John Vasey is looking for a few volunteers next Monday, 13th January, to help get the ramps cleaned with the high-pressure hose. Low tide will be at 3:30pm, so anyone is available to come to the club between 1:30 and 4:00pm to assist with the cleaning, it is very much appreciated. The steps and the ramps are also to be cleaned, and the oysters removed from where they can damage the RIBs.If you can help, please let John know.
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NSW Laser Masters 2025 – Don't forget to register!
A group of DBSC Masters sailors will be travelling up to the South Lake Macquarie ASC for the NSW Laser State Masters Championship, Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 February 2025. If you’re planning on joining us the Notice of Race is Here, and don’t forget to Enter online Here.Members usually organize accommodation and transport for yourselves, coordinated by David Newman, who will setup a WhatsApp Group for the event. Please contact David if you are intending to go, so he can add you to the group: davidnewman@dbsc.com.au – and also contact him if you need help with transport.Additionally the annual ILCA Masters Gold Tournament will be held on Friday 31 January 2025 at Kooindah Waters Golf Club in Wyong, details HERE, Please let Peter Doyle know if you are a likely starter by text (0413 872 787) or email (peterdoylenorthbridge@gmail.com).
WHAT'S GOING ON
2025 Oceania & Australian Open & Youth – RQYSJanuary 1st through 8th Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron 2025 NSW & ACT State Masters – Lake MacQuarieFebruary 1st & 2ndSouth Lake Macquarie ASC at Sunshine, NSWCLub Look-ahead ScheduleSaturday 4 JanuarySprint Races 1 & 2: 1:00 pm briefing, 2:00 pm warningWednesday 8 January: Twilight Sailing (5:00pm-ish splash, sailing ‘til 7:00pm)Saturday 11 JanuaryAutumn Point Score Races 1 & 2: 1:00 pm briefing, 2:00 pm warning
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 here.Make a tax deductible donation to DBSC here.
Race Report – Saturday 21 December 2024
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Spring Point Score Races 13 & 14Report by PRO Dave NewmanFor the final races of 2024 and concluding the Spring Pointscore Series with Races 13 & 14, we were greeted with a light Nor’easterly breeze predicted to rotate to the East, which it did just after resetting a NE course! After some quick adjustments we got underway in a 6-8 knot breeze and outgoing tide which resulted in some OCS in both ILCA 6 & 7. Race 13 was won by Michael Morris in the ILCA 6 and Stephen Reid in the ILCA 7.The breeze increased for the beginning of race 14 before lighting as the race went on. The chocolates in Race 14 went to Michael
WHAT'S GOING ON
2025 Oceania & Australian Open & Youth – RQYSJanuary 1st through 8th Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron 2025 NSW & ACT State Masters – Lake MacQuarieFebruary 1st & 2ndSouth Lake Macquarie ASC at Sunshine, NSWNORTo EnterCLub Look-ahead ScheduleSaturday 4 JanuarySprint Races 1 & 2: 1:00 pm briefing, 2:00 pm warningWednesday 8 January: Twilight Sailing (5:00pm-ish splash, sailing ‘til 7:00pm)Saturday 11 JanuaryAutumn Point Score Races 1 & 2: 1:00 pm briefing, 2:00 pm warning
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 here.Make a tax deductible donation to DBSC here.
Race Report – Saturday 14 December 2024
All photos by Thomas Beregi
Tyrell & Rousso RacesReport by PRO Luke ParkerA light ESE dictated that the course be set in the Dardanelle straight between point piper and Shark island. As always there were plenty of shifts and holes, but this week the fleet enjoyed added pleasure(?) of a multitude of yachts racing an interclub series. And a plethora of charter boats hosting Christmas parties. And jet boats blasting around with tourists. And Sydney ferries. And a few historical 18’s were there as well. It was a busy day. Keeping out of trouble was the aim. Most succeeded to some extent.The two races took into account yardstick. Full Rigs are rated at 114, Radials 118.5 and
DBSC's Christmas Party
Ian Tudball sums up the evening:What a magic way to wrap up a stunning race day on the Harbour.Diana, Peter C, and their merry band of helpers put on a brilliant party that kicked off early and just when the night needed some extra spark, disco queen, Shirley hit the dance floor. As seen in the pics, Bad Santa was always lurking in the background.(all pics by Tuddy)
WHAT'S GOING ON
2025 Oceania & Australian Open & Youth – RQYSJanuary 1st through 8th Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron 2025 NSW & ACT State Masters – Lake MacQuarieFebruary 1st & 2ndSouth Lake Macquarie ASC at Sunshine, NSWNORTo EnterCLub Look-ahead ScheduleWednesday 18 December: Twilight Sailing (5:00pm-ish splash, sailing ‘til 7:00pm)NB: No organised Twilight Racing on 19-DecSaturday 21 DecemberSpring Point Score Races 13 & 14Brett Beyer Saturday Program1:00 pm briefing, 2:00 pm warningSaturday 4 JanuarySprint Races 1 & 2: 1:00 pm briefing, 2:00 pm warningWednesday 8 January: Twilight Sailing (5:00pm-ish splash, sailing ‘til 7:00pm)Saturday 11 JanuaryAutumn Point Score Races 1 & 2: 1:00 pm briefing, 2:00 pm warning
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 here.Make a tax deductible donation
This Saturday – Tyrrell and Rousso Races
The Tyrrell and Rousso races will be held this Saturday, 14 December 2024.The first race (the Tyrrell) is a handicapped start where the faster boats must chase down the slower boats. There will be a normal 5-minute countdown start sequence, at which time those will zero handicap (the slowest boats) will start. After that, faster boats will start when the race time reaches their handicap over the next 5-10 minutes. The handicaps will be announced during the briefing on Saturday. The first boat over the finish is the winner. The second race (the Rousso) is a scratch race, with everyone starting on the same start line with a normal 5-minute countdown sequence. The first ILCA4, ILCA6 and LICA7 across the line are the “finalists” and the overall winner will be determined by applying a yardstick across the three separate classes. These are once-a-year prestigious events for DBSC that come with
WHAT'S GOING ON
UPCOMING EVENTSWednesday 11 December: Twilight Sailing (5:00pm-ish splash, Sailing ‘til 7:00pm)Thursday 12 December: Twilight Racing (5pm Splash, Racing between 5:30-7:30pm)Saturday 14 DecemberLearn-to-Race (9:00 am)Annual Tyrell Race, followed by the Rousso Race (1:00 pm briefing, 2:00 pm warning)Christmas Party after racingWednesday 18 December: Twilight Sailing (5:00pm-ish splash, sailing ‘til 7:00pm)NB: No organised Twilight Racing on 19-DecSaturday 21 DecemberSpring Point Score Races 13 & 14Brett Beyer Saturday Program1:00 pm briefing, 2:00 pm warning
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 here.Make a tax deductible donation to DBSC here.