Kutti Cocktails is Coming – Secure Your Tickets Now

A sparkling night for a vital cause

Kutti Cocktails, the much-loved annual celebration of the Vaucluse Amateur 12ft Sailing Club, is just around the corner—and this year’s event is more important than ever.

Taking place on Saturday 26 July from 5:00 pm at the beautiful Vaucluse Yacht Club, this adults-only evening brings together our club community and supporters for a night of live music, drinks, great food, and festive fun under the theme Christmas in July.

But beyond the celebration, this year’s Kutti Cocktails is a critical fundraiser. With the VA12SC clubhouse currently closed due to serious structural issues, proceeds from the event will directly support the essential restoration work required to safeguard the future of the club—ensuring it continues to thrive for years to come.

A live auction on the night will raise further funds, and every ticket purchased helps us move closer to our goal.

Tickets are strictly limited and available on a first-in, first-served basis:

• Members: $75

• Non-members early bird (before 26 June): $100

• Non-members standard: $125

This event sells out every year. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Click here to purchase your tickets
To donate if you’re unable to attend: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/va12ftsc/donate/
To enquire about sponsorship or donating an auction item: events@va12sc.org.au

Help us raise a glass—and the funds—to support the future of the VA12SC. We can’t wait to see you there.

Update - Working Bee 🐝 Sunday 22nd June is postponed

📢 VA12SC Working Bee – Sunday 22nd June

Hi all,

Quick update, due to the ongoing engineering work at the club, the working bee scheduled for Sunday, 22nd June has been postponed.

We intend to hold the working bee later in the year, closer to the season opening date, date tbc.

Thanks to everyone who’d let us know they intended to come down.

We intend to do some smaller maintenance projects during winter, if you are free and able to come down please let us know using the form here—your help will make a big difference.

Cheers,

David, Club Captain VA12SC

Successful Dick Winning Fun Day 2025!

This year’s Dick Winning Fun Day was a wonderful celebration of community, competition, and the memory of (Uncle) Dick Winning - a long-time member, respected sailor, and cherished friend of the Club. His legacy was honoured through a day filled with participation, laughter, and good-spirited rivalry both on and off the water.

The program offered a wide range of activities, starting with the Sabot PJ Paddle and Rigging Race, where young sailors demonstrated great teamwork and independence, paddling their unrigged boats to Gibson’s Beach and back before racing to rig them onshore.

The Tug of War brought energy and laughter to the shoreline, as both red and blue teams battled through the contest! 

Swimming races were well attended, with separate events for juniors, women, and men. Participants swam from the Clubhouse ramp around the flag-marked points near the beach, with plenty of support from the cheering crowd. Strong efforts and close finishes were seen across all age groups:

• Under 10s: 1st place – Max Jarvis; 2nd – Will Regener; 3rd – Antonio Schudmak-Romero

• Over 10s: 1st place – Emma Badger; 2nd – Maya Komine; 3rd – Axel Bueno de Mesquita

• Adults: 1st place – Dave McKelvey; 2nd – Sally Badger; 3rd – Geoff Golovsky

The ever-popular Greasy Pole competition ran throughout the day. Participants in the Under 12, Under 16, and Open divisions took turns battling in pillow fights atop a greased spinnaker pole suspended over the water. The finals provided great entertainment for spectators and competitors alike.

In the SUP Soccer, parents and kids faced off in a fun and fast-paced paddleboard soccer match challenge on the water. Teamwork, strategy, and a few surprise goals kept everyone engaged.

The Family Race featured kids and parents sailing Pacers around the nearby Wedding Cake lighthouse. It was a true highlight, with families working closely together and showcasing great spirit as they raced back to shore.

Lastly, the Old Buffers Race gave former Sabot parents (and a few invited ex-Flying 11 skippers) the chance to race single-handed Sabots in a classic scratch start event - a fitting way to close the day with both tradition and camaraderie.

Overall, the day was a fitting tribute to Dick Winning’s legacy - full of fun, community spirit, and a shared love for sailing. Sincere thanks to all the volunteers, participants, and supporters who made the event possible. We look forward to carrying this tradition forward in the years to come.

Registrations for our April Holiday Camp are still open!

Our April Holiday Camp will commence next Monday! Secure your child’s place now before its too late!

