Frequently Asked Questions

Top 20 Most Frequently Asked Questions
  1. What type of sailing does Kurnell Catamaran Club Inc (KCC) cater to?
    • KCC caters for the casual and serious sailor alike. We sail "off the beach" catamarans and sometimes "cruising multihulls" on Sundays from September to early May each year. KCC has also established a Junior sailing division in the very safe and fun monohull O'pen Skiff and Laser monohulls. It doesn't matter if you are world champion or only have enough knowledge to get back to the beach. The club is a fun, family oriented club and we would love to have you join us.
  2. What classes of boat sail at the club?
    • KCC welcomes all sailing craft though its multihulls (including large cruising multihulls) that sail with us in the main. Predominately at the club we have "off the beach" catamarans from classes such as "A" Class, F16s, F18s, Hobiecat, Maricats, NACRAs, Paper Tigers, Prindles, Stingrays, Taipans, Tornados, Windrush and others are always welcome. Occasionally we even have a fleet of windsurfers who come along and sail.
    • KCC has also established a Junior sailing division in the very safe and fun monohull O'pen Skiff boat as well as in the Laser class.
  3. What are KCC's opening hours?
    • Multihulls:- 9.30am to 4.30pm on scheduled sailing dates as per the KCC Race Calendar unless gazetted otherwise in a Regatta Notice of Race.
    • Junior Monohulls:- 8.30am to 12.30pm on scheduled sailing dates as per the KCC Race Calendar unless gazetted otherwise in a Junior Regatta Notice of Race. 
  4. Where are you located and how do I contact KCC?
    • The main clubhouse is at the corner of Prince Charles Parade and Ward Street, Kurnell NSW 2231 (304 Prince Charles Parade, Kurnell NSW Australia 2231).
    • Note that KCC has a second building west of the main clubhouse at 310 Prince Charles Parade that is used for storage of boats with mast up and storage of some junior equipment. It is not used to run sailing events.
    • Refer to the Contact webpage to see how to contact KCC including our email addresses, phone number, postal address etc. 
  5. Can I come along and try sailing with an aim to taking it up as a sport or recreational activity at your club?
    • Yes you are welcome to come along and we'll try to fix you up for a ride on one of our member's boats, subject to availability. It's best to contact the KCC President or KCC Junior President and organise a date and time to come down, preferably between 9.30am and 10.30am on a Sunday per the Race Calendar , as after that many of our sailors are rigging up in preparation to race during the afternoon
  6. How much does it cost?
    • Refer to our Membership webpage for a schedule of fees for both members and non-members.  Note that visiting sailors / non-members / guests who sail and use the club's facilities are expected to pay the non-member's race day fee whether racing or not.
  7. When are membership fees due?
    • Annual membership fees and boat yard fees are generally due on the 1st September, but must be paid by 31st October. Fees received after that may, at the discretion of the Executive Committee, incur a levy of up to 50% and/or a racing penalty. New members joining mid season or mid year are not subject to the levy and the KCC Treasurer will determine a pro rata fee for the part season. Junior monohull only sailors receive a discount on their fees if paid by 31st October.
  8. What are the different types of membership available?
    Adult / Senior Full membership for a single adult of the KCC.
    Family Full family membership of the KCC for those residing at the same residential address.
    Associate Non-sailing membership.
    Student Full membership of the KCC for students over 18 years of age at the start of the sailing season that are attending a recognised college or university full time.
    Junior Junior membership of the KCC and sailing in the multihulls or multihulls and monohulls for those under 18 years of age as at the start of the sailing season and due to their circumstances for some reason cannot be covered under Family Membership.
    Honorary Temporary membership at the discretion of the KCC Committee for one month.
    Life Life membership of the KCC as ratified at an Annual General Meeting.
    Junior Monohulls Family Full family membership (multiple juniors under 18 years of age as at the start of the sailing season) for those residing at the same residental address to just the Junior Monohulls Division of KCC.
    Junior Monohulls Individual Individual membership (1 junior under 18 years of age as at the start of the sailing season) to just the Junior Monohulls Division of KCC.
  9. I noticed you have Life membership. How does that work? What are the benefits and how does one become a Life member?
    • KCC's Life Members are special individuals who have been awarded KCC Life membership in recognition of service rendered over a period in excess of 10 years in promoting the interests and objects of the club. KCC Life membership is voted upon and awarded as a result of 75% of the attendees of the Annual General Meeting supporting the nomination.
    • Life Members do not pay annual membership fees, race fees or KCC annual regatta fees. They still pay for boat storage and for regattas that are not KCC annual regattas (eg Class championships etc).
    • You can see our Life members and other sailing achievers on our Honour Boards.
  10. Do you hire out boats?
    • No we don't, but if you are a prospective junior monohull sailor under 16 years of age, we do have a number of O'pen Skiff and Laser class boats available to try sailing in for a small nominal fee.
  11. Do I need my own boat?
    • No you don't need your own boat, but you will need someone who is willing to have you on board as crew. If you cannot find someone, then we'll try and fix you up, but places are limited. Many people end up buying their own boat after a few sails and that is when the fun really starts.
  12. What if I need crew or am crew looking for a boat?
    • If you need crew or are crew looking for a regular ride, email the KCC Webmaster your details (and experience if crew) and we will place an advertisement on our  4 Sale/Wanted webpage requesting crew or detailing you as potential crew wanting a sail.
  13. Do you run / host regattas for any class of sailing boat?
    • Whilst we primarily host regattas for multihulls, we have, in the past, hosted other classes(including non-multihull) state and national titles. Subject to club resources being available and the timing against our own events and Race Calendar, we welcome classes wishing to run state or national titles at KCC. Note that we usually require a minimum of 9 months notice. Contact the KCC Race Secretary or KCC President for further information and/or a pricing quote. 
