Kirsty from WSC is looking for crew or competent skipper for the NSW Tasar Championship this weekend (22-23 Feb) at WSC.If you are interested, please contact Kirsty on 0418 837 156.
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Big Boat Race Report
Written by Chris BowlingThree boats, moderate southeasterly, much better weather than the previous Sunday when there were gales and widespread flooding. Our timed start without a start boat seemed to work well. We all have watches set to exact time. Corinna was first away but with G-Force threatening to sail over the top. It was Chenonceau who powered into the lead but Corinna found a little private lift to round Point Piper first. Chenonceau hit the mark and did a 360 and G-force had to tack for the mark, leaving Corinna with a handy lead. The run and reach to Sow & Pigs was all about waterline length. G-force tried a spinnaker but dropped it too late at the Taylors Bay mark, giving up time and going slow on a possibly dirty bottom. Chenonceau created an overlap to round the Beashel buoy first but when the reach to Shark Island became a work Corinna made the
State Masters in Jindabyne
While most DBSC members took the weekend off from sailing due to Sydney’s high winds and torrential rain, six of our comrades drove into the Snowy Mountains to compete in the State Masters at Jindabyne Sailing Club. The weather was more cooperative than in Sydney and the setting was very picturesque. Excellent hospitality and a real community spirit greeted the 66 sailors who competed at Jindabyne. After a warm-up twilight session on Friday evening, the regatta began in earnest on Saturday when three races were held in 6-15 knot winds. The breeze was challenging, shifting up to 45 degrees at times. Only one race was completed on Sunday after the easterly breeze died, and the rain set in.
The fleet prepares to launch under ominous skies. Photo by Andrew Simpson.
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New Member Oversight
In last week’s newsletter, we mistakenly referred to Michael Forbes as a non-member who was visiting for the Metros. In reality, he has been an active member of DBSC since last September. Big apologies to Mike for the oversight… and a belated welcome. Here is a bit more about him: Mike lives in Summerland Point on Lake Macquarie with his partner and fellow DBSC member, Vic Whitby. He owns and runs a small steel on the Central Coast. He is quite an accomplished sailor, starting at 8 years old on a VJ at Speers Point (top of Lake Macquarie). He then went on to Manly Juniors at Toukley and VJ’s & 16ft skiffs at Gosford through his late teens. Like many of us he stopped competitive sailing when left high school, taking up sail boarding instead for over 15 years.Mike got back into sailing in 2000 and since then has sailed
Coming Up…
Wednesday 12 February, 5pm splash – Twilight Sailing.Saturday 15 February, 9am – Learn to Race.Saturday 15 February, 2pm Start – Club Champs 9 & 10 and Autumn Pointscore 5 & 6, followed by a BBQ on the deck. Wednesday 19 February, 5pm splash – Twilight Sailing.Saturday 22 February, 2pm Start – Vaucluse Yacht Club Regatta.Wednesday 26 February, 5pm splash – Twilight Sailing.Saturday 29 February, 2pm Start – Sprints (Due to SailGP).Sunday 1 March, 7am – 10am – Clean up Australia Day. Come help clear rubbish from Steyne Park and the beaches to east and west of our clubhouse. Sunday 1 March, 2pm – Big Boat Race.
Missing Car keys
Luke Parker misplaced his car key on Metro Sunday afternoon. Probably in bloke’s change room (maybe they fell into a bag?) or near the “grown ups” fridge. He’d be very grateful if they are found. Luke@sellparker.com.au
Masterful Metros
DBSC played host to the Laser Metropolitan Championships last weekend. Nearly 100 Lasers competed in 6 races, with a great contingent of DBSC sailors participating; many dressed in our new club racing kit. No matter what your wind preference, mother nature didn’t disappoint. The races on Saturday saw a classic Sydney Harbour NE’er with a steady 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. The three 45-miunte races tested the strength of even the fittest sailors.
A wild and windy start to the Metros. Photo by Diana Valia Chen.
Day two saw a S to SE breeze with the first race run in Double Bay, with very little wind. The final two races were moved to Rose Bay which offered a stronger breeze. The conditions were still tricky, with sailors needing to be
RIB Driver Needed for 18s
John Vasey graciously helps DBSC fulfil our affiliation agreement with the 18s by supplying RIB support to their fleet every Sunday. John is unavailable to do so on the following dates:Sunday February 9thSunday February 23rdSunday March 1stIf you are interested in volunteering for any/all of these shifts, please let Mark Crowhurst know HERE ASAP. The day goes from about 1pm to 5pm and we have detailed instructions from John on what’s involved. Thanks!
Up Next at DBSC
Wednesday 5 February, 5pm splash – Twilight Sailing.Saturday & Sunday 8-9 February – State Masters at Lake Jindabyne. Good luck to all the DBSC crew headed there!Saturday 8 February, 2pm Start – Sprint Racing at DBSC.Wednesday 12 February, 5pm splash – Twilight Sailing.Saturday 15 February, 9am – Learn to RaceSaturday 15 February, 2pm Start – Club Champs 9 & 10 and Autumn Pointscore 5 & 6 followed by a BBQ on the deck.
State Masters Feb 8-9
The state-wide regatta action continues next weekend with The State Masters, which is a cube event, at Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club. This will be a great lead up to the big Masters events following in Geelong. If you’re interested in joining the DBSC contingent headed to the States, please let Ian Alexander know HERE as soon as possible (if you haven’t already), so he can coordinate transport.