History

A brief history…

The club was formed in 1913 and was originally known as Drummoyne Park Sailing Club. Although few recorded facts are available, it is thought it was formed by a mixed sporting group who functioned from about 1911 in the area shown as Drummoyne Park on historic maps of the municipality.

The sailing club was intended for racing the 16ft skiff which had become very popular on Sydney Harbour through the Port Jackson Skiff Club. Members also raced beautifully built model yachts during the winter months on the river between Drummoyne and Huntley’s Point.

The 16ft skiff in those days was a far cry from the racing machine of our present era. It had been adapted in the early 1900s from a rowing skiff used to ferry personnel from the shore to merchant ships moored in the harbour.

In 1924 the name of the club was formally changed to Drummoyne Sailing Club and remains so to this day. While 16ft skiffs remain very much part of the sailing scene at Drummoyne, other classes have been added over the years.

Other classes have come and gone, with Drummoyne always willing to move with the times and cater for members’ changing needs. The yachts now comprise the biggest fleet of the club in terms of numbers racing on a weekly basis.

The club has produced scores of talented sailors over the years, with many enjoying success at state, national and Olympic level.

In 2012, former Drummoyne junior Olivia Price and her crewmates Lucinda Whitty and Nina Curtis claimed a silver medal in the Women’s Match Racing class at the London Olympic Games. In 2024, Olivia returned to Paris Olympics with Evie Haseldine, who also learnt to sail at Drummoyne Sailing Club, in the 49erFX class. They finished in 9th place overall.