  14. What about very large multihulls, your Cruising Division?
    • KCC can also cater for cruising style multihulls (i.e. large catamarans or trimarans that are generally large enough to have sleeping accomodation). Depending on the number of Cruising Division boats we have as members each year, we may run a Cruising Division series consisting of racing once per month. Additionally at Easter, we occasionally, depending upon interest, run a 3 day regatta (the KCC Mega Multi Regatta) exclusively for Cruising Division boats. Contact the KCC Cruising Division Representative via the KCC President or KCC Race Secretary for further information. 
  15. Can children sail and if so, what is the minimum age for them to sail at the club?
    • Yes children can sail on the multihulls, monohulls or both. Whilst there is no mimimum age, it really depends on how coordinated, strong and confident the child is. Needless to say they must be able to swim competently. We tend to find because of the speed and power of multihulls that children tend to start crewing between about 11 and 13 years of age. On the Junior monohulls at the club we target children under 16 years of age, but particularly those between about 6 and 13 years of age in the O'pen Skiff class of boat and Laser monohull. Contact the KCC Junior President for further information. 
  16. Can I bring the family, young children, pets, grandma and grandpa etc?
    • Absolutely, we'd love to have them along to cheer you on!
    • We do ask though, that you supervise children under the care of a responsible adult and not leave them on their own in the club or surrounds. Be aware there is often heavy traffic and movement of cars and boats aound the club on sailing days - please keep them well supervised when on the beach, in the water or crossing the roads to / from the club.
    • Note that pets are NOT permitted in the clubhouse, but we have no objection to them outside as long as they are well behaved in nature and supervised. Note that dogs are not permitted on the beach opposite the club, however approximately 100-150 metres west of the club on Prince Charles Parade there is a dog friendly beach. Refer to local council signage for details.
    • Don't forget to clean up after them if they make a mess. That goes for the pets too :-).
  17. Do you teach sailing or offer training courses?
    • Unfortunately we do not run official tuition programs, however if you understand the basics there is always someone around to assist with improving your skills in rigging, sailing and racing.
    • We have however, established a Junior Division in the very safe and fun monohull O'pen Skiff class of boat and Laser class where there is informal tutition for those under 16 years of age.  
  18. What facilities are at the clubhouse?
    • The club has men's and ladies separate toilet, change rooms and hot shower facilities. Additionally the club has a large balcony and internal seating and tables with a clear view of the sailing on Botany Bay as well as a canteen. There is also usually ample parking in the street. In accordance with club policy no cash or valuables are left or stored on site. 
  19. Is sailing dangerous?
    • Not normally, but like all sports there are risks. Participants must familiarise themselves with all the risks involved. Sailing can be a high risk sport and access to medical treatment and emergency services can be delayed. All participants must exercise their own judgement as to the risks involved. At a minimum participants must be competent swimmers, be reasonably fit, reasonably coordinated, not suffer from medical conditions that may affect their ability to participate, have the necessary safety gear/attire/boat in good working condition, wear a life jacket, be able to sail and handle a sail boat reasonably competently, have a knowledge of the sailing and boating rules, understand the local sailing area including the weather/tidal conditions, be appropriately insured and understand and accept the risks involved.
    • Kurnell Catamaran Club Incorporated takes no responsibility for an individuals decision to sail, race or participate in any capacity with, or on behalf of the club. Also refer to the Racing Rules of Sailing Rule 3 "Decision to Race"
    • If you are a novice, we recommend you confine your sailing days to days when the wind is blowing on shore (N, NE or E wind directions are best at the club) and the wind strength, including gusts, is less than 15 knots (approx 27 km/hr).
  20. I'm hooked where can I get a membership application / renewal or other relevant forms and how do I pay? 
    • The Membership webpage has all the forms you need.  
    • There is a schedule of all the fees for members and visitors (for information only)
    • There is a membership application/renewal form for the full KCC Membership.
    • There is a stand alone membership application/renewal form for membership to just the KCC Junior monohulls.
    • There is a form to register your boat for racing should you desire to race as a member in perpetual events.
    • There is a form to register your boat for storage in one of our boat yards or the junior's storage shed with the "Boat Storage Policy and Terms and Conditions" of storage on the bottom of the form.
    • Payment details (how to pay) are listed on the bottom of the KCC Full Membership Application/Renewal and the Junior Monohulls Only Membership Application/Renewal.

Other Frequently Asked Questions
  1. How is Kurnell Catamaran Club Incorporated (KCC) handling the COVID-19 crisis that has affected Australia? Are the restrictions still in place?
    • KCC's COVID-19 plan is currently inactive. There are currently no COVID-19 specific restrictions in place at the club. KCC requests all members and guests, when at the club or considering coming out to the club, to remain vigilant and observe sensible precautions re COVID-19 going forward. Stay safe all!
  2. I've heard that catamarans capsize easily. What if I capsize? How do I right a catamaran?
    • This is a common myth, catamarans are actually much more difficult to capsize than monohull boats of equivalent size. However once they do capsize they can be more difficult to right quickly unless you use the correct technique. The golden rule when a catamaran capsizes is to not let go of the boat, when on their side they will drift faster than most people can swim. Always check on your crew/skipper for injuries immediately after a capsize. If you witness a capsize from another boat, check on them by sailing close to them or hailing them (it wont affect your results we'll award "redress" if necessary). Once over, you need to loosen off the mainsheets, traveller and jibsheets and any other sail controls that may cause the boat to sail away if its righted and you aren't yet on board. You must then manuevure the boat such that the mast points into the wind (this can often be achieved by sitting or standing on the lower hull when a catamaran is on its side, right down near the bow or stern), throwing a righting rope over the hull and then leaning (with assistance of crew or trapeze harness) out to bring the boat back to an upright position without letting it go back over in the process.
