Whats on @ SBSC

As we begin to prepare for re-opening early next month, this will be our FINAL weekend of Heat & Eat takeaway.
This week we are bringing a taste of Ireland ☘️ to our “Dinner for Two” menu, which many of you know is dear to our hearts. As usual, please text your order, along with full name, number of packages required & pick up day, to #0439314179. Please do not leave it to the last minute to order, as we hate to disappoint.

Training at SBSC

Call for Expressions of Interest from the SBSC Training Committee

SBSC is a very proud volunteer run club. To support our volunteers, SBSC offer training for Members to assist their skill building to either continue or begin their volunteering with SBSC.  The SBSC Training Committee are calling out to Members to assess the interest in the following courses we would to consider offering in the coming year.

1. OTB Sailing Coach Course - Instructor & Re-accreditation
This course aims to build the capacity and capability of Sailing Clubs by training and developing individual Sailing Coaches that will be responsible for coaching the next era of sailors. Focusing on coaching fundamentals, that can be adapted to any specific class, the online component of the course is 6-hours, followed by the 2.5 day face-to-face course.2. FIRST AID & CPR Course

2. First Aid & CPR Course
This is a full day course. Learn to provide practical first aid skills and how to operate the clubs new defibrillator machine. This Course will result in a National Credited Certificate.

3. Power Boat Licence Course
This is an 1 1/12 hour test session on Zoom after a 2-3 hour online videos, presentations and practice tests whenever you like at home. This Course will result in a Victorian power boat Licence.

4. Powerboat Handling Course
After obtaining your Victorian power boat Licence learn safe boating & boat handling. A 3 hour tuition provided by experienced, qualified skippers can take the stress out of your power boating.

For any members with a "Working with Children’s" Check, please could you forward an image of your cards to Katrina on the email below.

Please email Katrina Mackie SBSC Training Coordinator on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the details of your interest in these course.

Keelboat Update

Make sure you get your required documents into us before the summer season starts. 

Please submit your completed Cat 5 Safety Declaration along with a copy of your current Insurance Certificate to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  The Safety Declaration form can be found on the club website or at Cat 5 Safety Dec.  You will also need to download the Covid QR Code (Available Here) and keep a copy onboard as all boat crews will be required to scan this every time they race. 

Also if you have an AMS certificate these expired on the 30th September so they will need to be re-validated and a copy submitted

As soon as we get a better idea of when we can get back to racing we will publish the program and roster so keep watching this space for further announcements.

ORCV News

November 27th is likely to be the first date on the ORCV calendar after Victoria hits the 80% double dose vaccination mark. We plan to run two races, a short category 3 West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint and a longer race for those looking to qualify for a Hobart race.

Read more about our plans and these races by clicking the link HERE

Dates for the Diary

Whats on @ SBSC

Make sure you do not miss out on this yummy fare from Snooks Catering this week.   Phone orders ONLY 0439314179.  Cut off for orders is 10:00am on Friday or until SOLD OUT.

End of Season Presentation Night

Due to the unpredictable situation in Victoria at the moment our end of season Presentation Night has been re-scheduled to Saturday 16th October. Should anyone not be able to attend the revised date please contact Deirdre Snooks at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. arrange a refund. All previously purchased tickets are still valid.

Cruisers Corner

Another very strong contender for the  "2021 Fish of the Year" Award!  This Marlin was caught by Nick Jones on Time Out while sailing from Nara Inlet to Cid Harbour in the Whitsunday's.

If you have a nomination please get send a photo in to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Barb and Terry Jones onboard Whiskers are currently our boat that has travelled furthest north on the coast and are currently moored in the Marlin Marina in Cairns with Jen and Jeff on Tumi being the crew on board for the longest having departed from Martha Cove in February!

AMS Weigh Day Postponed

Recycle your PFD!

Do you have an expired PFD?  Don't chuck it in the bin as over 2,500 PFD's end up in landfill every year.

Give it to us and we will re-purpose it into a "LIFE-BAG"  GOT AN EXPIRED PFD? .
Please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Whats on @ SBSC

Make sure you do not miss out on this yummy italian fare from Snooks Catering to enjoy this weekend  

Phone orders ONLY 0439314179.  Cut off for orders is 10:00am on Friday or until SOLD OUT.

Condolences

We received some very sad news this week with the passing of Tony Grieves.  Tony was a member of Safety Beach Sailing Club for many years and during his early years at the club was a well known catamaran sailor in the OTB fleet.  You could always tell when Tony was visiting the club as his much loved Trans Am was parked out the front.

Our sincerest condolences to Maureen and the Grieve family during this very tough time.

