After ten long weeks of COVID-19 restrictions that prevented us from racing, members were ecstatic at last Sunday’s start to the Winter Championship. Despite the frigid morning, 23 keen sailors arrived at the crack of dawn for the first three races of the series. There was a nice moderate westerly breeze of 6-12kts and good close racing. The lead changed multiple times during races, and the wins were shared around too. The winners were: Standards: David Newman (race 1), Jules Hall (race 2), Luke Parker (race 3); Radials: Brooke Wilson (race 1), Otto Henry (race 2), Sylvie Stannage (race 3).We appreciate the efforts of all sailors in observing the COVID requirements.Thanks to PRO Andrew Cox, COTD Christine and Tim Patton, CCO David Murphy, and to Brett Beyer for running the BBWP.We look forward to seeing everyone back at the club on Sunday morning for heats 4-6 of the Winter Champs.
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Changes to the Winter Championship SIs
Due to COVID-19 restrictions we have slightly altered the Sailing Instructions for the Winter Championship. Please note the following:The radials/4.7s (first warning at 8.00am) will have a separate start from the standards (first warning at 8.30am) in all races. The start sequence for all starts will be a normal five minute sequence as used for the Club Championship, not the modified sequence as set out in the SIs for the Winter Championship.
COVID Compliance Officer
As part of our COVID Safety Plan we have implemented a COVID Compliance Officer (CCO) on race days. The CCO is there to ensure our COVID Safety Procedures are being followed by all members. During our Winter Championship series the CCO will arrive at 6:30am, and will be tasked with the following duties:Review COVID safety plan, any messages (newsletter or email) with PRO/COTDRemind arriving sailors of restrictions, enter attendance record including mobile (take sanitiser with you)First sailors to far end of rigging area and use western rampRadial sailors rig 0700-0730, splash before full rigs commence riggingFull rigs 0730-0800, CCO stay ashore until all launchedSupport racing in 2nd RIB, return to DBSC before radials arrive backRadials complete de-rigging, then full rigs may come up rampSupervise de-rigging separation: 1.5m spacing,
Don’t Let the Paul Adam RIB Sink
The Paul Adam RIB needs to have its bungs in place before lowering into water. It’s critical you do this, otherwise the boat will sink. It is equally critical that the bungs are removed at the end of the day (otherwise the boat will fill up with water and break the davits). Please see photos below.
Andrew Cox holding the bungs.
Inserting the bungs.
In addition to this, please note the following:The battery switch for the Paul Adam must be turned off at the end of the day. It is in
60 Seconds With Murray Stone…
Did you know we have member who’s specialty is health governance, risk and policy… We do, it’s Murray Stone. I’m sure he’s been busy over the past few months. Read on to find out more…1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?I was 8 years old. It was on our neighbour’s Pelican – a junior training boat similar to a Manly Junior.2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?Probably a 16 or 18 footer3. What is your sailing goal? To get fitter and faster.4. Tell us the back story to your laser’s name?My last boat was called Quick Flick. When I got this boat, it had to be quicker.5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties – what would it be?Either mashed avocado or seeded mustard.6. What are your second/ third favourite hobbies (obviously assuming sailing
Laser for Sale
Neil Feller is selling his Laser, number 212838. Here are the details:2 x Radial Sails (1 near new Radial sail)2 x Standard SailsRadial Top & Bottom SectionTurbo Kit Vang + Downhaul + MainsheetFoils, Centreboard & Rudder Carbon Tiller & Tiller extensionThe price is $7,950. If you’re interested, please contact Neil on 0418 220 088.
Racing Returns This Sunday Morning
Get your winter woollies ready. Racing returns to DBSC with our Winter Championship this Sunday morning. This will be the first of 8 Sundays of racing for the series, which will conclude on 26 July. We’ve had a great response so far – over 20 members have signed up, with strong competitive fields in both fleets. If you are interested in participating in the Winter Series, and if you haven’t done so already, you must fill out this form.It is likely that we will have more than 10 boats in some fleets at least some weeks, which will require special COVID-19 segregation strategies in the clubhouse and the park. Remember that due to public health restrictions no more than 10 people can be in the clubhouse or in the rigging area at one time.To avoid this Radials will arrive at 7.00 for a 7.25 splash and 8am start. Full rigs will arrive
Brett Beyer Winter Program
In conjunction with the Winter Series, coach extraordinaire Brett Beyer will run a Winter Program (BBWP). The program will be very similar to the GPS-based Brett Beyer Saturday Program – namely A and B subscriptions, with A costing $800 and B costing $400 for the eight week series.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 and GPS observations.Please read all of the terms and conditions of this program HERE.We currently have 7 members signed up and need at least 3 more to make it viable. If you’re
Have Your Say with Woollahra Council
Woollahra Council is looking for feedback on their Crown land reserves, which include Steyne Park and Steyne Foreshore. If you have thoughts on what you love and what can be improved, let the council know by completing the survey HERE (note that you can fast forward to the Steyne Park section). Items that you may want to note include problems with the boat ramp, lack of parking and problematic lawn drainage. Thanks for helping let the Council know how we can make our great public facility even better.
60 Seconds With John Chesterman
Even though John won the Club Person of the Year award at this year’s AGM, he is still a man of mystery to some. Here’s your chance to get to know him a bit better. 1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?As soon as I had the lung capacity to blow one up. 2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? A Moth. NOT going to happen. It’s mostly the latter problem.3. What is your sailing goal?To make it to the club more often.4. Tell us the back story to your laser’s name?Finn Alexander has a better idea of that. I bought it from a guy that bought it from one of his mates. I think seeing ‘Derek’ brings back fond memories for Clare so haven’t changed the name.5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties –