Sailing

The Sydney Flying Squadron sails the historic 18-foot skiffs on Saturdays from early October to Easter, and hosts other open boat classes including the 12-footers. Racing runs to the club's own traditions: coloured sail insignia, a handicap start, and a finish everyone can see.

• Try sailing

  Three sails before joining. Swim required, training provided.

• Returning sailors

  Sailed skiffs before? No boat needed. Crews found within the week.

• The eleven boats

  The fleet, its stories and its people.

• Racing

  Calendar, courses, sign-on and results.

• 12-footers

  The feeder class, sailing from the same shore.

• Volunteer

  Rescue, race control, the barbecue: the jobs that make racing happen.