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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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
Movie: Maiden
The story of Tracy Edwards, the woman who became a skipper on the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989.
Arrive at 5pm for pizza dinner provided by the club, movie starts at 6pm.
RSVP to headcoach@va12sc.org.au by Thursday 10th March.
All club members are invited to our twilight sailing followed by a BYO BBQ.
Sailors are required to rig their own boats. Parental Supervision required and on-water coach provided by the club. RSVP by Wednesday 23rd of March to headcoach@va12sc.org.au
Kutti Coctails 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 club members are invited to our twilight sailing followed by a BYO BBQ.
Sailors are required to rig their own boats. Parental Supervision required and on-water coach provided by the club. RSVP by Wednesday 23rd of March to headcoach@va12sc.org.au
Despite the rain and light winds on our first evening of twilight sailing in February, the sailors enjoyed their time in the club PJs with a parent also having a go!
Movie: Maiden
The story of Tracy Edwards, the woman who became a skipper on the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989.
Arrive at 5pm for pizza dinner provided by the club, movie starts at 6pm.
RSVP to headcoach@va12sc.org.au by Wednesday 9th March.
After being post-poned over Christmas, the 58th Sabot Nationals and Sabot Week are being held at Teralba Amateur Sailing Club, Lake Macquarie.
Teralba is a fantastic location for both the experienced sailor and beginners. Representing VA12SC at a national regatta is an honour and club members are eligible to register a club Sabot for Nationals or Sabot Week.
Teralba is the ideal location for Sabot Week as it provides sailors with a very protected race area and close to shore to allow great viewing. Sabot Week will have its own organisation and will run concurrently to Nationals. Refer page 10 of the Notice of Race for the racing area.
Late registration fees apply from 21st March. Only boats registered by 20th March will be included in the regatta handbook.
Teralba Nationals and Sabot Week booking link
The Southern NSW Sabot Sailing Association (SNSWSSA) is aiming to have the majority of boat and sail measurement requirements fulfilled before the regatta. If you have a new equipment that needs measuring or are using a club boat, please contact the sabot co-ordinator to organise a measurement time.
Sailing Insurtuctions - Yet to be distributed
The final round of the NSW Sabot States is fast approaching. The racing on the 19th & 20th of March will be held at Teralba, Lake Macquarie. Regatta information, registration & race documents.
On Friday 25th February all club members are invited to our first Friday twilight sailing followed by a BYO BBQ.
Sailors are required to rig their own boats. Parental Supervision required and on-water coach provided by the club. RSVP by Thursday 24th of February to headcoach@va12sc.org.au
The famous Kutti Cocktails will be returning with a splash this year. Block your diaries for the evening of Saturday 30th April.
For the newer members of the club, this is a night for the Mums and Dads. Our turn to have fun after working so hard to make the sailing fun for the kids all season!
We’ll share the official invite shortly with all the event details.
We have some exciting events happening in the next few months, here is an overview:
12-13th of Feb - NSW Sabot States Round 1 at Lane Cove 12ft Skiff Sailing Club.
Sunday 19th Feb - 90th annual Vaucluse Regatta. Event information and registration.
19-20th Feb - Flying Eleven States Round 2 at Belmont 16s.
Friday 25th Feb - Twilight Sailing and BYO BBQ. Club members are invited to our first Friday twilight sailing followed by a BYO BBQ. Detailed information to follow.
5-6th March - Cherub States at Jervis Bay
Friday 11th March - Sailing School Kids Movie Night and Dinner
19-20th March - NSW Sabot States Round 2 at Teralba Amateur Sailing Club.
Friday 25th March - Twilight Sailing and BYO BBQ.
Sunday 27th March - Dick Winning Fun Day. Events will be starting at approximately 10:30am, after the Sailing School lessons conclude.
9-12th April - Sabot National Championships at Teralba Amateur Sailing Club.
11-14th April - Easter Holiday Camp Week 1
19-22nd April - Easter Holiday Camp Week 2
Saturday 30th April - Kutti Cocktails. Save the date, more details to come!
Sunday 15th May - 2021/22 Season Presentation
View our club calendar here
The Volunteers Roster for this term will be distributed shortly.
We are a volunteer run club and your help ensures every Sunday runs smoothly. If you are unable to make your rostered week, please organise a swap with another family. Here is an overview of the job roles:
Officer of the day (OOC)
8-8:30am: Ensure members use QR code on arrival and all enrolled sailors sign on
10-10:30am: On the beach as sailors return to shore sign off their name to ensure all participants are accounted for
At 10:30am another volunteer takes the role of sign on/ sign off for the race fleet, concluding at 1pm
Monitor radio for any boats or sailors returning to shore early
Canteen
8:30am start to assist canteen crew
Feel free to bring a plate of fruit for breakfast or something sweet for morning tea
Assist with making toasties and the weekly lunch special
BBQ
8:30am start
Cook and serve bacon & egg rolls
8-8:30am: Assist coaches with putting club boats and ribs in the water, taking cradles to the beach and rigging boats
After the Sailing School briefing, assist the sailors with launching boats
10-10:30am: Assist sailors as they return to shore and help derig boats not needed for the next session
Confirm which boats will be used for the afternoon session to remain on the beach
From 10am: Prepare start boat, marks and anchors to set the course for racing
Provide on-water support and safety
Be apart of the race committee on the start boat
VA12SC has been speaking with the local wing foilers about racing of a Sunday afternoon.
