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NB. Our 2007-08 Annual Regatta has again been postponed, due to a lack of water!

If you have any news or other items of sailing information to contribute, please email the webmaster. Thanx!

There's also a local Laser for sale.

Check out the Cowra Community News too, an online local newspaper.

Apologies for the delay in the latest updates... the webmaster has been undergoing some computer problems. Some more recent photos will be updated shortly. Thanks.

Here's photos from our first Sailability event this season, held at Carcoar Dam SC on 28 October 2007.

There are some new photos of the latest construction project out at the Club this season.

Hope to see you at the Wallerawang Regatta, 10 - 11 November 2007

Griffith SC has told us they've had to regretfully postpone their Regatta for this year.

The AGM went well - albeit freezing windy weather that day, with most of us huddled around the pot-belly stove for warmth! Even two emus dropped by for a peek, but didn't stop us from having a lovely day together. The proposed extensions for the boatshed were peeked at as well. Photos to follow shortly - stay tuned!

Sailing Presentations and Trophies for 2006-07 saw...


Congratulations to all those who happily participated thoughout last season's albeit short season, and many endless thanks to all those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help make our little club a continually happy, positive and friendly place to be.

For the new 2007-08 season, Marcia Lac was unaminously re-elected as Club Commodore, whilst Mal Kiely was elected as Secretary, and Greg Unwin as Treasurer.

We've purchased a 'family boat', a Vagabond, which has been proposed to be called "Fred Collins", in special dedication to one of our long-standing faithful Club members.

The proposed/draft Sailing Program Calender for 2007-08 can be found online here. Please note - this program is subject to change to fit in with other Central West Regattas, and water levels.

The dams' water level has bounced back upto 12.7% from our low of just 8%. Let's hope it just keeps raining!!!

Timothy Hone has sold his Mirror Dinghy, "Red Hot Chilli Pepper" to a local chap who was after a boat for his grandchildren.

There are some new photos from the latest Sailability outing in March, including a medal presentation,
and photos from "Bernie's Birthday Bash" mini-Regatta up in Oberon the other week.

The water level at Carcoar Dam peaked at just below 10% recently, but has slowly dropped back to under 9.5% again... yes, it's not safe to sail on at the moment, but more rain is sure to fall... stay tuned!

If you know of any boats that might be for sale, or if you might be looking for a boat, please contact us.

Sailability will be held this Sunday (25 March) at Ben Chifley Dam.

Please come along this Sunday to the western side of Ben Chifley Dam for a social sail. There's plenty of mud-free water and great launching access too. Blow out those cobwebs and hit the water again - at least until there's enough water again out at Carcoar! (Don't forget there may be a race held at Wallerawang SC as well,)

Bernie's Birthday Bash (mini-regatta) will be held at the Fish River Sailing Club, Oberon, over the weekend of 31 March - 1 April 2007. Details here.

Six of our Sailability Central West sailors successfully competed in last weeks NSW Access State Championships held at Belmont NSW. Garry Starr won second place in the hotly-contested 303 2-Man division. Congratulations Garry. And many thanks to Timothy Hone for organizing everything for those who went. Report and Photos.

With the rain starting to fall again - at last (horaaay!), Carcoar Dam is slowly creeping up from it's lowest point - at just a miserable 8%.

There are some new photos taken at various Sailability events over February out at Chifley Dam.

Some of our local Sailability members will be involved with the 2007 NSW Access Dinghy State Championships at Belmont (Lake Macquarie) on 15-16 March. We're taking three 303's.

Please join our Email Contact List if you'd like to remain in touch with us (if you have not already done so). Thanks.

Please come along one Sunday to the western side of Ben Chifley Dam for a social sail. There's plenty of mud-free water and great launching access too. Blow out those cobwebs and hit the water again - at least until there's enough water again out at Carcoar!

I'm just experimenting with a new Calender format. There are a few new links as well. Apologies for not posting updates more recently... i) I've had a few fleeting computer troubles, and ii) there hasn't been much on!

Report and Photos of last weekends' Regatta at Oberon - check out Marcia showing us all how its done!

New CDSC Club Shirts and Sailing Shirts are now available for purchase. Contact us to acquire one for yourself.

Details of the Oberon Regatta this coming weekend can be found here, incl. directions, accommodation and photos etc.

Photos of our previous weekend (14 January), two new boats, and a recent Sunset over CDSC too.

Also photos of some Sailability construction projects at CDSC in 2004/05

Cadia Valley operation has donated $250 to Carcoar Dam Sailing club as part of it’s "Good Onya!" program, which seeks to recognize employees who participate in a significant way to community development by volunteering their personal time to community organizations. Congratulations, Marcia Lac!

We've has also had a 505 donated - received thankfully.

There will be a social sail held at Ben Chifley Dam on Sunday 11th February.

Sunday 25th Feb – possible social sail at Ben Chifley Dam (dependent on show up on the 11th)

The next AGM and CDSC Championship Presentation will be held at the Clubhouse on 1st July 2007.

The dams' water level has dropped to 11%.

See you next Sunday (14th) for a Social BYO BBQ and meeting at CDSC, starting at midday.

We've gratefully received some fantastic photos from ex-Commodore (1996) Chris Stevenson in Adelaide! Some new photos from our past (1970's, 1980's & 1990's)

Don't forget the Oberon Regatta is almost upon us - 20/21 January. Directions and accommodation details here.
First race Saturday 11am start, 10am Sunday. New photos of the Oberon Dam and wall picnic area are here.

Chifley Dam (SC), near Bathurst, are hosting a day on the water, with paddling, canoes, sausage sizzle, on Sunday 28 January. Contact Dave on 02 6331 3862. Directions.

A little birdy whispered there's yet another new Laser now added to our ever-increasing fleet!
Way to go, David Tory!!! Fantastic news. Congratulations!

Andy Holden from W'ang SC suggests the water level for sailing at Windamere Dam is not good at the moment.

We just hit a miserable 12% capacity here at Carcoar Dam as well  :(

All our pages have been 'refreshed' as well, with a new Link to the 'Laser Forum'.

(Provisional - depending on water levels )

NOTE: All Club Championship Racing for this season have been postponed, until further notice, pending water levels.

NB. Club Championship races commence at approx. 11.30am & 2.00pm.

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