Category: Latest from Double Bay Sailing Club

All photos by Ian Tudball

Autumn Point Score Races 9 and 10It was a monsoonal morning on Saturday, with some models predicting a strengthening black north-easter and others predicting a continuation of the prevailing morning south-westerly, all depending on exactly when and where the low-pressure cell that had apparently plonked itself directly over the clubhouse decided to move. The race management team followed the Seabreeze model and set an ENE course strategically placed to allow rotation to the left if the forecast freshening occurred. Then, with preparations completed early, the team had plenty of time to savour the gourmet delights expertly created by Paul and Shirley, with the cheery assistance of sous chefs Michelle Power and Elle Kerin-Bourely, while

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After a rain check last week, we are now promised Blue Sky and Gentle Breeze THIS SUNDAY 6 April 2025 at CHOWDER BAY [see map directions here]. We especially love Chowder Bay for its accessible parking, nearby cafe, and kid-friendly swimming pen and parkland. So, we’re looking forward to seeing you and the rest of your clan. We’ll set up camp at the east end of the beach. It’s a 12pm splash @DBSC, with picnic lunch served at Chowder Bay at 1pm. $10 per head, plus drinks that you can add to your canteen account at the end of the day… plus a sunset sail back home! Please RSVP, so we can plan the catering.

Photo from Google Earth

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Maxim Djura is organising another Laser maintenance day on Sunday May 4th. This weekend is the only mid-season non-racing weekend we have, so this is a perfect time to give your boat some love and get her ready for the next season! The plan is to have enough people there to help with getting boats from their racks and to share materials (flow coat, epoxy glue and other stuff — Maxim will bring these on the day). Maxim will be at the club from 10am.Typical repairs include:Fixing chips, scratches or cracks in the gelcoat (hull and foils)Replacing deck fittingsCleaning hullRope upgradesThere will be materials available to share:Neutral flow coat and white pigmentPSA gelcoatRonstan coarse and fine polishEpoxy glueRonstan gelcoat restorerWhite spiritSandpaperSiliconeGloves,

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At 12.30 this Saturday, prior to the race briefing, we will have the official opening of the fantastic new concrete ramps. Attending will be MP Kelly Sloane (State member for Vaucluse), Woollahra Councillor Mary-Lou Jarvis and Dimitri Mitsidis from TfNSW.As mentioned in previous newsletter articles, this has been a huge effort by so many people, and we will be thanking all those involved.Please turn up early to show your appreciation for the financial and administrative support provided by our guests.

Photo by Rob Barnes

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Sprint RacingAfter a successful Learn-to-Race morning, the wind abated a little as a short SSE course was laid in Double Bay. A longish offset was set as well. A comment that you could point to the top mark from the start line was soon overruled by massive wind shifts that would have drained the battery of any motorised mark trying to perfect the top mark location. So it was a tactical setup with a regatta style first top mark (i.e., no room for a port tack boat to fit in the train of starboard boats). The favoured side alternated, and frequent tacking was a must. Nobody was OCS for any of the six or so starts, probably due to not having to impress

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Diana Chen reports on last Saturday’s event. All photos courtesy of the Vaucluse Yacht Club.The 4th annual Women’s Regatta was held on Saturday 22 March, hosted by Vaucluse Yacht Club. 32 competitors from 11 different clubs battled it out on Sydney Harbour on a glorious autumn afternoon, with a shifty breeze from the south/west which tested the skills and patience of the sailors. DBSC was well represented with 10 competitors across the ILCA4 & ILCA6 fleets. Results as follows:ILCA4Harper Spacey – 1st overall, 1st 15-21 age categoryCharlotte Jenkins – 2nd overall, 2nd 15-21 age categoryZoe Allen – 5th overall, 5th 15-21 age categoryLucy Balderstone – 9th overall, 1st Under 15 age categoryIsabelle Wilkins – 10th overall, 3rd Open age categoryILCA6Sara Bruce

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The Family Adventure Picnic has become a tradition at DBSC. This year’s adventure is THIS SUNDAY at CHOWDER BAY [see map directions here]. We especially love Chowder Bay for its accessible parking, nearby cafe, and kid-friendly swimming pen and parkland. So, we’re looking forward to seeing you and the rest of your clan. We’ll set up camp at the east end of the beach. It’s a 12pm splash @DBSC, with picnic lunch served at 1pm. $10 per head, plus drinks that you can add to your canteen account at the end of the day… plus a sunset sail back home! Please RSVP, so we can plan the catering.

Photo from Google Earth

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CLub Look-ahead ScheduleWednesday 26 March: Twilight Sailing (5pm splash, sailing ‘til 7:00pm)Thursday 27 March: Twilight Racing (5pm splash, Racing 5:30pm to 7:30pm) Note: This is the final Thursday racing session of the season.Saturday 29 March: MP Kellie Sloan (Member for Vaucluse) visiting the club (~1pm)Autumn Point Score Races 9 & 10 (2pm first warning)Sunday 30 March: DBSC Family Adventure Picnic (see preceding article)RSVP here.Wednesday 2 April: Twilight Sailing (5pm splash, sailing ‘til 6:30pm)Note: This is the final Wednesday Twilight of the season.Saturday 5 April: Ramp opening ceremony (details to follow)Autumn Point Score Races 11 & 12 / Club Champs Races 13 & 14 (2pm first warning)BBQ after racing

Thank you to the members who are sending through information for the newsletter. If you have content for the newsletter, please email it to newsletter@dbsc.com.au by Monday evening.View all racing results here.The club’s calendar can be viewed and subscribed to

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Steve London demonstrates impeccable upwind form. Photo by Andrew Cox.

Autumn Point Score Races 7 & 8It was a hot steamy day for racing on Saturday. The club was abuzz with activity, hosting both the ILCA Autumn Point Score and the A18s JJ Giltinans. StretchLab had a regular stream of customers for free massages on the deck, and the canteen was in full swing with Paul and Shirley braving the heat and maintaining good cheer while churning out double or triple the usual volume of those “highlight-of-the-week” toasties for the hoards, assisted valiantly by Clare Alexander and Tim Heath. The forecast modest north-easter eventually managed to waft its way down the harbour through the heat-haze, bringing tricky conditions

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Periodically (okay, very irregularly -Ed.) we like to highlight new members to help introduce them the rest of the gang. This week, DBSC’s secretary Tory Epsworth caught up with new member Van Allen, and asked her these questions:1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? I was 2 – it was a commercial fishing boat my father had organised to be built for the entire family clan + friends to sneak out of Saigon.2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Either an Oyster 885SII or a Hallberg Rassy 69. We’re actually looking for a ~38ft but unfortunately do have a limited budget. If anyone’s selling or knows of a good one – let me know!3. What is your sailing goal? To be good enough to race my daughter, Zoe.4. Tell us the back story to your Laser’s name? I don’t

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