Our History
The Orange Sailing Club has operated since 1960 then moved to Carcoar in 1970 and became the Carcoar Dam Sailing Club (CDSC) in 1973.
It is one of the only sailing clubs managing to survive in the Central West, existing on the generosity of its members and many donations of both resources, skills and time.
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2021-2022
The Club is rocked by the impact of a late December storm which saw the clubhouse severely damaged and some 15 trees uprooted in the club grounds. The clubhouse has
October 2011
In October 2011, with water levels back upto 80%+, regular weekly sailing is back at Carcoar Dam Sailing Club!
2007
The seven-year drought of the 2000’s saw the water level falling below 12% in early 2007, disabling organised sailing upon our lake, yet members continue to regularly meet socially and
2006
November 2006 saw CDSC turn 31 years old. With our roots dating back to 1960, sailing has been faithfully represented in this region for over 46 years.
2000’s
The early 2000’s saw some major construction at the Clubhouse site, thanks to the involvement of Sailability, including a new boatshed, disabled amenities block, wheelchair ramps and front decking. Yet,
1990’s
By the late 1990’s due to various factors, including national financial stresses, long-term local sailing families moving on, along with the closure of most of the other local sailing clubs,
1989
In 1989, CDSC won the Keepit Cup at the Keepit Dam Regatta (near Tamworth) – for the ninth time. Season 1990-91 saw 35 different boats sailed throughout the season. The
1985
By 1984-85, once the drought had broken, water levels were back upto near full capacity at 90%. The 1985 Regatta witnessed 77 boats competing (both seniors and juniors) and 300
1981-1984
With the continuing drought of 1981-83, no sailing at all took place at Carcoar Dam due to low water levels, with the water level at only 11% by November 1982
1979-1980
In 1979, after looking at several buildings, the club purchased and rebuilt an ex-army hut from Blayney Showground to provide an all-weather shelter for families, while sailing enthusiasts were out
1973-1974
Orange Sailing Club Officials President: F Boers Vice President: B Chester Secretary: W Illing Treasurer: S Ipsen Publicity: L Hughes
1973-1978
From 1973, with the help and cooperation of Fred Mendham, Orange Sailing Club transferred its operations from Lake Canobolas. The club was renamed Carcoar Dam Sailing Club (CDSC) on 2nd
December 1970
After a Regatta in which 45 boats took place, it was realized that Lake Canobolas was too small for the fleet and a larger expanse of water was sought. Approaches
1969
In 1969, the canoe section split to form its own club, and the sailors became the Orange Sailing Club. The first sailing boats (Moths, Herons and Pelican trainers) were constructed
August 1960
After some consultation with the authorities, sanity prevailed. Because of the interest shown in these first three kayaks, the seeds were sown to form a club. A public meeting held
1950
In the late 1950’s Orange had three water storage reservoirs – Spring Creek, Gosling Creek and Lake Canobolas. Of the three only Lake Canobolas was open to the public. In