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Abbotsford 12ft Sailing Club

A Club that welcomes new members of all ages and encourages all levels of sailing
Werrell Reserve, Abbotsford Point., Sydney, Australia

Situated on the Parramatta River at the end of Great North Road, Abbotsford Sailing Club operates every Saturday between September and Easter (except Christmas & the first 2 weekends of January).  There is a social winter program held as well.  Whether racing around marks in squally weather or  pottering up and down on a sunny day, Abbotsford Sailing Club can provide an environment to fulfil all your sailing ambitions.

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Please support our projects via the Australian Sports Foundation:

It is tax deductible! https://asf.org.au/projects/abbotsford-12ft-sailing-club/

Read more: Abbotsford 12ft Sailing Club

History

Early in December during the summer of 1935, a few twelve foot skiff owners and crews assembled in the old band rotunda, situated in Cabarita Park, on the banks of the Parramatta River. It was an informal gathering, called together for the express purpose of discussing the pros and cons of forming their own sailing club.
From Fifty Years on the River by Ross G. Riley

In fact it was a short while later on January 6th 1936 that the "Concorde 12 Foot Flying Squadron" was formed. In 1937 the club name was changed to "Concord, Abbotsford, Gladesville Flying Squadron" but was commonly known amongst sailors as ‘CAGS’. In 1952 it was changed to "Abbotsford 12 Foot Flying Squadron"and the final name change to“Abbotsford 12 Foot Sailing Club” occurred in August 2013.

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Above: the clubhouse Opening

Read more: History

Events and Notices

  • The 85th 12ft Skiff Australian Championships will be at Abbotsford!.  2nd - 5th of April. The NOR and SI to follow soon.
  • Come and join the "Friends of Abbotsford" initiative! This is a bi-weekly social event which started on 2 February.
  • Please note the new sign-in requirements using the app: A12SC QR Code Checkin-out 1-01-2021.pdf
  • The latest COVID management plan is summarised here. Please adhere to these rules as the alternative is to close the club! In addition, the club could be liable for penalties up to $53,000!
  • Junior Learn to Sail for 2021/2022. Please see our Learn to Sail page and register here on this page.
  • Membership forms can be found on the Membership page.
  • Newsletters can be downloaded from the news page
  • Phil Marsh is the Club COVID Officer, he is the main point of contact for questions about COVID management at the club.The COVID-19 management plan will be reviewed by the management committee on a monthly basis and any changes will be communicated to all members.

Australian Sailing encourages all sailors to download the COVIDsafe app

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  • Would you like to support the future of the club? Abbotsford 12 SC has teamed up with the Australian Sports Foundation to give a tax deductible donation to the club. Please visit our funding page if you would like to help secure the future of the club!
  • Support boat roster. This is now on the club calendar. Please check the club calendar for your assigned dates.
  • Next club meeting: Check the club calendar, all members welcome.
  • Register for Learn to Sail on this website!

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Learn to Sail**

Experience the sport of sailing at Abbotsford 12ft Sailing Club.

The club offers opportunities to Experience Sailing and receive continued training in sailing for young and old.

  • We offer a season long training for beginner youth sailors 9 - 14 yr old. We are now seeking applications for this season's formal Learn to Sail program, which will start on 30 January 2021. If you are interested in learning to sail, please register your interest via the Learn to Sail page, or come by the club on Saturday afternoon. 
  • For older youth and adults, we have volunteers who are willing to train you under our Adults Start Sailing program, e-mail.
  • Children need to be prepared to get wet!
  • Children need to be able to swim and must be confident in deep water however PFDs (Life-jackets) will be provided by the club.
  • The club will this year regrettably not participate in the Discover Sailing Day. Please see the Discover Sailing Day website for the official date each year, but the club might also organise different days. Contact the club for questions.
  • Our Learn to Sail Sailing program is kindly supported by Club Five Dock and Canada Bay Club via CDSE category II funding
  • Club training Optimists kindly provided by the Boating Industry Association and Yachting NSW.

 

 

 

Clubhouse: Werrell Reserve, Abbotsford Point
Postal Address: PO Box 12 Five Dock NSW 2046
Telephone/Fax: 9713 2048