Category: Latest from Double Bay Sailing Club

All photos by Jim Dounis

Race Report – PRO Jim Dounis The Saturday racing was once again Sprints due to the Coast Championships regatta. Twelve athletes participated in the Sprints in the supercharged gusty 18 to 25++ knots southerly buster winds. The course was set in Double Bay and we had six races averaging twelve minutes each. All boats started together. Surprisingly in this endurance test, everyone finished all of the races. The ILCA7 results were dominated by Campbell Patten with Luke Parker heard to say, “I’m sick of seeing the stern of your boat, Campell”. Luke also tried to protest against Campbell with Rule 10.1 Age before Beauty  —  Luke was 2nd place 5 times.

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All photos by Ryan Aldrich

Sprint RacingPRO David Airey reports:Saturday was warm and pleasant on the Harbour, but the wind remained in the winter pattern, light and gusty from the West. Despite the forecast for light winds, about 30 sailors went out for the holiday weekend sprints, with notably the Standard rigs having the most starters. We got 5 races away with close fought contests in the Standard fleet who were very enthusiastic at the starts. The gusty conditions provided challenging conditions and particularly near the windward mark after it was moved close to Clark Island. Many thanks to the on-water team of Ryan Aldrich, Stephen Reid and Scott Finlayson and two visitors from Bermuda who helped

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Photo credit: Mark Rothfield

A large contingent of DBSC youth sailors recently participated in the NSW Youth Sail coaching clinic and regatta, held at Teralba Sailing Club on 2nd – 7th October. It was a fantastic event with a number of sailors, coaches and classes involved.  The ILCA had the largest fleets with 36 ILCA 4s and 14 ILCA 6s.Congratulations to all sailors and parents who were involved:CLICK HERE for the ILCA 4 ResultsCLICK HERE for the ILCA 6 Results- James Tudball, Youth Engagement

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Please save the morning of Saturday, 19 October from 9am for our Annual Competency and Safety Training. Attendance is expected of all on-water members and volunteers. This is an important opportunity to discuss and refresh our skills in:How to run a race (by Andrew Cox) How to use DBSC equipment (by Pat Levy) How to save people (by David Murphy)

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Each Wednesday and Thursday starting Today we will have Twilights at DBSC:Wednesday Twilight Sailing 5pm Splash – 7:30pmThe format for Wednesdays is that anyone can post an intention to sail in the WhatsApp “DBSC twilights” group chat, to arrange “ad hoc” member sailing – between existing Harbour marks, often with a “rabbit start”. (there is no rescue boat for this activity) coordinate amongst yourselves.Thursday Twilight Racing 5pm Splash, Racing between 5:30-7:30pmThere will be a Coach and a Volunteer on a Support RIB to run Sprint races – two laps – with a set of 3 marks, the start is between the two bottom marks, a windward-leeward course to the top mark, and gate finish downwind. Generally a 3 minute sequence, single

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UPCOMING EVENTSWednesday 9 OctoberTwilight Sailing (5-ish splash)Thursday 10 OctoberTwilight Racing (5pm splash) 5:30pm first warningSaturday 12 OctoberSprint Racing (1pm briefing, 2pm first warning)Weekend of 12-13 October2024 NSW & ACT Coast Championships at Mannering Park Sailing Club (Sat. & Sun.)Please contact Dave Newman if you are interested in attending. Notice of Race.Saturday 19 OctoberMember Competency Training (9am) – All Members to attendClub Championship Races 5 & 6 + Spring Point Score Races 5 & 6 (1pm briefing, 2pm first warning)Brett Beyer Saturday Program (BBSP)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 here.Make a tax deductible donation to DBSC here.

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We are pleased to announce one of our own youth sailors Healy Ryan has won the 2024 NSW/ACT Youth Sailor of the Year award. At 14 years old Healy moved from competing in the ILCA4 to ILCA6 in August 2023. His first event was WA Youths where he received coaching from ‘Swifto’, Chris Charlwood and Zoe Thompson. Healy won that event and his enthusiasm left such an impact that Zoe invited him to join her squad’s ILCA6 training camp when it was next in Sydney.Next event was Coasts where he came 3rd overall, followed by the AST/ASS/ASF women’s training camp where he was warmly welcomed by an amazing squad who were very generous with their time and knowledge. A few weeks

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On Thursday 10 October we will kick off our Thursday Twilight Racing with on-water coaching support for the 2024/25 season. The coaching and race management will be undertaken by one of our Reach coaches.We will aim for our usual splash of 5PM. The coach and course will be ready for racing by 5:30PMThe course will be typically windward – leeward (like our sprint racing), however the coach may communicate variations out on the water…to keep us on our toes.Racing will run until sundown (approx 7:30PM).Regular Thursday night dinner and drinks at The Oak following sailing, for anyone who fancies a social outing.The Cost is $150 per sailor for the 10 week program (plus merchant fees). This covers the overhead of paying

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Please save the morning of Saturday, 19 October from 9am for our annual competency and safety training. Attendance is expected of all on-water members and volunteers. This is an important opportunity to discuss and refresh our skills in:How to run a race (by Andrew Cox) – essential for PRO, LtRAR, CoTD & CoCoTD duty.https://www.dbsc.com.au/proHow to use DBSC equipment (by Pat Levy) – also essential info on operation of davits, RIBs, Jazzman, laying marks, anchors, and use of radios.https://www.dbsc.com.au/cotdHow to save people (by David Murphy) – more essential procedures for on water emergency, rescue, & first aid.https://www.dbsc.com.au/emergency-rescueIn advance of this, kindly familiarise/ re-familiarise yourself with the policies and training materials available on the DBSC website (links above) or start with some of

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Photo courtesy of ILCA NSW & ACT

Regatta’s kick off with Coast Championships 12-13 OctoberGet set for another great circuit for local and national events this year. We’re again striving for a strong representation and contingent of DBSC sailors. The first event is the Coast Championships at Mannering Park Sailing Club 12-13 October. If you’re interested in attending and need any support with boat transport or accommodation, please contact Dave Newman. The Notice of Race for the event is Here.

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