From our club secretary, Tory Epworth:A big thank you to the club members (almost half of you!) who filled in our survey as well as for your insightful comments. The committee is reviewing the findings now and looking at the areas we want to improve on and how to tackle themThe obvious positive feedback is there is 87% happiness with the club overall… and some great indications about what matters the most to us a group with fleet size and competitiveness, the social aspect of our club, and the important of our volunteer culture ranking highest in terms of what is most important to us as a group. Stay tuned for more info in the coming newsletters, for more insights – plus as action plan for what we want to focus on, to continue to be ‘the best laser club in the world’.
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Volly of the week!
Double Bay Sailing Club is managed and run entirely by volunteers. As the saying goes, “many hands make light work. There is always work to be done in the upkeep of our shed and the ongoing running of dinghy racing.This week we’d like to thank Jason Wilkins. Jason has recently been helping sailors at the end of a hard day of racing, bringing trolleys into the water and helping the weary up the ramp. He was sorely missed on the weekend.
The club is full of people making wonderful contributions around the place, and sometimes behind the scenes. Let us know who deserves a mention!
Race report 3 September 2022
From our PRO Ash Deacon:Wet, windy, wild and a tad cold might best describe the opener to the 2022/23 season and Club Championships heats 1 & 2. Thankfully the >25 knot forecast breeze didn’t quite eventuate albeit many in the 25+ boat fleet assured me it felt like it, and we saw a lot of sailors capsizing to test the water temperature.It was clear that the fleet of ‘true believers’ were keen to race as evident by the hotly contested starts resulting in a few general and individual recalls, black flags, and one OCS. The team on the yacht Smitten, generously loaned Kirk Marcolina, David Murphy, Justin Davey and Simon Stone, had an excellent and elevated vantage point to view each start. For future reference, anyone OCS is super easy to detect from Smitten !!The SE course was set early in the day by Craig Sheers (COTD) with Scott Hunter & Quinn Pierson assisting on the water. By race time the breeze had settled to around 16 knots punctuated with lots of bullets
Upcoming events and more information
Friday 16 September: 7pm Season Opening Dinner for sailors and volunteersSaturday 22 October 9am: PRO trainingSaturday 29 October 9am: Safety and competency trainingSaturday 3 December 2022: The Women’s Regatta. Sign up for more information here.The club’s calendar can be viewed and subscribed to here.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 midnight Monday.Make a tax deductible donation to DBSC here.
Registration is now open for The Women's Regatta
Registration is now open for the 2022 Women’s Regatta, to be held on Saturday 3 December at Double Bay Sailing Club.The one-day event will include races on Sydney Harbour, great food, entertainment, and activities aimed at women of all ages who currently sail an ILCA / Laser dinghy, or are looking to return to racing.If you haven’t been on the water for a while or just want to improve your skills, we have a series of women’s training clinics leading up to the regatta.Head over to thewomensregatta.com.au to get all the info and register now!
Not too late: Season Opening Dinner
We have been given some wiggle room to continue to accept RSVPs for the Season Opening Dinner. This really is your last chance (it’s this Friday)!Please RSVP to the season opening dinner for sailors and volunteers.Details:7pm Friday 16th September Bedouin 2/53 Cross Street Double Bay $100 per guest (includes welcome drink, banquet dinner, beer/wine with dinner) Dress Spectacular/Glam (Studio 54)
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A note on racing this weekend
The PRO is well aware of the Sydney Swan’s 4.45pm semi-final kick-off. While sailors won’t make it to the SCG in time for the game (you probably don’t have tickets anyway), expect prompt starts so we can enjoy the game. In the circumstances, expect a bias towards individual recalls vs general recalls! So don’t be a couch potato or skip sailing for the footy. With a little support from Huey, everyone can enjoy 2 races, a hot shower and be settled in front of the 18 footer’s TV for the first bounce!
Volly of the week!
Double Bay Sailing Club is managed and run entirely by volunteers. As the saying goes, “many hands make light work. There is always work to be done in the upkeep of our shed and the ongoing running of dinghy racing.This week we’d like to thank Tim Heath. Tim has replaced Mark Crowhurst as roster coordinator and has been doing an outstanding job! He has finessed the weekly email sent to volunteers, as well as joined the committee. The effort that goes into coordinating the race management each week should not be underestimated (especially when he is on holidays)!
The club is full of people making wonderful contributions around the place, and sometimes behind the scenes. Let us know who deserves a mention!
Race report 10 September 2022
From our PRO Geoff Kirk:Someone once described Sydney Harbour as an extremely good-looking person who doesn’t have to do much to attract attention. Well, it just stood there and looked pretty on Saturday! It was a beautiful day for sailing, and to be out on the response boats. Jazzman was ably manned by Murray Stone (LTRAR) who did a superb job and has now progressed to full PRO status, and Geoff Kirk, who is looking to be demoted from PRO status. On the response boats were Peter D’arcy-King and parents of our youth sailors, Ben, and Craig, who jumped in on the day and did a fantastic job. For Spring Point Score races 1 and 2 the sailing conditions were tricky, with a continuation of the winter westerlies, and a 180-degree shift in the second race. The race committee could hear many a brain grinding as sailors in the blue and
Upcoming events and more information
Saturday 22 October 9am: PRO training, Vaucluse regattaSaturday 29 October 9am: Safety and competency trainingSaturday 3 December 2022: The Women’s Regatta. Sign up for more information here.The club’s calendar can be viewed and subscribed to here.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 midnight Monday.Make a tax deductible donation to DBSC here.