VICTORIA

Mordialloc Sailing Club

Location: 12A Bowman Street, Aspendale, Victoria 3195

About:

The Club

Located 25 km south east of Melbourne, at the mouth of Mordialloc Creek and North Aspendale beach. A family based ‘off the beach’ sailing club established over 70 years. The club encourages and supports personal development by offering all the community to share with us the safe ‘on water’ experiences provided at Mordialloc. Please drop by or call us to discuss your interests.

The St Ayles Skiff

With sponsorship from Parkdale Community Branch of the Bendigo Bank, Mordialloc commenced skiff construction in early March 2019. An enthusiastic build in the boat shed enabled sea trials in February 2020 in time to participate in Victoria’s first Steamer Raid on the Gippsland Lakes. A fantastic 3 day, 65 km row from Port of Sale to Paynesville, just prior to the Covid-19 National lockdown.

The club was inspired to build a St Ayles skiff to offer the community another fun, safe and enjoyable way to explore the many rivers, lakes and waterways around Melbourne and along the eastern shores of Port Phillip. With the higher gunwales, flexible seating arrangements and its very seaworthy stability, the St Ayles skiff offers a more secure experience than the excitement of a smaller tenderly balanced sailing craft. Also rowing in the company of friends offers a shared memorable experience of fun and physical effort with the opportunity to enjoy a rest from rowing every now and then and enjoy the view.

With the high level of race and regatta management, at State and National levels, it is anticipated skiff cruising along with integrated sailing events will become regular activities on the Mordialloc Sailing Club calendar.

Mordialloc SC offers community membership to groups and individuals after a trial period.

The sailing club is trying to raise dedicated mid week St Ayles Skiff crews. Contact us if you are interested in joining or making up a crew.

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http://www.mordiallocsc.com.au/

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