    • Remember, never leave the boat. If you are sailing with us, the KCC support boat will come to your assistance if you signal them.  
    • Feel free to ask our more experienced sailors such as our Division Captains or Race Secretary to show you the correct technique before you experience a capsize. 
  3. What should I take on board the boat? What gear and attire do I need to sail?
    • All competitors shall wear whilst racing (and in our opinion all sailors whenever on the water), personal flotation devices which are in good condition and in accordance with the specifications issued or approved by a national authority affiliated to the International Sailing Federation, or a standards organisation, or certification authority, recognised for the purpose by its respective government. What does this mean? In essense, it means you must wear a life jacket that is in good condition when on the water.
    • If you are sailing on a boat rigged with trapeze, then it is recommended you wear a trapeze harness.
    • If your boat is a two or more person boat, you shouldn't sail it single handed.
    • Other than that, suitable clothing for sailing on a boat in conditions that can vary with the weather. Many sailors wear wetsuits (steamers), rash vests, sailing gloves, wetsuit boots, hats, sunscreen, watch and sunglasses. Many take additional safety gear such as a shackle key, knife, whistle(for attracting attention), head gear/protection (for higher performance boats) and a bottle of fresh water. Bear in mind, you will get wet, so best to leave anything not salt water friendly onshore
    • Needless to say, if you are on medication you should consider whether sailing may interfere with your condition or vice versa and whether you need to take medication when out on the water.  
  4. Do I need a NSW boat license or any other certifications to participate, sail or drive the support boats at KCC?
    • For "off the beach" catamarans and our junior monohulls you are not required under current laws (as at May'2026) to hold a boat license.
    • Depending on your boat, for the large cruising multihulls you may be required to hold a power boat license.
    • To skipper our support boat(s) you are required to hold a NSW Power Boat license. Further information on Boat Licenses can be found on the NSW Government Maritime Licenses website.
    • If you operate the VHF radio(s) at the club or on our support boats you are expected to either hold or be working towards a Short Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP). Further information re SROCP can be found on the Australian Maritime College website. One day courses are often run by Marine Rescue NSW.
  5. Can you recommend a boat or boat dealer?
    • Unfortunately not, suffice to say most beginners start in smaller 14' (<4.2m) boats and then graduate after a year or two to 16' (<5.2m) or even bigger. The most experienced sailors tend to sail the bigger boats and particularly those with spinnakers. You can see various sailing related vendors under "Manufacturers & Vendors" on our Links webpage.
  6. When planning to sail at KCC, what weather forecast should I look at?
  7. Is there parking and a rigging area on sailing days for car/boats/trailers at the club? Is there a path from the rigging area to the launching area?
    • Yes, there is council designated parking opposite the club backing onto the rigging area for car/trailer combinations. It should be noted that this is reserved for car/trailer combinations on Sundays during specific hours and vehicles must remain attached to the trailer to avoid council parking fines. The public may use this parking area outside the specified hours. The grass rigging area is adjacement to this parking.
    • There is also a cleared artifical path for launching/retrieving off the beach catamarans and small monohulls using beach wheels or hand trolleys from the rigging area to the beach sand. Vehicles cannot use this launch/retrieval path, however, about 500 metres west of the club on Prince Charles Parade there is a public boat ramp and public car/trailer parking area for larger craft and power boats.
  8. What is the boat launching area like? Is it sand, mud, grass, coral, pebbles, shale, rocks, concrete wall or ramp?
    • The launch/retrieval area is from opposite the KCC clubhouse at Silver Beach, Kurnell, NSW. Silver Beach is a white fine grained sandy beach with a sand/sparce sea grass bottom that is usually a minimum of about 0.5 to 1.5 metres deep even at low tide for the first 30 metres from shore before dropping into deeper water. The beach is divided into multiple sections of 100 to 200 metres long separated by rock walls (~4 to 5 metres wide and ~30 to 50 metres long) that jut out into Botany Bay to stablise beach erosion and conditions. The water is enclosed within Botany Bay, NSW and effectively has little to no shore break except under very extreme conditions. It is an excellant "launch from the beach" area for sailing craft including those with dagger rudders and centreboards.
    • Larger cruising multihulls and similar craft should anchor at least 50 metres from shore (generally at least as far out as the end of the beach rock walls) and use relevant navigational charts, depth sounding gear and local tidal/weather information before anchoring.
  9. Can I take my four wheel drive vehicle onto the beach?
    • No, council fines apply.
  10. What are the two marks ~75 to 100 metres offshore directly opposite the club?
    • The two small yellow marks, lying in a line north of the club and approximately 75 to 100 metres offshore are used as finishing marks for selected club racing and are not available as mooring buoys! They are not designed for holding the bottom with a vessel attached. All craft should avoid the area near or between these marks on racing days unless participating in the event.
  11. Is there accomodation nearby if I am attending a KCC Regatta?
    • There is accomodation nearby in Kurnell and Cronulla. KCC recommends searching the internet with a search argument of "Accomodation Kurnell NSW" or "Accomodation Cronulla NSW". There is usually no accomodation at the club itself due to the conditions on KCC's lease.
  12. Can I camp on the beach or in the rigging area?
    • No, council fines apply.
  13. Is my boat/gear secure if left overnight in the rigging area, clubhouse or clubhouse surrounds during a regatta/event?
    • Security of persons, vehicles, trailers, boats and valuables/gear including from, but not limited to: accidental damage, criminal activities and weather events remains the responsibility of the individual. KCC accepts no liability and takes no responsibility for security of persons, vehicles, trailers, boats and valuables/gear.
