As winter arrives, it's a great time to reflect on another successful season at Sandy Bay Sailing Club.

A highlight of the past month was our Annual Prize Night, where sailors, families, coaches and volunteers came together to celebrate the achievements, progress and contributions that make our club so special. Congratulations to all award winners and thank you to everyone who helped make the evening a success.

While activity on the water slows over winter, plenty is happening behind the scenes as we prepare for another exciting season ahead. Thank you to everyone who contributes their time and energy to the club — your support is what makes SBSC such a strong and welcoming community.

SBSC Prize Night Roundup

Our annual SBSC Prize Night is always a wonderful evening and this year was no different!  We not only celebrated our sailor's acheivements on the water, but we also awarded our annual perpetial prizes.  The major perpetual awarded winners were:

• Ron Bugg Encouragement Award
• • Optimist - Lottie Bown and Luke Bennett
  • Cadet Forward Hand - Olive Ruddy and Grace Scarr
• The Green Fleet Joy of Sailing Award
  • Optimists - Remi Galibert
  • International Cadets - Charlie Ryan
• Seamanship Award - Sharon and Victor Archer 
• The Jeffery Corkhill Memorial Trophy for Best Placed Cadet Crew - Haran Thani
• The Muir Trophy for Most Improved Cadet Helm - Chole Colquhoun
• The Steve Balcombe Leading Cadet 1st Year Helm - Archie McQuillen
• Cadet Class Best Girl Helm - Olive Hooper 
• Most Improved 1st Year 29er - Isaac Archer and Henry McQuillen 
• Lizzi Rountree Most Valuable Coach Award - Rohan Langford
• The Michael Peck Best Young Club Person - Lachlan Prior
• The Peacock Trophy for Best Club Person - Sharon Archer 

For all the photos from the night see our Facebook page HERE

Help Keep the Wind in Our Sails this EOFY!

If SBSC has ever given you or your family great memories, new friendships, or a love of sailing, please consider making an EOFY donation. Donations made through the Australian Sports Foundation are tax deductible and directly support coaching, safety equipment, facilities, and opportunities for young sailors.

Every dollar helps us continue developing confident young people, future champions, and a lifelong love of sailing.

Donate HERE before 30 June and help shape the next generation of sailors.

Sponsorship Drive

As a member of Sandy Bay Sailing Club, you already know what makes this place special — the community, the opportunities for our kids, and the time and effort that goes in behind the scenes. Sponsorship is one of the most impactful ways you can support the club’s future. Whether through your business or connections, helping secure sponsors directly contributes to better equipment, stronger programs, and more opportunities for our sailors. It’s a chance to give back, strengthen our club, and ensure SBSC continues to thrive for the next generation.

We also have opportunities to sponsor two major national regattas being held at the club this year - 2026 Australian School Team Racing Nationals in July and the 65th International Cadet Australian Championship in December/January.  This is an amazing opportunity for your business to be seen by sailros from across the country.

If you or someone you know might be interested, please get in touch with committee member Shona Prior. Phone 0408004699 or email priorshona@gmail.com.  Our club prospectus is available HERE. 

2026 AUSTRALIAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS TEAMS RACING CHAMPIONSHIP - 9th to 12th July

We are hosting the 2026 Australian Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championship in July!  It has been many years since we hosted this event and we are very excited.  There are several Tasmanian teams involved competing against schools from all over Australia.  Team Sailing is a fantastic spectator opportunity with fast paced racing right near the shore, so come down and watch the action. You can find more information HERE.  

We are also looking for volunteers for this event. If you are keen to help out please email Jen.

Welcome to our New Commitee

Following our AGM, we're pleased to welcome the 2026–27 SBSC Committee. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered their time to help lead our club over the coming year.

We also extend our sincere thanks to our outgoing committee members for their hard work and commitment, especially life member Jen Potter for her significant contribution for over ten years. We look forward to building on their efforts as we continue to grow sailing, develop young people, and strengthen our club community. 

The new committe can be found Flag Officers & Committee | Sandy Bay Sailing Club

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Find out more HERE

Coffee @ SBSC

We're excited to be trialling two beans, Coffee with Donny on Saturday and Sunday mornings at SBSC, featuring locally roasted coffee from Two Beans Coffee.  Check Donny's Facebook page for up to date information.

Whether you're heading out on the water, watching from shore, or just catching up with fellow members, it's a great opportunity to enjoy a quality coffee and support a fellow local.

Drop by, grab a coffee, and let us know what you think. If the trial proves popular, we'd love to see it become a regular part of the SBSC weekend experience.

Help Us Refresh Our Tackers Life Jackets

Our Tackers life jackets have done a fantastic job helping hundreds of young sailors learn to sail over the years, but many are now showing their age and need replacing.

If you have a junior life jacket in good condition that your family no longer uses, we'd love to give it a second life at SBSC. Donations will help us build a refreshed pool of jackets for new sailors and ensure every child can get out on the water safely and comfortably.

If you'd like to donate a life jacket, please bring it along to the club or contact us for more information. Thank you for helping us keep sailing accessible, safe, and fun for the next generation.

Volunteer Call Out

SBSC is run by volunteers and a big part of being a SBSC Member is pitching in to help run things.

Although getting out on the water for Saturday racing is a fantastic way to watch the action.  There are plenty of off season tasks that we also need help with.

We also have opportunities to help out with the behind the scenes work that makes the club tick including: 

• Risk Management and Compliance
• Regatta/Event Planning
• Facilities Maintenance
• Grant research & writing

Please email our secretary, Sharon to assist with these tasks.  

Australian Cadet Team Training at SBSC

This long weekend, SBSC is proud to host members of the Australian International Cadet Team as they continue their preparations for the upcoming World Championship in Italy. An impressive five of the ten boats selected to represent Australia are from SBSC, highlighting the strength of our Cadet program and the dedication of our sailors, coaches and families.

The remaining team members have travelled from Victoria and South Australia to train together on the Derwent, which provides the perfect venue to fine-tune skills, build teamwork and prepare for international competition. We wish the entire Australian team every success as they continue their preparations and look forward to following their journey as they represent Australia on the world stage.

UPCOMING REGATTAS

8^th to 12^th July 2026 – School Teams Nationals Championship at SBSC

28^th December 2026 to 4^th January 2027 - 65^th International Cadet Australian Championship at SBSC