Monday 14th April - Thursday 17th April 2025

Holiday camps are perfect for Kids of all sailing ability to have fun out on the water!

If you’re kids are keen, click the link below to book:

Should you have any questions and/or would like to book specific days please don’t hesitate to contact us, we are flexible and always happy to assist!

NEW! - Holiday Adventure Camp in partnership with Ultimate Lifeguard Xperiences!

A new Holiday Camp experience in partnership with Ultimate Lifeguard Xperiences! This school holiday program runs from 22-24 April, 9 AM to 3 PM, with optional after-hours care (3–4 PM: $50/ 4–5 PM: $100).

Kids will experience:

• Real-life rescue skills

• Fun, practical first aid activities

• Games and team challenges

• Sailing

• Stand-up paddleboarding

• Lifeguard board training/rescues

• Kayaking

Activities may vary depending on the weather.

Visit the link here for more information.

Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

NEW! Winter sailing (May - September 2025)

Want to continue sailing this winter? Join us down at the club every 3rd Sunday, starting 4th May!

Course cost: $150

Please note this event is available to members only.

Sailing instructions

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at sailingschool@va12sc.org.au

UPCOMING! Dick Winning Fun day and Prize giving this Sunday 6th April! - All welcome!

Come join us down at the club to celebrate the end of our 2024/25 Season, Sunday 6th April!

We have finalised the run-sheet! These events are the traditional calendar highlights, bringing all our families together for old-fashioned community fun. If you want more details, please click the button below for the full run sheet.

NEW! Winter sailing (May - September 2025)

Want to continue sailing this winter? Join us down at the club every 3rd Sunday, starting 4th May!

Course cost: $150

Please note this event is available to members only.

Sailing instructions

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at sailingschool@va12sc.org.au

April Holiday Camp - Book Now!

Our April Holiday Camp is now available to book! Secure your child’s place now before its too late!

Monday 14th April - Thursday 17th April 2025

Holiday camps are perfect for Kids of all sailing ability to have fun out on the water!

If you’re kids are keen, click the link below to book:

Should you have any questions and/or would like to book specific days please don’t hesitate to contact us, we are flexible and always happy to assist!

NEW! - Holiday Adventure Camp in partnership with Ultimate Lifeguard Xperiences!

A new Holiday Camp experience in partnership with Ultimate Lifeguard Xperiences! This school holiday program runs from 22-24 April, 9 AM to 3 PM, with optional after-hours care (3–4 PM: $50/ 4–5 PM: $100).

Kids will experience:

• Real-life rescue skills

• Fun, practical first aid activities

• Games and team challenges

• Sailing

• Stand-up paddleboarding

• Lifeguard board training/rescues

• Kayaking

Activities may vary depending on the weather.

Visit the link here for more information.

Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Yin and Gin - A very successful night!

The club hosted a Yin and Gin, a relaxed yoga session backed up with Gin Cocktails last Friday night Cocktail master Commodore Gollofsky hosted the evening, kicking off with a relaxing yoga session accompanied by the soothing sounds of acoustic guitar and vocals from local musician Sam Joole.  It’s the first time the club has done an event like this and is the result of a collaboration with our resident yoga teacher Cara Pussy (Innerspace Yoga). 

The evening provided an opportunity for local mums and mums of our sailors to make social connections and share our beautiful space. Our club at its core relies on the connections we make within the community, the people we know and those who we have yet to meet. 

A massive thank you to the organising committee - headed by Barbara Romero and the social committee for pulling this all together and making the evening a success.  Stay tuned for news of future social events.

Yin and Gin this Friday night at VA12SC! - Last chance to purchase tickets!

Friday 28th March, 5:45-8:3pm @ Vaucluse Amateur 12ft Sailing Club

Come and join us for a luxurious 75 min Yin Yoga class accompanied by the ambient sounds of musician Sam Joole. Then enjoy a gin-based cocktail (non-alcohol options of course available) on the waterfront deck of the sailing club and watch the sunset over the harbour. Please bring a yoga mat and a cushion or yoga bolster if you have one. Please share this with anyone you think could benefit from an evening of chillaxing xx

Tickets are on sale now!

Please contact Cara from Innerspace yoga if you would like to know more about yoga at our club!

