18 footers yacht club double bay

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77 Bay Street

Double Bay New South Wales 2028

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What a gem of a find, situated right at the Double Bay ferry stop, you enter a club that has a small outdoor deck with shade umbrellas overlooking the harbour. Inside you have a bar with informal bar tables with a great view over the deck and harbour. It also has a dining area that is slightly a little more formal (tables are set) the whole place is a relaxed atmosphere. Considering it is upmarket Double Bay, the wine list offers inexpensive choices and it has a great pub-style menu. Even though it is summer I had the seafood chowder and it was to die for. Simply amazing and must say I will be back for more. The bread roll was fresh and served warm with real butter. A glass of sparkling mineral water topped it off nicely.

Front entrance on Double Bay ferry stop

Seafood chowder with view of harbour

Disclaimer: the 4 stars is purely for the location. Here's a verbal visual (is that even a word) of what this place looks like. You walk through the doors and directly ahead of you is the heart of this place, a front desk manned by someone who could possibly have been the dunce in her hospitality class - no joke, she was a real piece of work (but more about her later). To your right is the kitchen, the bathrooms and what looked like offices of some sort (this is a sailing club after all). To your left is where all the money is - turn here and head for the deck. As you pass the bar to your left, be sure to stop and chat to the exceptional barmen and have them mix up a cocktail for you. Sneak in a mandatory scan of the folk eating on your right as you step out onto the deck, and what a deck it is !!! Take it in kids, take in that view and just be. There are only 6 or 7 tables out there so there may be a little argy bargy to grab a table but once seated, be prepared to grow some roots. Look through their bar menu and head back in to order at the front desk (remember? the front desk manned by the soup nazi herself?). Make sure you are 100% sure of what you want to order otherwise you WILL be made to feel like you have all of 10secs to order before the buzzer goes off and you lose the game !!! After copping a mouthful from her (how dare i ask her what came with some of the dishes), I settled on the chicken salad - the chicken was grilled to perfection and the salad was super crisp and sooo refreshing - spot on for a warm summer afternoon. if you're umming and ahhing about this place - don't - just go, its as simple as that.

Nothing better than having a drink with this view during Christmas!!

This place is a bar. Do not be fooled by their food menu. If you treat it like a bar you might be rewarded with great views, ample seating near the water, and plenty of drinks options. If you instead treat it like a lunch spot like I did you will be disappointed. I ordered the fish and chips and almost spat out a bite with the horrible tartar sauce. Is it so hard to make your own? Do you have to buy the glue with pickle relish hawked at the restaurant supply depot? In my opinion, if you can't get fish and chips right you have no business selling food but 18 Footer will continue to do so. You're only choice is to avoid eating it.

What a lovely place to sit and have lunch over looking the water and the beach. The food was good, had some lamb chops which were very taste and the others at the table had a seafood platter - all I can say it was massive! The staff are great and very helpful and very nice to sit at a table for lunch which had a table cloth!

Pull up a perch on the waterfront deck of this Double Bay icon and feel about as up close and personal with Sydney Harbour as it gets. Grab a coldie or a chardie and forget your city woes as you watch the world sail by. Entry protocol is standard club practice. Upmarket club grub with a fitting focus on seafood is hearty, consistent and clearly a winner with the punters. The dining room is always packed... oysters every way and trusty fish n chips are star performers and highly recommended. Windows wrap interiors with uninterrupted water views and a recent revamp presents the place in great contemporary nick. Try your luck on the pokies and finish up with a stroll along the Harbour foreshore, say hi to the resident gaggle of geese and even catch the ferry from this bustling wharf space. Better yet, board the spectator ferry on race day to follow the Skiffs in the thick of offshore shenanigans.

Stopped here for a coffee while cruising around Sydney, and it was a delightful little spot. Only downside was the horrible classism of the lady next to us who complained incessantly about the "ordinary little yap yaps" and their unrefined habits and accents. Other than that I'd happily go back for a drink, even if the food seems a bit overpriced.

A wonderful venue with excellent service and a stunning location. The food here is very good, thoughtfully prepared and delicious. A favorite with friends and family. Excellent bar.

