The best way to find out about the club is to visit us and meet some members.
The club is open on Sundays during terms 4 and 1 from 8.30am until about 4pm.
Our club is run by volunteers, so if your query cannot answered by the frequently asked questions (FAQs) and you’ve had a good look through the website, then send us a message and we will get back to you, hopefully within a couple of days.
The First round of the Sabot State titles are being held this weekend at Toronto Amateur SC.
We have a contingent of VA12SC sailors heading up to represent our club at the regatta which will run both Saturday and Sunday. It’s always a super competitive fleet at Sabot state titles with lots of talented young sailors.
We wish our team good luck for their weekend of racing, and we’re sure they’ll represent VA12SC well.
That's what one of our new Adult Learn to Sail participants had to say about her first time skippering the boat on her own!
Our Term 1 2024 Adult Learn to Sail course is now open for bookings. It runs on Saturday afternoons from 12:30 - 2:30.
So if you’ve always wanted to try sailing, but not sure if it’s right for you, just do it. It’s awesome!
All the information for this course can be found on the club website here
With over 70 kids through our Learn to Sail courses every weekend at the club, the VA12SC Sailing School is on fire! But it means our Learn to Sail courses are full for this term. The good news is that Term 1 2024 Learn to Sail courses are now open for booking.
The courses run Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings. All info for our Sailing School courses can be found at the club website here
We’re getting lots of enquiries about the upcoming Holiday camps at VA12SC, so these are now open for booking. All information about the camps can be found at the club website here
If you need further info, or help booking, send us an email at clubcaptain@va12sc.org.au
Get in early so your kids don’t miss a spot!
VA12SC is again hosting the annual Head of the Harbour Regatta. After a coupe of years paused, it is back on! A great event that sees our club host Sabot sailors from clubs all over Sydney and beyond.
The regatta is being held on the 3rd of December and all information regarding the event can be found on the VA12SC website here
Last weekend saw Heat 2 of the Club champs run in shifty N-NE breeze. The wind was a light 8kn for the start of Race 1, swinging north just before the start, which saw some last minute course adjustments by the race committee.
Racing was tight in the first race, with the lead changing several times. Back in Action (Sol Golovsky) and Shake a Leg (Emma Badger) fought for the lead on each windward leg, with both searching for shifts on the right side of the course. Back in Action, held on downwind to take the win in race 1 by 11 seconds.
Race 2 saw the wind build and settle in from the NE with a good 12-14kn for the start of the race. Shake a Leg moved into the lead early despite a poor start, and extended that lead through good upwind shift picking. Skippered by Emma Badger, Shake a Leg held on to take the win by 30 seconds. The tight battle was for the remaining podium places, with 2nd place being hard fought for by the next group of boats. Chicken Dinner (Lachlan Keyte) sailed strongly, holding on to 2nd place for much of the race. Infinity (Ed Story) sailed well, and swapped places with Back In Action Several times for 4th. A congested final windward mark rounding saw altercations between Back in Action and Chicken Dinner, with Back in Action coming out on top and rounding the top mark in 2nd, with Infinity in 3rd. There was less than a boat length between 2nd and 3rd and 4th for the last reach and final work with Back in Action finishing in 2nd, only 2 seconds ahead of infinity, and Chicken Dinner only 7 seconds behind.
Reults:
Race 1.
Back in Action - Sol Golovsky
Shake a Leg - Emma Badger
Infinity - Ed Story
Race 2.
Shake a Leg - Emma Badger
Back in Action - Sol Golovsky
Infinity - Ed Story
Current Club Championship standings can be found here
There are only a couple of the X Large and small sizes left. So Dads, jump online and get yourself and the kids a VA12SC T Shirt before they’re gone for the season.
The Large and Mediums are selling fast and they’ll be gone in the next few days also. So don’t wait.
Don't be the one at the club without one! Available in White or Royal Blue.
Collection from club canteen.
The first member’s dinner of the season was hosted by the Sabot fleet on Sunday night and was well enjoyed by all who came. Members were greeted with a warm night, beautiful sunset, great food, and a view of the harbour from the club deck. It doesn’t get any better.
We had an enthusiastic group of the Sabot sailors and parents serving some delicious Thai inspired food; Pad Thai, Satay Sticks and Anna Story’s amazing Red Chicken Curry.
It was well attended by a great group of members, and all enjoyed a fantastic night watching the sun set on the harbour. The next dinner will be hosted by the Flying 11 fleet, and will be in mid January.
We look forward to seeing everyone there for what will be another great night.
This Sunday evening, the Sabot fleet sailors and parents will be hosting the first of this season’s member’s dinners at the club.
So, join us for a relaxing evening, watching the sun set, on the most beautiful harbour in the world. Where else would you want to be!
This dinner is Thai themed, and the menu will include Chicken Satay sticks from the bbq, Pad Thai and a Thai Chicken Curry. All should be fantastic!
The dinner will start at 6pm.
Adults: $20
Kids (17 and under): $10
Families (2 adults, up to 3 kids) $50
To help with catering it would be great if you can purchase tickets in advance:
Tickets can also be purchased on the night.
