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The Vaucluse Regatta returns for its 92nd edition. A staple of the Sydney Harbour racing calendar, this iconic regatta celebrates its 92nd year and welcomes a range of Yachts, Historic Dinghies, Lasers, OK Dinghies, Cherubs, VS’ and VJs.Date: Saturday 2nd March 2024Location: Vaucluse Yacht ClubSAILING INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE HEREAll participants are welcome to attend the presentation bbq at the Vaucluse Yacht Club after racing. Cost: Free via registration via Sailsys (click here)Please contact us here if you have any questions or issues enteringOr go the the website HERE for more information

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Local Photographer: Tim Stuparich

Autumn Point Score Series: Races 5 & 6 Recapby PRO, Kirk Marcolina The Double Bay Sailing Club’s Autumn Point Score series continued with its fifth and sixth races under exceptional conditions, marking another memorable weekend of sailing. The afternoon started promisingly with a gentle 12-knot northeast breeze, ideal for a smooth sail. However, the wind had its own agenda, escalating to over 20 knots by the second race. This sudden increase led to a few memorable capsizes, providing a stern test of skill and a quick dip for some.Credit goes to COTD John Vasey for his early start. John initially helped lay out a perfect course. However, the best-laid plans of sailors and

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From the Club CalendarWednesday 31-Jan: Twilight Sailing (5PM splash)Thursday 1-Feb: Twilight Racing (5PM splash)Saturday 3-Feb: Autumn Point Score Races 5 & 6

World ChampionshipsLaser Master’s Worlds: February 2 – 10, Adelaide, SA

Thank you to the members who are sending through information for the newsletter. If you have content for the newsletter, please email it to newsletter@dbsc.com.au by Monday evening.View all racing results here.The club’s calendar can be viewed and subscribed to here.Make a tax deductible donation to DBSC here.

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PRO Geoff Boscoe reports:Saturday’s on-water crew arrived at the club looking forward to hosting Australia Day Long weekend sprints in the forecasted moderate north-eastery breeze. However, Ma Nature was slow to get the message and it remained completely calm at the time of the 1pm briefing. That was embarrassing, especially since we were hoping to impress a contingent of Worlds Masters competitors who were joining us from all points of the globe expecting champagne sailing on Sydney harbour. Nevertheless, there was no option but to hoist the AP flag, settle in at the clubhouse with a world famous toasted sandwich and remain optimistic. Fortunately, the patience of around 20 sailors was rewarded just before 2pm when light ENE breeze

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From the Club CalendarWednesday 24-Jan: Twilight Sailing (5PM splash)Thursday 25-Jan: Twilight Racing (5PM splash)Saturday 27-Jan: Sprint Racing – Australia Day Weekend (2PM warning signal)Wednesday 31-Jan: Twilight Sailing (5PM splash)Thursday 1-Feb: Twilight Racing (5PM splash)

World ChampionshipsLaser Open Men’s Worlds: January 24 – 31, Adelaide, SALaser Master’s Worlds: February 2 – 10, Adelaide, SA

Thank you to the members who are sending through information for the newsletter. If you have content for the newsletter, please email it to newsletter@dbsc.com.au by Monday evening.View all racing results here.The club’s calendar can be viewed and subscribed to here.Make a tax deductible donation to DBSC here.

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…Every week Double Bay sailors head out midweek for a sailing fix on Wednesdays and Thursdays – 5pm Splash. Last week was no exception, on Thursday we had 14 on the water, and were joined by Mina Ferguson who gave coaching support and advice. Thankyou again James Tudball who organizes the Thursday course setting and coaches. All members are invited to join us.

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Autumn Point Score Races 3 & 4

Photo by Johan Hedberg

PRO David Newman reports:As we prepared for a sweltering Sunday, we were met with a mostly overcast day with a northeast breeze that was forecast to build. I it didn’t disappoint, albeit a little puffy and oscillating both left and right, making for a tricky day on the water for the sailors. We had a strong contingent of visitors from around the harbour, which added to our slightly depleted club fleet, with some still enjoying their summer breaks. Race 3 of the Autumn Point Score got started on time on a very efficient and well-set course

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Wednesday 13-Dec: Twilight Sailing (5PM splash)Thursday 14-Dec: Twilight Racing (5PM splash)Saturday 16-Dec: Learn To Race (9AM) Spring Point Score Races 13 & 14 (last of the Spring Series) 2PM first warning signalWednesday 20-Dec: Twilight Sailing (5PM splash)Thursday 21-Dec: Twilight Racing (5PM splash)Saturday 23-Dec: Festivus informal Sprint Racing (1:30PM splash) — see Luke’s piece above.

Thank you to the members who are sending through information for the newsletter. If you have content for the newsletter, please email it to newsletter@dbsc.com.au by Monday evening.View all racing results here.The club’s calendar can be viewed and subscribed to here.Make a tax deductible donation to DBSC here.

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Have you recently replaced some of you Laser bits, but the old ones are still serviceable? The Learn-To-Race team are needing spares, in particular:Boom vangsDownhaulsRadial (ILCA 6) mast bottom sections. If you’d like to donate, please contact either Martin White or Scott Hunter.

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TyRrell & Rousso Race Day

PRO Ian Alexander reports:The Double Bay Sailing Club’s annual Tyrrell and Rousso event was held last weekend. The two races – the Richard Tyrrell handicap race and the Mano Rousso yardstick race allow all three classes to be pitted against each other in novel formats that pay homage to two of our great former members of DBSC.Conditions were challenging, with Sydney Harbour turning on a full NE’er gusting up to 25 knots. Despite the tough conditions, the sailors put on an impressive display of skill and determination weathering many capsizes and near misses, but were impressively well-behaved on the start line and around the race track.In

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