On Saturday we welcomed another new member, Paige Caldecoat, who showed the radial fleet how to navigate the Dardenelles.How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? I was around 10 when I had my first sailing experience, but didn’t sail myself until I was closer to 12.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? It’s really generic but I would probably buy a Bieker moth, or maybe if we are getting really into it a Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42. What is your ultimate sailing goal? My ultimate sailing goal is to go to the Olympics in a laser. I’m also currently working on broadening my sailing horizons by getting into foiling and big boats. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? My boat name is Kinky Kylie, it’s an eye catcher but it’s named after my sporting hero Sebastian Vettel’s 2011
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Important information on using the club RIBs
The Dean Bergman RIB is currently out of service being repaired due to an accident during the 18 footers race day last week. Luckily no one was hurt, but the RIB suffered two punctures in the bow and the stern. Pat Levy has already swung into action and repairs are underway this week, and we hope it is back in action soon.Meanwhile the Paul Adam RIB is still in action this weekend, even though the bung system has been broken. Once again Pat has the parts on order, but for the moment PROs and COTDs need to leave the bungs IN, and instead use the bilge pump switch on the console to empty any water from the RIB both before and after racing.
Important safety information when using the davits
Following the completion of repairs to the Western Davit (where the Paul Adam RIB is hoisted), there are new blocks and winch Lines that have a different requirement. Members operating the Davits are required to leave the blocks and winch line under tension at all times while the RIB is connected to the Davit. This means that after the RIB has been hoisted to the upper position, the Safety Chain (which we require to be attached) does not ever need to be in tension – only attached (as a safety/backup). Also notice in the Photo the distance between the two blocks (they should not be so close as to be touching, only high enough to attach the safety chain).
Update to the Sailing Instructions
Changes have been made to the DBSC Sailing Instructions regarding the requirements for all racing sailors to sign on with the Sailor App in order to be scored in club races. Specifically paragraphs 5.2, 6.2The updates are reflected on the website here:https://www.dbsc.com.au/sailing-instructions- The Commodore
18s RIB support and Canteen help needed this Sunday 12 February
We need a RIB driver volunteer to help this coming Sunday 12 February, 1-5pm. We need Canteen support for Sunday 12 February, 12-2pm. Please contact the Commodore if you can help, or put your name down in this Google sheet HERE.A big thank you to Andrew Craker for helping in the Canteen last weekend.
SailGP events and activities
As part of our involvement with SailGP and the Adopt a Club program, we have been presented with some exciting opportunities for DBSC members to enjoy. The three activities below are exclusively for DBSC members and are a ‘first in, first served’ basis. You MUST register at the link below to participate in any of these events. ACTIVITY #1: Base Camp Tour Team Canada have kindly invited us to attend their F50 base Technical Tour on Wednesday 15th February at 5:30pm. 30 DBSC members can participate in the tour.Location: SailGP Tech Site’s NEW address: Barangaroo Ave & Barton St, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia Location Link: https://goo.gl/maps/za3QzU3mq8tWo7yv8 ALSO NOTE: The tour is obviously taking place at the same time as our Twilight Sailing program. We unfortunately did not have a choice of day/time for the tour. Our Twilight Sailing will still take place on Wednesday February 15th for those who intend to sail. ACTIVITY #2: On-Water Spectatorship As part of the Adopt a
Good luck to our masters worlds sailors!
Good luck to our members heading to the ILCA Masters Worlds in Pattaya this week – Martin White, Pat Levy and Ian Tudball.
Clean Up Australia Day 4 March
Calling all volunteers who enjoy a clean environment! I’ve spent the past few weeks driving around the pristine Tasmanian Countryside enjoying the ‘freshest air’ on the planet, and so I’m inspired to clean up the environment surrounding our club. On Saturday 4th March from 10am to 12pm, members (and guests) of Double Bay Sailing Club will be conducting a clean-up of the foreshore, park lands and local roadways near our club in Double Bay. Trevor Potts (member) will be at the club house at 10am with all the CUAD materials, sign-on sheet, and a short safety briefing. Please arrive by 10am. We are also asking volunteers to download the EyeSea app and use it to upload photos of rubbish on the day. It’s simple to use. Take a photo and upload it to the app.Download for android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mariapps.eyesea.eye_seaDownload for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/es/app/eyesea/id1667239428We recommend you wear sun protective clothing, and bring protective gloves
Masters Nationals deadline to enter is this Friday!
The deadline for entries for the upcoming 2023 Oceania & Australian Laser Masters Championships is 10 February 2023.Enter online here.
Learn to race
The next Learn to Race (LTR) a Laser at Double Bay Sailing Club is on again on Saturday morning Feb 18. It must start early at 8.30AM on that day as we have limitations with harbour zones on Sat Feb 18. We’ll meet at 8.30am ready to rig boats. The aim is to be on the water well before 10am and back to the shore by 11.30pm.LTR is for prospective new members – a ‘try before you join’ arrangement. It’s also for DBSC members wishing to improve their sailing skills.Participants must have basic helming capability as we are squad based and it’s sometimes difficult to provide a lot of one-on-one assistance for those without experience. It’s also a safety measure.