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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.
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After a sold out event in 2021, this year is fast approaching capacity.
The theme is black white and sparkle, not black tie. Enjoy a memorable night at VA12SC celebrating you - the people who make our club so special. The event is for our sailing community and everyone is welcome to attend, members, non-members, supporters, parents, volunteers, friends and family.
Running for the second year, Winter Sailing at VA12SC is a program curated for sailors to maintain and develop their sailing and racing skills in the off season. Coaches will work in small groups tailoring the sailing sessions to the sailors current skill level, maximising learning.
The unique program will involve 10 Sunday sailing sessions running fortnightly through winter, with a break over July. Each Sunday session will run from 8am-12pm, giving the sailors an additional 2 hours of coaching compared to the Term 1 & 4.
Course dates are: 1/5, 15/5, 29/5, 12/6, 26/6, (Break), 31/7, 14/8, 28/8, 11/9, 25/9. Term 4 Sunday Sailing School will commence in October.
Sunday 15th May 3pm
The Season Presentation is a celebration of the sailing season for the sailors and parents alike. This day recognises the efforts and successes of our sailors across all fleets. This includes our sailing school participants from term 1, who will receive their graduation certificates on the day.
All competitors, members, sailing school participants and their families are invited to the Season Presentation to enjoy a free family dinner on the day. Please RSVP here to help us cater for the event.
It has been a tough year on and off the water so help us see it out with a bang. Kutti Cocktails is next weekend! It is black white and sparkle, not black tie, so make sure you have your tickets and come down and have some fun. Non-members are also invited so tell your friends. We look forward to seeing you there.
On the 15th May we have our end-of-season BBQ and presentation evening where the kids can come down too and celebrate the end of another summer. All sailing school kids will receive their certificates and dinner is on us.
See you all at the club.
After a sold out event in 2021, this year is fast approaching capacity.
Just over a week away, secure your tickets here.
Enjoy a memorable night at VA12SC celebrating you - the people who make our club so special. Members, supporters, parents, volunteers, friends and family are all welcome to the over 18 event.
The Season Presentation is a celebration of the sailing season for the sailors and parents alike.
This day recognises the efforts and successes of our sailors across all fleets. This includes our sailing school participants from term 1, who will receive their graduation certificates on the day.
All competitors, members, sailing school participants and their families are invited to the Season Presentation to enjoy a free family dinner on the day. The bar will also be open.
Kutti Cocktails is back! This is the event for you - the parents, supporters and volunteers who make our club so special. For the newer members of the club, this is always a very special night. Friends and guests are very welcome - bring them along and show them how magic the Amateurs is.
Building on the success of last year’s event we have the same team bringing you Kutti Cocktails 2022. We sold out last year, so get in early and book your tickets here
All competitors, members, sailing school participants and their families are invited to our annual season presentation.
Our sailing school participants from term 1 will receive their certificates on the day.
The club will provide food for the event.
Winter Sailing is a program curated for sailors to maintain and develop their sailing and racing skills in the off season. Coaches will work in small groups tailoring the sailing sessions to the sailors current skill level, maximising learning.
Winter sailing will involve 10 Sunday sailing sessions running fortnightly through winter, with a break over July. Each Sunday session will run from 8am-12pm, giving the sailors an additional 2 hours of coaching compared to the Term 1 & 4 sailing school.
The program’s dates are: 1/5, 15/5, 29/5, 12/6, 26/6, (break) 31/7, 14/8, 28/8, 11/9, 25/9.
Places are limited, book here
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s Youth Sailing Academy in conjunction with sponsor Sun Foundation has kindly offered VA12SC four half scholarship places to its youth sailing courses.
School Holiday Courses
These are conducted every school holidays and teach the basics of sailing through to elementary fleet racing, simple tactics and the strategy of racing.
Tue 19 – Fri 22 April 2022
Mon 26 – Thu 29 September 2022
Mon 19 – Thu 22 December 2022
Scholarships are also valid for January 2023 course – dates to be confirmed
Talented Sailor Squad
Designed for graduates from the School Holiday Courses or for sailors who have been active in dinghy sailing for 3-5 years. This course aims to develop crew and teamwork, spinnaker work with a final mini regatta.
