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.
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This Sunday is the last official event for Term 4.
As the name suggests it is definitely the most fun!
The first event starts at 10am (greasy pole). Full program here.
Don’t forget to bring a pressie (for Santa to give your kid(s)- he didn’t have time to shop, remember) and a plate for afternoon tea.
We are gearing up to promote our holiday camps and sailing school this year and we’re looking for your help. If you (your kids) have participated in previous holiday camps and sailing school programs we would love for you to provide a review of your experience on our Facebook page. Even if it was a little while ago, we would really appreciate you leaving your review as this will help give others a better view of our club.
To leave your review on Facebook simply click here. Select ‘yes’ in the Do you recommend Vaucluse Amateur 12ft Sailing Club? And then you will be prompted to leave your recommendation.
If you haven’t already, we’d like to invite you and any socially connected kids to follow us on our socials! We’ll have regular updates about the club and activities.
Instagram: @VA12_SailingClub
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/va12sc/
Hi All,
Our club is hosting the 2019 VA12SC Head of the Harbour Regatta on Sunday 1st December 2019.
This is a regatta for Sabot 1-Ups and 2-Ups.
It is suitable for all skill levels and will be a great preparation for the Winning Appliances 56th Sabot Nationals Regatta and the Shipway Sabot week which will be held at our club on Jan 3rd – Jan 7th 2020.
For the Learn to sail kids you can also participate in the Green Fleet racing. We will set an easy course and coach you around it!
You will be guaranteed to have some fun!
Find out about the regatta by following this link
https://www.va12sc.org.au/head-of-the-harbour
How do I enter?
It’s easy, jump online and register or come on in on the day and pay your registration fee.
We look forward to seeing you all
The VA12SC Team
If your child brought an orange Australian Sailing logbook home earlier this term, please could you make sure they bring it to the club this Sunday - it’s the last day of Sailing School for this term and the instructors will be signing off on each child's progress on their respective courses.
Santa is booked for the Dick Winning Fun Day on 8th December. But he's very busy and says he won't have time to source presents for the kids.
So your kid doesn't miss out, please could you wrap a small gift and bring it with you. Put it under the tree on arrival and Santa will pretend he brought it with him and hand it out at afternoon tea.
Santa sends his apologies for stealing the glory.
This Sunday VA12SC is hosting the annual Head of the Harbour Sabot Regatta.
Regatta details and online entry can be found here.
We expect a reasonable turn out from other clubs, heading over to test our waters ahead of the Winning Appliances Sabot Nationals in January. If your kids sail a Sabot - sign ‘em up!
Sailing School activities will be going ahead as normal.
We have an action-packed programme from now until the nationals. We want to make it as fun as possible for you and your budding sailors. We have lots of sailing planned and I urge anyone who might be interested in competing in a regatta to join up now as it will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to be involved in a nationals regatta without leaving home!
Team Vaucluse will probably have about 10 boats in the nationals. I encourage any of our learn to sail students and new members to enter the Shipway Family Sabot week for a fantastic, safe, life-changing experience and lots of fun.
If you are not sure if your child is ready then see how they go over the next few weeks. There are plenty of practice days between now and then!
So please download our spring calendar here and stick it on the fridge.
Named in honour of (Uncle) Dick Winning, a long time member & friend of the club, the Dick Winning Fun Day Is one of the marquee events in the VA12SC calendar.
When Marty was refurbishing the Starters Box last month he came across the 1995 Dick Winning Fun Day Program. We realised we need to up our game to compete with generations past! We may not have a printed program, but we do have a plan for the day. We promise to make it a lot of fun!
10am - 10.45am - Greasy Pole (three categories: under 10 yrs, 10 - 13yrs, 13yrs +)
10.45am - 11.45am - Swimming Races (kids & parent categories!)
12pm - 1pm - Lunch
1pm - 1.30pm - Beach Games (Tug of war & Treasure Hunt)
2pm - 2.45pm - Kids & Parents PJ race (start in front of clubhouse)
3pm - Afternoon tea, with a guest appearance from Santa!
The canteen team will provide a BBQ lunch for $10/head
Please bring a plate for afternoon tea
You may have noticed reference to the Shipway Sabot Week as well as the Winning Appliances Sabot Nationals. Why? Well, they’re different events, but they run at the same time. Kate O’Loughlin explains the difference:
The Sabot Week Regatta is great for kids just starting out, as they can compete against other sailors of similar ability.
They race for prizes and trophies, just like in the Nationals Championship, but without the pressure of an experienced fleet bearing down on them.
It is not only rewarding for the newcomers to the sport, but also for the families and coaches who are encouraging them to enjoy sailing.
