Lake Wellington Yacht Club in Clydebank, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

Lake Wellington Yacht Club

Locality: Clydebank, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 5149 8257

Address: Marlay Point Road 3851 Clydebank, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.lakewellingtonyachtclub.org

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25.01.2022 FOR SALE Sabre dinghy 520 Samurai Plywood hull... Boat is in good sound sailing condition and could be sailed immediately. 2 sails Complete with trolley $400 Contact: Andrew (0418188299)

25.01.2022 Some people never stop. Thanks @ColinSvenson and @DarrynDyer for continued work on and almost completion of the new mens urinals. No steps up to the old metal tough and no metal tough. Latrobe Valley Authority grant. Thanks @MichaelClark for the mowing until the steering belt gave up the ghost. And thanks Jenny for the clean windows which the birds will refoul again by Sunday! Also note the new clubhouse social distancing restrictions.

24.01.2022 What a great socially distanced working bee day. Thanks to Don McGowat, Andrew McColl, Bruce Reynolds, Dave Strobridge, John Shepard, Stephen Fletcher, Rob Telfer, Col Svenson, Jenny O'Neill and Rob's grandfather's amazing block & tackle and jack. Stairs relocated, concrete removed & relocated, under stair & ramp area levelled and soiled, storage shed roof nailed down, windows cleaned. Pheww. The sharp eyed of you will have noticed the concrete path is completed to the ramp.

23.01.2022 What an awesome days work by a very few staggered over the day. Thanks #ColinSvenson, John Shepard, #DarrynDyer and Rob Telfer. The old north tank removed and the hole filled; soil around the new water tank was levelled: levelled soil around the path and in front of the club. The tradesman were there putting the decking on the ramp. @WellingtonShireCouncil have put extra concrete at the start of the path and for the disabled car parking. Covid? What covid? @LatrobeValleyAuthority #accessibilityforall #ralconstruction

23.01.2022 For some the dedication to volunteering at the Club never stops, even in the rain. Thanks #DarrynDyer, #JohnShepard and #ColinSvenson for connecting the submersible tank to our main tank. All working well. @LatrobeValleyAuthority

21.01.2022 Sailing is on this Sunday. Although there is hand sanitiser and pens at the club, could you please bring your own to help with cleanliness and reduce cleaning activities for club members? And remember BYO lunch and come ready to sail!

21.01.2022 Thank you to our members and friends for your volunteer hours, fun and forbearance during this very demanding year. Seasons Greetings and we will see you on the water!Thank you to our members and friends for your volunteer hours, fun and forbearance during this very demanding year. Seasons Greetings and we will see you on the water!

20.01.2022 The solar panels are being installed. Thanks @eastgippslandsolar and @latrobevalleyauthority

20.01.2022 Due to the current Gale Warning for the Gippsland Lakes sailing at Lake Wellington YC is abandoned for today.

19.01.2022 Some members have sneaky during-the-week working bees. Thank you @DarrynDyer, @ColSvenson and @JohnShepard for the new urinal work during the week. There's been jack hammering, form work and plumbing. Thank you to @LatrobeValleyAuthority @WellingtonShireCouncil #AccessibilityForAll.

19.01.2022 Some MPONR history from a safety boats perspective. Back in the 80’s from what I can make out. Dad’s old Noelex Chariot of Fire even made it into the mix. Anyone else see boats they know?

19.01.2022 Time to study up on the rule!

19.01.2022 Another HUGE working bee today including preparation work for the new 30, 000 litre water tank and the path to the disabled car park as well as some maintenace. Thanks to everyone, especially #AlexSlee and #DarrynDyer for you know what; #RogerDuck for the hilarious chorus of "Roger" in response to his moving the alignment tape & the #LatrobeValleyYachtClub.

19.01.2022 Hot off the Presss....First Working Bee back after the shutdown on Saturday 13 June 9am

19.01.2022 Members still out and about...fitting new jibs - Steve Fletcher and sailing - Kyan.

18.01.2022 The ramp is looking A1 Awesome! (but not yet complete)

18.01.2022 Every bit helps.

18.01.2022 Something to look forward too! A walk to the letterbox to pick up your, 2020 MPONR Medallions & Trophies. Dispatched today your medallions and trophies are on ...their way. Congratulations to all trophy winners for 2020. #keeleymarinesupplies #mponr #wherehasyour2019mponrshirtbeen #glyc #lwyc #trailersailer #gippslandlakes #sale #paynesville #bullscruisers #cruisinghelmsman #captainscove #hillsmarine #bullsails #grimacecomputerrepairs #officechoicebairnsdale #lightfootwines #eastgippslandshirecouncil

18.01.2022 The ramp is looking sooooooo good. #AccessibilityforAll @LatrobeValleyAuthority

18.01.2022 We are pleased to promote this cause from Mark Thorpe, International Sailability representaive, graduate of Sailability Wellington and former Wellington Shire Citizen of the Year. If you have a few dollars to spare, please consider donating on the donate button. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=705210820058205&id=236229376956354

18.01.2022 Good explanation on why barging is not allowed at start line.

17.01.2022 Wondering how to exercise those muscles? The next working bee is Sat. 11 July 9am. See you there!Wondering how to exercise those muscles? The next working bee is Sat. 11 July 9am. See you there!

