Altona Yacht Club

17/10/2026

Sailing training, week 2 of 8, October 17th 2026.

Victorian Minnow Sailing Association crew all got out on their boats.

10/10/2026

Sailing training is back at Altona Yacht Club for the 26/27 season.

05/10/2026

Sailing lessons for teenagers and adults at AYC are filling fast (5 spots left) for the 8 week course starting this Saturday morning October 10th to December 5th.

Register now to get a place and join in the fun at a friendly club whilst learning the basics of sailing.

Further information:

28/09/2026

ALTONA YACHT CLUB ICE BREAKER

START THE SEASON WITH A SPLASH!

THIS SATURDAY October 3rd,

Briefing 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM START

BBQ & REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW after conclusion of racing at about 3:30pm - 4:00pm

27/09/2026

Hi Members, volunteers and trainees

An email has been sent with calender, sailing instructions and notice of race

If not received, message or comment and it will be sent to you.

Thanks

AYC Committee

19/09/2026

Altona Yacht Club recommences its summer sailing training on saturday October 10th.

We are a club that has been recognised by Australian Sailing - Victoria as a leading Victorian club and training centre for 3 consecutive years.

We offer introductory courses for both children and adults.

The Tackers 1 course is $325 per 8 week course. It is suitable for kids 7 years to 11 years. (Subsequent children from the same family receive a 25% discount).

On completion of Tackers 1 , the participants will be able to:
1. Steer with tiller extension under towing paddling power
2. Tie a figure 8 knot, round twice and two half hitches
3. Tack (push turn) and Gybe (pull turn)
4. Reach around a figure of 8 course using both tacking and gybing
5. Sail with tiller extension Sail upwind and downwind by following the safety boat

Learn to Sail (sailing 1&2) is for Adults (Nominally ages 12+) and $421 per 8-week course. There is no experience necessary. Participants will learn:
1. the fundamental skills of sailing
2. sailing terminology
3. boat launch and recovery
4. rigging of the boat
5. capsize recovery in deeper water
6. sail a triangular course
7. basic sailing rules and theory.

Spots are filling fast for both courses.

Sign up on link below:

https://www.revolutionise.com.au/altonayachtclub/events

16/09/2026

# # # tomorrow 19th September # # #

Busy bee this Saturday 19th September 2026 from 9am.

A lot has been done at the club during the off season, but we have a few jobs to go:
1. Set up our Pacer boats for training
2. Check over our optis for tackers
3. Remove the rubble pile from fencing and concreting projects
4. Check over training powerboats
5. Painting as needed
6. 1st aid kit checks
7. Sprinklers checks
8. Move old and temporary fencing from outside storage
10. Rig up and check over new minnows
11. Cook a BBQ

We should be all done by 1130-1200.

Please come and continue to make our club recognised as an Australian Sailing - Victoria leading club.

12/09/2026

Many thanks to Nick who today dropped off two donated boats from the Victorian Laser Association to kick-start our juniors ILCA4 program.

The juniors ILCA4 will give our juniors pathways towards racing international class boats.

The generosity of time and equipment is what makes great clubs and associations.

Today was once again a reflection of this type of club and association leadership, culture and community that makes sailing a great sport for so many people.

10/09/2026

Altona Yacht Club launches spring sailing program, welcoming all ages on-water from October to December.

Australian Sailing - Victoria
Community Bank Altona and Laverton

Altona Yacht Club launches spring sailing program, welcoming all ages on-water from October to December.

01/09/2026

Altona yacht Club once again offers Australian Sailing - Victoria accredited sailing training this summer.

Courses are over 8 weeks (830am - 1130am) starting October 10th
We have adult courses from $421 with boats, instructors and safety equipment supplied

We also have the ever popular tackers program suitable for 8 - 12 years for $320

This season we are also introducing more pathways from our introductory training with a Victorian Minnow Sailing Association green fleet being introduced from kid and start racing course for adults

To sign up see link below

https://www.revolutionise.com.au/altonayachtclub/events