Albury Wodonga Yacht Club in Bonegilla, Victoria, Australia | Sports & recreation venue

Albury Wodonga Yacht Club

Locality: Bonegilla, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 459 533 583

Address: Lake Hume, Old Weir Road 3691 Bonegilla, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.awyc.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Like to have fun on a standup paddle board, try out windsurfing and get wet with your friends? The next OutThere experience for young people (12 - 17 years) is on at AWYC THIS SUNDAY at 1pm. Each three hour session costs $33, and includes tips from a qualified instructor with boards and life jackets provided. Please book and pay by midday this Saturday to join OutThere this Sunday! https://www.awyc.org.au/events/60965/ Next sessions: Sunday 23 February and Sunday 1 March. OutThere Sailing

25.01.2022 It's almost a wrap for 2020!! Thanks to AWYC members, friends and families who recently joined our combined final Club championship race for the year, Christmas gathering and (delayed) 2019/2020 sailing season awards presentation to acknowledge the achievements of these AWYC sailors: Aaron Pimm, Andy Makin, Ian Howsam, John Demeo, Jozsef Quigley, Ken Woodman, Mark McMillan, Phil Clements, Riordan McMillan, Sierra Harrison, Terry Caldwell, Tom Edinborough, Wes Ward and Joel Dougherty. Special mention to Wes Ward who also received the Club person of the year for his contributions. Here's some pics from a fun day. We look forward to more sailing fun and friendships in 2021.

25.01.2022 This time a year ago we were gearing up for the start of Sail Country 2019! We were so sad to cancel the 2020 event. Thanks to everyone who has sailed in, supported and volunteered for Sail Country since 2014. We hope you are well. Please keep safe and healthy. We look forward to seeing you again when it is safe to do so.

24.01.2022 Announcing our first sailing courses for 2021. We have a full range on offer, for people aged 7 to 87, from stand up paddle boards to keel boats. See more on our courses and register at the AWYC website https://www.awyc.org.au/events/

23.01.2022 Come join us this summer for the OutThere Sailing #outtheresailing Experiences for young people aged 12 to 17 years - and their friends! We provide windsurfer boards that convert to stand up paddle boards - and you can learn to do both over 3 hours from our experienced instructors - all for only $33! Currently experiences will be held on 5, 6 and 7 January at AWYC on Lake Hume.... Find out more and book your experience at https://www.awyc.org.au/events/

22.01.2022 There's lots of elections in the air right now, including Commercial Club Albury- a generous sponsor of AWYC. Best wishes to Vice President, Jim Maher who is standing for re-election. Jim has regularly visited AWYC to represent The Commercial Club, welcoming visitors to Sail Country and volunteering on course boats during the regatta.

21.01.2022 Great to see sailors of all ages on Lake Hume today. Thanks to everyone who joined our Tackers 2 (Techniques and Tricks) and Start Sailing program. The AWYC Discover Sailing Centre is offering a range of courses in February and March. Head to our website for more details:https://www.awyc.org.au/events/

21.01.2022 Best wishes for our AWYC members who are in the middle of their trial exams for the NSW Higher School Certificate - good luck to Sam, Ben, Simon and Oscar!

21.01.2022 Looking for a new way to enjoy Lake Hume with other teenagers? Book now to join OutThere sailing experiences being offered by AWYC in January. Afternoon sessions running Tuesday 5 January, Wednesday 6 January and Thursday 7 January. Head here to secure your spot. https://www.awyc.org.au/events/. All equipment (including safety vests) and instruction provided. $44 per three hour session. #outheresailing

19.01.2022 NEWSFLASH....due to a cancellation, TWO SPOTS are available in a Tackers 1 course that starts on Monday 4 January. This course provides children aged 7-12 with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing. Read more and register here: /https://www.awyc.org.au/events/82778/

18.01.2022 AWYC is suspending training and racing activities scheduled for Saturday 29 Feb and Sunday 1 March 2020 due to advice from WaterNSW of a red alert for blue-green algae in Lake Hume: https://www.g-mwater.com.au/news/bga We are super disappointed but have made this decision to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of AWYC members, guests and volunteers.

16.01.2022 Wishing all AWYC members and friends of our Club a safe and happy Easter. See you on the other side......

16.01.2022 Due to an ongoing red alert for blue-green algae in Lake Hume, scheduled AWYC training and sailing activities for this weekend are postponed. (see bulletin for details: https://mailchi.mp/4de/fancy-a-picnic-or-paint-this-weekend). NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS - AWYC is a beautiful and peaceful place, so head on out for some relaxation this weekend. If you are free on Sunday, say hello to AWYC Juniors who will be painting a mural on the shipping container from 1pm. What will they create? Bring along a picnic and watch the artists at work!

16.01.2022 We hope that you had your loved ones are safe and well. Since 2014 hundreds of wonderful members from AWYC have volunteered alongside Naval Cadets, Coastguard and members of visiting sailing Clubs to bring the annual Sail Country regatta to life. What an incredible effort! Thank you for your generous spirit. Due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19 and with many restrictions in place, Albury Wodonga Yacht Club has made the difficult decision to cancel Sail Country 2020. Read mo...re here: https://mailchi.mp//hello-and-an-update-about-sail-country. While we won't see each other in person for Sail Country 2020, AWYC is planning a few virtual get-togethers for early November. Let's stay connected and keep the sailing spirit alive. Please take care

15.01.2022 Yay for the recent rain around NE Victoria! Let's hope we see green hills around the Lake soon :). Reminder that there is no training or racing this weekend (Victorian long weekend), and that the red alert for blue-green algae from NSW Water is still current > see https://www.waternsw.com.au/water-quality/algae We are keeping a close eye on the alert for the final two training sessions planned for this season.