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We were able to sign in as Guests which was pretty straightforward. It’s in a great location so ordered a couple of Beers and enjoyed the view out the back overlooking the Bay. Nothing to do with this place but there was a huge party... of younger people who were waiting for their Charter Boat to arrive which is slap bang next to 18 and, to put it mildly, were extremely raucous! So much so that we decided to call it a day and move on. The place however looked really good and had an interesting and varied Menu. The people there were also pretty friendly. More

Nice place to swing by for a drink (or food) and look at the boats in the bay. It’s a members club but if you are not from the area you can visit as a guest. If you coming off the ferry from circular quay... then it’s right on the jetty. Good for a drink and nice views More

A great spot right on the water with views onto parts of Sydney Harbour, it is a club with membership but public can also have access as well with I/D and living I think 8 klms away from the area. Good food at reasonable prices,... but the wines can be expensive. Had been here some 33 odd years ago and the whole place have had great renovations, good place for a quiet relaxing meal. More

So myself and my family went to grab dinner one night, and I had been talking about having pasta all night. We go in, grab our seats, and order entrees. We get chips, and a waitress tells us the wrong ones, but we didn't realise,... because we were told those were ours. We grab them. This German beer lady (an older lady, reasonably short, with grey and brown hair- who looks pretty harsh), as a stranger had commented, comes up to us, and very aggressively says that we took the wrong chips, without leaving us room to apologise or explain the situation, or even buy the chips! she came, was aggressive, and then left quickly with the chips, but that was just a small inconvenience- if that was it, I wouldn't bother writing a review. Myself and my father went up to place the order for our table, Now, it had been a while since we got the chips, and we had looked over the menu. I was talking about getting the beef ragu, and my father was getting the same. We go up to order, and it's the german beer lady. We use this time to apologise and say we would've paid for those chips, seeing as though we ate some, if she had given us time to stop her and say this. We order I say "1 calamari, 1 (other type of pasta, that I can't remember the name of), and 2 beef ragus" Now, my father had been suspicious that she hadn't heard us say beef ragu, and wanted to make sure she got the order right, so he said 'You got 2 beef ragus, right?' and she didn't say a word to this we pay, hope everything is fine, and sit down. A little while later, our buzzer goes off. My father and I go up again to get our food. The first two meals were correct, but our beef ragus were suddenly burgers. I was surprised and thought that they might just not be finished with it, when (surprise surprise) arrives the german beer lady. We ask her about it, and she says 'no, no YOU have gotten it wrong, YOU ordered this ___" (she took absolutely no blame) and i was like "Uh, sorry no, We both got the beef ragus?' she continued to heavily, and aggressively, dispute this fact, then shows us the note, where she wrote our orders, and it said, in very messy hand writing, 2 burgers. We were very clear with what we said, I had been talking about pasta all night, and my family are very clear, sometimes a little loud, speakers. So we were sure we said this correctly, especially since there were two of us there when ordering. This german beer lady ruined my night. Make sure if you go, don't let her take your order. She will get it wrong. She is deaf. The burger was okay. Just not what I wanted. More

Yet again had a fantstic meal here. the views are lovely overlooking the harbour. the food is great, we always have seafood, but meat and fish dishes are available. Can recomment the Dory and the Fettucine Prawns.

Don't come here if you are a pregnant lady! I am 40 weeks pregnant and came for ONE glass of champagne to celebrate our pending arrival only to be told by a staff member (who looked about 12!) that I wasn't allowed and that drinking... whilst pregnant was illegal and extremely hazadous. I didn't come to a skiff club to be lectured by some ignorant waiter about my medical position. Get your policies into gear! And perhaps train your staff about what is legal and illegal within NSW and how to treat your customers! More

After standing like a lemon waiting about 10 minutes for someone to serve me I was told they can’t make iced lattes, only hot coffees!? The lady was very rude. Then got charged $10 for the most average and small serving of chips. Would not... recommend to anyone More

Food was average. Had chipped potatoes that had been reheated so often there was practically no potato left. Friends enjoyed there meals but it was noticeable that everybody ( 4 of us) only ate half the food.. Gets pretty noisy when bar is full. The... location is excellent overlooking the water and boats. More

