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Boat Licence Course

It’s our goal to have all members obtain a boat licence. If you don’t have a boat licence and are interested in attending a course to get one, please let Mark Crowhurst know by emailing him HERE. Club members will pay just half price with the rest subsidized by the club. Family and friends also welcome to join at full price. Exact costs are still to be determined, but should be around $125 for members. 

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60 Seconds With John Verco…

It was great to welcome John back this season after a few years hiatus, read on to learn a bit about this DBSC veteran: 1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?About 3 on my Father’s St George class yacht moored at the South Australian Yacht Squadron. 2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?The thrill of Laser sailing, the camaraderie  of other club members… no need to look elsewhere.3. What is your sailing goal? After a hiatus of three seasons and now coming back to be competitive and enjoy the sailing. 4. Tell us the back story to your laser’s name? Well my old Laser, Pirate is still in the shed so I decided if I managed to sail well, it would feel like MAGIC 5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties – what would it be?I met

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Race Report

The forecast big Northerly was supressed by rain. So instead of another 20 knot plus day, Score Point heats 5 and 6 were held in a very light breeze which grew slightly over the course of the afternoon. The first race of the day was shortened due to the lack of wind. With the light wind, rig set up and tide management was key.The winners (after handicap) were: Full Rigs: Nick Alexander (Point Score Heat 5) and Steve London (Point Score Heat 6); Radials/4.7s: Emily Ball (Point Score Heat 5) and Kirk Marcolina (Point Score Heat 6). Thanks to the race team for running an efficient day despite the lack of wind — Michael Osborne (PRO), Kate McHugh (LTRaR), Mark Crowhurst (COTD), Jim Dounis (CCO/CO-COTD) and Nick Pellow and Simon Stone who helped Paul and Shirley with canteen orders. 

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Keeping the Clubhouse Tidy

There has been a lot of gear left on the floor in the clubhouse, which we need to address as it encourages pests in the clubhouse (of the insect and animal variety) and gets in the way of rack access and other club operations.Richard George and Kim Ketelbey have very kindly agreed to take on the role of “house management” volunteers. They will be putting anything left on the floor of the club or anywhere in the change rooms into “lost property” bins, which will be disposed of monthly.The first instalment of this has occurred, with a large collection in and on crates in the vestibule to the women’s changeroom.  In addition, two old sails (a Radial with the number “0” and a Standard MkII with the number 211497) and three foil bags (two with full sets of serviceable equipment) were found lying around.  Martin White has these safely locked

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