercover boat storage at reasonable rates.
The club offers various activities and events throughout the year, including a Spring Learn to Sail Course starting on November 12. The club hosts regular Saturday sailing during Spring, with club races starting at 2 pm. Saturday mornings and lunchtimes are the best times to visit the club, tour the facilities, and discuss membership options.
The Albert Sailing Club also organises social sailing days, Twilight sails during the warmer months, and other social activities as outlined in the club's Thursday Snippets and on their Facebook page. The club is committed to acknowledging and respecting the Traditional Custodians of the Country and welcomes and embraces the rich diversity of beliefs, cultural backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, and family structures within their community.
Child safety is a priority at the Albert Sailing Club, and they have appointed Don McKenzie and Bettina Azzopardi as the club's Child Safety Contact Persons. They encourage members and visitors to follow their COVID Safe plan and guidelines, including getting vaccinated and staying home if experiencing COVID-related symptoms.
For those interested in joining the club or learning how to start sailing, they can visit the club on a Saturday morning or email the Commodore or Training department for more information. The club also publishes a weekly newsletter, the ASC Mudpuddler, and offers various Discover Sailing Programmes to help newcomers get started.
Overall, the Albert Sailing Club is a vibrant and welcoming community where members can enjoy the sport of sailing on Albert Park Lake while embracing diversity, safety, and a strong sense of community spirit.