In 2018 Ian was honoured as Clubman of the Year for “…outstanding service above and beyond to the Club…”. It was fitting recognition of his selfless contributions to the Amateurs during that year and the previous three decades.
Having joined in 1977, he was our 39th Commodore (1995-98) and Honorary Treasurer for almost 20 years, making sustained contributions to the stable administration and financial well-being of the club across several decades. He also served with both Yachting NSW and Australian Sailing, and on the Australia Day Regatta committee.
Tony Barry has been one of that admirable crew for more than two decades…manning the starter’s boat in all weather, ensuring racing goes ahead with minimal disruption, and watching over Amateurs fleets week in week out across the years.
Nick, who passed away in January 2023, has a permanent place in Amateurs history as the man who secured the current Mosman Bay clubhouse site and buildings.
As the club’s Honorary Solicitor from the early 1960s he used his connections as a lawyer and sailor to navigate the maze of regulatory obstacles that had to be overcome before the purchase could be completed.
Jim, who passed away in November 2023, was best known ashore as the prolific producer, director and writer of some of Australia’s most loved television shows of their time, including A Country Practice, Bellbird and Rush. For these he won numerous media awards and national recognition in the Order of Australia.
Bruce’s time as the SASC’s 46th Commodore (2016-20) was period of renewal at the club with an emphasis on rebuilding both the club’s infrastructure and its membership, as well mentoring and training with a focus on good seamanship.
Joining the Amateurs in 1948, he took over the helm of Ranger when Cliff retired from racing at the end of the 1967 season.
Bill has been doyen of the Ranger class fleet racing at the SASC, a champion of Australian ‘gaffers’ and a widely-respected authority on sailing.
Bill Hogan, 44th Commodore (2010-13), joined the club as a relative novice in 1979 but went on to become one of the most successful SASC yachtsmen of recent times. This included Kelly Cup wins, numerous season gold medals and higher honours in the S80 keelboat class.
Leone, who joined in 1997, started sailing in her early teens when she crewed a dinghy with her father Frank, commodore of their local sailing club and a prominent yachting administrator.
So it was probably inevitable that she would follow in his footsteps.
Adventurer, sailor and self-described vagabond, Michal ‘Tomo’ Tomaszewski, who crossed the bar in July 2024, was a long-time resident of Mosman Bay and an enthusiastic racer and cruiser on waters near and far.
A young Polish boy who spoke no English when he arrived in post-war Sydney, Tomo survived boarding school, excelled at rowing and led a boisterous student life, all before turning his hand to architecture…and lots of sailing.
Martin, a multiple SASC season gold medallist and Life Member, maintains Hoana in top condition and has never stopped fine tuning her sailing qualities during a long and accomplished custodianship.
He joined the Amateurs in 1987, despite initial reluctance to do so based on his ‘Marxian’ view of clubs and club membership.
Helen Weston was one of the first women members to own and race boats at the Amateurs.
Her sailing career had started in dinghies, racing from the former Mosman Amateur Sailing Club when it occupied the Green Shed at the north end of the bay.
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a beginner, SASC offers a welcoming community, expert guidance, and thrilling adventures on the water!
We look forward to welcoming you to Sydney Amateurs Sailing Club to enjoy sailing seasons, regattas, social events, and the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts!
Members are requested to have their vessel name clearly identified.
All items left in the lockers are left at the owner’s risk.
To cancel your booked locker space, you will need to provide 4 weeks’ notice by email to office@sasc.com.au.
Members are requested to have their boat name clearly identified on their dinghy.
To cancel your booked dinghy space, you will need to provide 4 weeks’ notice by email to office@sasc.com.au.
Got a big one? Maximum Size: H 600 x W 1300 x L 2300
All items and dinghies left in the space are left at the owners risk.
