The Vaucluse Senior VS (Vee Ess) 15ft Skiff 

New Design by Bethwaite Photo: courtesy Greg Mulvaney

Since before World War II most Australian Youngsters started their sailing in Vaucluse Juniors – VJ’s – and progressed to the Senior class of the day, the Vaucluse Senior – V.S. opening up the previously exclusive sport of yachting to the masses of Australians.

The VS is essentially a one-design craft of 15 feet (4.6 metres). The class has undergone considerable enhancement since its beginnings.

Today, boats are composite construction from association mould, featuring a clean open cockpit, self tacking jib, carbon spars and masthead asymmetrical Kite.

VS hulls can be professionally or home built using light weight materials and modern technology. Plans are available from the Association designed by leading designer and yachtsman, Iain Murray.

The VS offers high performance racing at reasonable cost.

VS Design History

1936	Designed at the Vaucluse Yacht Club by Charles Sparrow
early 1960's	Redesigned by Phil Huon and John Anderson.
Late 1980’s	Redesigned by Ian Murray
Late 1990’s	Redesigned by Julian Bethwaite

The VS Online

Web Pages:

Vee Ess Sailing Association

Clubs Sailing the VS

South Lake Macquarie Amateur SailingClub
softrade
Vaucluse Yacht Club
Teralba ASC
Hawkesbury
Taree AC