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Victorian Impulse Newsletter - Oct 2025

Published Mon 20 Oct 2025
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Hi Impulse sailors, 

The Summer sailing season is now underway at most clubs, and there's plenty of sailing and social opportunities for Impulse sailors to look forward to over the next few months, not least of which is our National Titles at Altona Sailing Club, 28th December - 3rd January.  Entries are now open on our website, Notice of Race can be found there and the entry details including early entry incentives is included below in this bulletin.  On New Years Eve the sports club next door to the club will be holding live music and finger food, it's not an association run function but it would be nice for members to attend the same event.  First preference is going to our members but they need to know our numbers very soon, by Tuesday 21st October. Please contact Altona's Commodore Paul Lindeman if you'd like to attend:  lindemannenterprise@gmail.com

Best of luck to everyone for a fantastic sailing season, look forward to catching up with you at the nationals or at some of our traveller's venues before then,  

Vic. Impulse Committee.
 
To book please contact Paul Lindeman lindemannenterprise@gmail.com by Tuesday 21st October
 
Our Nationals Sponsors:

Impulse National Championships Entry Details and Schedule of events

Eligible boats may enter by completing the entry form on the TryBooking website or the form below and sending it, together with the required fee, to the Treasurer by 24 December 2025.

Required fees are as follows: Entries received prior to Sun 30 November 2025 will be granted an early bird discount of $50. Entries received after 30 November will pay the full entry fee = Adult, $350.00, Junior, (under 18) $250.00.
Entries received prior to Mon 3rd November will go into the lucky draw to have their entry fee refunded. To be drawn at the AGM.
Additional meals for Welcome Dinner $30, Presentation will be $40 per head, camping will be $100 / site for the week.  


ENTRY FORM
AUSTRALIAN IMPULSE SAILING ASSOCIATION INC.
4.0 Metre Impulse Dinghy
National Championships 2025/26
ALTONA YACHT CLUB
10 BEACH STREET SEAHOLME

Forward entry form and fee as follows: 1: Registration on the trybooking, Enter with this link .  A link can be found on the AIA website ausimpulse.com.au

Or... 2: Direct Deposit: Account Name- VISA Inc. BSB- 633-000. Acc No- 134904457, Ref , “Boat Number”>VISA” and email form with all the details that your paying for to Treasurer, Roger Kennett email: roger.kennett@iinet.net.au (ie. Please note if paying for more that just the entry)

Refer Notice of Race section 3 for fees payable. (Senior $350.). Note: Early Bird entries received prior 1/12/25 will a discount of $50

Boat Number________Boat Name _____________________________Hull Colour___________________ Name of skipper:______________________________ PostalAddress:Street:____________________________________________________________________ City/Town/Suburb:____________________________________________Postcode:________
Phone(H)___________________Mob_________________Email________________________ Club_______________________________________
YA Membership  No_________________________

Please tick: Age group as of 28 December 2015 [ ] Junior- Under 18, [ ] Senior, [ ] Masters- Aged 45 to 54, [ ] Grand Masters- 55 to 64, [ ] Great Grand Masters- 65 +, [ ] Ladies.

Entry Declaration: I agree to be bound by the current Racing Rules of Sailing and all other rules that govern the conduct of this event, and as described in the Notice of Race. I acknowledge that the Victorian and Australian Impulse Sailing Association Inc., Altona Yacht Club and all others involved in the management and conduct of this regatta shall not be liable for any loss of life or property, personal injury or damage caused by or arising from participation in this event. I confirm that I conform with the Notice of Race clause 15 in its entirety; I confirm I hold a valid and current certificate of insurance in accordance with the Notice of Race clause 2.6 Signed:............................................. Date:................................ (Skipper/owner)

Entrants under 18 years: As parent/guardian of the above named entrant I agree to his/her participation in this event on the terms and conditions as outlined in the Notice of Race and understand that competitors sail at their own risk. I further confirm that the Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions in no way limit or reduce the complete and unlimited responsibilities of the competitor for the management and care of a boat she or he has entered in the regatta. I confirm that there is valid and current certificate of insurance in accordance with the Notice of Race and I acknowledge that the competitor is not eligible to participate in the regatta where such insurance is not in place. Signed:............................................. Date:...............................(Parent/Guardian)



Schedule of Races and Events

Saturday 27 December Early bird boat weighing 12:pm to 4 pm
Sunday 28 December Measurement and registration 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Briefing 1:00 pm   Invitation Race NO SOONER THAN 2.00 pm  Welcome night function Altona Yacht Club 6.00 pm
Monday 29 December Session 1 NO SOONER THAN 1.00 pm   Free after sailing BBQ and drinks 
Tuesday 30 December Session 2 NO SOONER THAN 1:00 pm 30  Free after sailing BBQ and drinks 
Wednesday 31 December Session 3 NO SOONER THAN 1.00 pm   NYE function To be confirmed
Thursday 1 January Picnic at Werribee Zoo Optional and at participants expense To be confirmed  
Friday 2 January Session 4 NO SOONER THAN 1.00 pm 2  Free after sailing BBQ and drinks
Saturday 3 January Session 5 NO SOONER THAN 11.00 am   Presentation Night Altona Sports Club 6.00 pm

It is the intent of the Committee to run two heats per session unless there is a requirement for re-sails where the competitors will be informed if there will be additional races within the sessions. On the last scheduled day of racing no warning signal will be made after 1.30pm.
 
Traveller's Series 2025 / 26

A couple of heats have been sailed since our last bulletin, at Albert Park back in June and more recently at Bendigo Yacht Club's Icebreaker Regatta.  The planned heat at Ryhll on Philip Island last weekend was unfortunately cancelled due to strong winds.  A shame as we had 9 visiting Impulses ready to sail.   

Next heat coming up is at the Cairn Curran Regatta, 29th - 30th November, usually well attended by Impulses.  Enjoy some great flat water sailing, warm country hospitality, camping by the lake.  Details and entry  Here

Upcoming Heats:

November 29  -   Cairn Curran Regatta 29th - 30th November.  1st completed race of the regatta

December 13th -    Altona - Pre-Christmas Short Course Regatta First Saturday PM Race

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

February 21st  -    Williamstown Y.C - Saturday afternoon club race

March 7th     Portarlington State Titles 7th - 9th March  - 1st 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. 
 
Victorian State Championships 2026

We have recently confirmed Portarlington Sailing Club on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula will be the venue for the next Victorian State Titles.  Dates will be over the Labour Day Weekend, Saturday 7th to Monday 9th March.  
 
The Stawell Yacht Club Inc. invites both junior and senior yachties, with off the beach monohulls, catamarans and trailerable yachts to Lake Fyans in Western Victoria, 31st October - 1st November.  This fresh water regional lake is located on the northern side of the Grampians National Park. Offering onsite bush camping with hot showers, country catering and the chance to sit around the campfire at night. This family friendly event has a sandy beach and a host of activities in the Grampians Region.

Racing will be held over 2 days and participants are welcome to stay until the Tuesday (Melb.Cup Day) if they are taking a long weekend. Camping fee $30 per site for the extended weekend. Gates open Friday afternoon.

Notice of Race and Entry Details can be downloaded from the clubs website at:- www.stawellyachtclub.org.au
 
 
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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