For all those who are looking for the most up to date wind forecasts, check out the updated version of PredictWind. They have enhanced their “Streamlines” graphics to allow you to literally watch the forecast wind over the day to see any expected squalls, lulls, etc. You can view a video that explains the new technology HERE.
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Invite to Women’s Laser Regatta Prize Giving
You are all invited – and we would love you to come and celebrate this important women’s initiative at the prize giving at 5.30 pm on Sunday September 29, 2019 at the Club. Also, just so members are aware, there is a private function happening on the night of Saturday September 28,2019 for the women sailors who have entered the event. Look forward to seeing you over the weekend of 28 and 29 September 2019. From The Women’s Regatta Committee,Christine, Clare and Christine
Garbage Out, Garbage In
A quick reminder that when closing the club to please ensure that the BLUE bins are taken inside. These are the special “return and earn” recycling bins through which we earn money, and cannot be co-mingled with other types of garbage. Last week, one of the blue bins was left outside and there were about 20 coffee cups, a lot of paper, 3 dog poo bags, several deflated balls and several large plastic bags in the bin. Thankfully, Paul Adam took the time to remove all of the inappropriate material out of blue bins and put it in the red Council bin. However, we want to ensure that he doesn’t have to do this again; so the last to leave on Saturday and Sunday must ALWAYS bring in the blue bins. The red and yellow bins can be left out on Sunday for weekly collection on Monday.
Insurance Reminder
It is a condition of participation in sailing at DBSC that you hold and maintain third party liability insurance in respect of your boat. We also recommend you include comprehensive insurance, to cover your own boat. Note, this insurance does not cover injuries to you, which you will need to cover separately through your health insurance and life insurance policies. This insurance is available very cost-effectively from Nautilus Marine – see the link on our website HERE or go directly to Nautilus HERE. Basic third party liability insurance is $110 per annum. If you want to include comprehensive insurance for your own boat up to $10,000, the cost is $270.If you do not have current insurance, you MUST purchase insurance before any further participation in DBSC events. It’s super easy to quickly purchase the insurance online.
Coaching Call Out
Time is running out to sign up for Brett Beyer’s Spring Program. Come get coached by one of the best — find out more and reserve your space HERE. Dates are 21 Sep, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec.; cost is $630 for “A” and $315 for “B” (plus merchant fees).
Wild Winds for Start of Season
The first heats of the 2019/20 Club Championship were quite a challenge for the 20 sailors who were brave enough to compete on this chilly early Spring day. The forecast was for a very strong Westerly and Mother Nature didn’t let us down. In fact, the start of racing was postponed for 30 minutes to let the breeze die down a bit, and the course was set inside Clark Island to lessen the impact of the 25+ knot Westerly that was blowing. There were plenty of capsizes, a few broken parts and many sore muscles by the time racing was complete.
A Rare Inside Clark Island Course.
In the Radials, Otto Henry was victorious both races. In the Standards, it was Ian Alexander in Race 1 and in the second race Geoff
Coming Up…
Sunday, 7 September, 9am – Boat Repair Day. Saturday, 7 September, 2pm Start – Season Opening and Club Championships Heats 1 & 2. BBQ on the Deck following racing. Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September – DBSC Women’s Laser Regatta.
Season Set to Open
Spring has finally sprung and the turning of the calendar brings the start of a great new season of racing at DBSC. The competition begins this Saturday with heats 1 and 2 of the Club Championship – there will be a briefing at 1pm and a 2pm race start, and to cap off the day there will be a post-race BBQ on the patio. It’s set to be a great day. (Please note there will be NO Learn to Race on Saturday due to the Masters Worlds.)This season there will be more competition than ever with several new members joining our ranks. Please welcome all the new faces when you see them down at the club. Here’s to a great season of racing and camaraderie!
Masters Head to Netherlands
Some of our Master Sailors have jetted to Port Zélande, Netherlands to compete in the 2019 ILCA Laser Masters World Championships. Rod Barnes, Brett Beyer, Ashley Deacon, Pat Levy, and Martin White will be among the hundreds of participants competing from 5 – 14 of September. We wish our DBSC mates the best of luck. You can follow all the action HERE.
Shipwrecked at Season Opening Dinner
Being shipwrecked was never so much fun. Last Friday the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club was transformed into Gilligan’s Island for the third annual Season Opening Sailors’ and Volunteers’ Dinner. Attended by over 30 well-dressed members who enjoyed flowing drinks and a delicious meal, the night was a huge success. Thanks to Clare Alexander and Peter Collie for organizing the fun and games for the evening, which included sailing themed charades and a photo booth fit for The Skipper, Gilligan and their mates.
There were heaps of great Gilligan’s Island themed outfits, from the obscure (Andrew, wasn’t that volleyball from Cast Away?) to the stunning (who was that glamorous Ginger who greeted us?). Coming out on top to win best dressed were Vic Whitby as a stunning Mrs. ‘Luvvy’ Howle and Kirk Marcolina as a bumbling Gilligan (can anyone say