Good news! With recent relaxation of the 4m2 rule to a 2m2 rule, we are now able to open the men’s changeroom for showering in addition to the existing use of toilets, subject to the following:MAXIMUM CAPACITY at any time of 18 people (including showers, toilets, change area)No getting changed in the changeroom prior to sailing — male sailors must still get changed in the park. The reason is that maintaining compliance with a cap of 18 is not feasible in the pre-sailing changing rushSailing gear to be removed before entering the changeroom to shower. The reason is to reduce time in the changeroom (and thus assist with capacity management), and to avoid bottlenecks for the showersClothes may be put on in the changeroom after showering (subject to the maximum of 18 people), but please be quick and get out as soon as possible to make way for other peopleThanks
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Christmas – DBSC Style
DBSC members celebrated the festive season on the harbour in style, donning Santa hats as they sailed the annual Tyrell and Rousso races last Saturday. In the Tyrell, the handicapped chase saw Hadrien Bourely winning in a very close finish, besting Mike Dunne and Craig Sheers by just centimetres.In the Rousso (a scratch race with a massed start) the finish saw Rob Barnes finish first in the standards and Andrew Cox first in the radials, with Andrew taking the trophy after application of the yardstick (which had Andrew besting Craig by just 0.7 seconds). Thanks to the on-water crew: Josh Kirton, Justin Davey, Conor Roche, and Ben Wirtz. Thanks also to the canteen crew who were assisted this week by Jim Dounis and Michael Osborne. After some competitive racing, the day ended with a chilled out cocktail hour and al fresco dining on the deck. As always, DBSC put on a fabulous show of
RIB Launch Video
We know it can be difficult to remember all of the steps to launch the RIB. To help out, Diana Chen, Pat Levy and Kirk Marcolina made an instructional video that explains the process. You can check it out HERE, and while you’re at it, please subscribe to our new YouTube Channel to get notifications of when new videos are added. We’re sure you agree that Pat is deserving of the Oscar for Best Actor, and won’t want to miss his next video on putting away the RIB at the end of the day. As this is the first of a series of instructional videos, we’d like to know what you think, and how we can improve future videos. Please let us know HERE.
Radial Bulk Sail Update
Thanks for your ongoing patience as we await delivery of the Radial sails ordered via our bulk sail program. The latest update from NB is that they are working on numbering the sails now, and all will be delivered to the club before Christmas. Maybe Santa is bringing them on his sleigh? Hope we’ve all been nice.
Orders for Canteen Now Inside
Good news. With the relaxation of COVID regulations, the outside canteen ordering station is being abandoned. You can now order food and pay for drinks directly at the canteen.
Race Management Rostering
Due to changes in the way we’re running race management, canteen assistance and COVID oversight, we’ve rostered more members to volunteer this season than in the past. Because of this, we are now onto our second lap through the Saturday volunteer roster for this season.Most members will be asked to volunteer two times, and those who don’t will be first to do two next season. Thanks for your understanding and help in making this all volunteer organization run so smoothly.
Clarification – Paul Adam on Historic Response Boats
Two weeks ago we published an article about the launch of our new RIB. In that article we incorrectly reported that Paul Adam reminisced about DBSC’s old wooden response boat. In fact, the boat was not wooden. We apologise for the mistake. Here’s more on the boat from Paul:When I first joined the club the ‘Bobby Reid’ was the response boat. It was a small red inflatable which in a previous life had been a surf rescue boat – I believe it was at Bondi. As a surf rescue boat it was steered directly using the throttle handle. We fitted a wooden plank towards the front of the boat tied to the tubes and installed wheel steering. There was no padding on the plank so driving into waves, bouncing on the plank was ‘uncomfortable’. Bobby Reid was a Double Bay character and provided a variety of assistance around the club.The
Sail Sydney Success
It was a sea of DBSC sailors over the weekend at the Sail Sydney regatta. As there was a lack of Standard sailors, the big guns like Matt Wearn and Finn Alexander chose to compete in the Radial fleet. Congratulations to Finn who placed 2nd and to the many other DBSC sailors who competed. Well done all!
New Brett Beyer Programs
Our super coach Brett Beyer is back with a full slate of training programs. Check out the details below. If you’re interested in signing up for any of the programs, please email Andrew Cox HERE. Also make sure you read all of the terms and conditions HERE. 1. Brett Beyer Saturday Program – (BBSP)The BBSP will operate for 8 sessions as follows: 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 17 Apr.A and B subscriptions are available.The B subscribers will get a fleet-level report on each race, showing:video with commentary on the starttheir GPS track each leg vs the rest of their fleettheir stats on each leg vs the rest of their fleetcomments on the performance of the fleet and correct tacticsThe A subscribers will get all the above, as well as an individual report highlighting technical and/or tactical considerations for them specifically, based on Brett’s real time
Fun Sail and Picnic – 31 Jan
Leave the competition behind and join us for the inaugural DBSC Watson’s Bay Adventure Picnic Day on Sunday 31 January.A 12pm splash followed by an adventure sail down the harbour, maybe stopping via a bay on the way for a quick dip, before continuing on and beaching at Watson’s Bay. We then propose enjoying a few refreshing drinks at Watson’s Bay Hotel before a beautiful sunset sail back home.Please RSVP HERE.We look forward to having you join the fun!