New-Member Induction last weekend

The first of this season’s New-Member Inductions

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.

Use the change rooms...

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.

New Sailor Profile - Jones

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.

Heat 1 of VA12SC Sprint Series

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

1. Chicken Dinner - Lachlan Keyte

2. Bad Boys - Luella Yim

3. Shake a Leg - Emma Badger

Heat 1 Race 2

1. Shake a Leg - Emma Badger

2. Spot On - Rohan Murphy

3. Back in Action - Sol Golovsky

Heat 1 Race 3

1. Back in Action - Sol Golovsky

2. Bad Boys - Luella Yim

3. 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

Sabot Fleet Hosting a BBQ for all members - Sunday 29th October

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!

FREE Adult Learn to Sail Trial Day This Saturday

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

New-Member Induction - This Sunday 22nd October

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.

FREE Adult Learn to Sail Trial Day

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

Get involved at VA12SC!

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!

Adult Learn to Sail courses running Saturday Afternoons this term

The sailing school still has spots available for it’s Saturday Afternoon Adult Learn to Sail course.

If you have always thought about learning to sail, this is your chance! So come down to VA12SC, meet some like minded people, make some new friends, and get out on the harbour! You also get to chill out on the deck and have a drink as you watch the Saturday racing on the harbour. All from one of the best clubs in Sydney!

The course runs from 12:30 to 2:30 each Saturday for 9 weeks, commencing on the 14th of October.

Find out more, and sign up here

Club Championship Round 1

The first races of the season, and Races 1 and 2 of the Club championship, were run on Sunday in shifty, ENE conditions. With the wind swinging 180 degrees just before the start, the RO of the day, Geoff Golovsky, was seen scratching his head.

Race 1 saw Shake a Leg, steered by Emma Badger, sail a great race, picking the shifts early to establish a strong lead. She held on for the rest of the race and finished with a gap of over 2 minutes to the next boat. Infinity, skippered by Ed Story, came in 2nd, sailing a strong race. Back In Action, Sol Golovsky, finished in 3rd and Chicken Dinner, with Lachlan Keyte at the helm, in 4th.

Race 2 started in better breeze with a gentle, but building NE wind. Emma Badger again won the start and sailed consistently up the first work, picking the pressure, and rounding the top mark 1st. She displayed good boat handling around the course. Sol Golovsky returned to contention in Race 2, and kept the pressure on Emma, finishing only 29s behind. Ed Story came in 3rd, and Lachlan Keyte, despite lots of encouragement from the sidelines, came in 4th.

Club Championship Standings after Heat 1

1 Shake a Leg (Emma Badger) 2 points

2 Infinity (Ed story) and Back In Action (Sol Golovsky) tied on 5 points

4 Chicken Dinner (Lachlan Keyte) 8 points

Full Scratch and Handicap Results can be found here

New Member Induction - 22nd October

The first New-Member induction of the season is being held at the club at 12:30pm on Sunday 22nd of October, 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.

Sailing School - term starts 14th & 15th October - Spots available

This term’s Sailing school programs start on the 14th and 15th of October. The term runs for 9 weeks until the 10th December

Saturday afternoon 12pm-2pm: Adult Start Sailing 1 & Start Sailing 2

Saturday afternoon 12pm-2pm: Kids Start Sailing 1 & Start Sailing 2

Sunday Mornings 8:30am-10:30am: Start Sailing 1 & Start Sailing 2

Sunday Mornings 10am-12pm: Start Racing & Better Racing

Sunday Mornings 10:30am-12:30pm: Adventure Sailing

To see this and other Term dates, check out the 23/24 Club Calendar here

More detailed information on our courses can be found here. If you would like to book into one of our programs, you can do so here.

Got someone you’d like to learn to sail with? Forward them this email and get them to sign up too!

Holiday Camps - first week starts 25th September

There are still spots available for next weeks Holiday Camp.

Camp can be booked here

Sabot Spring Training Camp - 3rd - 6th October

This season’s Sabot training camp is running this school holidays from the 3rd to the 6th of October.

The 4 day camp is open to sailors from all clubs and will incorporate race coaching and tactics, and preparation for upcoming State and National Championships.

It runs from 8:30 to 3:30 each day.

The camp can be booked here

Sailing School - Week 1 - 14th & 15th October

This term’s Sailing school programs start on the 14th and 15th of October. The term runs for 9 weeks until the 10th December

Saturday afternoon 12pm-2pm: Start Sailing 1 & Start Sailing 2

Sunday Mornings 8:30am-10:30am: Start Sailing 1 & Start Sailing 2

Sunday Mornings 10am-12pm: Start Racing & Better Racing

Sunday Mornings 10:30am-12:30pm: Adventure Sailing

To see this and other Term dates, check out the 23/24 Club Calendar here

More detailed information on our courses can be found here. If you would like to book into one of our programs, you can do so here.

Got someone you’d like to learn to sail with? Forward them this email and get them to sign up too!

Racing starts 8 October

Just over 2 weeks until the first race of the season!

Season 23/24 kicks off on the 8th of October with Heat 1 of the Sabot and Flying 11 Club Championships.

Sabot briefing 10:15am. Sabot starts 11am.

There will be a season opening BBQ for all member starting at 2pm

Looking forward to seeing everyone down at the club for a great season of racing.

Stored boats

A quick reminder that any boats stored in the boat shed and not racing this season need to be removed from the club prior to the start of the season on October 8. If you are no longer a member and do not wish to continue to store your boat at the club, please get in touch to arrange access and collection prior to this date.

23/24 Season Opening! - 8th October

The first race of the season is almost here!

Racing at VA12SC kicks off on the 8th October, starting with Race 1 of the season 23/24 Club Championship.

So get down to the club and make sure your boat and gear is race ready!

We look forward to seeing everyone on the start line for the first race of what’s shaping up to be a great season!

93rd AGM of the VA12SC

The 93rd AGM of the VA12SC was held at the club last night. Many thanks to all those who attended.

The committee for the upcoming season was elected and is comprised of the following members:

Commodore: Robert Ugarte

Vice Commodore: Alex Badger

Rear Commodore: Brett Richards

Treasurer: Julie Vasadi

Secretary: Geoff Golovsky

Club Captain: David McKelvey

Sabot Representative: Sally Badger

The committee is excited about the season ahead and looking forward to seeing everyone down at the club soon.