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Stay informed about all the exciting happenings at Sydney Amateur Sailing Club, on Sydney Harbour. Here, you’ll find stories about recent races, skippers, and the general goings-on within the club. We share updates on upcoming events, community initiatives, and crew opportunities, favourite photos and more. If you have any stories or information to share, please let us know.

We would like to acknowledge John Jeremy for his incredible dedication to the SASC community. Since 1977, John has served as the editor of SASC News, contributing 27 years of valuable insights and unwavering commitment. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for his tireless efforts in keeping our members informed and engaged.

SASC Hoana Racing in 1920s

HOANA — 100 Years Old

Next year, Hoana will be one hundred years old — I think! I bought her thirty-eight years ago, and everybody told me that she had been launched in 1920. Then, when Joe Adams gave me the line drawings which he and the next owner, Hank Kauffman, had made of her, I noticed that 1920 had been struck out, replaced by 1924.

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2024 Winter Solstice

On the eve of the year’s longest night, bathed in the luminous glow of a full moon, Sydney Amateurs marked the winter solstice with a soiree! A spirited company of crew members and esteemed guests, from the ship James Craig, revelled in a fabulous rollicking celebration.

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Sydney Amateurs Sailing Club A43 Circa 1920's

What boat is that?

We all have our foibles. Among my lesser obsessions is the urge to waste inordinate amounts of time fossicking on the internet for old images of boating on Sydney Harbour. The detail in glass-plate photography from a century ago is endlessly evocative.

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Outstanding Effort by Volunteers

Two weekends in May were set aside well in advance for a Working Bee. Planned in
detail by Bruce Dover and Trevor Cosh, work was allocated to the about 90 members
who volunteered to help.

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Signals from the Commodore – June 2024

The frantic pace of racing most weekends through Spring and Summer makes way for a more relaxed time around the Club as Autumn leads into Winter. In our last members’ survey, most suggested the best thing to do at the Amateurs was simply to hang around on the deck, before and after sailing.

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Club Newsletters

2024 Newsletters

December 2024

2023 Newsletters

2022 Newsletters

Club Newsletter Archive

Index to contents of all SASC Newsletters – An Index to all articles in the SASC News from 1998 to 2021 has been created.  You can search the Index to find articles of interest.

INDEX SASC News (added 11 January 2022)

Notes on the SASC News Index use:

  • It is sorted alphabetically by member name, boat, topic etc.  To easily find information use “Ctrl F” and then enter data you want to search for.
  • Each line in the Index shows the SASC News – Year, Month and Page Number.
  • Once you have located the issue on the page below, you can then scroll through until the page number is located and the article/item/photo, displayed.

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Crew

Crew, please let us know a little about your sailing ability so we can match you with the best boat and skipper.

Skippers

Skippers, please let us know the crew information you need for ‘Women’s Rally For Fun’ on 1st December.

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Welcome to Sydney Amateur Sailing Club

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!

Locker Space Allocation

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.

Dinghy Space Application

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.