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 Andrew Simpson. On Saturday as the club was packed up and kitchen door closed, a beep beep beep noise was heard by the final attendees. After some detective work to figure out where the noise coming from it transpired the fridge door had been left open. With no key to access the canteen. members still in attendance scratched their heads on how to close it. Andrew Simpson put his structural engineering prowess to use and using a carbon top section was able to close the fridge door through the grill ensuring ingredients for the 18’ skiff toasties didn’t perish overnight.
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Wednesday twilight sailing
Twilight sailing continues through the summer on Wednesday from 5.30-7.30pm. A fresh southerly is forecast for the afternoon!
Be cool!
The DBSC Sailing instructions govern racing at DBSC alongside the Racing Rules of Sailing and the rules and by-laws of the International Laser Class Association. All club racers should be familiar with these.DBSC does not permit formal protests, as the adversarial environment this can create is inconsistent with our culture, and the time commitment this can require is unreasonable for our volunteers. The success of racing depends on an “honour system” based on the principles of good sportsmanship and adherence to the Racing Rules and the Sailing Instructions by all participants.Please be sure to familiarise yourself with the sailing rules and undertake your penalties when incidents arise. On Saturday there were a number of people hitting the top mark who did not do their penalties, and this is uncool, especially in a championship race.
Returning member – Nathan Deng
This week we are extending a warm welcome to Nathan Deng who is returning to the club.
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 10 years oldIf money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? 29erWhat is your ultimate sailing goal? Top 10 youths in Australia for lasersTell us the story behind the name of your Laser? My boat name is Tag, I chose tag since sailing to me is like a game of tag. constantly trying to catch up to people when your “it” and then running (sailing) away when Ur being chased.If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? Don’t know, I haven’t tried them yetWhat are your second/third favourite
This weekend – sprints & SailGP
This weekend SailGP will be on the harbour this Saturday. An exclusion zone will apply from Potts Point to Shark Island from 3pm (map). The club will host sprint racing in the bay as soon after the briefing (1pm) as possible until just before 3pm. Can all sailors be rigged, dressed and prepared to splash immediately after the briefing?After racing, we’ll be taking the RIBs out to watch SailGP, aiming for departure from the deck at 3.45pm.It is expected to be a busy day on the harbour with good weather, and lots of traffic. Please be careful.
Club picnic – save the date!
Following the success of the inaugural club picnic, this event is returning on Sunday 30 January 2022. Similar to the last event, we will sail down to Kutti beach and have a picnic on the shore. Further details and a request for RSVP will be posted closer to the date.
Coming up next…
Wednesday 1 December – Twilight sprintsSaturday 4 December – Sprints / State Championships @ Georges RiverWednesday 8 December – Twilight sprintsSaturday 11 December – Tyrell and Rousso Races | Christmas PartyWednesday 15 December – Twilight sprintsSaturday 18 December – Sprints (Sail GP) Wednesday 22 December – Twilight sprints Holiday BreakWednesday 5 January – Twilight sprintsSaturday 8 January – Sprint pointscore 7 & 8Wednesday 12 January – Twilight sprintsSaturday 15 January – Learn to race (am) | Spring pointscore 9 & 10Wednesday 19 January – Twilight sprintsSaturday 22 January – Spring pointscore 11 & 12Wednesday 26 January – Twilight sprintsSaturday 29 January – Club championships 5 & 6Sunday 30 January – Club picnicThe club calendar can be viewed (and subscribed to) here.
Race Report 18 December 2021
On Saturday the club hosted sprint racing owing to the SailGP dominating the harbour. Once again, the conditions were fresh with a bumpy ride on the harbour. PRO Mike Dunne set up the sprint course in Rushcutters Bay for four sharp and snappy 20 minute (or so) races. He was ably assisted by Richard Au (LTRAR), John Vasey (COTD) and Scott Finlayson (co-COTD). Off the water, John Verco and Daryl Lawrence assisted in the canteen.After racing, members headed out on the club RIBs to watch the SailGP where we befriended members of Narrabeen Sailing Club off Darling Point (more to come) …
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 Peter Collie and John Vasey for moving the fridges to their new and improved location adjacent to the canteen.
The club is full of people making wonderful contributions around the place, and sometimes behind the scenes. Do you know of someone who deserves a mention? If so, email us and tell us why they should be club member of the week.
Wednesday twilight sailing
This is the last week of twilight sailing before Christmas. The forecast is for a moderate SE wind and warm temperatures with no CYCA traffic on the harbour.