    • To assist during multi-day regattas, KCC may, at our sole discretion, allow temporary usage of the locked KCC storage boat yards (subject to available space) at no charge for the duration of the regatta. We may also elect to turn on the club's floodlights and other external lights during regattas and special events which provides some limited illumination of the rigging area and clubhouse surrounds. We sometimes, depending upon the size and length of the regatta, have a KCC committee member onsite to oversee the clubhouse overnight.
  14. Can I permanently store my boat at the club and if so, what does it cost?
    • Yes, we offer boat/trailer storage at a very competitive rate in our boat yards near the club. We also have a small lockable storage shed for a limited number of Junior member's O'pen Skiff monohull craft. Refer to our Membership webpage for details on boat storage including the Boat Yard Policy Terms and Conditions which are on the Boat Storage form. 
  15. What's the deal with two boat yards for storage at KCC? How do I get my boat in either one or the other boat yard?
    • The "back boat yard" at 7-9 Ward Street, Kurnell is for storage of boats/trailers with their mast down (you cannot store mast up in this boat yard due to the powerlines across the road between the beach and the boat yard). The "front boat yard" in the grounds at 310 Prince Charles Parade Kurnell is where we can store boats with their masts raised. We have a policy of only our most frequently sailed boats using this yard.
    • In addition to the two boat yards, KCC also has a small storage shed next to the main clubhouse with limited storage for a small number of Junior member's O'pen Skiff or Laser monohull craft
  16. Is my boat/trailer secure in the storage areas?
    • Whilst the storage areas/shed are fenced and secured by padlocks, security of persons, vehicles, trailers, boats and valuables/gear including from, but not limited to: accidental damage, criminal activities and weather events remains the responsibility of the owner. KCC accepts no liability and takes no responsibility for security of persons, vehicles, trailers, boats and valuables/gear.
    • Due to the possible exposure of the boat yards to strong winds during extreme weather events, it is recommended that boat owners securely anchor/tie down their boats. Be aware there is underground power in the "front boat yard" that poses a hazard when using stakes/anchors to secure a boat to the ground - extreme caution should be exercised.
  17. Is temporary boat storage available for members or guests?
    • Yes, KCC casual boat yard storage is subject to availability and discretion of KCC Race Committee and must have a KCC Race Committee Member’s or the KCC Treasurer's written approval. Refer to the current year's KCC Sailing Instructions for the Race Committee Members. There is a ten (10) day minimum and thirty (30) day maximum term for temporary storage and it must be pre-paid. A KCC Race Committee Member or the KCC Treasurer will determine the actual storage space and in which boat yard. For KCC casual boat yard storage, no key will be issued or lent and hence casual storage users must coordinate entry/exit of boats with the KCC sailing dates and times.
    • The KCC Boat Yard Storage Agreement (refer to the Membership webpage) must still be fully completed and signed by the Boat Owner for casual storage and the relevant KCC Boat Yard Policy Terms and Conditions still apply
  18. Can I bring my new / second hand boat along for someone to show me how to rig it up correctly?
    • Yes, as long as you arrive early on a Sunday. For example after 9.30am but before 10.30am because after that Members are usually busy preparing their own boats for the afternoon's racing. Contact one of the KCC Division Captains (names are on the Committee Organisation webpage) via the KCC President. 
  19. My boat is not seaworthy or needs repairs. Can you help?
    • If you intend to sail with us regularly, we'd be glad to help. Come down one Sunday during the sailing season, preferably between 9.30am and 10.30. Contact one of the KCC Division Captains via the KCC President.
    • Alternatively look under the category of  "Manufacturers & Vendors" on our Links webpage. 
  20. What if I have a boat or gear to sell or wish to buy a boat or gear?
    • We can place an advertisement on our 4 Sale/Wanted webpage. Please read all the conditions on that webpage. We don't charge for placing the advertisements, but it is customary for a small donation or some exchange of services if we are responsible for your sale. Contact the KCC Webmaster by email for enquires or to place your advertisement.
  21. What if I have an old boat or gear that I'd like to donate to KCC?
    • KCC generally welcomes donations of old boats as long as they are in reasonable shape and easy to transport to the club in terms of distance and size of the boat. Sometime we use these boats for spare parts, sometimes for club members and sometimes we sell them after minor repairs using the revenue to better the club generally. The club however, is not a dumping ground for unserviceable/unneeded boats, equipment or gear. So please, don't be upset if we decline your boat or equipment/gear offer.
  22. What if I just want to crew at KCC and don't have my own boat or even want one in the future?
    • You can contact KCC Webmaster by email and they will place an advertisement on the 4 Sale/Wanted webpage to link "would be" crews up with skippers. Please read all the conditions on the webpage. This is a free service.
  23. Do you have people watching over me and looking after me when I am out on the water?
    • During racing periods (most Sunday afternoons September to early May), KCC has a support boat (twin hulled Webster powerboat with 90hp outboard) on the water that is in radio contact with the club. Additionally an Officer of the Day oversees the clubhouse and provides additional observation of the bay from the clubhouse. The KCC Junior monohull sailing division also has Support boat(s) on the water when they are active (usually AM on designated sailing dates).
    • We also have very strict rules regarding when to sail in relation to the weather. For more information consult our Operational Plan and the Sailing Instructions. All boats are required to have righting ropes on them(towing rings and bridles are recommended) and all sailors must wear lifejackets when on the water. 
    • If you are a very raw beginner at sailing, we strongly recommend you confine your sailing to days when the actual wind strength (including gusts) is less than 15 knots (approx 27 km/hr) and the wind is blowing onto the shore (N, NE or E wind directions are best at the club).
