Category: Latest from Double Bay Sailing Club

Photos by Katie McHugh

Winter Sprint RacingBy Andrew Simpson This was the last of the sprint race series, and the annual DBSC Working Bee in the morning ensured a good turnout, with helpers hanging around to sail in the afternoon, meaning a fleet of around 40 took to the water.The morning weather was a little overcast with the odd shower and a Northerly breeze which the course was set to. By the time racing started at 1.00PM, the clouds had cleared, the sun was out, and the wind had shifted towards the NW and strengthened. The course was adjusted accordingly. The wind continued even more West for a while, meaning a big left bias on the first

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We have recently implemented a new spare parts purchasing system. Items can now only be purchased via the website (www.dbsc.com.au/chandlery). There is an A4 poster at the club with a QR code to get to the Web page and a password located near the new spare parts cupboard on the left side of the handicapper’s desk and on the fridge. Once you have purchased your item or if you have any questions contact Scott Hunter or Maxim Djura for pickup.This is for Members only. The page is not linked to the main menu and is password protected.

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UPCOMING EVENTSSaturday August 24th: Working Bee 8:00AM, followed by Winter Sprints at 1:00PMFriday August 30th: Sailor’s Season Opening DinnerNote: no racing on Saturday August 31stSaturday September 7th is Opening Day:Club Championships Races 1 & 2BBQ 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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I know we are all excited because Seabreeze has forecast a 15 knot Nor’easter this Saturday, but before that, all members are reminded of the Working Bee starting at 8am.One item that needs particular attention is the beach around the new ramps that needs a sparrow pick of rubble and debris. Luke Parker will be leading this effort and will be at the club at 6am to take advantage of the low tide.If you’re an early bird like Luke and would like to get your effort over and done with early, please join him. So I can let him know, please email me on rodbarnes@dbsc.com.au if you would like to join him.Otherwise, see you all there.Rod Barnes, Vice Commodore

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Photos by Van Allen and Charlotte Jenkins

Winter Sprint RacingBy Charlotte Jenkins The wind and warmth made for a great day of sprints out on the harbour. With a fleet of over 30 boats, including about eight visitors from Middle Harbour, we went out to find a gentle 6-10 knots from the WNW as we set a windward leeward course of two laps between the two islands.As the afternoon progressed, the breeze picked up to a solid 15 knots from the west, providing some nice hiking conditions during the big gusts. We managed to complete five races for each class, all with clean starts, where the ILCA 6’s started after 2 minutes and the ILCA 7’s after

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By Campbell Patton, ILCA7 – DBSC

Photo courtesy Campbell Patton

It’s been a dream of mine to compete in The Games since I was 8 years old, meeting Ben Ainslie in Bermuda. Not many know, but my amazing mum Christine also represented Bermuda in Athens 2004, and I look to follow in her footsteps.The first two years of my Olympic campaign (2020-2022) were, frankly, a mess. Trying to navigate travel through COVID restrictions, cancelled events, and online uni all while working full time in Bermuda to try and fund my sailing temporarily derailed all progress towards my goal. Fortunately, I was able to travel for competition at the end

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We are delighted to announce that Brett Beyer will offer his popular Brett Beyer Saturday Program (BBSP) again this season at DBSC.  Brett is an Olympic coach and 15-time Laser Masters World Champion. We are very fortunate to have him working with us!There will be 8 Saturday sessions from September to December:7 September, 14 September, 21 September, 28 September, 19 October, 2 November, 9 November, 21 December.The cost of the program is $600 (plus merchant fees) per subscriber. We need at least 20 subscribers to proceed. Please subscribe as soon as possible – as we need to confirm numbers. The terms of the program and sign-up form can be found here.

BBSP subscribers

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What a great day with the dolphins! Photos by Jeremy Vives

Winter Sprint RacingBy Geoffrey Boscoe (PRO) and Jeremy Vives (Co-PRO)Thomas Beregi (COTD) and Quentin Burns (Co-COTD) were on the RIB, with Geoffrey Boscoe (PRO) and Jeremy Vives (Co-PRO) on the Jazzman. Our wonderful Paul Adam took care of the kitchen, assisted by Tim Heath.When we arrived at the club at 10AM, the wind was lightly blowing from the WSW. The forecast indicated that it would shift to the South around noon, and that’s exactly what happened. From noon to 3.20PM, the wind oscillated between South and Southeast. The RIB team had to move the starting line four times to align the race in the wind. A

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UPCOMING EVENTSSaturday August 10th: Winter Sprints, 1:00PM startSaturday August 17th: Winter Sprints, 1:00PM startSaturday August 24th: Working Bee 8:00AM, followed by Winter Sprints at 1:00PMNB: Please let Steve London know if you are unable to attend the working bee.Friday August 30th: Sailor’s Season Opening Dinner

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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Winter Sprint Racing

Photos by James Tudball

By Miles Greenwood and James TudballOn Saturday we had another instalment of our Youth Volunteer Days, where a team of our youth members are tasked with managing the onshore and on-water duties. We had Miles Greenwood (PRO), James Gosling and Jasper Kinsman (Co-PRO) and Felix Feng helping out in the kitchen.  The team was assisted by adult members James Tudball, Ian Tudball and Miles’ father, Mark Greenwood.The weather on the day aptly reflected our official transition from morning winter racing to warmer afternoon sailing!  When we arrived at the club at 10am we observed a typical “winter westerly” of about 10 knots.  But with the

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