We took some overseas visitors here for lunch today. The venue is just beautiful and the dining rooms is decked out nicely and quite modern. Our guests were keen to have true fish and chips and the 18ft skiff club didn’t disappoint. The servings were... substantial. I had barramundi atop ratatouille and my husband had sole. All enjoyed our meals, the weather and view were perfect. What we would have paid for two meals in upmarket popular Bondi restaurants, paid for all four of us here, with an alcoholic beverage for each included. More

We have been members for many years and appreciate the consistency of excellent food and service. The produce is always fresh . We like very much the variety of grilled fish, steaks and salads prepared with a Greek style touch. Simple and honest food presented... in a wonderful setting on Double bay waterfront on the ferry pier. More

As harbour side dining experiences go the 18 footers is simply delightful. A glass of champagne on the deck outside at sunset and I fell in love with this place. Positioned on the Double Bay ferry wharf it looks out over Darling Point and Point... Piper. Food and Wine is excellent. The staff were fabulous. Parking easy and of course you can catch a ferry to their front door. Highly recommend trying this place apparently known affectionately as the “Brown Box”. More

A work colleague told me about the restaurant as I was entertaining friends from way out west. I tried to book in for Sunday lunch however only members can do that and was advised to just turn up and there would be a good chance... we would get a table for four - we did and there was, with a small wait in the bar. A good selection of dishes and wines at reasonable prices and even better if you were a member. The staff were friendly and efficient and the food was very good - three fish and one curried prawns with excellent oysters for starters. the food was so good and the discounts for members substantial (not that the non members prices were not good) I went back and joined the club as I only live a few kilometres away. Give it a go, its club dining in a great location with friendly staff and good value fare. More

My wife and I had lunch here today with family.the club is right next to the ferry which is handy. The staff are Friendly and obliging. The club is right on the harbour with wonderful views. The club can get noisy over lunch which makes... it difficult for conversation. The drinks are a little pricey we had 2 smiddys which cost 15 dollars. The meals are good with generous serves i had the flathead fillets my wife had john dory.the bara looked good too. But again were a little pricey at 34 dollars each.if i had to rate the meals out of ten i would rate them as a 3 out of ten. I'm reluctant to be to critical because it is such a lovely venue. And again the staff are really pleasant. And it is worth a visit when your in town. Graeme 😎😎😎😎 More

My husband and I were visiting Sydney (we're from Melbourne) and we ate here on our first night. The menu selection was very impressive and the food was great. The beer & wine prices were very reasonable. The service was friendly and the view was... gorgeous. Very popular with locals too. More

We returned here after a very disappointing visit last year. We were pleasantly welcomed. The food has most definitely improved. Sea food is freshly cooked and tasty. Service by young and friendly staff lifts the experience as does the peaceful ambience of a music free... Wednesday night. Paper table 'cloths' are a disappointment. The inconvenience of requiring separate payments for drinks and food persists. Perhaps it's a reflection on the management that in an era where we transplant hearts into each other and get rocket ships to Mars, a method of combining two bills into one defeats them. More

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Australian 18 Footers League

77 Bay St 2028, Double Bay

• Great cocktails
• Outdoor Seating
• High chairs
• Reservations
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Table Service
• Serves Alcohol
• Wheelchair accessible seating
• Wheelchair accessible parking lot
• Wheelchair accessible entrance
• Wheelchair accessible restroom
• Outside food allowed
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Hi does your club accept other sailing club membership for entry. thanks, is a special function in new year eve. is there a party on new years eve. is the restaurant open and until what time, is the rest open on good friday.

Great view, food ok

Perfect place. So peaceful

Great venue. Great views.

This place has a fantastic view overlooking the bay of Double bay. The bar and restaurant staff is friendly and professional. The food is good and above pub quality and is reasonably priced considering the location and the views. We had mostly good experiences here and a occasional bad one, but the issue has always been resolved by the restaurant staff. The 18 Footers yacht club is located right next to the ferry terminal in Double bay. This is a club under the nsw club act, so you need to be a either a member, guest of a member or live out side the 5 km radius to be able to sign-in as a non member. It can get busy here so if your not a member there is a chance you can’t get in, especially nowadays with Covid capacity restrictions. Tip! To avoid disappointments have a reservation and book a table in the restaurant for lunch or dinner.

David Robert Tye

Birthday party lunch. Took the ferry from central to double bay Stepped off the ferry and its there on the same pier. Food was excellent fresh seafood. Drinks on the balcony overlooking double bay waters. Great day.