Beer and wine will be available for sale on the night.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
There is only a limited number of these beauties, so get in quick. Once they're gone... you'll have to wait 'til 24/25!
Pre order now for $25, or buy at the club for $30 if they're still available!
Don't be the one at the club without one! Available in White or Royal Blue.
Collection from club canteen.
Sabots and Flying 11s will be racing in races 3 and 4 of the championship, with first start for the sabots at 11am, and first start for the Flying 11s at 2pm.
Wind is looking great, with a seabreeze forecast to build throughout the day, 10kn for the first Sabot start, building to 18-20kn from the NE for the Flying 11 racing. Should be great racing!
Get to the club early and get your gear ready!
23/24 New-Member induction was held last weekend and was well attended by a group of our new members.
The induction went through club house use, a kitchen familiarisation, the club access policy, ramp operation, and the use and maintenance of club RIBs. It also covered important safety equipment location and familiarisation.
Remember, this Induction is a mandatory step for those wanting to use club boats, and access and use the club.
We will be running several of these inductions throughout the season, so keep an eye out for the next one if you’re interested in attending, it will be early in the second half of the season.
The clubhouse is not the changing room, or the locker room, or your bedroom floor.
Please take all your bags and sailing gear, and towels and swimmers, and hats and shoes, into the change room. Use the hooks, hang it all up.
If you’d prefer not to leave your bags in the change room, then pack them neatly, and store them on the shelves to the side of the club.
The upstairs club house floor is not to be covered in sailing gear and bags.
You know who we’re talking to… ;)
Please be considerate of other members and keep the club house tidy.
Thanks.
Jones is one of our new sailors at VA12SC. He joined as a participant of our Learn to Sail Fleet and, graduated to our race fleet at the end of last season. He is now sailing regularly in the race fleet, and smashing it, giving some of the more experienced sailors a run for their money. Great stuff Jones! keep it up.
Last Sunday saw the first Heat of the Kutti Cup, the VA12SC sprint series. It was run in beautiful but light ENE conditions. This series sees the sailors race 3 short course races per day, and is a handicap competition. We had 3 different winners over the day with the handicapping system working well, the first 3 boats finished 7 seconds apart in race 1.
Results from Heat 1:
Heat 1 Race 1
Chicken Dinner - Lachlan Keyte
Bad Boys - Luella Yim
Shake a Leg - Emma Badger
Heat 1 Race 2
Shake a Leg - Emma Badger
Spot On - Rohan Murphy
Back in Action - Sol Golovsky
Heat 1 Race 3
Back in Action - Sol Golovsky
Bad Boys - Luella Yim
Chicken Dinner - Lachlan Keyte
Kutti Cup overall as it stands after Heat 1:
1 Shake a Leg & Back in Action - Tied 1st on 8 points.
3 Chicken Dinner on 9 points
All season results can be found here
Post race debrief
Sunday the 29th will see the Sabot fleet hosting a BBQ for all members. It will be on after racing on Sunday afternoon.
So get down to the club, meet some new members, and enjoy being on the best harbour in the world!
If you’ve always wanted to learn to sail, but aren’t sure if the wind and salt air are right for you, then this is your opportunity.
We are running a FREE trial day for anyone who wants to come down and try sailing, and experience one of our Learn to Sail courses.
The trial day will be on Saturday the 21st October and run from 12pm to 2pm.
We think you’ll get out on the harbour and love it! But if you don’t, you still get to have a drink on our beautiful deck, meet new people, make new friends, and watch the Saturday racing on beautiful Sydney Harbour. Come and check it out!
Forward this email to your friends so they can book in as well!
Book your FREE trial day here.
Any questions email sailingschool@va12sc.org.au
The first New-Member induction of the season is being held at the club this Sunday at 12:30pm, run by new club secretary Geoff Golovsky.
It will provide an overview of club operations, and cover the safe use of the club facilities, including boat storage shed, deck and ramp. It will also cover boat launching/retrieval and vessel operation.
The induction is an important safety step in the process for new members who are keen to volunteer and get involved at the club, and it is also a mandatory step for those wishing to operate club vessels.
If you are a new member this is a great way to meet other members.
Please register to let us know you will be attending. Register here.
If you’ve always wanted to learn to sail, but aren’t sure if the wind and salt air are right for you, then this is your opportunity.
We are running a FREE trial day for anyone who wants to come down and try sailing, and experience one of our Learn to Sail courses.
The trial day will be on Saturday the 21st October and run from 12pm to 2pm.
We think you’ll get out on the harbour and love it! But if you don’t, you still get to have a drink on our beautiful deck, meet new people, make new friends, and watch the Saturday racing on beautiful Sydney Harbour. Come and check it out!
Forward this email to your friends so they can book in as well!
Book your FREE trial day here.
Any questions email sailingschool@va12sc.org.au
The club is looking for some volunteers to help run the canteen and social committees this season. If this is something you’d be interested in helping out with please let us know here
If you’re keen to volunteer at the club, but not sure how to help, take a look at our volunteering page, and let us know how you’d like to get involved here
We’re looking forward to a great season at VA12SC and we’d love you to be involved!