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/

 

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 which eventually became the "Abbotsford 12 Foot Flying Squadron." In 1937 the club name was changed to the "Concord, Abbotsford, Gladesville Flying Squadron" but was commonly known amongst sailors as 'CAGS'. The final name change only occurred in January 1952.

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Above: the clubhouse Opening

  • COVID-19 update: The club is currently working on a COVID19 management plan, which is required to be able to reopen for sailing activities. Our expectation is that (unless we get a "2nd wave") we will be open for the sailing season start in September.
  • It is with great regret that we have decided to cancel all further racing as off 28 March at the club due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. We are making this under sailing instruction 10.(2) and this will be posted on the notice board under rule 9.
  • The presentation night is also postponed to the beginning of next season which will hopefully be roaring kick off for 2020/2021.
  • The club management hopes that you all will be safe and wishes you all the best in this difficult time.
  • Discover Sailing day on 22 March has been postponed to early in the new season (September/October)
  • 12ft Skiff Nationals at Abbotsford. has been postponed, we will update you when new information becomes available
  • 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.
  • Social sailing  will continue through May and is for club members and their guests 10:30 am - 1 pm. Subscribe to the social sailing mailing list to be alerted on what Sunday or Saturday this will take place: e-mail. There is a small cost involved if you don't own a boat, please see here for more information. This is also a good opportunity for new adults to join the sport of sailing.
  • Our newsletters can be downloaded from the news page
  • Next club meeting: Check the club calendar, all members welcome.
  • Abbotsford now has a Youtube channel. Videos from racing have been posted.
  • Register for Learn to Sail on this website!

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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 the next season (2020/2021) for the formal Learn to Sail program. 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 Social 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 participates in Discover Sailing Days and we invite people to joins us for a sail. 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 Experience 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.