Middle Harbour VJ Sailing Club | |
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Short Name | MHVJSC |
Physical Address | The Spit Mosman |
State | NSW |
Country | Australia |
Website | mhasc.org.au/history-parent/1945-1961/ |
Date Formed | 1949 22 |
Middle Harbour VJ Sailing Club
1949 to 1961Forming the club at J Adams Boat Shed, building the New Club House
The Middle Harbour Sailing Club was formed by a group of VJ enthusiasts led by Barry Wilson and Brian Baker on 22 March 1949, at Adams Boat Shed, The Spit. The first race was held the following Sunday with six boats competing. Brian Baker and Brian Wilson were members of the 16 ft Skiff Club at the Spit. B class members sailed VJs and other dinghies and the A class members sailed the 16s. Barry and Brian wanted to join the VJ association.
In the early stages the Club was affiliated with the Modified VJ Association and by the start of the 1949-50 season, affiliated with the VJ and VS Amateur Association.
This club was affiliated with the Middle Harbour Amateur Sailing Club and no longer exists. For more information - see Middle Harbour Amateur Sailing Club