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WINTERSAIL JUNIOR & YOUTH COACHING REGATTA​


Welcome to Albert Park Yacht Club & WinterSail 2025

​WinterSail is a friendly 3-day coaching & racing regatta for green fleet to advanced junior and youth sailors, held on the sheltered waters of Albert Park Lake.

Albert Park Yacht Club are pleased to invite sailors who have graduated Tackers 2, to enter this iconic junior and youth development event.

Head Coach Sophie Jackson leads an experienced team, delivering professional personalised small group coaching.  Refresh your skills and techniques for the coming season.

The coaching programme combines confidence and skills development, fun meeting friends, and short course racing on Sunday afternoon.
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Relaxed free BBQs follow Friday and Saturday sailing; while presentations after Sunday racing recognise effort and results.  Fresh food and drinks can be purchased throughout the regatta.


​Family and friends are invited to relax in the warm club rooms, enjoy superb views from the deck, APYC hospitality and refreshments.

We look forward to welcoming you to WinterSail and APYC!

Registration
Please BOOK online to secure your entry, as registrations may close early.
Event Entry Fees
   Discounted Early Entry: 29nd June
    Single hander: $195
    Double hander: $260


   Closes: 13th July
    Single hander: $245
    Double hander: $320

Highlights
- Friendly Coaching Regatta for green fleet to advanced sailors
- Professional coaches take your sailing to the next level
- Free APYC Junior Winter Membership
- APYC boats for hire
- Giveaways, plus recognition for effort and results
- Free BBQ for sailors with burgers Friday and sausages on Saturday

​Free APYC Junior Winter Membership
Entry includes Junior Winter membership, with use of club facilities.  APYC races and sails socially year round.  Boats sailing over Winter can be stored for a fee.

Boats for Hire
  Minnow (4)
  Ozi-Opti (4)
  ILCA 4 - Laser 4.7 (2)
​Mirror (1)
​O'pen Skiff (6)
International Optimist (2)
Pacer (6)
Sabre (3)
Hire Fees
  Single handed boat:  $75
  Double handed boat: $120
Boat HIRE Contact
​Graeme Cox | 0417 426 762

Boat Drop Off
 Thursday 17th July | 16:00 - 19:00
  5 Aquatic Drive, Albert Park Lake, South Melbourne, VIC 3206
  (Between Sea Scouts & The Boat Shed) | MAP

​Drop Off Contact: Ray Wines | 0427 094 949

Parking
Friday parking is charged at $6.00 /hr (8 - 5pm).  Saturday and Sunday are $6.00 /day.

Discounted Friday parking for entrants can be PURCHASED online.

Parking Contact: Graeme Cox | 0417 426 762

BOOK NOW


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2024
2023
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2016
2015
2014
2013

Coach Profiles
COACHES 2025
Head Coach
Sophie Jackson
Coaches
Jack Lewis
James Jackson
​Mel Hitchen-Haw
Clare Olding (TBC)


Entry List
SAILORS 2025

Regatta Results
RESULTS

Sailing Instructions
SI

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Event Schedule
Friday 18th
 Sign-on|Rig
 Welcome
 Coaching
 Lunch
 Coaching
 Debrief
 BBQ
 Depart

08:30
09:30
10:00
12:15
13:00
16:00
16:15
17:00
Saturday 19th
 Sign-on|Rig
 Briefing
 Coaching
 Lunch
 Coaching
 Debrief
 BBQ
 Depart
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09:00
09:30
09:40
12:15
13:00
16:00
16:15
17:00
Sunday 20th
 Sign-on|Rig
 Briefing
 Coaching
 Lunch
 Race Briefing
 Racing Events
 Debrief
 Presentations
 Depart

09:00
09:30
09:40
12:00
12:45
13:15
15:45
16:00
17:00

Head Coach
Event Manager
Commodore
Sophie Jackson
(Australian Sailing Accredited)
Rob Hart | 0416 911 437
[email protected]
Graeme Cox | 0417 426 762
[email protected]
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Albert Park Yacht Club  |  EST 1871
 All Rights Reserved © 2025
APYC is proud to acknowledge the Boonwurrung people and respects the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land our club sits on and the water we sail.  We pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

APYC values diversity and welcomes peoples of any culture, ethnic background, religion, gender, sexual orientation and ability to enjoy our club events and apply to become a member.


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