Sharon Fell

Relaxed atmosphere. Great food. Great service. Terrific views. Ferry right at the doorstep. But you do pay for food and drinks separately.

Great views. Can catch a ferry there. Delicious food. Friendly staff. Cold beer. Tables well spaced.

Penny Christie

I had dinner with friends at 18 Footers Bar and Restaurant on Valentine’s Day. The service staff were really nice and friendly and helpful with the menu and willing to make changes for us. The food portions were quite large and pretty tasty. You just needed to order your drinks at the bar.

anne mellick

Wonderful setting on the Harbour Indoor and outdoor dining. Good food

Scott T Ash

Great place to catch up with friends. Nice wines and friendly service.

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Situated alongside the Double Bay ferry wharf, we cater for our members and their guests, and are always happy to welcome visitors. We are open 7 days each week with Christmas Day, New years day and Good Friday being the only exceptions. We have a fully licensed lounge, bar area, restaurant and an outdoor deck which sits on a beautiful waterfront location on Sydney Harbour.

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18ft Skiffs – The 89th League 18 footers season begins

The Australian 18 Footers League will commence its 89 th  consecutive season of 18 footers racing on Sydney Harbour next Sunday (October 8) when up to 19 teams will contest Race 1 of the six-race Spring Championship over one of the 3-buoys club courses designed to provide even competition throughout the fleet. 

This season’s fleet, as usual, has a wide variety of competitors with an equally wide range of experience in the demanding 18 footer class. 

Last season’s Spring champions and defending champions in 23-24 are John Winning, Fang Warren and Josh Porebski on Yandoo, who will have to battle against experienced teams like the 2023 Giltinan World champion Andoo team (John Winning Jr), Australian champion and Mark Foy Trophy champion Finport Finance (Keagan York) and the up-and-coming Rag & Famish Hotel team, led by 2017 Youth Match Racing World champion Harry Price. 

A number of new and young top class skippers and crew members, mainly from the 49er and 29er classes, are sure to strengthen the level of competition as the racing moves through the season to the major championships in the early months of 2024. 

Runner-up in last season’s Spring Championship and Season Point Score was The Oak Double Bay-4 Pines, skippered by Alex Marinelli, who was having only his third season in the 18s. 

Alex is managing the campaign again this season but is handing over the skipper’s duty to 16-year-old Jacob Marks, who has graduated from the 29er class where he finished 7 th  in the recent world championship in Weymouth, UK. 

Balmain’s skipper Henry Larkings, who finished second behind world champion Andoo in a race at the 2023 worlds, has already shown the potential of sailors graduating to the 18s from the 49er and 29er classes.  Henry won two Australian 29er Championships (2017 and 2018) and was the bronze medalist at the 2018 Youth World Championship in the USA on his way to joining the 18s in 2021-22 and has shown the talent necessary to go to greater heights in 2023-24. 

One of the skippers likely to be a big improver this year is Tom Cunich, who will move to the Lazarus-sponsored skiff after two seasons sailing for Noakes Youth.  Tom and his team showed some very impressive form at the 2023 worlds and the step up into the Lazarus skiff should allow Tom to show his real talent. 

Three other talented new skippers to the League’s fleet this season are John Cooley (Marine Outlet), Jack Hildebrand (Shaw and Partners Financial Services) and Nathan Edwards (Sixt), all of who we will learn more about over the coming weeks of the Spring Championship. 

While the list of young and new teams is impressive, there are a number of more experienced teams still in the fleet which will be at the fore-front of the point tables when the championships are being contested. 

These include Fisher & Paykel, skippered by Jordan Girdis, an un-named new boat for Kirk Mitchell, Burrawang-Young Henrys (Simon Nearn) and The Kitchen Maker (Lachlan Steel). 

An interesting new team in the fleet is Noakes Red, which will feature rookie skipper Emma Rankin alongside experienced campaigners Cam McDonald and Miles Davey. 

Sunday’s race is also the first race for the club’s Season Point Score, which has been the League’s major handicap-based championship event, conducted over the entire season’s racing, since the club was formed in 1935.  This season will be the 89 th  time the club has conducted the Season Point Score, which has been won by some of the greatest sailors in 18 footer history. 

