Some members have been attending the International Sailing Academy (virtually of course) over the Winter break.We have been offered a special DBSC Member Discount to gain 10% off any annual subscription.To access this discount, simply visit https://learn.internationalsailingacademy.com/ and enter the coupon code DOUBLEBAY. (For a help on how to do this, you can also view this video tutorial).This offer is only available to DBSC members.
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Coming Up…
Wednesday, 14 October, 5pm Splash – Twilight SprintsSaturday, 17 October, 9am – Learn to Race (see info above)Saturday, 17 October, 2pm Start – Spring PointscoreWednesday, 21 October, 5pm Splash – Twilight SprintsSaturday, 24 October, 2pm Start – Spring Pointscore
Season kicks off in anger this coming Saturday, October 7
The mighty DBSC will kick-off the 2020/21 season this coming Saturday, October 7 with the first 2 heats of the Club Championships.With very competitive fleets in all classes (thanks to prolonged Winter training 😉 the season is sure to be a nail biter. Unfortunately, there will be no Club Champ BBQ this week due to COVIDSafe restrictions which are still in place.A reminder to all attending the club that you must register with the CSO (Covid Safety Officer) immediately upon arrivalmust not use the dressing rooms or bathrooms (either arrive and leave in your sailing pyjamas, or change into them in the boat park)must use hand sanitizermust maintain no more than 10 persons in the club at any one time
Canteen open for business!
Good news for all those experiencing withdrawal symptoms from our “world famous toasties” – we will be opening the canteen this weekend! Please note, there will be new protocols in place and it is important that everyone observes them.NO ONE IS TO APPROACH THE CANTEEN OR ACCESS THE FRIDGE NEAR THE CANTEEN. There will be an ordering station set up in the park and a canteen volunteer will take orders and radio them to the canteen (“Double Bay, Double Bay – 1 toastie with the lot. Over.”). The ordering station will also have an esky full of drinks to allow you to purchase your drinks there too. There will be NO CASH – all orders will be written up in the tab-book by the canteen volunteer, and you will be invoiced periodically throughout the season.We are excited to have the canteen back in operation and are delighted to have Paul and Shirley back
COVID Rules Relaxation
In light of current COVID regulations and after a review of last week’s season opener, we are revising some of our COVIDSafe policies. Based on available space we will now permit 10 members on the front deck, 20 in clubhouse, and no limits in park. But please remember that the 1.5m physical distancing rule still applies. The changerooms and men’s toilet remain closed. You must continue to change outside or come and go in your wetsuit. However, women are now permitted to use the toilets in the women’s changeroom, with the men continuing to use the accessible toilet. Cashless canteen orders will continue to be placed under the marquee in the park. We know that everyone has been craving a world famous toastie so please order one this week and support our canteen!
Twilights on Tonight
Splash is at 5pm (or whenever you can make it). Hope to see you there for some beautiful golden hour sailing.Tonight will be the first instalment of this season’s Brett Beyer Twilight Program, with on water coaching for those who have signed up (participants please make sure you have paid up HERE). Everyone is welcome, including visitors from other clubs.
Last week’s twilights were magical.
Season Opener Club Champs
It was great to finally get the season underway last Saturday. A month late in starting due to COVID restrictions, the first heats of the Club Championships were held under beautiful conditions with warm temps, sunny skies and a decent NE breeze. Forty boats competed in the kick-off event. In the Radials, Martin White was victorious both races. In the Standards, Rod Barnes won the first race, and Ian Alexander triumphed in the second race. Congrats to all the competitors. Thanks also to last week’s race management volunteers: PRO Craig Sheers, assisted by Geoff Boscoe, COTD Jason Wilkins, CCO Derek Hand, and Canteen Assistants Rod Barnes and Gerry Donohoe. We look forward to seeing you all back out there this Saturday for the first heats of the Spring Pointscore. If you aren’t launching from the DBSC clubhouse you can always watch our 1pm race briefing on our Instagram HERE.
LTR is Back This Saturday
Been craving the lessons and tips from our very own Champion, Martin White and his crack team of coaches? Your wait is over. Learn to Race is back on this Saturday, 17 October at 9am. It will then continue on the first and third Saturday of the month (except Jan 2). Come along if you want to learn more about Laser boat handling, balance, boat posture, trim, starts, tacks, gybes, boat set-up and any other race management fundamentals. Please email Martin White HERE if you are planning on attending.
Sign Up for State Masters Champs in Jervis Bay
We previously ran an Expression of Interest for those wishing to attend the State Masters Championship which is scheduled to be heled at Jervis Bay Sailing Club on 13 – 14 February 2021. Accommodation options will run out quickly so once again, if you are interested in potentially attending the event, please fill out the form HERE. We’re hoping to have a large DBSC contingent travel to this beautiful setting – along with family and friends. It should be a wonderful weekend away. For those not quite sure if this event is suitable for them or you want some additional information on what it is like to attend the event, please contact rodbarnes@dbsc.com.au. Rod will be hosting an information session about the event this Saturday before racing at 12:30pm on the grass outside the club. Come along to hear more.
Big Boat Racing
Last Sunday we had a Big Boat race (postponed one week due to the October long weekend). It was a cracker of a day on the harbour with a 15-18 knot NE breeze, and sunny skies. Though only two boats participated, the day was enjoyable and competitive. Despite a close call with a Harbour Marker, Chenonceau was able to outpace Smitten to win the day. The Big Boats race again on Sunday, November 1 at 2pm.