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.
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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.
Summer break
There will be no racing at the club this weekend. Organised sailing will resume at the club on Wednesday 5 January 2022 for twilight sailing. The next pointscore race will be Saturday 8 January 2022.We will also be taking a break from the newsletter during this time.
New Year's Eve – club access
Members are able to attend the club on New Year’s Eve to watch the fireworks. If you attend, you are kindly asked to take responsibility for the club and premises.
Club picnic – save the date(s)!
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. In the event of inclement conditions, the back-up date for the picnic will be 13 February.
Laser for sale – 205005
Emily Ball is selling her laser. Bought in 2018 and raced regularly, laser 205005 is up for sale.
Dolly not included
Includes:Good condition hullCentreboard, rudder, carbon tiller + extension, vang, and all ropesCarbon top sectionRadial aluminium bottom sectionRadial Rig race sail (used half a dozen time)$5,500Please contact Emily on 0466445669 or email emilyball100@googlemail.com if interested.