The best way to find out about the club is to visit us, and meet some members.
Apart from the week of Christmas, the clubhouse is open from at least noon every Saturday from 1 August to 30 April. Our telephone number is: +61 2 9363 5577.
We are run by volunteers, so if your query cannot answered by the frequently asked questions (FAQs) below or the rest of the website, we will get back to you by Wednesday, 10pm.
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79 Bay St
Double Bay NSW 2028
Australia
The best ILCA / Laser sailing club in the world, located in Double Bay on Sydney Harbour.
Things you should know about Laser dinghy sailing by DBSC
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Ever wondered what it’s like to race in a Laser Masters Championship? Long-standing DBSC members and regatta regulars give us a glimpse into the Laser Masters Championships in Australia and abroad so that newbies know what to expect when attending their first regatta.
Read MoreBrett Beyer, an Olympic coach and 13-times Laser Masters World Champion, offers regular training programs and coaching clinics for Laser dinghy sailors at Double Bay Sailing Club. Here, he has shared his insight with us about the rules of sailing.
The top mark is a hotspot for rule infringements.
While most of the yelling and bumping rarely results in a penalty turn (even with a jury present), care needs to be taken because the consequences of a penalty turn or two during a chaotic rounding situation can be a massive distance penalty.
Read MoreBrett Beyer, an Olympic coach and 13-times Laser Masters World Champion, offers regular training programs and coaching clinics for Laser dinghy sailors at Double Bay Sailing Club. Here, he has shared his insight with us about the rules of sailing.
The pre-start period is probably where the most protests occur, most often as a result of windward/leeward situations. Most of these protests end with leeward boats being disqualified.
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