17.01.2022 From the archives

16.01.2022 Today Rod Centra #RALConstructions and Col Svenson met to discuss the ramp and commencement in the next few weeks. Accessibility for All #LatrobeValleyAuthority

16.01.2022 ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION SAILING IS BACK ON at LWYC An updated COVID directive from AS today will allow us to be back on the water this weekend, we will kick the program off as scheduled ie. Sunday 29th November... 10:30am Commodores Trophy Race 2 1:30pm Rainey Trophy race 2, then back to back, Club Championship race 5. Further races to be resailed will be notified as we rework the program. LWYC COVID SAFE PLAN will be updated over the next couple of days and be emailed out to all members as well as posed on our website. Please abide by all the LWYC COVID rules for the sake of keeping our club open. Follow the link more information on what is expected by Australian Sailing for sailing activities in Vic. https://www.sailingresources.org.au/covid-19/vic/

16.01.2022 Another day and more work. Check out the ramp -looking great, the electrics for the new shed thanks @RobTelfer and @WellingtonShireCouncil were marking the disabled parking bay at @MarlayPoint. And the place was mown - thanks @ColinSvenson @LatrobeValleyAuthority #accessibilityforall

15.01.2022 Colac Yacht Club looks to be in a positive position water wise to be able to host the 48th RL24 National Championship. LWYC will remain backup venue in case the water level becomes an issue.

15.01.2022 Great news! The path between the club and the disabled car parks has been poured. Thanks to #MaffraTrowelTrades (& of course the volunteers who did the framework!)

15.01.2022 Great news for LWYC. Congratulations to all involved in this achievement .

15.01.2022 Lovely to have Ross Corban former RL24 sailor drop into the club and share some stories about the breakwater, Mallacoota generator and rescues. And he was very impressed with the ramp!

14.01.2022 Do you keep your Trailer Sailer on a trailer at home? Consider stepping the mast to use as a flagstaff this ANZAC Day. #ANZAC #LestWeForget Australian Sailing Australian Sailing - Queensland Australian Sailing Team Australian Sailing - Victoria Australian Sailing - NSW & ACT

14.01.2022 An incredibly productive working bee with 17 attendees today, with work focussed on preparing for the ramp construction. With a special thanks to the Latrobe Valley Yacht Club members. Special mention of John Shepard bogging his car! Meanwhile Clydebank Landcare were working on the foreshore planting to help prevent erosion and retain the foreshore. #KeepingMarlayBeautiful

14.01.2022 A warm and windy socially-distanced, mask wearing, under 10 people working bee day. Thanks #ColSvenson, #JohnShepard and that trusty trailer, Rob Telfer, Michael Clarke, #TanyaLawrence, Peter Lawrence, #DarrynDyer, Jenny O'Neill and the ute and let the photos do the talking.

14.01.2022 RESAIL’S scheduled for next weekend Sunday 6 Dec 2020 will be: Discover Sailing at 10:30am Resail at 1:30pm this will be Club Championship 1 & Rainey Trophy 1 Resail back to back after the 1:30pm race will be Club Championship 2 & Sheryl Trophy 1... Committee Boat crew Chris Amiet, Robyn Clark & Michael Clark. http://lakewellingtonyachtclub.org/index.html

14.01.2022 ATTENTION - TRAVELER SERIES 2020/2021 Yes it is intended to run a Victorian Traveler Series for the upcoming season. Given the current COVID-19 situation and as...sociated restrictions in both Metro Melbourne and Regional Victoria it is simply too early to publish a notice of series or calendar. As soon as soon as we confirm dates we will, but the series is likely to include the usual favorites like Marlay Point, Around Sunday Island, Pelican Race Geelong, Around French Island, State Titles and the Four Points Race.

11.01.2022 SAILING ABANDON FOR TODAY! Due to Blue Green Algae at Marlay Point and the current forecast for well over 15knots Sailing is Abandoned for today.

11.01.2022 N over A again Sorry to say it but sailing is cancelled today. At 5:10 today the BoM issued the following forecast Forecast for Sunday until midnight Strong Wind Warning for Sunday for Gippsland Lakes Winds Westerly 15 to 25 knots increasing to 25 to 30 knots in the morning then tending west to northwesterly 15 to 25 knots in the early afternoon..