13.01.2022 Based on current government regulations and guidelines all Albury Wodonga Yacht Club facilities are effectively closed until further notice and all scheduled activities are suspended. Please see full details on the AWYC website: https://www.awyc.org.au//covid-19-update-for-awyc-on-25-m/

12.01.2022 And something to wet your appetite: a couple of resident Taipans enjoying some classic Spring sailing on a fast rising Lake Hume. What's not to love of this fun in the sun? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2OMOhdrMcM 'Formal' social sailing starts this Sunday (22 November) at AWYC.

11.01.2022 Are you looking for a way to cool down this weekend? Head out to AWYC and enjoy some shade, relaxed company and breezes over Lake Hume...aaaaahhhhh. And - you can go for a sail!! More details in this bulletin https://mailchi.mp//feeling-the-heat-come-on-out-for-a-sail

09.01.2022 2020-2021 season opens this Sunday 22 November! As Victoria slowly opens its restrictions due to the COVID pandemic, AWYC is also becoming 'open for business'. We start with a social sail on Sunday morning (briefing 8.30am, start 9.30am), followed by a 'long' lunch and the 2020 Annual General Meeting. ... See you there!

09.01.2022 It was so good to get back on the water last weekend for a social sail! Special thanks to younger club members for setting and managing a fun course, and to Aaron Pimm for sharing his special moments from the day. Please keeping watching for the final five seconds! https://youtu.be/hYdhZ3yC8aU

07.01.2022 It's looking like another fun Sunday at AWYC! Start your day by joining Women on water - a series of fun races for female sailors of all ages and experience levels. Brush up your skills, share tips and enjoy a coffee together on the lawn afterwards. From 1pm we're offering OutThere Sailing - a program for 12-17 year olds interested in trying out stand up paddle boarding and windsurfing. Woo hoo! More details in this bulletin: https://mailchi.mp//calling-all-female-sailors-join-in-the

06.01.2022 With recent border changes, we're receiving lots of queries about January sailing courses and experiences being offered by AWYC's Discover Sailing Centre. We're happy to confirm that programs are going ahead, with COVID safe arrangements in place. Tackers 1 kicks off on Monday 4 January, and OutThere standup paddle board and windsurfing sessions for teens are scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Head to the AWYC website for details.https://www.awyc.org.au/events/ #outtheresailing

06.01.2022 We hope you and your loved ones are well. It's more important than ever to stay connected and be thankful for the little things that make you smile....like friendships and sailing!!. Our annual Sail Country regatta brings connections and joy to many, so we'd like to share an update about the regatta. https://mailchi.mp//hello-an-update-about-sail-country-2020

05.01.2022 Special notice for AWYC members! Fun is on the cards this Sunday - social sail starting at 9.30 in that bay (8.30 briefing) and then BYO long lunch on that lawn! The we have an important meeting, the 2020 AGM, starting at 2pm. See you under this tree this Sunday!

05.01.2022 Ready to get Out There and on the water? We are at AWYC! Last night the AWYC trainers had a beautiful evening at the club, enjoying the light breezes and brushing up on our skills. The next Out There Experience for 12-17 year olds is on this Sunday afternoon from 1pm. See more and book your spot here https://www.awyc.org.au/events/61455/

04.01.2022 How's your weekend looking? Check out our lastest e-update to find ways to keep cool and have fun at AWYC: https://mailchi.mp//lots-of-sailing-and-christmas-social-f

03.01.2022 Mental gymnastics was the name of the game at AWYC yesterday. The club hosted new environment and outdoor education students at Charles Sturt University for their annual orientation day. While they couldn't get active in the water due to the red alert for blue-green algae, they did enjoy the beautiful club grounds and views over Lake Hume.

03.01.2022 Using the recently reviewed restrictions for VicHealth for #COVID19, #AWYC has reviewed and released its latest #COVID19 safety plan (25 November). See the new plan here > https://www.awyc.org.au//constitution-by-laws-and-policies/

02.01.2022 Despite a rocky start to 2020, AWYC was pleased to offer a range of sailing programs in January. Sailing schools were cranking from Monday 6 January, with the new OutThereSailing program for youth joining the ever popular Tackers and Sailing Dinghy courses.Thanks to the wonderful volunteer instructors who made these courses possible: 3 x OutThere experiences for 12-17 year olds who tried out standup paddle boarding and windsurfing; 2 x one week Tackers 1 sessions for young sailors starting out; and a 1 week Better Sailing course for adult dinghy sailors. We loved meeting you all and look forward to welcoming you back! @OutThereSailing

02.01.2022 Hello sailor! Need an escape from the humidity? Head on out to beautiful Lake Hume! Check out our weekly bulletin for an update about AWYC activities. Hope to see you soon!

01.01.2022 The green grass ... the high water ... the stunning colours ... the bay ... the fun! It's all waiting for AWYC members and their guests starting this Sunday with a social sail from 9.30am! Come and be part of it.