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This weekend

This weekend is a busy one at the club. In racing, we will be competing in Club Championship heats 5 & 6 which will be followed by our regular club championship bbq.After racing we will also be raising a glass to Jules Hall and Jan ‘Clogs’ Scholten for their success in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race two handed division. The pair are the inaugural overall winners claiming a clean sweep of the overall prizes, winning IRC, ORCi and PHS. Clogs will also be racing with us on the day.On Sunday, DBSC is once again hosting the Kutti Bay picnic day. Family and friends are welcome to join – whether they sail over with members or jump in a RIB transporting provisions. Splash will be at midday. For catering purposes, please RSVP here.

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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 Steven London for his excellent service to the club. Steven has stepped up tothe role as club secretary following Emily’s departure. His contribution however over the past year has been significant – maintaining the volunteer user guides, assisting with onboarding new members and volunteering with the Learn to Race program, and taking awesome photos to mention but a few.

The club is full of people making wonderful contributions around the place, and sometimes behind the scenes. Do you

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Returning member – Yves Stening

This week we are extending a warm welcome to Yves Stening, who has returned to the club after a stint in Melbourne. Here is 60 seconds with Yves.How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 5y.o., Manly Junior, DBSC, 1969.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? I’d have 3. An AC40, a Moth, and a 505.What is your ultimate sailing goal? I think the best thing in life is to sail every week at your club and share a beer with your friends afterwards, so sail every Saturday at DBSC!Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Sailing is … Air PlayIf you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? These toasties are made with love. What more would you need?What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Reading, bush walking, yoga, chess and Rugby (purely a

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Race Report 5 & 6 February

On Saturday sprint races were held at the club in fresh and squally southerly conditions. Many thanks to Matt Wenke (PRO) and Christine Patton (LTRAR) for conducting racing with the on water assistance of David Huber (COTD) and Ross Ramsay (co-COTD). In the canteen, Paul and Shirley were assisted by Mac Finlayson and Peter Collie.

Tim Heath racing at DBSC in the Sprints. (Photo: Christine Patton)

Meanwhile, a strong contingent of Double Bay sailors travelled to the Bay Sailing Centre in Port Stephens to compete in the NSW & ACT Laser Association State Masters Championships. Racing was fierce and competitive in six races over two tough days with 20+ knot southerly conditions. Our prize winners were Andrew Cox (1st radial

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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 Rod Barnes. Rod has been our Laser Representative for this and last season and he has done a magnificent job of organising our travelling band of sailors – from coordinating transport arrangements to personally paying for accommodation in the blind faith that we reimburse him (we do!). Rod also spends a lot of time helping with the building and maintenance of our clubhouse. co-ordinated the jobs list for our working bee and managed the procurement and modifications to the boat hoist that we now have at the club.[Editor’s apology: we do not seem to have a good photo of Rod and his lovely smile!]The club is

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JJ Giltinan Regatta

The JJ Giltinan regatta for the 18’ skiffs will be held at the club from 4-13 March. During that period the club will be busy with a fleet of skiffs, sailors and supporters. Spectator ferry tickets can be purchased online.Shirley and Paul are also looking for some volunteer assistance in the canteen during this regatta. Can you please let them know if you are able to assist on any of these days?

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