Woollahra Sailing Club Winter Series

Woollahra Sailing Club will be hosting a 4 race day, 12 race series over the winter months in conjunction with the WSC winter series 2016.

The Winter Blitz Super Sailing Series is for the International 420, 29er, Laser 4.7 and Optimist Classes.

Start time 10 am.

Dates: 29th May, 19th June, 26th June and 24th July.

Huge prizes, which include - WSC Membership for 1 year, one on one expert high performance coaching from our recognised class specialists, Clothing, Chandlery, Sails and much more.

Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions on WSC website here.

RSVP required this Saturday

Object Orientated Programming is very over-rated.

So that our volunteers don't have to handle money at the Diamond Jubilee Party and we can cater correctly, the deadline for RSVP is this Saturday.  This function is for members and their loved ones.

InterWeb: https://www.trybooking.com/193224

If you aren't comfortable with using the InterWeb to RSVP and/or do not have a credit card, please bring some cash along this Saturday and ask one of the younger folk (i.e. those without flip phones) to help.

60th Diamond Jubilee Party

The biggest social event in Sydney this year.

Time to put away the sailing clothes and put on the smart clothes or a frock, to celebrate an important milestone for the club: the upcoming 60th Diamond Jubilee Party, Saturday, 7 May 2016.

To make it a success, please RSVP and pay for via the following link by this Saturday, 23 April 2016 (:  https://www.trybooking.com/193224 if you've not already done so.

Since we are powered 100% by volunteers, we are unable to accept cash payments on the night! 

This party is sure to be yet another glorious occasion in the annals of the Double Bay Sailing Club.

For those who need some fashion inspiration for our gala event, here are some ideas from SFW 2016 which was attended by one of our regular correspondent members.

Roger Hickman memorial day

With clear skies, a sou'-easter pushing through Rose Bay and a magical part of Sydney Harbour almost to ourselves - we got to send off a very special club member last Saturday, Roger Hickman. 

At the pre-racing briefing we heard from Jen how much Roger loved cartwheeling his Laser, from Commodore Parker where the club's extensive amount of anchor chain has sprung and from Dear Leader how good Roger was at swinging a hammer.

Each boat flew a black memorial ribbon from her mast, and threw a Wild Rose across the start line of our first race. Roger was greatly adored and admired by everyone in the club, and will be dearly missed.

Black ribbons flying from masts as we farewell Roger Hickman. The Wild Rose #doublebay #lasersailing #sydneyharbour

"Black ribbons flying from masts as we farewell Roger Hickman. The Wild Rose #doublebay #lasersailing #sydneyharbour"

Fabulous RO - thanks for a great day Jonathan. #sydneyharbour #doublebay #lasersailing

"Fabulous RO - thanks for a great day Jonathan. #sydneyharbour #doublebay #lasersailing"

Our friend has set sail. Farewell Roger. #lasersailing #sydneyharbour

"Our friend has set sail. Farewell Roger. #lasersailing #sydneyharbour"

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DBSC on Instagram

Hipsters, grandparents, yoof and others are all embracing Instagram. So is DBSC.   You'll find us at @doublebaysailingclub.

#itsprettygood

#lotsofgoodphotos

#morephotoswelcome

#plentyofushavegoodheadsforradio

Zhik pop up store coming to DBSC 16 April

Zhik mobile shop  will be at DBSC on 16 April. All sailing gear will be available.

Good opportunity to buy your Mother's day gifts early

Dinghy Racks

We have 2 dinghy racks available for members to rent. Contact Madame Secretary to apply

Planning Ahead....

Handed in by one of of younger members....did not know what it was.

Planning Matters

16 April. Pointscore racing

23 April. Anzac Day long weekend.  Non pointscore sorint racing.

30 April. Final day of racing of the season. Pointscore.

7 May. 7pm DBSC's Diamond Jubilee party. Invites will be out next week, but a big night is in the planning. All DBSC members, family and special friends AND PARTNERS are invited to join us for a night of food, drink and dancing. $25/ head charge. RSVPs essential.

Rushing back to book in the events into the Filofax. (Looking at that downhaul, first entry should be knots 101)

Party Invites

Will be emailed in next few days.

If you know of anyone that we should invite to the the gala Diamond Jubilee party, please contact the planners via commodore@dbsc.com.au. 

• Life members
• Family of the founders
• Former club champions
• Any other Persons of interest

Close finish

For the record books. 2 April. Sunny sky, light and shifting south wester.  Full rig, first race, shortened course. After a great battle with several lead changes in the last 2 legs, the first 3 boats (skippered by an old bloke, a young bloke and a big bloke) crossed the line within 2 seconds of each other.