Australian Sailing is sponsoring a free Club Race Officer course exclusively for DBSC members this Saturday, May 9th, from 2 – 5pm. The course is aimed at educating members in the basics of conducting consistent, fair and safe club racing. To participate, and for more information, please register HERE. Spaces are limited; first in, best dressed.
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60 Seconds With Katie McHugh
1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? About five or six. My family were living in North Queensland my dad’s colleague was a keen sailor. Our family went for lunch one day and one of the sailing kids hadn’t turned up. I got thrown in a sabot with the club champion and a loved it (winning helped)!2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? I’m actually loving my little laser at the moment. If money were no limit, I’d have boat shed on the harbour where I could launch at any time of day without needing help. I’d probably have a kayak as well and I’d like to learn how to windsurf properly.3. What is your sailing goal? While I’m competitive by nature, at this stage of my life, the challenge (and goal) is to stay in the game – to keep my
One Year Ago…
On May 5th, 2019 our Winter Series kicked off. Here’s what we wrote about the day of sailing:Sunday dawned with a beautiful, crispy, sunny winter morning, with the usual 8-12kt westerly. But looming storm clouds to the south heralded a predicted southerly change. A healthy fleet of 19 boats managed to get two races in, albeit with a progressive left shift. Before race 3 began, the southerly hit (fortunately between races) with heavy rain and up to 25kts. But this only lasted about 10min, while the on-water team reset the course, for the third race in a steady 8-12kt SSW breeze. All in all it was a nice day on the water with great advice from Brett Beyer for those in the BBWP.
DBSC Winter Series Opening Day
Mast and Sail Needed
A community member has enquired if anyone has a second hand mast and sail they are looking to sell. Here’s her message: I own an old laser which I only use a few times a year, but unfortunately the top section of the mast broke a few months ago. I am looking for a second hand alloy section and a second hand full rig sail. It doesn’t need to be racing standard, just something to get the boat on the water again. Please email Susan HERE if you can help.
AGM dry run – This Saturday May 8, 17:00 via ZOOM
As you’ve heard, the AGM will be held via a Webinar this year.We are going to be repurposing the very popular ‘Drinks on the Deck’ time slot, Saturday at 5pm, to give everyone a chance to test their equipment.If you have used ZOOM before, you should be fine.If not, then we suggest you come along this Saturday to test your connectivity and setup.To get started, simply follow the instructions after clicking “AGM DRY RUN” on your favourite Internet device after 5pm, Saturday. See you there, with your favourite post-race beverage!Note: There will be a separate link for the AGM made available in the coming days to you via email. Please keep this link private.
Zhik Australian Esailing Nationals – It’s Time to Bring Your E-game
Australian Sailing is running a virtual National Championship for clubs, using a platform called Virtual Regatta Inshore (which is an app for IOS), and we have registered DBSC to participate. The first regatta, the Club Championships will take place between 8 May and 18 May (exact programme TBC), with the winner being selected to participate in the state / territory final (May 22 – 24) to find an overall national champion. More information HERE.The Club Championship will comprise of 5 races with 2 drops. The platform can only host 20 boats, so there’s every chance we’ll run a round robin if there’s enough entries. Races only take a couple minutes each, and we’d look to schedule qualifying on a Saturday afternoon, with the final the next Sunday – depending on numbers. For now, all we’re asking is who is interested. Click HERE if you are. To get ready for the big event, download the
60 Seconds With Mark Crowhurst
For our second instalment of our getting to know you game, we’re featuring Mark Crowhurst.1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?Too young to remember – I spent my youth on the water in one way or another.2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? The Laser just 1 number newer than Andrew Cox’s3. What is your sailing goal? I have a vendetta to resolve after my last minute and dramatic loss in the Tyrell 2019.4. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties – what would it be?Jalapeno5. What are your second/third favourite hobbies (obviously assuming sailing holds the #1 spot)I didn’t know I was meant to have other hobbies?6. Describe what you do for work in less than 5 words? Computer Programming Consultant7. What’s the maximum number of toilet rolls you’ve held in your household post 01
Coming Up…
Most Saturdays at 5pm – Zoom Cocktails on the Deck (Check The Top Mark Facebook Group for more info and Zoom code)Friday 22 May – Virtual AGM. More details to follow.
60 Seconds With…
During the Coronavirus lockdown we’re running a special newsletter feature to continue to get to know our fellow DBSC members. The series kicks off with James Tudball…1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? I can’t remember exactly, but I do know I started sailing sabots when I was 9.
A young James hones his sailing skills.
2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Does a kayak count as a boat? Because I just purchased a red cammo kayak and I’ve gotta say it’s the best harbour-going vessel I’ve ever owned. I am fully content with this baby. I’m so excited with my kayak that I am now running Sydney harbour kayak tours,
Chris Bowling Retires from Racing in Big Boat Fleet
Chris Bowling – skipper of the Endeavour 24 Corinna in DBSC’s big boat fleet – has announced his retirement from racing, after 64 seasons, the last 10 based at DBSC. He started sailing aged 9, at Dover in the south of Tasmania, in flat-bottomed dinghies called Rainbows, and is especially proud of his first trophy, in the Esperance Dinghy Club’s forward hand race, in 1956. At boarding school in Hobart 6 years later Chris maintained his own Rainbow, on the Derwent, helped by a family friend, Jim Hickman, whose son Roger, 6 years younger than Chris, was also destined for a distinguished sailing career (and membership of DBSC).
Presentation of IRC division 3 winner’s flag to Redrock Communications, Hobart 2002.
Chris gained his