The new COVID outbreak in NSW and revised Health Orders means we’ve had to slightly modify our COVID rules. The new rules are:No more than 30 people gathered in a public place – this means we cannot rig our boats in groups of more than 30, so we need clear separation of two groups rigging in the park4m2 rule reinstated – this means we can have only 28 inside the club, 20 on the deck, 9 in the men’s changeroom, 3 in the women’s changeroom, and 2 in the canteenWe are reinstating the outdoor canteen ordering systemYou can check out our full COVIDSafe Plan and regulations HERE. Thanks for your ongoing understanding and cooperation.
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Official 2021 Sailing Starts This Week
We hope you all had an excellent holiday, and that the new year is off to a fantastic start. We’re planning a great year of events, and are looking forward to seeing you all back at the club this Saturday, 9 January, for the first two heats of the 2021 Autumn Pointscore. In the meantime, there will be Twilight Sailing on tonight with a 5pm splash.
Coming Up…
Wednesday 13 January, 5pm Splash – Twilight SailingSaturday 16 January, 9am – Learn to Race. Come along if you want to learn more about Laser boat handling, balance, boat posture, trim, starts, tacks, gybes, boat set-up and any other race management fundamentals. Please email Martin White at HERE if you are planning on attending.Saturday 16 January, 2pm Start – Autumn Pointscore Heats 3 & 4Wednesday 20 January, 5pm Splash – Twilight SailingSaturday 23 January, 2pm Start – Autumn Pointscore Heats 5 & 6
Missing Items
David Huber’s centreboard and rudder and Diana Chen’s sail (206023) have gone missing over the holidays. Can you please check to ensure they are not accidentally mixed in with your gear? Unfortunately equipment does go missing from time to time. In order to minimise this risk, please clearly label all of your equipment with your name and never leave it separate from your boat / rack spot. Also, please don’t borrow other people’s gear without their permission.
Protective Caps For Sale
Ever get smacked in the head by your boom? It doesn’t feel good… and can be quite dangerous. There is now a solution — the Booma protective sailing cap. It features a moulded, waterproof and padded hard protective closed cell polyurethane insert, concealed within a “normal” looking cap. It satisfies the requirements of European Standard EN812:12. They are now for sale for $25 at our canteen. Pick one up and protect your noggin.
Fun Sail and Picnic – 31 Jan
Leave the competition behind and join us for the inaugural DBSC Watson’s Bay Adventure Picnic Day on Sunday 31 January.A 12pm splash followed by an adventure sail down the harbour, maybe stopping via a bay on the way for a quick dip, before continuing on and beaching at Watson’s Bay. We then propose enjoying a few refreshing drinks at Watson’s Bay Hotel before a beautiful sunset sail back home.Please RSVP HERE.We look forward to having you join the fun!
New Brett Beyer Programs
Our super coach Brett Beyer is back with a full slate of training programs. Check out the details below. If you’re interested in signing up for any of the programs, please email Andrew Cox HERE. Also make sure you read all of the terms and conditions HERE. 1. Brett Beyer Saturday Program – (BBSP)The BBSP will operate for 8 sessions as follows: 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 17 Apr.A and B subscriptions are available.The B subscribers will get a fleet-level report on each race, showing:video with commentary on the starttheir GPS track each leg vs the rest of their fleettheir stats on each leg vs the rest of their fleetcomments on the performance of the fleet and correct tacticsThe A subscribers will get all the above, as well as an individual report highlighting technical and/or tactical considerations for them specifically, based on Brett’s real time
Beautiful Start to Autumn Pointscore
It was a beautiful sunny, warm summer’s day for the start of our Autumn Pointsocre last Saturday. The gentle Southerly was fickle at times – you really had to watch for the shifts and holes. Those who paid attention to the ever changing conditions came out on top. Those astute sailors were (after handicapping): Standards – Michael Osborne (Heat 1) and Geoff Kirk (Heat 2), Radials – Julian van Aalst (Heat 1) and Quentin Burns (Heat 2).Thanks to this week’s race management volunteers: Alistair Sutherland (PRO), assisted by James Tudball, John Vasey and Andrew Cox, and also to Paul, Shirley, Richard Finlayson and Kevin Gilroy in the canteen. Thanks also to Andrew Dixson, who was rostered for LTRaR, but awoke with flu-like symptoms and self-isolated pending testing – we appreciate his actions in protecting the club and the other members.A special acknowledgement to John Vasey, who stepped in at short notice
Coming Up…
Wednesday, 11 November, 5pm Splash – Twilight SprintsSaturday, 14 November, 2pm Start – Spring Point Score heats 9 & 10Wednesday, 18 November, 5pm Splash – Twilight SprintsSaturday, 21 November, 9am – Learn to RaceSaturday, 21 November, 2pm Start – Spring Point Score heats 11 & 12
60 Seconds with Rod Barnes
With the US elections finally behind us (hopefully), we thought it would be appropriate to spend some time with a relative of George Washington, our very own Rod Barnes… 1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?I would have been six or seven. I grew up near Georges River SC and sailed there for most of my youth. I started in Sabots then progressed to Flying Ants and Cherubs. All my siblings sailed and my father built all our boats which was fantastic. Sailed against Luke Parker and the Faddy Brothers who are great Laser sailors.2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? I like the idea of sailing a Lagoon 65 Catamaran around the Mediterranean. In the off season of course.3. What is your sailing goal? I love the sound of the warning signal. It means I’m out there competing and it’s game on. I’ve really