    • If you are not actually racing but still having a pleasure sail, we recommend you let both the "Officer of the Day" and the "Boat Captain" know that you will be on the water and stay within reasonable visual contact of both the clubhouse and the support boat. We also recommend you finish sailing and come ashore before the final race of the day completes (Support boat will commence picking up the racing marks (yellow buoys) when the final race is finished) as the support boat will come ashore then and observation of the water from the clubhouse ceases then.
  24. What facilities are at the club if there is an emergency, someone is injured or someone has a medical episode?
    • The club has an Operational Plan to deal with emergency situations including a Risk Management Plan in Appendix B of this document. 
    • At the clubhouse we have a first aid kit, mobile phone access to emergency services, club and support boat radio access to monitored VHF and 27Mhz radio channels (e.g. Marine Rescue NSW etc), clubhouse fire extinguishers, clubhouse signed emergency exits and a defibrillator.
    • Our support boats have the relevant government mandated safety equipment as well as VHF radio contact with the clubhouse when they are on duty on the water.
  25. Are there insurance requirements?
    • Yes, boat owners must have their boat insured (including racing cover if you intend to race) for third party property.
    • Additionally you must have a minimum $10m AUD (or the figure mandated in any associated sailing instructions) third party personal liability cover. It is recommended that you have full comprehensive insurance but this is obviously a personal decision.
    • The club itself also has the legislated public liability insurance but this does not extend to individual sailing boats or their skippers/crews.
  26. Do I have to join Australian Sailing?
    • Yes, members are required to join and subscribe annually as part of their membership (i.e. the Australian Sailing membership fee is embedded within your KCC membership fee.) You do not pay separately.
    • All KCC memberships, where the sailor is still actively participating in sailing, include Australian Sailing membership except Associate and Honorary Membership. It is only included for Life Members where the member is still actively sailing at KCC.
    • The benefits and other pertinent information can be found on the Australian Sailing website.
    • Note if you intend to race at regattas, it is often a requirement that you prove your Australian Sailing membership. The KCC Treasurer can assist you with finding out your membership number and details after you have joined the club and Australian Sailing has acknowledged your membership. Alternatively, you can self-check if you are an active Australian Sailing member or find your membership number by clicking on this Aust Sailing Number Finder external link
  27. Do I have to join KCC when sailing? Can't I just come along and sail as a visitor or guest regularly?
    • Visiting sailors who sail/compete on more than 3 occasions in a season in perpetual events (regattas don't count) are expected to join KCC. Visiting sailors/non-members/guests who sail and who use the club's facilities are expected to pay the non-member's race day fee whether racing or not. It is usually more cost effective to sail regularly as a member.
    • Visitors will still show in the individual race day results but will not be shown in aggregate scores or be eligible for perpetual trophies/prizes 
  28. So when do you sail and what type of races and courses do you have?
    • The multihulls sail most Sundays from early September (week after Father's Day) till the end of the first week in May each year.
    • The Junior monohulls sail most Sundays from early October till the week before Easter each year.
    • Refer to the Race Calendar, Sailing Instructions and Notices of Race for details on the schedule, our sailing rules (including courses) and regatta notifications.
  29. Do I have to race?
    • Of course not, but many finds it improves their sailing skills quicker than sailing stand alone. However, we have members who do more more than come for a casual sail that coincides with the club being open during the sailing season.
  30. I don't really know the rules of sailing a racing catamaran. Who do I give way to? When do I have right away? Where can I find the rules?
    • You can view the Racing Rules of Sailing online. In particular you should familiarise yourself with the Rules in Part 1, Part 2 and the race signals.
  31. I've read the rules but am still apprehensive about racing. Any tips?
    • We recommend you seek out your Division Captain at the club (Divisions are how we segregate boats on size and performance and are listed in the current Sailing Instructions). You can see the names of the KCC Division Captains on our Organisation webpage and contact the Division Captains via the KCC President or KCC Race Secretary.
    • Juniors parents or guardians should contact the KCC Junior President.
    • Then we recommend you go for a sail and follow the racing fleet around for a race or two. Observe how they interact with the support boat and its RRS Signal Flags at the start, how they give way to each other when traversing the course and how they finish a race.
    • The KCC Race Secretary will also be only too eager to assist you as well.
  32. How do I see my race results?
    • Race results are posted on this website usually within 3 days of an event completing but, more often than not, on the same evening as the event.
    • The results from the most recent event weekend are posted under Recent Result on our home page to save you having to wade through other event details. 
    • The main Race Results webpage has all the current season's full race results including archived results from previous years.
    • The results are also posted on the notice board at the club usually within 7 days of an event. Regatta results are usually posted the same day as the regatta completing.
    • Any errors, anomalies or queries re the race results should be directed to the KCC Race Secretary.
  33. What if I disagree with the results and wish to protest against the actions of another sailor or the officials?
    • Your first course of action should be to consult amicably with the competitor or official involved. If that fails and you cannot resolve, you can formalise your protest on an official Protest Form which should be lodged within the guidelines of the Sailing Instructions with the "Officer of the Day", "Principle Race Officer" or the KCC Race Secretary. 
    • Whilst you are well within your rights to protest, there are time limits and rules around protesting and it is not a very common thing to pursue at the club.
  34. Do I have to do duties around the club?
    • Yes, all members, as per the Sailing Instructions, are generally expected to complete up to two rostered duty days per season (refer to the Duty Roster). If you contact the KCC Vice President from the Contact webpage, they will try and accomodate your preferred dates on a first in, first served basis. If you don't, they'll roster you at random across the season. 
    • The tasks you are expected to perform are listed on the Duty Tasks webpage.