Training is conducted over eight sessions in May & June.
If you child is interested in this opportunity please contact the sailing school. If there are more than 4 interested sailors, names will be selected at random.
We will be running two holiday camps this Easter:
11-14 April 2022
19-22 April 2022
Convenient drop and go 8:30-4pm everyday. Suitable for all skill levels and children aged 7-16 years.
Courses are open to members and non-members alike, so please pass the details onto friends outside the club who might be interested in registering their kids.
We accept Active Kids Vouchers for all our holiday camp bookings.
Places are limited, book here
Winter Sailing is a program curated for sailors to maintain and develop their sailing and racing skills in the off season. Coaches will work in small groups tailoring the sailing sessions to the sailors current skill level, maximising learning.
Winter sailing will involve 10 Sunday sailing sessions running fortnightly through winter, with a break over July. Each Sunday session will run from 8am-12pm, giving the sailors an additional 2 hours of coaching compared to the Term 1 & 4 sailing school.
The program’s dates are: 1/5, 15/5, 29/5, 12/6, 26/6, (break) 31/7, 14/8, 28/8, 11/9, 25/9.
Places are limited, book here
Kutti Cocktails is back! This is the event for you - the parents, supporters and volunteers who make our club so special. For the newer members of the club, this is always a very special night. Friends and guests are very welcome - bring them along and show them how magic the Amateurs is.
Building on the success of last year’s event we have the same team bringing you Kutti Cocktails 2022. We sold out last year, so get in early and book your tickets here
We will be running two holiday camps this Easter:
11-14 April 2022
19-22 April 2022
Convenient drop and go 8:30-4pm everyday. Suitable for all skill levels and children aged 7-16 years.
Courses are open to members and non-members alike, so please pass the details onto friends outside the club who might be interested in registering their kids.
We accept Active Kids Vouchers for all our holiday camp bookings.
Places are limited, book here
Winter Sailing is a program curated for sailors to maintain and develop their sailing and racing skills in the off season. Coaches will work in small groups tailoring the sailing sessions to the sailors current skill level, maximising learning.
Winter sailing will involve 10 Sunday sailing sessions running fortnightly through winter, with a break over July. Each Sunday session will run from 8am-12pm, giving the sailors an additional 2 hours of coaching compared to the Term 1 & 4 sailing school.
The program’s dates are: 1/5, 15/5, 29/5, 12/6, 26/6, (break) 31/7, 14/8, 28/8, 11/9, 25/9.
Places are limited, book here
Kutti Cocktails is back! This is the event for you - the parents, supporters and volunteers who make our club so special. For the newer members of the club, this is always a very special night. Friends and guests are very welcome - bring them along and show them how magic the Amateurs is.
Building on the success of last year’s event we have the same team bringing you Kutti Cocktails 2022. We sold out last year, so get in early and book your tickets here
Over the season, the club has acquired numerous items of lost property. Ranging from water bottles to wetsuits and even sails. As this is the final week of the Sailing School, we kindly ask you to claim your property this Sunday.
We will be running two holiday camps this Easter:
11-14 April 2022
19-22 April 2022
Convenient drop and go 8:30-4pm everyday. Suitable for all skill levels and children aged 7-16 years.
Courses are open to members and non-members alike, so please pass the details onto friends outside the club who might be interested in registering their kids.
We accept Active Kids Vouchers for all our holiday camp bookings.
Places are limited, book here
An opportunity to watch the sun set over Sydney Harbour, this Friday 25th March all club members are invited to enjoy Friday twilight sailing from 4:30pm followed by a BYO BBQ. Light to moderate south easterly breeze is forecast for the afternoon.
Sailors are required to help rig their own boats (with assistance from their coach). Parental Supervision required and on-water coach provided by the club. RSVP by Thursday 24th of February to headcoach@va12sc.org.au
Sabots
Club Championship races 7 & 8
Flying Elevens
Club Championship races 5 & 6