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Victorian Impulse Newsletter - June 2025

Published Thu 05 Jun 2025

Hi Impulse sailors,

In this bulletin you'll find details of our upcoming annual training weekend, coming up soon on the 5th - 6th July at Cairn Curran Sailing Club, and the Traveller's Series Calendar and results so far for the 2025 / 26 Season (next heat at Albert Park on 21st June).

Further updates for all events can be found on the Vic Impulse facebook page and on the National Website

Looking forward to catching up with everyone at the training weekend, maybe see a few of you before then at Albert Park for the next traveller's heat,

Vic. Impulse Committee.

Impulse Training Weekend July 5 - 6 Cairn Curran

It's that time of the year again where we look forward to the annual Impulse Training Weekend. Cairn Curran is again the host, the dates are the 5th & 6th July. Last year was terrific to have Mark Bulka as a Senior Coach, however this year we will be going back to the regular format of past weekends, where we will have a fun time whilst leading Impulse sailors will be providing coaching. It will also be a great social time.

A word of warning that for the first time we will be limiting boat numbers to 30 and we will also be requiring bookings so we can cater. Spaces will fill in quickly so don't procrastinate, get your entries in! Book through TryBooking:

https://www.trybooking.com/DBUPH

Entry is just $50.00 which includes meals and one nights camping. For those who choose to come up Friday, we will again book the hotel for dinner and there will be an additional $12.00 camping fee, paid directly to the club. Entrants must be members of the association.

Altona Nationals Update

The Altona National Title organisation is well on the way with the club locking in the camping on site option. We also have a new major sponsor who we are very proud to announce as Riley Yacht Fittings. Vic Survey and MD spars have also come on board. This event should be great fun and very competitive so please get your entries in as soon as the booking page is set up. We are hopeful of 70 boats.

Traveller's Series so far and Calendar 2025 / 26

Next heat coming up is at the Albert Sailing Club Regatta, 21 - 22 June on Albert Park Lake. The traveller's heat is the first completed race of the regatta. First race scheduled 1:15pm Saturday. Full details and entry go to: Regatta 2025 :: Albert Sailing Club

Two heats have been sailed so far, plenty more to go. The Easter regatta at Lake Boga saw the biggest fleet in a while, with over 130 boats including 11 Impulses. The wind blew every day and was between 12 and 16 knots for the first travellers heat. Results:
1. Too Hard Basket, Matt Draper
2. Avocato, Paul Farrell
3. Cool Change, Jonathan Pulham
4. Roxy, Bill Manning
5. Lime Spider, Albert Mahoney
6. SBSC, Tim Bardon
7. Sriracha, Tim Paton
8. Random, Henry Mueller
9. Whim, Robert Champion

Lake Boga Easter Regatta

Port Albert was the next heat, great to see 8 Impulses from 5 different clubs. Very relaxed atmosphere, unique place to sail. Toby said it best- "Racing here is more like orienteering than sailing!". Results:
1. Cool Change, Jon Pulham.
2. Red Herring, Toby Leppin.
3. Mi6, Ben Johnson.
4. Wolley, Matt Kiely.
5. Impulse, Alistair Finlay.
6. TB1, Libby Nicol.
7. Lime Spider, Mark Membrey.
8. Wait For It, Andrew Bowker

Port Albert

Upcoming Heats:

June 21^st Albert Park - Saturday First Race approx. 1:15pm

September - Bendigo Ice Breaker - date to be confirmed

October 11^th Rhyll - Saturday Race 2pm

November - Cairn Curran Regatta

December - Altona - Pre-Christmas Short Course Regatta First Saturday PM Race

January 25^th Inverloch Australia Day Regatta - 25^th January - Sunday Race - 11 am

February - Williamstown Y.C - date to be confirmed

March 7^th State Titles - First Race Saturday PM

10 races are scheduled, 5 drops. Pick 5 that take your fancy or see if you can get to all 10! Where there is a regatta the traveller’s heat is the first completed race unless stated otherwise on the calendar.

Membership

All entrants into State and National championships as well as training weekends etc. must be financial members of the Australian Impulse Association. (Anyone may enter a heat of the Traveller's series but only members are eligible for prizes). To join the Impulse association or renew your membership please head to the registration page to renew your membership: Registration Page

If you prefer to fill out a paper form and direct deposit the membership fee the form can be found here:
Membership Form
Any questions or issues please email web@ausimpulse.com.au for support.

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