    • The forms (timekeepers sheets, sign on sheets etc) you will need on duty are listed on our Sailing Miscellaneous Forms webpage.
    • We also have working bees regularly throughout the season that are listed on our Race Calendar. These are usually on a Saturday where we perform maintenance on the club, mow lawns etc. We encourage all members including junior's parents/guardians to attend two or three of these per year to assist.
  35. Will doing duty affect my race results/scores?
    • The effect on your results depends on the current year's Sailing Instructions, but generally the combination of race calendar and sailing instructions has been designed by our Race Committee to ensure that duty has minimal effect on a sailor's result. 
  36. I'm probably going to be pretty hopeless at racing, what's the point if I'm against all these hot shot sailors?
    • Whilst our Club Championship racing is aimed at the best sailor winning, our other race series all have personal handicaps applied, so you can come physically last across the finish line and depending upon your handicap still win the event. Its all about continuous improvement. Those that improve the most tend to win handicap events and because beginners tend to improve fastest, then they have a definite advantage here. 
  37. I have heard that KCC has developed a modified form of the original Victorian Yachting Club (VYC) yardsticks (now Australian Sailing Catamaran yardsticks) for use in events at the club. What are the KCC yardsticks or what yardsticks do you use?
    • Yes we did, however the Australian Sailing Catamaran yardsticks are now identical and have been for several years now so the KCC ones have been retired. KCC uses the Australian Sailing Catamaran yardsticks which, using results gathered over many seasons is a set of boat handicaps used to determine mixed fleet racing results (all other things being equal) which fairly reflects the current crop of modern racing catamarans. KCC even has our own representative that compiles results nationwide and advises Australian Sailing directly re changes to the Australian Sailing Catamaran yardsticks 
  38. Is the club licensed for alcohol?
    • Yes, but it is a very strict operating license for members, visiting sailors and their bona-fide guests on set dates in our Race Calendar. We do not sell alcohol until after racing has completed for the day. The club abides by all laws concerning the responsible serving of alcohol and alcohol is only available when the Licensee and suitable holders of current RSA certificates are on-site at the bar. 
    • We do not sell to the public.
    • If you hold a current Responsible Serving of Alcohol (RSA) Competency Card and are a member/prospective member and would like to occasionally assist KCC in meeting our obligations re the responsible serving of alcohol when you are on duty or attending KCC events, please write "RSA" when answering the "special conditions KCC should be aware of" question on your membership application or renewal
  39. Do you have poker or gambling machines?
    • No. 
  40. Is smoking or vaping permitted inside the club, on the club's balcony or on your support boats?
    • No. 
  41. Is food / drink available at the club?
    • Yes we have a canteen that opens about an hour before racing and stays open for an hour to two hours after racing. 
  42. So what's on the canteen menu? Can the public access the canteen?
    • Items on the menu include sandwiches, pies, sausage rolls, snacks (potato chips, chocolates etc), tea/coffee, water, soft drinks and alcohol (at selected times when a club RSA certificate holder and the Licensee are present) all at reasonable prices. During regattas and special events additional menu items and/or specific catering is often available.
    • The general public cannot use the canteen. Only members, visiting sailors and their bona-fide guests can use the club's facilities including the canteen. 
  43. Does the club and canteen take cashless payments?
    • Yes it is preferred. We accept credit and debit card (electronic tap & go), Apple pay (tap your phone) for canteen and fees.
    • We also accept cash, but in accordance with KCC policy no cash or valuables are stored at the club.
  44. Does the club have internet access / WIFI?
    • Not at present.
  45. Is KCC on social media?
    • KCC has a Facebook and an Instagram account, but does not have official TikTok, X, Threads or other social media accounts. 
  46. I'd like a larger copy of a photo from your photo gallery on this website. Is that possible?
    • Higher resolution (sharper and larger) photos from KCC's Photo Gallery are available in JPG format (if the source still exists with the KCC Webmaster) to KCC members, those depicted in the photo or if a child is depicted to the parents, guardian or grandparents of the child. Just email the filename (listed under the photo) to the KCC Webmaster (refer to the Contact webpage) who will reply with the JPG attached usually within 7 days. Be aware the file you receive via return email may be up to 20 MB in size.
    • Note that the KCC Webmaster has no control of and cannot supply photos or videos depicted on KCC's social media pages (Facebook & Instagram). Contact the social media poster directly.
  47. Is the clubhouse available for hiring or public use? (e.g. weddings, engagements, birthdays or fund raising events)
    • Generally no, however, it may be available as part of a KCC Executive approved and authorised sailing regatta or similar associated event that supports the local community. This is subject to very specific conditions including KCC's own racing calendar requirements and availability. Contact the KCC President or the KCC Secretary for further enquires, T&Cs (e.g. Insurance conditions, RSA certificate holders, licensed alcohol dates etc) and potential charges. Such requests usually require a minimum of at least 9 months notice.
  48. Are the KCC support boats or tractors available for hiring or public use? 
    • Generally no, however, as part of a KCC Executive approved and authorised specific sailing regatta or similar associated event KCC has in the past supplied a crewed Support Boat to assist. This is subject to very specific conditions including KCC's own racing calendar support requirements and the availability of our volunteer members to captain and crew the vessel. Contact the KCC President or the KCC Secretary for further enquires, T&Cs (e.g. Insurance conditions, Boat and Tractor registration conditions, Boat License etc) and potential charges. Such requests usually require a minimum of at least 9 months notice.
  49. How do I get on Committee and help out at the club? 
    • If a position is showing as vacant on our Organisation webpage, simply contact the KCC President or Secretary to register your interest in assisting. Alternatively, nominate for Committee at the Annual General Meeting that is usually held in early May each year. The AGM Notice contains the Committee Nomination Form.
