Altona Yacht Club

Altona yacht Club once again offers Australian Sailing - Victoria accredited sailing training this summer.

Courses are over 8 weeks (830am - 1130am) starting October 10th
We have adult courses from $421 with boats, instructors and safety equipment supplied

We also have the ever popular tackers program suitable for 8 - 12 years for $320

This season we are also introducing more pathways from our introductory training with a Victorian Minnow Sailing Association green fleet being introduced from kid and start racing course for adults

To sign up see link below

https://www.revolutionise.com.au/altonayachtclub/events

As well as being discover Sailing centre finalist, we are thrilled to also be finalist as club of the year.

The last few years of the club have been pivotal moments. From substantial increase in equipment for on water activities, to investment in club infrastructure, hosting of successive state and national regattas, updating of furniture and facilities plus the training program going strength to strength our club is shining as a pivotal organisation within our local and sailing community.

Thanks to key sponsor that have helped with special mention to Community Bank Altona and Laverton and Midway Concreting

Victorian Club of the Year Finalists (Category B)!

Congratulations Altona Yacht Club, Bendigo Yacht Club, Parkdale Yacht Club the 2026 finalists for the Club of the Year (Category B).

We are thrilled to unveil the exceptional finalists who have been nominated for the prestigious Club of the Year Award (Category B). These clubs have made remarkable contributions to our community and the sport of sailing, demonstrating their dedication, passion and unwavering support.

🎉 Join us in honouring these exceptional finalists at the upcoming Australian Sailing Victoria Awards Evening!

🎉 To learn more about our finalists read the article here: https://www.sailing.org.au/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2026-victorian-sailing-awards-

🎉 Register now for the awards evening and be part of this special event:
https://www.sailing.org.au/events/362485

Altona Yacht Club / Bendigo Yacht Club / Parkdale Yacht Club

We are honoured to once again be a finalist as DISCOVER SAILING CENTRE OF THE YEAR

In 2025–26, we as a club built a strong participation pipeline that will enable converting 20 Tackers sailors into 18 junior fleet places by end of 2026/27 season.

In 2025/6 we trained 19 people in powerboat handling, and developed a new intermediate racing squad while also strengthening volunteer, instructor and community partnership pathways across the club.

https://www.sailing.org.au/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2026-victorian-sailing-awards-?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT7pNpjbGNrBPukvHBkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeMa_Hz9hCP0Z7CNZLw-E_hgDXAXF_PkJdwQacbgR90l_a6vre0AS5bpqjHPk_aem_4F95Ziy2YnLM0k5XtP7zCA

Victorian Discover Sailing Centre of the Year Finalists!

Congratulations Altona Yacht Club, Davey’s Bay Yacht Club and The Boatshed the 2026 finalists for the Discover Sailing Centre of the Year.

We are thrilled to unveil the exceptional finalists who have been nominated for the prestigious Discover Sailing Centre of the Year Award. These centres have made remarkable contributions to our community and the sport of sailing, demonstrating their dedication, passion and unwavering support.

🎉 Join us in honouring these exceptional finalists at the upcoming Australian Sailing Victoria Awards Evening!

🎉 To learn more about our finalists read the article here: https://www.sailing.org.au/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2026-victorian-sailing-awards-

🎉 Register now for the awards evening and be part of this special event: https://www.sailing.org.au/events/362485

Altona Yacht Club / Davey's Bay Yacht Club / VicSail Academy

Even though the 2025/26 sailing season has wrapped up, Altona Yacht Club has been anything but quiet!

From our sparkling Gala Dinner in May to the AGM & Presentation Night in July, plus fresh fencing and new concreting in the carpark and more new chairs the place has been buzzing with activity and upgrades.

And the most recent big news is that in August we’ve added five Minnows to our green fleet program meaning we’re on track to kick off 2026/27 with 10 Minnows, building on our awesome 13‑strong Zoom8 intermediate fleet juniors and already thriving Tackers program.

The junior pathway is looking stronger than ever. With the club junior regatta back again for the march long weekend, and advanced junior program planned for 2027/28 season.

And for the senior members there will be a better sailing course added building on our sailing 1/2 introduction course and well as the masterclass will be back again with 2 master-classes planned, one in January another in April. This will build on retention of trainees and maintaining skills of our senior members.

Then there’s another state titles to be hosted, and also plans to host a world championship underway.

The horizon is bright at AYC, the breeze for the 2026/27 season is calling and is shaping up to be a fantastic season for sailors .......of every age.

This has only happened by a committed committee that is continuing to build a sailing community that has fun on and off the water.

Bring it on!

Victorian Minnow Sailing Association
Australian Sailing - Victoria
Community Bank Altona and Laverton
Altona-Village Traders Association
Altona Sports Club

Club busy bee Saturday 18th July

We are also having a busy bee on Saturday.

We are installing carpark fencing, plus need to do some painting above the new doors and filling some holes in the walls of the main hall.

Come on down from 8am onwards , we hope to be done by 1-2pm ....and of course there will be a free sausage sizzle.

The juniors will also have a committee meeting to plan some events for the next season. For more info contact Stephanie.

AYC 2026 Presentation Night and AGM - (Bring a Dish) 18th July 2026

Arrive 530pm for 6pm dinner (AGM and Presentations to follow as soon as convenient too all)

This is a free event

But we all need to pitch in and bring a buffet dinner dish, or desert to share. some suggestions are:

Casseroles
Pasta Dishes
Roast Chicken
Bread Rolls
Cheese Cake
Pavlova
Fruit Salad
Ice Cream
Fruit Platter
Nibbles
Cheeses

To register see link

AYC 2026 Presentation Night and AGM - Bring a Dish Arrive 530pm for 6pm dinner (AGM and Presentations to follow afterwards)

25/26 END OF SEASON CELEBRATION
And grand opening of the northern doors!!
SATURDAY EVENING 30th MAY 2026 6pm til late

Families and friends of club members, volunteers and training participants welcome

TICKETS
$ 56.00 FOR ADULTS
$ 30.00 KIDS (10 YRS AND UNDER)

Dress Code:
Cocktail dress to impress!!
please no jeans, polo’s or t-shirts
chinos ok

Payments:
At the club canteen/bar or
Direct deposit with Names (Adult or Child) BSB 633 000Account128 320 363

For more details:
touch base with Peter Foxcroft
or
any AYC committee member

Racing canceled

A big day at Altona Yacht Club as we finish of the sailing training for the year.

Despite sketchy weather forecasted we had some light enough conditions to hit the water, with some bought of showers.

Then all came back in the evening to celebrate the achievements of our juniors in their tackers, green fleet and intermediate fleet training, plus celebrate the winners of this season's junior regatta series and the biddy Hu Cup.

A fun evening had by all

Community Bank Altona and Laverton
Werribee Mazda
Altona-Village Traders Association
Australian Sailing - Victoria
Int Zoom8 Class