The season is now in full swing! With PJ's Super Series next weekend and sailing almost every day at the club there is plenty happening to suit all sailors.

PJ’s Super Series at SBSC is nearly here!!!

Register now to be part of the biggest events of the Hobart off the beach sailing calendar – everything from Optimists, Sabots, International Cadets, 29ers, 49ers, ILCA, Sabres through to IQ Foils, WASZP’s and F18 Catamarans will be sailing across the weekend of 22-23 November.

The SBSC Canteen will be fully stocked and open both days with presentations to be held after racing on Sunday.

Are you a Green Fleet Sailor? We would love to welcome you to SBSC for PJ’s Super Series

·        We run a special Green Fleet course close to shore for our newest sailors, including an on-water coach to help all Green Fleet Sailors around the course.   

·        Parents and carers are welcome to head out to watch on the Green Fleet Start Boat (i.e. our wonderful race officer’s yacht!). 

·        If any sailors need to borrow one of the SBSC plastic Optis allow please indicate this within your registration.

Please register ASAP as this will help the Club plan for the event and organise the volunteers needed across the weekend.

See you all next weekend!

PENNANT RACING

We still have two Saturdays of Pennant Racing to go in 2025 and also our SBSC Fun Day on the 6th of December.

We welcome optis, cadets, ILCA's, 9ers, IQ's, LT Windsurfers and Waszp's. 

Make sure you register HERE. We still have plenty of sailors who are yet to register! 

Starting this week, SBSC will have an informal ‘podium’ ceremony for the top 3 finishers in each class/race  There will also be a few special callouts! It will take place about 35-45 mins after sailors come to shore so be sure to stick around, get a drink/snack at the bar and hang out a bit.

29er AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Sandy Bay Sailing Club are hosting the 29er Nationals from the 3rd to the 9th of January. This event is the qualifier to represent Australia at the 29er World Championship in 2026. Mark your diaries to come down and watch the action of these fast paced boats.  

Better still, head out on the water to volunteer! Contact Jen Potter if you are interested - jennifer.potter@ths.tas.gov.au 

2025/2026 SAILING CALENDAR

Our 2025/2026 Season Calendar is live.

We have lots on offer this season including new windsurfing classes, adult learn to sail, Cadet learn to sail, 29er Nationals and the very first SBSC Short Course Championship.  See the full calender on the SBSC website HERE.

VOLUNTEER CALL OUT

A big part of being an SBSC Member is pitching in to help run things. We are still looking for help in three key areas.

Committee Work:  

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

Please email club secretary Sharon Archer (secretary@sandybaysailingclub.org.au) if you have skills to share.

Club Saturday Racing - On-water and off: 

Every week we run racing for our amazing sailors. In order to do so, we need your help both out on the water and on shore or we can’t run racing. Please email volunteer coordinator Russell James (russintas@gmail.com) to find out where you can support or, if you know already, jump on and put your name next to some tasks on Dutyman. 

29er Nationals

This year we are hosting the 29er Nationals from the 3rd to the 9th of January.  We are looking for volunteers to assist, mainly on water, but we also have opportunities on land.  If you are available please email Jen Potter (jennifer.potter@ths.tas.gov.au).

SBSC SPONSORS

Given that this month we host PJ's Super Series Regatta, we thought it was fitting that our next sponsor to introduce should be Peter Johnson Ship Chandlers (PJ's).

PJ's have been a sponsor of Sandy Bay Sailing Club for too many years to count and also sponsor our major regatta every year.  

Established in 1964 – Peter Johnston’s has remained an integral part of the Tasmanian boating scene. With the knowledge that we are staffed by experienced boaties to help with your product selection, we stock a huge range from which to choose, let us help with your next re-fit.

We still have room for more wonderful partners, though so if you are 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. 

RECYCLE REWARDS
SBSC is now registered for Tasmanian Recycle Rewards.  Return your cans, plastic and glass bottles and cartons and use the app or the barcode below to donate to SBSC.  Find your nearest return point here - Find your nearest location | Recycle Rewards 10c Refunds

GRANT NEWS

SBSC has been fortunate enough to receive a few grants in recent months. 

Active Tasmania (State Government) has provide partial funding for a new rib which has been out and about on the water for pennant racing and training.

TasPorts provided funding to replace some of our handheld radios and our new radio holsters.  These have been used every weekend for our volunteers on the water. 

Also, look out soon for some Australian Sailing funded Women and Girls in Sailing activities!

NATIONALS

We have quite a few sailors heading off to nationals soon.  We wish them all the best of luck! 

If you would like to register, see the below links.   Not sure whether Nationals is for you? Most of the committee have been to a nationals at some point - just ask one of us for info.

Club members Charlie and Casper Birch are currently at 49er Nationals.  Good luck boys! You can follow them HERE

International Cadet Nationals are at Royal Geelong Yacht Club in late December. Registration is HERE.

29er Nationals are at SBSC in January. Registration is HERE.

Optimist Nationals are at RYCT in January. Registration is HERE.

Learn to Sail Cadets - 18th, 20th, 25th, 27th November 4:30om to 7:00pm

If you’re between the ages of 9 and 17, then this is the session for you. Our Learn to Sail Cadets course will teach you the basics of sailing in a boat with another person. Run by qualified Australian Sailing Instructors, this beginner-level course follows the Australian Sailing Start Sailing 1 programme - REGISTER HERE.

PJ's Super Series - 22nd to 23rd November

Peter Johnson Ship Chandlers has once again come on board to support this amazing event. Make sure you REGISTER before 19th October for the biggest Off the Beach sailing event of the year!

Saturday Pennant Racing 

Pennant racing kicks off this Saturday! With several classes holding their Nationals in Hobart this year we would love to see you join in Saturday racing! Join us afterwards for a drink on the lawn.  Make sure you register for racing HERE.

Midweek Training

Saturday Green Fleet for Optimists and Cadets and midweek training for Optis, Cadets and 29ers has started - REGISTER HERE

For the full 2025/2026 season calendar - SBSC Sailing Calendar | Teamup.

Nationals Preparation Camps

We are planning Cadet, 29er and Optimist Nationals Preparation Camps in December. Stay tuned for more information soon.