  50. Is KCC a profitable organisation and is it privately owned? 
    • KCC is an incorporated body under the Associations Incorporation Act of 1984. KCC is a non-profit, volunteer staffed and run, sporting club that exists for its members. It is not a singular privately owned enterprise.
  51. My company or I would like to sponsor KCC or a KCC event. How do I go about it? 
    • Thank you for considering us! Contact the KCC Publicity Officer via the KCC President.
    • You may be able to obtain naming rights to an event, your companies name or logo advertised on flags, banners, on our support boats as well as your logo on our website depending on the type and size of the sponsorship (which could be either financial, goods, prizes or services to the club).
  52. What if I am just interested in doing some casual un-paid volunteer work at your club, but don't want to be on committee? 
    • Contact the KCC President to discuss how you might like to contribute.
  53. What other important documents or guidelines should I be aware of at the club? 
  54. I'm sure what I want is on your website, but I can't seem to find it in the FAQ or elsewhere. Any tips? 
    • If you cannot find what you want from the menu at the top of the main home page (www.kcc.asn.au) then try clicking on "OTHER" on the navigation menu and using either the Site Map firstly or the Search options.
    • Alternatively come down to the club during the sailing season on a Sunday (refer to the Race Calendar for dates), preferably between 9.30am and 10.30am and speak to any of our Executive Committee members.
    • If all else fails you can contact the KCC President or the KCC Webmaster by email.
  55. I'm hooked where can I get a membership application / renewal or other relevant forms and how do I pay? 
    • The Membership webpage has all the forms you need.  
    • There is a schedule of all the fees for members and visitors (for information only)
    • There is a membership application/renewal form for the full KCC Membership.
    • There is a stand alone membership application/renewal form for membership to just the KCC Junior monohulls.
    • There is a form to register your boat for racing should you desire to race as a member in perpetual events.
    • There is a form to register your boat for storage in one of our boat yards or the junior's storage shed with the "Boat Storage Policy and Terms and Conditions" of storage on the bottom of the form.
    • Membership payment details (how to pay) are listed on the bottom of the KCC Full Membership Application/Renewal and the Junior Monohulls Only Membership Application/Renewal.
  56. Thanks for all that, I'd like to give feedback on Kurnell Catamaran Club or your website. Who do I contact? 
    • Contact the KCC Webmaster by email and your feedback will be passed on to the appropriate Committee Member.

Technical / Troubleshooting
  1. What's new in the latest version of the KCC website? Version 70+ of "www.kcc.asn.au" was a complete re-write from the ground up in April/May 2026 to reflect a new responsive design that scales according to your device's display size and resolution. It is now designed to support most PC's, laptops, tablets and smartphones. Clearly it will always look better on larger screens, especially for large tables. The original Expression Web 4 toolset used to maintain the website has been retired and the website was rebuilt using Pinegrow v9.2 (incorporating Blocks and Bootstrap v5.3.3). Primary testing was done on macOS and IOS in Apple Safari and other limited testing was completed on Windows 10+ in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox. Changes include:-
    • Responsive design across all webpages that generally scales with your devices screen size / resolution.
    • New interface, via the removal of "frames" and replacement of buttoned banner toobar with a responsive design dropdown navigation menu that scales with the screen size / resolution. On smaller screens it creates a "hamburger" menu (small box with 3 horizontal lines in it).
    • New simplified heading on Home page.
    • Hot News merged with the General Notice Board on the home page.
    • Grouped Committee elements (eg Organisation Chart, Responsibilities, Executive Subweb etc) under "COMMITTEE" drop down menu item.
    • Grouped Racing elements (eg Race Calendar, Race Results, Duty Roster, SIs, NORs, Forms etc ) under "RACING" drop down menu item. 
    • Grouped a number of other miscellaneous elements (eg For Sale/Wanted, Honour Boards, Photo Gallery, Search, Site Map etc) under "OTHER" drop down menu item.
    • Replaced "KCC Fast Results" button with dedicated "RECENT RESULT" menu item.
    • Removal of "Additional Resources" sections on webpages and replaced with direct links.
    • Re-write of Frequently Asked Questions to remove redundant data and group into 3 distinct groups.
    • Move sponsor's logos to the bottom of all webpages.
    • Scrolling marquee modified at the top of the home page to reflect the latest important racing news and when some data on the site was last changed.
    • New design for Race Calendar and Duty Roster to include "sticky" headings to assist in scrolling.
    • Retired the iKCC smartphone webpage as it is no longer required.
    • Retired the use of leading icons in most places to reflect whether a link was internal, external or just some form of information.
    • Removed "Sponsors" category from the "Links" webpage. They appear on the bottom of all webpages anyway.
    • Removed some older 3rd party java code widgets that are no longer in use.
    • Removed the ability to open multiple Weather Windows from a single click on the Weather Windows webpage (it was causing more trouble than it was worth - if someone wants it back let the KCC Webmaster know).
    • Added "Junior Club Champion (Monohulls)" to the Honour Boards. 
    • Added "Sports" category to "Links" webpage.
    • v70.1 - Executive Committee Subweb renamed to Executive Subweb and changed to new responsive design. Old Executive Committee Subweb retired.
    • v70.2 - New sponsor added across all webpages.
    • v70.3 - New sponsor added across all webpages.
    • v70.4 - Structural and navigation menu change as to how inline PDFs are handled across all pages.
    • v70.5 - Internal bootstrap settings changed as a result of Pinegrow v9.3 upgrade plus several minor bug fixes.
    • v70.6 - Added Pre-loader animation to all pages to avoid users thinking the page is hung whilst it is still loading.
    • v70.7 - Modification to KCC logo across all pages.
