Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club

Located on the beautiful Lane Cove River beside Longueville Wharf, Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club is a welcoming, family-focused dinghy sailing club run entirely by volunteers. Sailing has taken place at Longueville for more than 125 years, with the Club based next to the wharf since 1918.

Today, our community includes more than 270 sailors, families and supporters. We offer sailing opportunities for all ages and experience levels, with more than 70 children graduating from our Learn to Sail programs each year. Our fleets include -

• Sabots

• Flying 11s

• Cherubs 

• ILCAs (Lasers) 

• and the iconic 12ft Skiff

From September to April, up to 80 dinghies and skiffs race each Saturday afternoon on the Lane Cove & Parramatta Rivers, west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Many of our sailors go on to compete at state, national and international level, while others simply enjoy getting out on the water with friends and family.  Friday Twilights are also a great way to enjoy this hidden gem on the North Shore.

Life at Lane Cove is about much more than racing. Families enjoy an active social calendar, class dinners, presentation nights, junior activities and relaxed Friday & Saturday afternoons by the water. The Club’s friendly atmosphere and strong community spirit make it a great place for children and parents alike to build skills, confidence and lifelong friendships.

We cater for all ages with RUST - our gender-inclusive Men's Shed - adding a mid-week opportunity for sailors and non-sailors to socialise while undertaking important boat & building maintenance activities, and the occasional long lunch!

As a proudly 100% volunteer-run NFP club, everything we do is driven by members and supporters — from coaching and race management to response boats, canteen duties and maintaining our clubhouse and facilities. That volunteer culture is at the heart of what makes Lane Cove such a special place to sail.

Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club is an accredited Australian Sailing Discover Sailing Centre, offering introductory Learn to Sail programs during school holidays and throughout the sailing season.

New members are always welcome - simply come down to the Club any Saturday afternoon or Friday evening in Spring & Summer, or contact us via Richard Kornman, the Club's Commodore, at commodore@lc12ftssc.org.au. 

Objectives of the Club

(a) to facilitate and promote class racing for 12ft Skiffs;

(b) to facilitate and promote class racing for such other classes as the committee may determine;

(c) to promote and advance the sport of sailing;

(d) to encourage enthusiasm in the racing of small boats;

(e) to provide social and recreational facilities for its members;

(f) to provide coaching and instruction in sailing; and

(g) to foster pleasure sailing generally.