Hi SBSC Members,
There’s been a lot happening at the club in the last couple of weeks even though it’s getting cooler. There is also a lot coming up before winter really kicks in.

PRIZE NIGHT AND AGM ROUND UP
What a fabulous night at the Derwent Sailing Squadron! Thanks to everyone who was able to attend. Photos of the night are here.
We welcomed three new life members into the prestigious list! Congratulations to Jen Potter, Felicity Alison and Jill Abel.
Along with all our pennant winners across the season, the SBSC perpetual awards were also awarded. Congratulations to the following members:
Seamanship Award (Joint winners) - Annie Pavlides for her efforts during Youthsail and
Ollie Shugg, William James, William Corkhill and William Shugg for the Pacer Return Incident
Club Person of the Year - Nick Corkhill
Lizzie Rountree Coach of the Year Award - Alice Buchanen
Junior Club Person of the Year - Isaac Archer

We also held our AGM where three new committee members were nominated. We welcome David McQuillen, Carsten Birch and Shona Prior onto the committee. We thank retiring committee members Matthew Clougher, Anna Nicholas and Nick Corkhill for their service to the club over many years. The Annual Report and full list of Flag Officers and Committee members has been published on the website.

VALE PETER READ (LIFE MEMBER)
The Sandy Bay Sailing Club has been saddened by the news of the recent passing of Life Member, Peter Read. Peter has been a great ambassador and stalwart of our club and has ensured that our history will live on through his work in documenting our amazing story. Peter’s passion for the sport of sailing extended beyond his beloved Sandy Bay Sailing Club and we are sure his loss will be felt by the wider Tasmanian yachting fraternity. The Committee would like to pass our deepest condolences to Peter’s family including his son Martin, but especially those family members close to us, Jenny, Les, Amy & Alex Potter who continue his legacy at SBSC.
Friends and Family are warmly invited to a celebration of Peter's Life to be held at Sandy Bay Sailing Club from 11am until 1pm on June 14th. No flowers please. RSVP for catering would be appreciated: martin.read01@gmail.com. In the event of rain or poor weather, Peter's celebration will be re-located to the Derwent Sailing Squadron.

JUNE LONG WEEKEND CAMP
Registrations are now open for the Winter Training Camp on the June long weekend from the 7th to 8th June. The clinic will be running for optis, cadets and 29ers.
Register here - June Long Weekend - Winter Training Camp - Sandy Bay Sailing Club - revolutioniseSPORT

FURTHER UPCOMING SAILING AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES @SBSC
It’s not too late to join in the fun for SBSC International Cadet Class Autumn Training & Short Course Racing (with coaches) on the 31st May, 21st June and 5th July.
Australian Sailing is running their 2025 Officials Workshop in August - details: 2025 Officials Workshop - TAS - Australian Sailing
2025 Australian Sailing Youthsail is once again being hosted by SBSC from the 9th to the 12th of October. The event includes a two day coaching camp followed by a two day regatta. The event caters for all youth classes from green fleeters through to world champions. For more information - Zhik Tas Youth Sail 2025 | Sandy Bay Sailing Club
And for those who just can’t wait until the season starts again, Opening Day is on the 18th October. For the full 2025/2026 season calendar - SBSC Sailing Calendar | Teamup.

INTERNATIONAL CADET WORLDS TEAM AUCTION
This year, five SBSC teams have been selected to head over to the International Cadet World Championship in Lake Lipno, Czechia. As part of their fundraising activities, the Tassie contingent of the Aussie team running an online auction. There are some awesome items to bid on, including a SBSC Tackers course!
Item List: All Items | Free Online Silent Auction Fundraisers | 32auctions

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
SBSC is a volunteer run club and we love to see our members helping out. In particular, we need the following skills:
Building maintenance
Sponsorship management
Would you like to get out on the water or help in the canteen? Maybe you’re a boat maintenance expert, social media guru, grant writing extraordinaire or anything in between we would love to talk to you. Please flick an email through to admin@sandybaysailingclub.org.au and tell us how you can help.