Laser For Sale

DBSC Laser sail number 210474, is for sale. If you’re in the market for a Laser you can check out more details here.

High Speed Racing

Last Saturday an impressive fleet of 41 boats took on another gusty, shifty Southerly. The day served as both Heats 5 – 6 of the Spring Pointscore and Heats 3 – 4 of the Club Championship. It was tough sailing as the competitors battled a breeze of 25+ knots that seemed to constantly be shifting. In between dips in the water the fleet managed some great sailing – with incredible boat speeds on the reaches and runs. As tracked by Brett Beyer’s GPSs, topping the day for speed were Nick Pellow at 13.82 kts in a Standard, and Andrew Cox at 12.96 kts in a Radial. 

At the end of the exhilarating day, the winners were: Championship– Standards: Ian Alexander (Championship Heat 3) and Matt Wenke (Championship Heat 4); Radials: Campbell Patton (Championship Heats 3 and 4); 4.7s: Daniel Costandi (Championship Heats 3 and 4).  Pointscore (after handicap): Standards: Ian Alexander (Pointscore Heat 5) and David Newman (Pointscore Heat 6); Radials / 4.7s: Andrew Cox (Pointscore Heat 5) and Daryl Lawrence (Pointscore Heat 6). 

Thanks to this week’s race volunteers — Jason Wilkins (PRO) and Clare Alexander on the Jazzman, Alistair Sutherland (COTD), and Pia Hattersley (CoCOTD) on the RIBs, and Campbell Patton in the canteen. Thanks also to the additional volunteers who stepped up due to the high winds: Mark Crowhurst, Diana Chen and Emily Ball. After working hard all day on the water, the sailors were grateful to the team that put together the delicious meal upon their return: Paul Adam, Shirley Roach and Andrea Bergman who whipped up a beautiful BBQ spread, and Pat Levy and Peter Collie who worked their magic on the BBQ.  

A strong Southerly meant tricky conditions last Saturday.

GPS Missing

We have still not located Mike Dunne’s GPS unit which went missing in the change rooms.  Can everyone please check their clothing, bags and boats.  These units are expensive, and Mike would be very grateful if it could be located!

Tonight - TWILIGHT SAILING STARTS

Daylight Saving Time is here… and with it comes the start of our weekly Wednesday Twilight Sailing. There’s nothing better than sailing on Sydney Harbour at sunset, so ditch work early, leave the kids with your partner and head down to the club for some mid-week fun.  We will have organised racing with marks placed. Splash is at 5pm (or whenever you can get there).

Dolly Policy

We have received dolly photographs from only one member claiming ownership of a dolly.  Our policy is to encourage members not to store personal dollies in the club.  If you elect to store it in the club, you will be deemed to have donated your dolly to the club, unless you submit photographs that are accepted by the Management Committee.  If you have a dolly stored at the club that you want to be able to retain going forward, could you please submit photographs to the Commodore ASAP.

New Ladders for RIBs

We have installed ladders to service the RIBs on each of the davits. Please note that it is unsafe to ride up and down in the RIBs – you must get out of the RIB before raising or lowering it, and then use the ladder to climb into or out of the boat.  Thank you to Luke Parker for kindly donating the ladders, and to Geoff Kirk for installing them.

DBSC Member Finalist for Australian Sailing Award

We’re proud to announce that our very own Clare Alexander has been chosen as a Finalist for Australian Sailing’s Sport Promotion Award.  It’s a huge honour and we’d like to get a DBSC table at the Award’s Night on 19 October. The dinner is at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, in Pyrmont, and costs $180 per person – in addition to great company, a lot of fun, and the opportunity to support Clare, you’ll get a three-course dinner and drinks.  Please email secretary@dbsc.com.au in the next few days if you are interested in attending.

Clare Alexander winning the Club Person of The Year Trophy in May.

Up Next

Wed, 10 October – Twilight sailing, splash at 5pm (or whenever you can get there)

Sat, 13 October – Spring Pointscore heats 7 and 8, including BBSP, 1pm briefing for 2pm race start

Twilight sailing

Good news – the Brett Beyer Twilight Program is fully subscribed with 10 subscribers!  Payment details will be sent by email direct to subscribers.

We will commence twilight sailing next Wednesday, 10 October.  Spash is at 5.00pm (or whenever you can get there). 

We had 15 regular twilight sailors last year – let’s aim for 20 this year.  All visitors are welcome – please pass this on! 

There is no better way than this to break up your week, so tell your boss to get with the program – we’re in the era of flexible work.

Up Next

Sat, 6 October– Club Championship heats 3 and 4, including BBSP, 1pm briefing for 2pm start, BBQ and BBSP debrief for all members after racing

Sun, 7 October– Big Boat race, 2pm start. DON’T FORGET DAYLIGHT SAVING!

Mon, 8 October– Novartis function at the club – please do not attend the club from 9am-3pm

Wed, 10 October– twilight sailing, splash at 5pm (or whenever you can get there)