Safety Beach Sailing Club NEWS 15th April 2026

BOGAN BINGO IS COMING TO SBSC - THIS IS BINGO LIKE YOU'VE NEVER EXPERIENCED IT BEFORE
Get ready for a night of fun, music, laughs and a unique bingo experience with a cheeky twist. ðŸŽ‰
This isn’t your nan’s bingo… expect 80s & 90s bangers, outrageous games, air-guitar battles, plenty of banter and absolute chaos run by Adam & his professional team🤘
Come dressed to impress in your best bogan attire — mullets, flanno, leopard print, double denim, all strongly encouraged !
OR just come as yourself, ready for a hilariously good time. Let’s see who ends up being the ultimate bogan bingo champ!
Skippers gather your crew together - OTB sailors create a table, members bring your friends / family for a rip-roaring fun night as we near the end of our 2025-2026 season.
👉 Book your tickets through the link below: Click HERE to book

New Members

The Executive Committee and members would like to welcome the following new members to Safety Beach SC. We look forward to meeting you at the club or on the water in the very near future.
  • Malcolm Flanagan and Family 
  • Vince Spataro 
  • Grant Stewart and Family

Presentation Night - 30th May - Save the Date 

VOTE NOW! VOTE NOW! VOTE NOW!
After a busy season, we are getting close to Presentation Night and now is the time to nominate your choice for:
  • Club Person of the Year 
  • Junior Club Person of the Year
Recognition from your peers doesn’t get any more special than being voted Club Person of the Year.
If you’ve ever thought about acknowledging someone who truly makes a difference around the club, now is the perfect time. This award is presented on Presentation Night, and the recipient(s) are chosen by your votes.
There are many deserving individuals—most of them working quietly behind the scenes—so take a moment to recognise the people who help make our club what it is.
Send your nominations and a short reason why you nominated that member to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
A volunteer is needed to clean the trophy cabinet at the club before presentation night. It can be done any time before 30th May. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you can help.

Perpetual Trophies

If you were awarded a perpetual trophy at last year's presentation night, congratulations. It is now time to bring it back to the club in preparation for its new recipient. 

Off The Beach News

This Weeks Racing 

Sunday 19th April 2026 
Lions Club Series - Race 8
First Warning Signal
13.57H 
Race Officer 
TBA
Assistant
Diedre Snooks               
Duty Boat Woodsy - Driver
Rob Wells 
Duty Boat Woodsy - Swimmer
Jayden & Ella
Duty Boat Sutherland - Driver
Nick Meijer
Duty Boat Sutherland - Swimmer
Vince
 
APRIL Happenings 2026 

Keelboats 

This Week’s Racing - Keelboats 

Sunday April 19th, 2026 
Summer Series Race #8
Race Start Time 
09.55H Boat start             
Race Officer        
Till Braukmann
Duty Boat
11:11
Set Up/Results
Melissa Kelly

Winter Series

The Winter Program & Roster for 2026 has now been published onto the club website and can be viewed Here.  
The Roster is still a work in progress so if you know of anyone that is keen to get involved please ask them to send us an email atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..   
Entries are now open - Enter Here

Australian Sailing 2026 Sailing Summit

Registrations are now open for this year's Sailing Summits. All Club and Class representatives are encouraged to attend.

This year's Sailing Summits are set to deliver another inspiring opportunity for clubs and class associations to connect, share ideas, and stay informed on the latest initiatives, resources, and projects from Australian Sailing. Designed for Clubs, Class Associations, and Discover Sailing Centres, the summits bring together industry experts and peers who will share practical insights, innovative ideas, and real-world success stories.

Australian Sailing will share updates on the about to be released Participation Strategy, the new S.T.E.M. syllabus SailLAB and current programs, initiatives, and resources, to support clubs and class associations in planning for the future. REGISTER HERE

Photo of the Week

As we near the end of our summer keelboat season, I know that many of our skippers will be heading off on glorious adventures.
Don't forget to share your stories and photos so we can all have fomo while you are gone! Enjoy warmer weather and clean air.
sailors life 
 

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