Sail. Race. Socialise. Belong.
From your first sail to your next championship, PDSC is a place to learn, compete, make lifelong friends and be part of a club with more than 120 years of history.
Come for the sailing. Stay for the people. ⛵💙
With more than 120 years of history, PDSC is a club where generations of sailors have grown up, families have made memories, and lifelong friendships have been formed.
But don’t just take our word for it…
💙 What does PDSC mean to our members?
“Home from home and the true lifelong friendships made.”
“Community, family and fun.”
“Welcoming, friendly, down-to-earth.”
“A great place to leave your worries behind for a day and enjoy the great outdoors and great company.”
“Comradery and friendship.”
“A sense of belonging to something special and lifelong friends and memories.”
“PDSC is a welcoming community of fantastic people and exceptional sailors.”
“Proud and privileged to be part of this community.”
“Fantastic childhood environment.”
“Welcoming, vibrant yet relaxed, homely.”
“Belonging. It’s like family. It’s intergenerational and a great atmosphere in which to raise kids.”
“Friendships – Family – Fun.”
“Amazing – Helpful – People.”
“Everyone is so helpful and their company is enjoyable.”
“Sailing, and an extended family/friendly space.”
And perhaps one member summed it up best:
“The club is much more than a sailing venue. While the sailing provides the physical challenge… it is the community of friends, new and lifelong, working and playing together… that provides continued pleasure.”
⛵ So, what should you do when you join?
Get involved.
Volunteer.
Ask for advice.
Offer to crew.
Help on a rescue boat.
Come up to the balcony after racing.
Join a social event.
Meet your fellow members.
Bring your family.
Try something new.
And, most importantly, join in.
Because the more you put into PDSC, the more you get back.
As one member said:
“Get involved with one of the volunteer positions and you will make some lifelong friends.”
Another said:
“Do not be shy to reach out and talk to people.”
And another:
“You have joined the most friendly and inclusive sailing club I know of anywhere in the world.”
There is an incredible amount of knowledge, experience and capability within our membership — and people are always willing to help.
Whether you're a lifelong sailor, completely new to sailing, a parent of a junior sailor, someone looking for a new community, or simply someone who wants to spend more time enjoying the Swan River…
There’s a place for you at PDSC. 💙
Come for the sailing. Stay for the people. Join PDSC. ⛵
