Newsletter 6 September 2025
Squaddie Update announcing the Sail Back in Time course for experienced sailors wanting to take up historic 18 skiff sailing, run on 20 and 27 September and 4 October 2025 with on water sessions and a mentoring pathway, the only charge being the $180 SFS sailing membership.
Sydney Flying Squadron Ltd — Australia’s oldest open boat sailing club. Founded in 1891.
Squaddie Update
Sail Back in Time
The Sydney Flying Squadron, Kirribilli is running a course on September 20 and 27 and October 4, 2025, for men and women with some sailing experience looking to take up historic 18 skiff sailing. Course will include on-water sessions (weather permitting), to be followed up with pathways program including mentoring and crewing opportunities. Numbers are limited and the only charge is to take out SFS Sailing membership ($180).
Apply Now
Contact: rolf@sydneyflyingsquadron.com.au
Enquiries: Ryan Paget [mobile number removed]
Season Opener
Dust off those wetsuits, give those gloves a wash, it’s almost time for the Season Opener!
Please mark in your calendar the 11th of October for the first day of racing commencing with ‘Mark Foy Day’ and Heat 1 of the Spring Series.
AGM
The date for the 2024-25 Annual General Meeting of the SFS has been set down for the 12th of October. It will be held upstairs in the club and will commence at 10am. A formal notice will be circulated to all members shortly
Sydney Flying Squadron Ltd — Australia’s oldest open boat sailing club. 76 McDougall St Kirribilli NSW 2061
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