E: innerspaceyogasydney@gmail.com

P : 0411 411 219

Dick Winning Fun day and Prize giving 6th April! - All welcome!

Come join us down at the club to celebrate the end of our 2024/25 Season, Sunday 6th April!

We have finalised the run-sheet! These events are the traditional calendar highlights, bringing all our families together for old-fashioned community fun. If you want more details, please click the button below for the full run sheet.

April Holiday Camp - Book Now!

Our April Holiday Camp is now available to book! Secure your child’s place now before its too late!

Monday 14th April - Thursday 17th April 2025

Holiday camps are perfect for Kids of all sailing ability to have fun out on the water!

If you’re kids are keen, click the link below to book:

Should you have any questions and/or would like to book specific days please don’t hesitate to contact us, we are flexible and always happy to assist!

NEW! - Holiday Adventure Camp in partnership with Ultimate Lifeguard Xperiences!

A new Holiday Camp experience in partnership with Ultimate Lifeguard Xperiences! This school holiday program runs from 22-24 April, 9 AM to 3 PM, with optional after-hours care (3–4 PM: $50/ 4–5 PM: $100).

Kids will experience:

• Real-life rescue skills

• Fun, practical first aid activities

• Games and team challenges

• Sailing

• Stand-up paddleboarding

• Lifeguard board training/rescues

• Kayaking

Activities may vary depending on the weather.

Visit the link here for more information.

Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Last chance! Friday 28th March - Yin and Gin!

Friday 28th March, 5:45-8:3pm @ Vaucluse Amateur 12ft Sailing Club

Come and join us for a luxurious 75 min Yin Yoga class accompanied by the ambient sounds of musician Sam Joole. Then enjoy a gin-based cocktail (non-alcohol options of course available) on the waterfront deck of the sailing club and watch the sunset over the harbour. Please bring a yoga mat and a cushion or yoga bolster if you have one. Please share this with anyone you think could benefit from an evening of chillaxing xx

Tickets are on sale now!

Please contact Cara from Innerspace yoga if you would like to know more about yoga at our club!

E: innerspaceyogasydney@gmail.com

P : 0411 411 219

Runsheet preview! - Dick Winning Fun Day 6 April

The Dick Winning Fun Day is back with a bang, slippery pole, parent races, swimming, sailing and much more. These events are the traditional calendar highlights, bringing all our families together for old-fashioned community fun.

Please note that this is not the final run sheet, changes may be made in the lead-up to this event!

April Holiday Camp - Book Now!

Our April Holiday Camp is now available to book! Secure your child’s place now before its too late!

Monday 14th April - Thursday 17th April 2025

Holiday camps are perfect for Kids of all sailing ability to have fun out on the water!

If you’re kids are keen, click the link below to book:

Should you have any questions and/or would like to book specific days please don’t hesitate to contact us, we are flexible and always happy to assist!

Smiles all round for Narrabeen - Southern Sabot NSW Zone Regatta

Emma and Lachlan Badger flew the flag for Vaucluse on the weekend, attending Narrabeen Sailing Club, Southern Sabot NSW Zone Regatta. Lachlan competed in his first regatta, sailing as a two-up, while Emma finished fifth overall!

Our thanks go to Narrabeen Sailing Club, as excellent hosts. A stellar effort given the absence of a clubhouse, lost to fire 3 years ago. It’s amazing what a few shipping containers and an active community can deliver and; a testament to the strength of a supportive sailing community that the club has and continues to bounce back.

For more information, check out Narrabeen’s Instagram feed for Regatta highlights here.

Beautiful weekend of sailing!

Our Commodore and Vice were away this weekend but club operations ran smoothly. Our sailing families pulled together and ran a successful day of racing in beautiful conditions and; given the heat on Sunday one could not have asked for a better place to spend much of the day.

Dave Keyte set marks, Willi stepped up for the first time as our RO with Dave and we had a nice fleet of F11s Sabots and PJs. It seems that we have settled into a nice regular pattern that allows our enthusiastic young sailors to develop their skills. Many thanks to our race fleet families. This weekend highlighted what our club is about coming together, mucking in to get everyone out on the water and having fun.  Lessons were learnt for next time and everyone went home happy.

Happy sailing - see you all out on the water next week!