The present club Commodore Simon Nearn won the 2022-23 Season Point Score, in Burrawang-Young Henrys, and will be lining up again with his sights set on achieving another victory in the time-honoured event. 

Simon is rightly excited about the season prospects and the ongoing importance of the Season Point Score.  “The 2023-24 season welcomes new skippers Nathan Edwards with a new sponsor, Sixt, Emma Rankin on Noakes Red  and Andrea Davey sharing the driving with Bec Hancock on Noakes Blue .” 

“We also see a spread of 56 years of age across the fleet from Jacob Marks, making his debut on Royal Oak, to John “Woody” Winning, on Yandoo, defying nature by sailing his 39th season in the fleet!” 

“Expect this season to be more competitive than ever with all the boats running the latest equipment and international talent spread through the fleet.” 

“Our win in the 2022-23 point score last year went down to the last race of the season.  Attention naturally focusses on the JJ Giltinan World Trophy but keep an eye on the Season Points Score which rewards consistency across the year on handicap, and funding to Lake Garda as the prize.  “We proved this could be taken out by anyone!” 

Likely fleet for the start of the 2023-24 Season : 

Andoo   John Winning Jr., Seve Jarvin, Sam Newton 

Balmain   Henry Larkings, Fynn Sprott, Flynn Twomey 

Burrawang-Young Henrys   Simon Nearn, Cam Walker, Paddy Bannon 

Finport Finance   Keagan York, Matt Stenta, Phil Marshall 

Fisher & Paykel   Jordan Girdis, Josh Feldmann, Jacob Broome 

Lazarus   Tom Cunich, Aiden Mansley, tba 

Marine Outlet   John Cooley, Cam Gundy, Charlie Gundy 

(New boat, tba)   Kirk Mitchell, Andrew Stephenson, Daniel Barnett 

Noakes Red   Emma Rankin, Cameron McDonald, Miles Davey 

Rag & Famish Hotel   Harry Price, Josh McKnight, tba 

Shaw and Partners Financial Services   Jack Hildebrand, Jack Ferguson, Tom Quigley 

Sixt   Nathan Edwards, Alex Leslie, Locky Pryor 

Smeg   tba, tba, tba 

The Kitchen Maker   Lachlan Steel, Jerome Watts, Ben Kirkby 

The Royal Oak Double Bay-4 Pines   Jacob Marks, Alex Marinelli, Matt Doyle 

Yandoo   John Winning, Fang Warren, Josh Porebski 

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BP Marina   Nathan McNamara, Jed Cruikshank, Jack Taylor 

Noakes Blue   Andrea Davey, Bec Hancock, Caitlin Mulquiney, Heidi Peach 

The ‘Alternative’ Ferry in October 2023   

(Notice from the Australian 18 Footers League)  

Due to public works, which is prohibiting access to Double Bay Wharf, it is a difficult exercise to run our regular Spectator Ferry for the first few weeks of the season.  Conducting a bus service to an alternative location would not be a practical solution therefore, we have decided not to run a Spectator Ferry for the first few races.  

However, we have a plan!   We will run the Northern part of the 18 Footers clubhouse in Double Bay as an Alternative Ferry and have organised a massive screen to broadcast the SailMedia Livestream camera cat coverage of the racing.  There will also be special drinks and food offers while you support your favourite team.  

This will provide a really unique way to celebrate the start of the 2023-24 season and all our 18 footer supporters are welcome to come down to our clubhouse ‘Alternative’ Ferry, starting with Race 1 of the Spring Championships on October 8.  

If you can’t get out onto Sydney Harbour to see the action-packed racing, or come to the club’s ‘Alternative’ Ferry’, you can catch it LIVE by going to  

http://youtube.com/video/wCmN4S-gbkI/livestreaming ,  

which is the direct link for Sunday’s opening race

Frank Quealey

Australian 18 Footers League Ltd.

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Apart from the week of Christmas, the clubhouse is open from at least noon every Saturday from 1 August to 30 April.  Our telephone number is: +61 2 9363 5577.

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The best ILCA / Laser sailing club in the world, located in Double Bay on Sydney Harbour.

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How do i become a member at the club.