    • v70.8 - "Policies" added to the OTHER sub menu, "Cat Chat & FB" menu item changed to "History & CC" across all pages. Instagram link added. Various minor bug fixes.
    • What hasn't changed in v70+ :- Most of the base information on the website and the Photo Gallery.
    • The remaining items below are tips, known technical limitations or anomalies and should assist you with troubleshooting:-
  2. Internet web browser support?  The website has been tested fully in Apple Safari and further briefly tested in the latest versions of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox as at May'2026. Generally the website works with standard html capable web browsers on most PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones.    
  3. Tablets and Smartphone support? The KCC website under v70+ has a responsive design that now supports and scales with your device's display size/resolution. The website should work across most Apple and Android tablets and smartphones that support standard html capable browsers. A tip if using an Apple iPAD or iPhone, you can add our website (www.kcc.asn.au) to your homescreen so that it behaves like an app. When on our website's home page in Safari, just click on share (box with upward arrow) and scroll down and click on "Add to Home Screen". 
  4. Site Navigation? Navigation of the site is usually done from the KCC home page ("https://www.kcc.asn.au" or just "www.kcc.asn.au") using the menu at the top of the screen. The menu will scale according to the display size/resolution of your device. If your screen is small, it will appear as a "hamburger" icon (3 horizontal lines inside a small box). If you can't find what you want, look under "OTHER" on the menu where there are "Search" and "Site Map" menu options. 
  5. Where did the navigation menu go? If you are on a smaller resolution screen (less than 1199px wide) you will see a "hamburger" icon at the top and to the right of the screen (it looks like three horizontal lines in a small box). That is the menu on smaller screens, just click/tap on it to bring up the menu. If you prefer to see the full menu across your screen, change the resolution of your screen. For example, on an iPad held in landscape orientation set the resolution to 85 or 75% and the full menu will appear.
  6. The website doesn't seem to scale with my device? Whilst v70+ of the KCC website has been written in a responsive design to scale across most devices, there will be times where you have to either re-orientate your screen, scroll across, scale manually or "pinch to zoom" to see all the information on a webpage. This is typical on some older devices. For example, on some older iPADs held in portrait mode some tables or diagrams because of their size may go slightly off the screen. You can either change the orientation of the screen (i.e. hold it in landscape mode), manually scroll right or change your screen resolution to say 85% or lower. 
  7. Incorrect bookmark? If you bookmark the website make sure your bookmark points to "https://www.kcc.asn.au" or just "www.kcc.asn.au". Do not bookmark or use "https://www.kcc.asn.au/iKCC/iKCC.html", "http://www.kcc.asn.au", "http://www.kcc.asn.au/default.html" or "http://www.kcc.asn.au/index.html" as these addresses are now superceded, invalid and un-secure. A tip if using an Apple iPAD or iPhone, you can add our website (www.kcc.asn.au) to your homescreen so that it behaves like an app. When on our website's home page in Safari, just click on share (box with upward arrow) and scroll down and click on "Add to Home Screen".
  8. What happened to the iKCC webpage I used to use / have bookmarked on my smartphone? The iKCC webpage has now been retired as it is no longer required under v70+ of the KCC website which has a responsive design that scales with your device's display size/resolution. Just use "www.kcc.asn.au".   
  9. Not seeing the latest website data? If you cannot see the latest website or aren't seeing known/expected updates to our webpages, such as the latest news or race results, try closing any open tabs and then clearing your browser's cache and history/website data then reloading the website.  
  10. Race Results of the actual races are not in the new website's design and interface? These are generated from the Sailwave software product and linked to from the KCC website. Their design is dictated by the Sailwave product. If we were to convert them, it would be several days before results went up after racing.   
  11. Photo Gallery is not in the new website's design and interface? The Photo Gallery is generated from a photography toolset in a different manner to the rest of the website and was excluded from the v70+ update. It still works the way it always has and is unlikely to change in the near future.    
  12. Photo Gallery slideshow scrolling on smartphones? The Photo Gallery has no slideshow forward/reverse scrolling from photo to photo when viewed on a smartphone (such as an iPhone or android phone). It merely allows the photos to be opened and viewed individually. This is a limitation of the toolset used to build the Photo Gallery. Full scrolling works on PCs, laptops and most tablets.   
  13. Social Media Support? KCC has a Facebook account and an Instagram account but does not have official X, Snapchat, TikTok, Threads or other social media accounts. If you are trying to link to the website from social media accounts such as Facebook or Instagram, you will sometimes find that it is better to use your device's browser (such as Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox) rather than the social media app, as social media apps don't always scale the webpages correctly and often don't allow landscape orientation of your device for browsing webpages.   
  14. Document format on the website? Documents and forms are generally in plain html or in Adobe Acrobat® Portable Document Format (PDF). Most browsers will open PDFs, if not, you will need to use Adobe Acrobat® Reader or equivalent (such as Apple Preview) to open and print documents and forms. You can obtain Adobe Acrobat® Reader from the Adobe website. If you have the necessary reader, just clicking on the link should open the document.
  15. I can't see an inline PDF on my device? Some older devices will not show PDFs embedded inline on a webpage. If you expect to see a PDF (e.g. Operational Plan, Constitution, RRS Signals, AGM Notice etc) on a webpage and just see a blank page, there should be a link near the top of the page that you can click on to display the PDF in a new tab or window.
  16. Broken hyperlinks, suggestions or other issues? If you discover a broken hyperlink, have any suggestions or are having other issues re the KCC website, please contact the KCC Webmaster by email.
  17. Thanks for all that, I'd like to give feedback on Kurnell Catamaran Club or your website. Who do I contact? 
    • Contact the KCC Webmaster by email and your feedback will be passed on to the appropriate Committee Member.