The Shipway Sabot Week will be held during the mornings from 2nd-7th January. Races are due to commence at 10am with up to 2 races per day. You can then either choose to have the afternoon off or hang out & watch & get some tips from the National fleet who will sail in the afternoons.
Prizes will be awarded daily for winners and sportsmanship.
The Sabot Nationals are for more experienced sailors both 1 up and 2 ups. If you are planning on competing in the Nationals it is preferable you have competed at least at State level & have experience sailing in larger fleets.
Racing will be held in the afternoons from 2nd-7th January. Races are due to commence at 1.30pm with up to 3 races per day.
Each day various off water activities are held to enable the young sailors to not only build their sailing skills but also their social skills. Sailors represent their state team and there is friendly rivalry between the states with each team regularly singing their ‘war cry’ during the event. There is an inclusive atmosphere which is enjoyed by all.
Sabot Week and the 56th Sabot National Championships are being held at VA12SC from 2nd - 7th January 2020. Enter here
Lane Cove 12ftSSC will be running the Sabot 184th Australia Day Regatta on Sunday 26th January 2020, this is the longest running sailing regatta in Australia.
The respective winners on the day will be invited to Sydney Town Hall to be presented with their trophies, a fantastic experience for both junior sailors and their parents.
LC12ftSSC will be running three sprint races for 1-Up and 2-Up sabots, and a fun sailing activity for Green Fleet sailors new to the sport. After lunch there will be a team novelty event. Prizes will be awarded for best dressed sailors, most helpful and courteous sailors. Members and friends are encouraged to join in the spirit of the day.
The day is for all sailors and aspiring sailors, including our LC12ftSSC Learn to Sail graduates and we will be recognising those that have just started sailing in the 2019-20 season.
The day is also for family and friends - please register your interest to join in the fun. Cost $25/head for sailors (includes race entry, food & drinks for lunch). Food and drinks available for family and friends to purchase. There will be Bacon & Egg Rolls for breakfast, Coffee and Tea, BBQ lunch and the canteen and bar will be open.
9:00am Egg & Bacon rolls + Coffee / Sabot registration
10:30am Sailor briefing (& pre-race snack)
11:10am Warning signal (Racing)
1:30pm Lunch on the deck
2:30pm Novelty Sailing Activity
4:00pm Presentation and afternoon tea
Enter here before January 25 to be eligible for 'Lucky Draw' prizes.
Yes, it’s that time of year already!
This year we have holiday camps running the following weeks:
16th - 20th Dec 2019
13th Jan - 17th Jan 2020
20th Jan - 24th Jan 2020
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.
Course fees
Participants can choose to attend either 5, 4 or 3 days of each camp.
5 day camp (member with own boat) - $500
5 day camp (member using club boat) - $600
5 day camp (non-member) - $680
4 day camp (member with own boat) - $400
4 day camp (member using club boat) - $480
4 day camp (non-member) - $560
3 day camp (member with own boat) - $300
3 day camp (member using club boat) - $360
3 day camp (non-member) - $440
Book here
2019/20 Sabot Nationals - 2nd-7th January 2020
This event is fast approaching and we can’t run it without your assistance
VA12SC have been awarded the honour of organising and running the Sabot Nationals & showcasing our club and our gorgeous patch of Sydney Harbour to competitors and families travelling from all around Australia. We are expecting 60-80 sabots competing & hope to see more.
Encourage your kids to enter & compete either in Sabot Week or in the Nationals themselves. You will have the time of your life’s.
We need club members to volunteer to fill roles both out on the water and on the shore.
Positions include: registration desk, canteen, on water roles including the start boat, rescue boats, mark laying boats, beach & parking marshals and a whole lot more.
Please contact Kate O’Loughlin ASAP on 0407 109 760 or kate@wattlesong.com.au and let her know if you are keen to be involved.
These regattas are always great fun, a fabulous atmosphere and great way to support a local community event.
VA12SC are planning on running a Power Boat Handling course before the end of year and in preparation for the club running the Sabot Nationals in January.
The course includes theory to get your boat license and a practical session on power boat handling. Cost per person is $88. Maximum 6 people can attend each course.
Dates
Friday 6th December (evening) - theory course
Saturday 7th December (daytime) - practical course
and
Friday 13th December (evening) - theory course
Saturday 14th December (daytime) - practical course
Once you receive certification you can show this over the counter at the RMS and gain your boat license (at an additional cost).
Please email Simon Bando (simonbando@gmail.com) if you are interested in participating and let him know your preferred dates. Kids need to be 12 years or older to be eligible for the course.
The Dick Winning Fun Day is being held on Sunday 8th December this year.