The committee sees wing foiling as an exciting new class of sailing and is willing to offer support towards it’s promotion.
Maritime Law prevents foiling in all areas of the harbour except Rose Bay, Middle Harbour and the Watson’s Bay/Vaucluse Bay area.
Talks are progressing rapidly and we might even see racers on the start line this Sunday afternoon!
8am: Arrival for check in and sign on procedures. Rig fleet.
8:30am: Briefing
Sailors: commence classes with briefings held on Kutti Beach Boat Ramp
Parents: Briefing, daily team allocations; (clubhouse, deck, beach or on water). Location: Clubhouse balcony.
9am: Canteen & BBQ opens. Bring fruit or a plate for breaky or morning tea!
10am: Race fleet briefing. Courses: Start Racing, Better Racing. Sign on. Location: clubhouse
10:15am: Sailors return to shore, sign-off and attend debriefing on the beach from their lesson.
10:30am: Classes conclude. De-rig, rinse and stow boats from the morning session
10:45am: Sailing School Race Briefing. Courses: Start Sailing 1 &2, Better Sailing. Sign on. Location: clubhouse
11am: Racing commences. Start order: Sabots, PJs, Pacers. All sailing school participants are encouraged to join the racing each week with complementary on-course coaching provided.
12-12:30pm: Sailors return to shore and sign-off. De-rig race fleet and support boats.
1300: Afternoon racing!
SEE YOU ALL THIS SUNDAY
The first round of the NSW Sabot States is commencing this weekend. The Sabot association has provided the following information to competitors:
LC12ftSSC have organised dinner after sailing on the outside deck (burgers, hot chips and ice creams for $10 per head). Please pre-purchase tickets by Thursday night 10/2 to allow for catering: Events - Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club Inc - revolutioniseSPORT
View the race documents and entrants list here.
A welcome pack from LC12ftSSC will be sent to all registered entrants.
Last day to register before the late entry fee kicks in is Thursday 10th of Feb
Round 1 – 12-13 February 2022. Hosted by Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club
Round 2 – 19-20 March 2022. Hosted by Teralba Amateur Sailing Club
Enter the regatta or singular rounds here.
Term 1 Sailing School is commencing this Sunday the 6th of February 2022. Places are filling up fast, book here.
If you are unsure what course to book, see our detailed course descriptions here.
All courses: 6/2, 13/2, 20/2, 27/2, 6/3, 13/3, 20/3, 27/3
Adult learn to sail: 6 week program commencing 20/2/22
Start Sailing 1 , Start Sailing 2, Better Sailing: 8:30-10:30am lesson (arrive at 8am to be ready for an 8:30am start)
Race Fleet coaching: 10:30am-end of racing.
Adult learn to sail: 10:30am-12:30pm lesson (arrive at 10am to be ready for an 10:30am start)
Adventure Sailing: 10:30am-12:30pm lesson (arrive at 10am to be ready for an 10:30am start)
All courses except Adult learn to sail accept Active Kids Vouchers as part payment.
8am: arrival for sign on procedures
8:30am: Briefings
Sailors: commence classes with briefings held on Kutti Beach Boat Ramp
Parents: (Week 1 only) Parents Briefing with our Commodore Rob Ugarte, followed by a club induction for all new members. Location: Clubhouse balcony.
9am: Canteen & BBQ opens
10:15am: Sailors return to shore, sign-off and attend debriefing on the beach from their lesson.
10:30am: Classes conclude.
10:45am: Sailors briefing for racing & sign on. Location: clubhouse
11am: Racing commences. Start order: Sabots, PJs, Pacers. All sailing school participants are encouraged to join the racing each week with complementary on-course coaching provided.
12-12:30pm: Sailors return to shore and pack up boats
All course participants must be club members. For new members, please apply here. As we are commencing the second half of the season, new members once approved can purchase a half-year membership here.
The upcoming Vaucluse Regatta on Saturday 19th of February hosted by Vaucluse Yacht Club is a great opportunity refine your fleet racing skills and represent VA12SC.
Historically this regatta was highly competitive with strong fleets from both VA12SC and VYC. If you do not own your own boat, representing VA12SC is possible with the use of the club owned cherubs. Should you wish to enter the regatta and do not own a boat, club members are permitted to loan a club cherub for the regatta. Prior approval from the Sailing Committee is required.
More information on the Vaucluse Regatta including free registration is accessible here.
