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CLUB HISTORY				Founded December 1926
				The VA12SC has had a long and rich history. Racing commenced in December 1926, but it wasn't until 1930 that the original clubhouse was built, opening on November 29th. The clubhouse has had several additions since its initial construction but still retains all of its original charm. During World War 2 a long naval wharf with access from Wharf Road was built on the western side of the clubhouse as a berthing facility for the British Pacific fleet. Several classes of boats have been sailed at VA12SC over the years - 12' Skiffs, being the original racing boat with 'Why Not' (Phillip Estens) the first Club Champion in 1926-27. They were raced at the club until the 1984-85 season. The Vaucluse Junior (VJ) was the brainchild of founding member Sil Rohu and was built at the clubhouse in 1931. Other boats sailed at the club over the years include Sabots - sailed since 1958, Flying Elevens, 14' Skiffs, Vee Esses and most recently Manly Juniors. A yearly regatta is held for 29ers and Vee Esses. Many famous names of sailing have passed through the club including the Winning family and there is a great tradition for generations of families to learn and race at the club over the years. The Club has always had a strong social committee, organising catering, raising money and running the canteen facility which has given the club money to purchase club equipment, starting in 1955 with $230 and annually thereafter. Early functions organised by the Social Committee include card evenings, theatre parties, hikes, picnics and launch trips. Social events such as Kutti Cocktails are still well attended by club members past and present. For more information about the club, read Tom Martin's book: 75 Years Afloat: Three Quarters of a Century Vaucluse Amateur 12ft Sailing Club 1926-2001.
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