Keelboat Update

Getting back to racing is inching closer all the time.  The Keelboat Sailing Instructions for 2021-22 have now been posted,  These will come into effect at the start of our summer season so please go and have a look at Keelboat 2021-22 SI's

As mentioned in last week's report there are a number of changes so please make sure you study them in detail in particular the new courses that we will be using this coming season and make sure you discard any old copies of SI's and course sheets that you may have loitering onboard.  

We know everyone is keen to get back out on the water so in preparation for the season ahead please make sure you submit your completed Cat 5 Safety Declaration along with a copy of your current Insurance Certificate to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  These should be submitted before the end of October.  The Safety Declaration form can be found on the club website or at Cat 5 Safety Dec.

As soon as we get the green light to get back to training & racing we are all ready to go.  Watch this space for further announcements

Sail Peninsula 2022 

Please click the red READ MORE tab at the bottom of the email for this rest of this week's news.

Dates for the Diary

Whats on @ SBSC

What a great way to enjoy and celebrate Father's Day with a 3 course delicious meal.  Cut off time for orders is 10:00am on Friday or until SOLD OUT so get in early so that you do not miss out!

End of Season Presentation Night

Due to the unpredictable situation in Victoria at the moment our end of season Presentation Night has been re-scheduled to Saturday 16th October. Should anyone not be able to attend the revised date please contact Deirdre Snooks at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. arrange a refund. All previously purchased tickets are still valid.

On Water News

Keelboat update

Although the outlook is not looking that great we are remaining positive that we will be able to run at least part of the Spring Series with the first race scheduled for the 12th of September.  As previously advised we will be using this series as a trial run for the introduction of a second division into our Keelboat fleet.

Please click HERE to see the Change to SI's that provides details on the break-point for the yachts that will sail in Div 1 & Div 2. 

We have posted a division list of yachts that sail regularly on a Sunday - Spring Series Division List.  if you would like your boat added to this list please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ASAP and we will make sure your boats gets added.

Recycle your PFD!

Do you have an expired PFD?  Don't chuck it in the bin as over 2,500 PFD's end up in landfill every year.

Give it to us and we will re-purpose it into a "LIFE-BAG"  GOT AN EXPIRED PFD? .
Please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

TNC - Shellfish Reef Restoration

For those that are interested please CLICK HERE for the upcoming Nature Conservancy (TNC) On-Line Shellfish Reef Restoration information forum.

Whats on @ SBSC

Make sure you do not miss out on this yummy fare from Snooks Catering to enjoy whilst watching the AFL Grand Final.   

Phone orders ONLY 0439314179.  Cut off for orders is 10:00am on Friday or until SOLD OUT.

End of Season Presentation Night

Unfortunately, due to the current COVID restrictions continuing on, this event has been cancelled with all ticket purchases refunded. If you had already purchased tickets for this, you should have received an email into your inbox advising of your refund. If anyone has any questions regarding this - please get in touch with Deirdre Snooks on #0417373679 and she will be able to assist. We still look forward to celebrating our 2020-2021 Season altogether, possibly in the early half of 2022 and will advise of a new date when parameters are more conducive.

On Water News

Please click on the READ MORE tab at the bottom of the email to read the rest of this week's e-news.  There is plenty of news below!!

Dates for the Diary

AFL Tipping Competition

The SBSC AFL Tipping Competition for 2021 is now done and dusted with Commodore Peter Bulka being this year's victor in a closely fought battle with Campbell Martin and Steve Daniel.

Whats on @ SBSC

A little bit of dining pleasure to enjoy during lock-down.  Get your orders in as you do not want to miss out!

End of Season Presentation Night

Due to the unpredictable situation in Victoria at the moment our end of season Presentation Night has been re-scheduled to Saturday 16th October.
Should anyone not be able to attend the revised date please contact Deirdre Snooks at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. arrange a refund. All previously purchased tickets are still valid.

On Water News

Unfortunately, due to restrictions there will be no sailing this weekend and the club is also closed.  We do look forward to seeing you all back again soon.

ORCclub

We are still hoping to introduce the ORCclub measurement system at SBSC however, we need more boats to get measured up.  If you would like more information on what is required Andrew Clark (aka Clarky) has been down the process and would be happy to provide any assistance you need.  Clarky has also put together a short article which is well worth a read and can be viewed on the club website by CLICKING HERE. 

If you have already been measured up and do have a current ORC certificate would you please be able to send through a copy to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at least let us know so that we can look up your details and add you to the list.

Cruisers Corner

Peter Dyson from 2Gether II is currently holding the "BIG FISH AWARD" for this season's cruising with this very large Spanish Mackerel.  We believe their freezer is now full.  If any of our cruisers have a contender for the award please send photo to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.