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Race report 19 June 2022
On Sunday we were lucky with another bright sunny day, the winter morning south westerly of 5-10 knots, fading in the final race, and an incoming tide. With some cloud and rain about, conditions were not entirely predictable, giving racers “room to think”.Racing started half an hour later than usual, owing to a presentation at the club prior to racing (see article on recent grants, below).The race management team of Peter Collie, David Huber, Kim Ketelby and Ryan Aldrich had their work cut out for them, shortening the course for each consecutive start.The winners for the day were…Standards Championship: Race 1: Alexander Bijkerk; Race 2: Alexander Bijkerk; Race 3: Alexander BijkerkPointscore: Race 1: Tim Heath; Race 2: Nick Pellow; Race 3: Julian TaylorRadials:Championship: Race 1: Brooke Wilson; 2: Quentin Burns; Race 3: Brooke WilsonPointscore: Race 1: Kerryn Smith; Race 2: Daryl Lawrence; Race 3: Brooke WilsonAfter racing we enjoyed tomato soup courtesy of
Volly of the week
Double Bay Sailing Club is managed and run entirely by volunteers. As the saying goes, “many hands make light work. There is always work to be done in the upkeep of our shed and the ongoing running of dinghy racing.This week we’d like to thank Ian Tudball. Ian has assumed the role of sweeping the clubhouse under our distributed volunteering initiative, and was seen diligently sweeping the clubhouse after everyone went home on Sunday.
Ian some hours before sweeping. Photo: Peter Collie
Thank you to the many people who have already nominated to take on a task in the club’s long list of duties. If you have yet to do so, can you please contact Kirk Marcolina, to discuss
Away results
The results from the ILCA6 Masters World Championship are now in.Congratulations to:Pat Levy – 10th Great Grand Master ILCA 6 Men’s World ChampionshipMartin White – 7th Grand Master Fleet ILCA 6 Men’s World ChampionshipIf you are competing at away events, please don’t forget to register DBSC as your club (or one of them) and let us know where you’re competing!
Pat Levy at the worlds. Thanks to Ash Deacon for sending this photo in. Credit: Charity Palmatier
Funding
The club has been fortunate enough to receive some further grants from the NSW government and on Sunday local member, Gabrielle Upton, attended the club to meet with members and announce the latest grants the club has received.Specifically, these grants are for:Improvements to our race committee boat, the Jazzman;Developing instructional videos for the club competency and safety program; and,The Laser Sailing Expo (watch this space).The Minister commented on the professionalism of the club and its committee, particularly noting the quality of the grant submissions (many thanks to Mark Crowhurst) and the ongoing relationship with the club committee and its focus on community engagement.
60 seconds with New Member, Dr. Michael Morris
The club has another new member to welcome, Dr. Michael Morris. Please give Michael a warm welcome when you see him at the club.In the meantime, here’s what you should know about him.How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? On boats since a childIf money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? No limit boat would be a laser, because I just love the purity of themWhat is your ultimate sailing goal? Sailing goal is the worldsTell us the story behind the name of your Laser? my laser has no nameIf you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? I haven’t tried one yet.What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? My other hobbies are home based, but mostly involve some exerciseDescribe what you do for work in less than five words? I
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Easter Hunt
On Easter Saturday (16 April) the club will host an Easter hunt with a difference.The course will be:1 = DBSC mark2 = Wedding Cake east3 = Yellow YA mark off Washaway Beach (Nudist Beach)4 = Wedding Cake east5 = Yellow YA mark to east of Bradleys Head6 = Yellow YA mark at the Shark Island (south)7 = DBSC finish line
There will be support boats accompanying the fleet crossing the sound.The intention is to run a handicapped start, with your handicap provided on the day.There may, or may not, be chocolates at each mark. Probably not…
Sailing stories available on YouTube
Whether you missed our recent sailing stories with Malcolm Page, or thought it was so good, you’d love to watch it again, it’s now available on YouTube. Many thanks to Kirk Marcolina and Diana Chen for their work on this video and uploading it.
Planning ahead
The NSW and ACT Laser association update this week points to events hopefully getting back on track for enthusiastic travelling sailors. The Australian Championships (open and youth) will be at Georges River Sailing Club. GRSC are seeking the assistance of volunteers in hosting this event.If you are available on race days 2-8 January it would be much appreciated. Please contact GRSC Laser Class Captain David Early.If you have less time to spare but can help with measurement checks on 1st and 2nd January, please contact Kevin Phillips .For the masters there will also be the South Pacific Masters in Brisbane at RQYS, Oceania Masters at Darwin Sailing Club and World Masters at the fabulous Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Pattaya, Thailand.A full list of events including Australian Sailing and ILCA World Championships is available HERE.