11.01.2022 ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS Sailing Suspended Until Further Notice Lake Wellington Yacht Club wish to advise all members and visitors that due to the current ... Covid 19 restrictions and in line with Australian Sailing (AS) advice that all sailing is suspended until further notice. The LWYC committee will still continue to operate via phone meetings and deal with any club business as required. Stay safe and healthy and please comply with social distancing requirements so we can get back to normal ASAP. https://www.sailing.org.au//can-i-go-sailing-guidance-for/

10.01.2022 Bring on 2021 MPONR!

10.01.2022 The 2019-20 season was a bit chequered with insufficent races for the Club Championship, Personal Handicap Championship and the Sheryl and Warner Trophies. And since the Covid restrictions we haven't been able to get together to award the remaining trophies...so here they are: Commodores Trophy Orca Peter Lawrence skipper - pictured crew Tanya Lawrence Trident Trophy EarthSuit Robyn Clark skipper - pictured K.R. Rainey Trophy Bre...ezin Peter Corser Congratulations to all.

10.01.2022 Early Call. Just letting you know that the Sunday racing this weekend you thought may have been running has been called off. The winds are going to be two high. Hope you enjoy Sunday.

09.01.2022 The working bee is underway

09.01.2022 The marvellous Telfer Rescue Squad mounted a Boxing Day retrieval of which member and vessel? Thanks to Rob, Campbell and Bailey. Why join a club? Because you meet amazing, generous people.

08.01.2022 POSTPONEMENT: The Around Sunday Island Trailable Yacht Race scheduled for December 12, and the subsequent re-sail scheduled for December 13 have been postponed... due to a strong easterly wind being forecast right across the weekend. Port Albert Yacht Club in consultation with the Trailable Yacht Division are looking to re-schedule the race with a possible date of January 16. By electing to postpone early PAYC hope that inconvenience is minimized, and I'm sure we can all make use of a little extra time during this pre-xmas rush! Stay Safe

07.01.2022 Not looking good for our first day back on the water post lockdown, weather is savage in Sale at the moment.

07.01.2022 A great start to 2021 with Craig and his son Chase using the Club's new ramp to enjoy the view from the balcony. #AccessibilityForAll Latrobe Valley Authority

07.01.2022 FOR SALE Sabre dinghy 520 Samurai Ply hull.... Boat is in good sound sailing condition. Complete with trolley. $650 Contact: Andrew 0418188299

06.01.2022 The ramp's beginning to be constructed. Thanks to the Works Cordinator Extraordinaire #ColSvenson for the photos and ralconstructions for the ramp! #AccessibilityforAll and thanks to the @LatrobeValleyAuthority

06.01.2022 Lake Wellington Yacht Club's Annual General Meeting is on Sunday 26 July at 11am. F2F or Zoom? Only time will tell. Keep well.Lake Wellington Yacht Club's Annual General Meeting is on Sunday 26 July at 11am. F2F or Zoom? Only time will tell. Keep well.

06.01.2022 Hello Sailability Wellington volunteers, participants, friends and supporters After consultation with Sale Specialist School and advice from Yachting Australia, it has been decided, due to Covid19 restrictions, to cancel our sailing program for 2020. We will reconsider the situation for 2021 as information comes to hand. Stay safe and well.

06.01.2022 Not looking great for sailing tomorrow with a strong wind warning current. Michael Clark is RO for tomorrow and will attempt to make the call early to give everyone enough warning. Keep a check on Facebook and email for updates. #lwyc #lakewellingtonyachtclub #sailing

06.01.2022 We are asking Victorians to stop all forms of recreational boating to help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). From 11.59pm tonight, Victoria is introduc...ing Stage 3 restrictions. There will only be four reasons to leave your house: For essential food and supplies. For exercise. For medical care. And for work and education if necessary. To be clear, the Premier has described exercise as ‘a walk round the block or a bike ride to stretch your legs and get some fresh air’. This does not include recreational boating. Please note that Marine Search and Rescue services do not have the same capability to perform rescues on the water as they normally would. Anyone choosing to head out on the water is putting themselves and others at increased risk. Our advice is to stay home, take the time to inspect your lifejackets and keep on top of boat maintenance, and prepare for when we have the all clear to head back out. If you can stay home, you must stay home. Take care everyone. Stay up to date with the latest health advice from DHHS: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Better Boating Victoria Victorian Fisheries Authority Victoria Police Parks Victoria Life Saving Victoria

05.01.2022 FOR SALE The Latrobe Valley Yacht Club is selling a number of HANSA 2.3 dinghies. There are three HANSA 2.3 wide ($1200 each) and a HANSA 2.3 electric ($1500).... We would prefer to sell to a club for Sailability programs and will negotiate a price for lot purchase. Contact: Andrew 0418188299

