Category: Latest from Double Bay Sailing Club

We’re gearing up for a great year of racing and events at DBSC. You can check out all of the details on the 2020-2021 calendar HERE.

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In a pleasant change to recent Sunday mornings, there was a stable Westerly and rain-free skies for heats 13 – 15 of the Winter Championships. Over 25 boats (including several welcomed visitors from other clubs) raced in perfect hiking conditions.The competition was very good with many closely contested races. The winners were: Standards: Campbell Patton (races 13 and 15), Rod Barnes (race 14); Radials: Mina Ferguson (races 13 and 15) and Daniel Costandi (race 14). Thanks to PRO Geoff Kirk, COTD Nick Pellow, and CCO David Airey for a great day of racing.

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1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? I remember my mum taking me out on her Laser as a passenger when I was around 10.  The boat was bright yellow and called “passing wind”.  It only had one rig – Standard – so having extra “ballast” may have helped.  We’ve sailed with four people (my mum, brothers and me) as well as our Labrador on board!  I loved being out on the water as well as the atmosphere at Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club in Adelaide.  I must have taken the below photos when I was about 14.  2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? I plan to stick with a Laser as long as I can manage it physically.  I’ve never tried to sail any other class of dinghy.  I like its classic, elegant and simple design, and the fact

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Thanks to Martin White for sharing this idea for developing future Laser sailors at DBSC.

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For the first time in weeks Mother Nature didn’t supply us with her Sunday morning wake up showers. Instead heats 10-12 of the Winter Championship were sailed with a decent, consistent westerly with the sun shining between broken clouds high above Sydney Harbour. Congratulations to the winners: Standards: Mark Louis (race 10), Nick Alexander (race 11), Jules Hall (race 12); Radials: Evie Saunders (race 10) and Brooke Wilson (race 11 and 12). Thanks to the race officers: PRO Peter Collie, COTD Gavin Blake, and CCO Tim Heath. In addition to setting a fine course and keeping us COVID safe, Peter and Tim also captured the splendour of the day beautifully. Check out their photos below.

A sight worth waking up early for. Photo by Tim Heath.

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Before we get to this week’s 60 seconds, we wanted to share a bit more about last week’s highlighted member. People got very excited about Candice Cushway’s brush with fame as a Gladiator, and with some impressive Googling our fanboys have unearthed the original Gladiator’s episode starring Candice which you can view HERE.It’s hard to follow in a Galdiator’s footsteps, but someone has to do it, and although he might not have been on a TV show, Jules Hall is often a Gladiator on Sydney Harbour…  1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? I’ve been on and around boats my whole life. My earliest memories are down at the sea sailing with my folks. 2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? I did a lot of offshore racing in my twenties. And loved it. This year the Sydney-Hobart has a two handed division

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The third instalment of the Winter Championships was held last Sunday. Despite a cold and wet morning, 30 sailors braved the conditions to compete. A storm swept through while rigging to wake up the fleet. In a repeat of last week, a course was set for a light S/SW breeze, then wind shifted to W/NW so racing was delayed and the course had to be moved. By the second race, the breeze swung to the North. Despite the difficult, shifty conditions there was very efficient race management and course setting by our race team. A big thanks to PRO Luke Parker, COTD Alistair Sutherland, and CCO James Johnson. Congratulations to the winners: Standards: Mark Louis (races 7 and 9), Rod Barnes (race 8); Radials: Daniel Costandi (race 7 and 9), and Mina Ferguson (race 8). A symmetry of 1sts!Here’s hoping there’s no rain and a steady breeze this Sunday for heats 10-12 of the Winter Championships. 

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There is a great regatta season coming up and the first event for the year is the South Pacific Laser Masters (SPLM) which will be held at RQYS from August 7-10. DBSC has had representation at the regatta for several years and by all accounts it is a well organised event at a great location.There is a Laser Forum running before the event on Thursday evening 6th August and an event dinner on the Saturday night.Note that the Queensland Border is still closed but indications are this may change in the coming weeks.  Updates on the border closure can be viewed HERE.Those interested in attending should contact Rod Barnes HERE.Check the RQYS web site HERE for NoR, entry and SI’s.For those interested, a list of all regatta’s for the 2020-2021 season is published on the DBSC website HERE.

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We have a beach-cleaning Gladiator in our midst. Read on to find out more… 1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 7 years old on my dad’s Timpenny 670 Trailer Sailer called CYREN. 2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Super Yacht! 3. What is your sailing goal?Win a race. Get my Yacht Master Certificate. 4. Tell us the back story to your laser’s name?Sea Cubed. Captain Candice Cushway = C3. That was my nickname whilst an Army Captain. 5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties – what would it be?Salt and Pepper, but they are already perfect. Thanks Shirley and your helpers!6. What are your second/ third favourite hobbies (obviously assuming sailing holds the #1 spot)Run/walk to various parks and beaches and assist with the debris clean-up. I like gardening too.

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DBSC was featured in Gabrielle Upton’s June Newsletter. Check out the great photo of our local MP visiting the club during the Women’s Laser Regatta. We appreciate Ms Upton’s ongoing support.

DBSC in MP Gabrielle Upton’s Newsletter.

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