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Thanks to all the volunteers that came in early to help clean up the beaches around the club, and Kate McHugh for organising the day. Despite it being a southerly, which usually means a cleaner bay, there was still plenty of rubbish around – most of which would have been detrimental to marine life.
Photo: Steven London
Looking for a couple used Laser dollies – preferably the “stackable” design but any sort will do. Required ASAP. Contact Brett Beyer 0414 299 317.
We’re looking for a volunteer to drive a RIB this Thursday (11 March) in the 18 Footers JJ Giltinan Championship race. You are required from 1:00pm – 5:00pm to support their on-water team with rescues etc. Please email Andrew Cox if you are able to help.
Racking facilities for the 1983/84 season facilitated the storage of 14 Herons, 14 Leaders, 15 Manly Juniors and 14 Lasers – a total of 57 boats. By 1985/86 there were 15 spots allocated to Lasers and 20 in 1990/91. Weekly utilisation in all classes ran at around 65%. Currently the club houses 85 Lasers.
1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 122. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Farr V.O.60!3. What is your ultimate sailing goal? Just always to be fit enough to sail to a ripe old age and to continue to have fun on the water.4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Vangtidy comes from the English expression ‘Bang tidy’ which means sexy or attractive. Like me and my boat :)5. If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? Caramelised onions.6. What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Skiing and golf.7. Describe what you do for work in less than five words? Make cocktails.8. What is the first international destination you will travel to (once we’re allowed) and why? Japan for the powder snow.9. What
With a marine wind warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology and poor visibility due to the heavy rainfall, racing was cancelled to ensure the safety of the race officers and 10 or so sailors that braved the wet & wild weather to get to the club. Thanks to our volunteers: Rod Barnes, Richard Au, Andrew Craker, John Verco, Andrew Simpson, Peter Collie, Shirley Roach, and Paul Adam.
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Are you sad that the Autumn series is coming to an end? The great news is that we sail all year round! The Winter series will commence on Sunday 2 May and run weekly until 27 July (except during NSW school holidays). 8:00am start with 3 races around 30-mins each. It’s a great way to maintain your sailing fitness and the early morning sail means you have the rest of the day to chill out or cook a Sunday roast!
Brett Beyer Coaching will be on offer again during the Winter series. The program will be similar to the ‘B’ subscription offered in the Spring & Autumn series. Subscribers will receive: (a) start video for each start, (b) GPS tracks animation, and (c) fleet level leg-by-leg GPS-based analysis and commentary. Dates will be: 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 25 Jul. The 10 sessions will cost $600. T&Cs and registration details to come.
Please save the date for the 2021 Annual General (Meeting) Party to be held on Friday 28 May 2021 at 7:00pm at Double Bay Sailing Club. Invitation and details will be published in the coming weeks.
We are looking for a newsletter editor to take over from Kirk as he embarks on a new career. Your job will be to publish weekly articles about club activities, with assistance from various committee members and race officers. Ideally, you are someone that is well organised, and can spare some time on Tuesdays. Full training provided.