05.01.2022 Entries are now open to the Keeley Marine Supplies 2021 Marlay Point overnight race.... https://www.trybooking.com/BNLSY NOR and Sailing Instructions are now l...ive on our website. https://mponr.com/sailing-documents/race-documents/ #keeleymarinesupplies #mponr #glyc #lwyc #trailersailer #gippslandlakes #sale #paynesville #cruisinghelmsman #captainscove #hillsmarine #bullsails #grimacecomputerrepairs #officechoicebairnsdale #lightfootwines #eastgippslandshirecouncil

05.01.2022 Bay 2 Bay race postponed until 2021

04.01.2022 FYI. Blue Green Algae levels at Marlay Point on the improve.

04.01.2022 Are you free to help with a quick survey... Promise it isn't going to take all day!!! We understand the race, its sailing at night.! That's the easy bit. How...ever what do you like ? What would you like to change. ? Here is your chance to help us add something to your race. Remember this is your chance to help us, and continue a great race with maybe some new guidelines. We will have to wait and see what this means. Whilst we wait for the guidelines to race ..............

04.01.2022 30 September 2020 Australian Sailing’s advice is that sailing can occur where social distancing of 1.5m can be observed. Currently Lake Wellington Yacht Club cannot operate a rescue boat under these rules. Thus until these rules are relaxed or three people from the one household can operate the rescue boat, racing is suspended.

03.01.2022 SAILING IS BACK ON THIS SUNDAY LWYC COVID SAFE PLANis now available on the club website. Please ensure you have read the plan prior to your arrival at the club on Sunday. Compliance to the COVID rules is compulsory for clubs to remain open. Link to website.... http://lakewellingtonyachtclub.org/

03.01.2022 RL24 National Championships 4th - 8th January 2021 Colac Yacht Club Put the dates in your diaries, start arranging holidays and crew. More information to come!... #rl24nationals2021 #roblegginvitationalseries2021 #sailingnsw #robleggyachts #Australiansailing #sailingvictoria #sailingqueensland #sailngsouthaustralia #sailingact #trailersailer #colacyachtclub #lakecolac #colac http://www.rlyachts.net/Nationals.asp

03.01.2022 Col 'the calculator' Svenson says the new tank is almost full and has estimated with 20-25mm of rain on the rooves this weekend, the tank will fill with another 7,000 litres. Thanks to @LatrobeValleyAuthority for the grant to double our water.

03.01.2022 Sunday's Discover Sailing and Racing is on........ but no OTB boats With all the media notifications about Covid-19 and taking into consideration Health authorities advice, Australian Sailing information and due to our low numbers, Lake Wellington Yacht Club has made the decision to continue its sailing programs as listed on the website ( this decision is subject and likely to change in coming weeks in this rapidly changing environment). However since that decision we have a...lso been notified of blue-green algae at Marlay Point. After consulting with the Duty Officers for Sunday’s racing, sailing will be restricted to 15 knots wind speed and off-the-beach boats will NOT be allowed to participate. It is up to individual members to decide if they wish to participate. But if you have been overseas or been in contact with someone who has tested positive in the past few days then you need to self-isolate and follow the advice of health authorities. Please do not put anyone else at risk. For further information about Covid-19 go to: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-di For those off the beach sailors who wish to still get on the water please contact the TY skippers who may be able to take you on as crew. It’s been a massively disruptive sailing season for all and we appreciate peoples commitment. Regards Darryn Dyer Commodore LWYC

03.01.2022 Despite the wet weather and trying Covid times, there's been action at the Club progressing the Accessibility for All (A4A) grant from the #LatrobeValleyAuthority. Footings for the ramp and the water tank is in. The footpath looks very classy.

02.01.2022 LWYC is delighted to acknowledge the massive contribution of the #LatrobeValleyAuthority to our accessibility and sustainability.

02.01.2022 Regional Victoria will move to stage three of its coronavirus reopening plan from Thursday 17 September. See details of new Rules. Please follow the Rules, we're not out of it yet. https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-restrictions/12664458

02.01.2022 Today's 2020 AGM was held virtually to ensure appropriate social distancing! Thank you to everyone who logged on (we had a quorum) or tried to! A great success and many thanks to our commodore #DarrynDyer who ensured all went well!

01.01.2022 A very happy project manager/works coordinator/rear commodore @ColinSvenson with our new @eastgippslandsolar panels. Thanks @LatrobeValleyAuthority. Panels need to be signed off so probably not operational for another 3 weeks. Thanks @JennyO'Neill for mowing the lawns

01.01.2022 Things to do when social distancing.... clean and repair the festive flags for #MPONR2021

01.01.2022 Keeley Marine Supplies MPONR is all go.