Sailing for the whole family

People seem to think that sailing is a very expensive sport, at Oak Flats Sailing Club that could not be further from the truth. In comparison to team sports, sailing is very affordable, to start sailing you don’t even need to own a boat!

Local sailors established Oak Flats Sailing Club in a shed near what is now known as Deakin Reserve in 1950. We have a proud history for the past 75 years in the Oak Flats/Shellharbour community. We have gained a reputation of producing accomplished sailors, who have succeeded and progressed to be state and national title holders, including Spiral Class 4.6 National Champion, Sydney to Hobart runners up 2022 and overall winners 2023.

Newly renovated sailing clubhouse

We pride ourselves on creating a secure, safe and friendly family atmosphere with lots of fun for all our members. We are a not-for-profit community-based sporting organisation. Oak Flats Sailing Club is proudly affiliated with Australian Sailing. Our newly renovated sailing clubhouse is situated in picturesque parklands at Deakin Reserve Oak Flats, just off Central Ave on the Southern Shores of Lake Illawarra. Our sailing is conducted Sundays from September till May weather permitting. Our sailing club provides a safe, fun sailing experience with beginner lessons at our sailing school held Sunday mornings, starting at 9:00am. 

Club races and beginner lessons

Oak Flats Sailing Club provides Club Boats & P.F.D.’s (lifejackets) as well as expert tuition. We welcome people of all ages. For the more experienced sailors to quench their competitive thirst, our club races are held from 1:00pm till 4:00pm. Full on water supervision is provided by qualified volunteers using our powered support craft. Volunteers needed!