Category: Latest from Double Bay Sailing Club

It was a challenging day for the nearly 40 boats who took to the water for the kick-off heats of the Spring Point Score (which are scored as heats 3 and 4 due to the COVID-delayed season). The wind was a steady 20 knot N/NEer, which at times gusted to well over 25 knots. The fresh breeze was blowing against a strong outgoing current making for a Harbour that resembled a washing machine. Congratulations to the robust victors. The results (after handicapping) were: Full Rigs: Michael Osborne (Point Score Heat 3) and Hadrien Bourely (Point Score Heat 4); Radials/4.7s: Evie Saunders (Point Score Heat 3) and Daryl Lawrence (Point Score Heat 4). Thanks to the race volunteers who helped in the wild winds — Ashley Deacon (PRO), Richard Au (LTRaR), Andrew Simpson (COTD), Christine Patton (CCO/CO-COTD) and Jules Hall and Hadrien Bourely who helped Paul and Shirley with canteen orders. 

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Clare has done it again – this time on the national level, winning Australian Sailing’s National SheSails Award in part for her work in creating and running The Women’s Regatta hosted by DBSC. In accepting the award Clare explained, “If this event sparks an idea, another dedicated regatta or just one female giving it a go, then we have achieved what we set out to do.” You can check out Clare’s acceptance speech HERE. Congratulations Clare! We are so proud of all of your efforts both on The Women’s Regatta and your ongoing help and support around the club. 

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The Laser State Tiles will be held at Belmont 16’s Sailing Club on 5th and 6th December on beautiful Lake Macquarie. This is a great opportunity to test your sailing skills against an open fleet.Check out the NSW/ACT Laser Association website HERE for more information and how to enter.Those interested in attending should fill in the online form HERE so we can coordinate attendance for the event.

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$4,000 – Stiff/dry boat in good condition- Won the Double Bay Sailing Club Championship 2019/20 (Radial fleet)- Comes with 3 x used sails. One is in good condition. Others are training sails – Foils (and case) are in reasonable nick- Carbon tiller and tiller extension- All spars, ropes and turbo vang kit in good condition- Brand new boat cover*Brand new stackable dolly can be added for $500 Boat is available to inspect in Elizabeth Bay. Can be delivered back to DBSC if new owner is a DBSC member. I’m happy to throw in a couple of on-water boat tuning sessions, if the buyer would be interested in this.Contact Details:James Tudball: 0425 735 774 / james@thewhitetree.com.au

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1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?I think I was 8 or 10, sailing an old style wooden Moth, and Manly Junior at balmoral.2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Beneteau First 533. What is your sailing goal? Keeping fit, having fun (Be more competitive in the laser fleet 😀) 4. Tell us the back story to your laser’s name? London Pride – a bit of a joke – well there are many things named after me 😀, this beer is but one – I hope one day to have pride in my sailing abilities (not there yet!) 5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties – what would it be?(Love them as they are) – Sliced black olives 6. What are your second/ third favourite hobbies (obviously assuming sailing holds the #1 spot)Gardening, Drawing7. Describe what you do for work in

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Wednesday, 21 October, 5pm Splash – Twilight SprintsSaturday, 24 October, 2pm Start – Spring Point ScoreWednesday, 28 October, 5pm Splash – Twilight SprintsSaturday, 31 October, 2pm Start – Spring Point ScoreSunday, 1 November, 2pm Start – Big Boat Race

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As reported earlier in the year club membership fees that are normally due in April each year were deferred until further notice. This was due to COVID-related concerns in relation to financial uncertainty across the nation.A number of members have voluntarily paid their fees already, which has been appreciated to provide the club with cash flow as we incur most of our large expenses over the Winter months.For those who have not yet paid, we are now calling for payment of fees with a due date of 31 October 2020.We understand that some members are still experiencing financial hardship – please let the Commodore know if you need additional time.If you cannot remember if you have paid or not, please check with the Treasurer by emailing here.As a 100% volunteer run club, paying your fees on time saves a lot of paperwork and valuable volunteer time. We appreciate your collective assistance

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Twilights start tonight! The splash will be 1700 for 1730 starts. (However as per last season, there are plenty of people usually ready to sail from about 1700)We are encouraging a big turnout to replicate the fleets of 20+ boats achieved last season.Tonight will not be a BBTP (Brett Beyer Twilight Program) event – but we will still have organised racing with marks placed.The BBTP will be back, starting next week – see below.

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On the dates indicated below, Brett Beyer will run the very popular twilight sailing program, comprising racing and/or drills from 17:30-19:30.  All members are welcome to participate in the racing and drills.  Program subscribers will receive on-water coaching during the event, as well as a written general fleet-level summary of the evening’s sailing. Brett will endeavour to provide approximately equal on-water attention to all participants – see the terms and conditions of the program HERE.The program will run for 9 sessions (every Wed from 14 Oct to 16 Dec, except not 9 Dec).The cost will be $360 for all 9 sessions.If you are interested, please get your ticket HERE – note there are only 10 tickets available, first in best dressed! 

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As per last week’s article on hard hats, Matt Kuhn will be at the club this coming Saturday (prior to the club championships) from 13:00 with plenty of hats in stock for purchase. $25 cash each!

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