Racking facilities for the 1983/84 season facilitated the storage of 14 Herons, 14 Leaders, 15 Manly Juniors and 14 Lasers – a total of 57 boats. By 1985/86 there were 15 spots allocated to Lasers and 20 in 1990/91. Weekly utilisation in all classes ran at around 65%. Currently the club houses 85 Lasers.
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60 Seconds with Jack Sywak
1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 122. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Farr V.O.60!3. What is your ultimate sailing goal? Just always to be fit enough to sail to a ripe old age and to continue to have fun on the water.4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Vangtidy comes from the English expression ‘Bang tidy’ which means sexy or attractive. Like me and my boat :)5. If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? Caramelised onions.6. What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Skiing and golf.7. Describe what you do for work in less than five words? Make cocktails.8. What is the first international destination you will travel to (once we’re allowed) and why? Japan for the powder snow.9. What
Race Report – Sat 13 March
A very large Naval ship, the 18 Footers JJ Giltinan Championship, and numerous CYC fleets all made cameos in Saturday’s race, which made for an action packed afternoon. Despite the amount going on in such a condensed area, there were no incidents on the water. Murray Stone did go head-to-head with a 70ft motor yacht, with Murray coming out as the winner. Credit goes to all the sailors for great seamanship.The forecast was spot on; the sun shone all day and a beautiful NNE gradient filled in which led to some fantastic racing in both fleets. For once it should be acknowledged the Radials were better behaved on the start line that the Standards! At the end of the day, the winners were: Standards – Steve London (Point Score 9) and Nick Pellow (Point Score 10); Radials – The Tudballs – Ian (Point Score 9) and James (Point Score 10).Thanks
National Masters Championship Format
Planning has commenced for the 2022 Oceania & Australian ILCA Laser Master Championships and here is your chance to have your say on the format of the event going forward. We are caucusing views to feed into the planning process and considering two options for the 10 races. Option 1: 10 races over four days – Friday to Monday – with 2, 3, 3, 2 races per day (same format as previous years)Option 2: 10 races over five days – Monday to Friday – with 2 races per day (allowing the weekends for travel)Please let us know by the end of this week if you would like your opinion to be considered.Click [HERE] to submit your response.
History Corner
Performance awards for the 85/86 Season:Most number of breakages whilst competing in club racesThe best imitation of the TitanicBest imitation of an icebergThe most number of capsizes in Double Bay while trying to get to the first markRetiring skippers award – the spirit was willing but the knees were too weak
Race Report – Sat 20 March
With a marine wind warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology and poor visibility due to the heavy rainfall, racing was cancelled to ensure the safety of the race officers and 10 or so sailors that braved the wet & wild weather to get to the club. Thanks to our volunteers: Rod Barnes, Richard Au, Andrew Craker, John Verco, Andrew Simpson, Peter Collie, Shirley Roach, and Paul Adam.
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Winter Series
Are you sad that the Autumn series is coming to an end? The great news is that we sail all year round! The Winter series will commence on Sunday 2 May and run weekly until 27 July (except during NSW school holidays). 8:00am start with 3 races around 30-mins each. It’s a great way to maintain your sailing fitness and the early morning sail means you have the rest of the day to chill out or cook a Sunday roast!
Brett Beyer Coaching – Winter Program
Brett Beyer Coaching will be on offer again during the Winter series. The program will be similar to the ‘B’ subscription offered in the Spring & Autumn series. Subscribers will receive: (a) start video for each start, (b) GPS tracks animation, and (c) fleet level leg-by-leg GPS-based analysis and commentary. Dates will be: 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 25 Jul. The 10 sessions will cost $600. T&Cs and registration details to come.
Save The Date: AGP Friday 28 May
Please save the date for the 2021 Annual General (Meeting) Party to be held on Friday 28 May 2021 at 7:00pm at Double Bay Sailing Club. Invitation and details will be published in the coming weeks.
Position Vacant (volunteer)
We are looking for a newsletter editor to take over from Kirk as he embarks on a new career. Your job will be to publish weekly articles about club activities, with assistance from various committee members and race officers. Ideally, you are someone that is well organised, and can spare some time on Tuesdays. Full training provided.