Articles tagged: Colac Yacht Club
Sailing season finished due to low water levels
Low water levels have put an early end to the Colac Yacht Club’s sailing season.
Local sailors lead the way at National Champs
A crew made up of Colac and Derrinallum Yacht Club members has placed at the RL24 National Championships.
Coincidence attracts new sailor
From an ice cream coincidence to National Championships – it’s been a blast of a year for Colac Yacht Club’s Rachel Pineo.
Yacht season shut down early
Promise of an expansive year for Colac’s Yacht Club has been cut short with low water levels in Lake Colac forcing the season’s cancellation.
Inclusive sailing back on lake
An inspiring initiative is helping people of all abilities experience the freedom of the water on Lake Colac.
CARP PLAGUE: Fish damage boats, lake reputation at Colac regatta
“The reputation of the lake has gone.” A weekend that was supposed to bring Lake Colac into the limelight for hosting its first regatta in more than 20 years has ended in a sour note with a plague of carp damaging multiple boats.
Positive day despite damage
Despite the damages left by a carp plague in Lake Colac, Yacht Club commodore Adam Chambers says there are plenty of positives to take from Colac’s first local regatta in 20 years.
Devoted sailor reflects on journey
Sailing for more than 60 years, Colac Yachtsman Ian Lane has seen it all when it comes to life on the water.
Yachties push through trying weather on lake
Colourful sails painted a picturesque scene on Lake Colac last weekend with the Colac Yacht Club hosting the Victorian trailable traveller’s association on Sunday.
Busy schedule for sailors
Windy conditions kept Colac yachties off the water last weekend, with commodore Adam Chambers hoping for better conditions when Colac hosts the Victorian Trailable Association Travellers this Sunday.
Perfect conditions for season opener
The Colac Yacht Club kicked off their season last Saturday in pristine conditions for racing.
Local regatta returns to Lake
The Colac Yacht Club will host a local regatta for the first time in 20 years as it gears up for the 2024-25 sailing season.
Colac district sailors impress at national titles
Colac yachts have recorded great results at a recent national championships.
Passion for sailing and smiles
A volunteer opportunity two years ago has now progressed to Megan Leersen steering the way for people of all abilities to get out onto the water.
Colac hosts State Championships
The Colac Yacht Club hosted a State Championship Regatta over the weekend with people from all across the state flocking to Lake Colac.
Pam’s yachting memories flow
When Pam Cuthbertson found out she had received life membership of the Colac Yacht Club, she thought of her parents.
Learn the ropes of sailing on Lake Colac
If you’ve ever been keen to learn the ropes of sailing, a program with the Colac Yacht Club is the perfect place to start.
Fine follows damage to yacht club
A woman who broke a Colac Yacht Club window in a drug-induced state must pay a $1000 fine.
PHOTO FEATURE: Full lake is perfect for sailing
Budding sailors have flocked to a full Lake Colac for a taste of yachting.
Rains needed to top up lake
Colac Yacht Club members are hoping for a wet spring to help top up Lake Colac’s water levels ahead of their summer season.
Regatta proves need for water
A Colac sailor and Lake Colac campaigner says the success of a national regatta on the lake demonstrates why it’s vital to put more water into the waterway.
Locals among national winners
Colac yachts have featured among the winners at the RL24 National Championships on Lake Colac.
High lake levels good news for yachting titles
Preparations are well underway for Lake Colac to host national sailing championship races next month.
Rental discount for lake group
The Colac Yacht Club can remain in its home for the next nine years and has received a rent discount.