Whether you’re a seasoned Laser sailor or just starting out, DBSC is the right club for you. With the largest regular racing fleet in Australia, your development as a Laser sailor starts here. We cater for all rigs and all ages, and thrive on having a diverse membership. Our members become friends, they own a laser and race with us on Saturdays in summer and Sundays in winter.

For more information: www.dbsc.com.au/membership

I don’t sail, can I still become a member?

The club is managed and run entirely by volunteers and we welcome anyone looking for an opportunity to volunteer. There are plenty of jobs available such as helping with racing, feeding our sailors, and administration. Our membership is diverse and the club is a great place to be on a Saturday.

Please contact us for more information: [email protected]

We are a small club run entirely by volunteers and do not have the resources to run Learn To Sail courses. Other clubs in Sydney offer courses and you can find one that suits you at www.discoversailing.org.au

I have sailed a dinghy before, can you teach me to race a Laser?

DBSC is committed to the development of Laser sailing by offering a “Learn To Race” program for sailors of 15 years and over with previous sailing experience. The program is open to existing Laser sailors who would like to improve their racing techniques such as starts and tactics, and those that are starting out in Lasers who would like to gain more confidence racing with a large competitive fleet.

For more information: www.dbsc.com.au/learn-to-race

DBSC offers club Lasers for hire to give sailors an opportunity to try racing with us before joining as members, and for participation in the Learn To Race program.

Club Laser hire is only available during organised programs or racing on Saturdays from September to April. The number of boats are limited and first preference is given to new hirers, no more than three times.

In order to hire a club Laser, the sailor must demonstrate previous experience sailing on a single-handed dinghy, or helming on other dinghies or other sailboats. 

For safety, we do not hire Lasers to non-members for recreational sailing.

For more information: www.dbsc.com.au/laser-hire

Can I race with you on the harbour?

Any non member that races with us must register for a free Temporary SailPass membership before sailing with us. Please read the information provided in the link and fill in your details.

If you have your own Laser and would like to race with us, either bring your boat to the club or join us on the Harbour. Please ensure that you let us know first by emailing [email protected]

There is no charge for visitors to join our fleet. However, after three races as a visitor, you are expected to become a member if you want to join the DBSC fleet for regular racing or use the club’s facilities.

As a visitor, please do not cross the finish line at the end of a race as it complicates scoring for our volunteer officials. Please ensure you do your best to not interfere with DBSC boats, particularly at the marks, during competitions where you could influence the scoring.

Can you help me buy or sell a Laser?

DBSC Lasers for sale will be listed on this page when they become available: www.dbsc.com.au/lasers-for-sale

For all other Laser sailboats for sale in Sydney, please visit an online marketplace such as Gumtree, eBay, or Facebook.

There are also commercial businesses that specialise in new and used Lasers such as PSA and NB Sailsports .

Can I hire your clubhouse?

The clubhouse is available to hire for private functions for DBSC members. Located on the waterfront in Sydney Harbour, the clubhouse consists of a boat storage space, meeting space, and a north-facing deck. As a venue, it is spectacular for a self-catered function.

For more information: www.dbsc.com.au/functions

Please note: our next door neighbor, the 18 Footers , can offer fully catered functions at all times.

Our primary activity is racing Lasers so the clubhouse is only available for Laser boat storage.

There is a limited number of outside racks which may be suitable for non-Laser watercraft such as tender rowing boats. You will need to visit the club to discuss any potential arrangement. This does not include kayaks.

How do I make a tax-deductible donation to the club?

For online transactions, please visit Australian Sports Foundation: asf.org.au/projects/double-bay-sailing-club-incorporated

For all other methods, please email us: [email protected]

How do I sign up to your weekly newsletter?

Just click on the following link and enter your details: Sign Up Now

What is the deal between your club and the 18 footers?

We have a symbiotic relationship with the Australian 18 Footers where they use our club house as a racing base on Sundays during summer, they also use our support boats for racing, and we run a canteen for sailors. We also provide support each year for the JJ Giltinan championships, the regatta that determines the 18 foot Skiff World Champion.

How do I make a booking at the restaurant?

We are a Laser sailing club with no food & beverage facilities for the public. 

The 18 Footers club, located next door by Double Bay ferry wharf, has a bar and restaurant for your entertainment needs.

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