We’ll share details of the day nearer the time, but know this…
Santa is booked. The greasy pole is being prepared. The games are being crafted.
Fun will be had!
And yes, it’s the one day you’re allowed to swim off the deck. For reals.
Sailing School is on as normal this Sunday (all levels).
There will be sprint racing for Sabots at 11am.
Flying 11’s are racing at Manly in the afternoon, leaving the club at approx 1pm.
No Cherub racing this week.
Forecast is looking good for light southerly winds and sunshine. See you all down there!
(Author: Ombeline Even)
Last Sunday VA12SC club hosted the second part of the first round of the Cherub NSW State Championship in Sydney Harbour.
We had 23 starters from Drummoyne Sailing Club, Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Club, Belmont 16ft Sailing Club, Abbotsford 12ft Sailing Club and our 2 club Cherubs from Vaucluse Amateur 12ft Sailing Club.
While the breeze was only around 8 to 10 knots we had great racing followed by drinks and a BBQ back at the club. Our head coach, Adele Phillips, coming a very close second overall.
On a personal note and on behalf of the Cherub association, I would like to thank all the participants and volunteers, especially:
Robert for helping out on the water and after, getting the kitchen and the club sorted for the day, his daughter for managing the BBQ,
David for helping to the organisation, helping out on the water,
William and Jack for their support on the water and for the BBQ,
Jules, Marty, Alex for your help at the club and on the water
Fiona and Sasha for managing the canteen and food supply
Pierre, Ouessanne and Nico for helping cleaning and closing the Club.
Your Cherub Rep.,
Ombeline
Adele Phillips helming the leading Cherub at the first top mark
Pierre, Ombeline, Ouessanne & Nico representing VA12SC
(Author: Kate O’Loughlin)
VA12SC have been awarded the honour of organising and running the Sabot Nationals & showcasing our club and our gorgeous patch of Sydney Harbour to competitors and families travelling from all around Australia. We are expecting 60-80 sabots competing & hope to see more.
Encourage your kids to enter & compete either in Sabot Week or in the Nationals themselves. You will have the time of your life’s.
We need club members to volunteer to fill roles both out on the water and on the shore.
Positions include: registration desk, canteen, on water roles including the start boat, rescue boats, mark laying boats, beach & parking marshals and a whole lot more.
Please contact Kate O’Loughlin on 0407 109 760 or kate@wattlesong.com.au and let her know if you are keen to be involved.
These regattas are always great fun, a fabulous atmosphere and great way to support a local community event.
(Author: Sue Hammermaster)
To ensure active current financial members have the front racks and to find a home form the new PJs, we’ve had to rearrange the sabots in the rack rooms. Apologies for not communicating this earlier! Most of the changes benefit existing sailing families, so hopefully you are happy with your sabot’s new home. There will be a few more changes as we contact old members and have them remove their boats. We also have a number of sabots for sale from old members, so if you hear of anyone looking for a boat, contact suehammermaster@gmail.com. We also have an old sabot (Maximum Ride) that has a solid hull up for sale for $100. The sails and mast are not in great condition but it would make for a perfect tender!! Let Sue know if you want to buy it.
(Author: Sue Hammermaster)
With the help of some amazing members we now have a spacious and modern Club Canteen. It truly has taken a small village to make this happen and we very warmly thank all of those involved. Sasha and Fiona are managing the Canteen this season and have spent the last couple of weekends dusting out the cupboards to be ready for the start of the season. This dynamic duo are carefully planning our menu for the coming season and they wish to advise of the following changes:
To save our planet, we are phasing out plastic water bottles, so please BYO! There will be water and cups available each week on the BBQ table. The start boat will be fitted with reusable bottles and we ask sailers, coaches & safety boat volunteers to bring a bottle from home. We are looking into selling reusable VA12SC water bottles but this is some way off.
This season we will continue to use the SQUARE credit card system, however due to the fact that our club relies on volunteers to work in the canteen, we have had to simplify the processing of payments. What this means for you, is that to purchase items from the canteen you will need either cash or tap your credit card. We will no longer store c/card details in the system.
As always, the canteen is looking for volunteers and you will receive a separate email with dates available. We ask that each family nominate 2 Sundays over the entire season in which to volunteer in the canteen. The company is delightful :)
Term 4 Sailing School is getting into gear this Sunday.
8.30am - 10.30am - Beginners & Intermediates (Discover Sailing, Start Sailing 1 & 2)
10.00am - 11.00am - Race Fleet Coaching (Better Sailing, Start Racing, Better Racing)
11.00am - 12.30pm - Sabot fleet racing
Please make sure your kids are in their sailing gear ready to go at their start time.