WINTERSAIL JUNIOR & YOUTH COACHING REGATTA
18 - 20 JULY 2025
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 Susannah Gillam 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. Relaxed free BBQs follow Friday and Saturday sailing, with great food and drinks to purchase from the APYC galley. Presentations following Sunday racing recognise effort and results. 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: 8th June Single hander: $195 (TBC) Double hander: $240 (TBC) Closes: 6th July Single hander: $235 (TBC) Double hander: $290 (TBC) 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
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 $5.90 /hr (8 - 5pm). Saturday and Sunday are $5.90 /day. Discounted Friday parking for entrants can be PURCHASED online. Parking Contact: Graeme Cox | 0417 426 762 |
BOOKINGS: APRIL 2025 Photos Coach Profiles Susannah Gillam (RGYC) Peter McCann (SSCBC) Molly Grimes (RGYC) James Jackson (MYC) Sophie Jackson (MYC) Myles Gavin (RGYC) Dean Addison (CYC) Entry List Regatta Results Sailing Instructions Media Supporters |
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 |
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
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Event Manager
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Commodore
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Susannah Gillam
(Australian Sailing Accredited) |
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