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.
Saturday 1 December, 9am – Learn to Race. Come along if you want to learn more about Laser boat handling, balance, boat posture, trim, starts, tacks, gybes, boat set-up and any other race management fundamentals. Please email Martin White here if you are planning on attending.
Saturday 1 December, 2pm Start – Club Championship heats 7 & 8.
Saturday 1 December, 5pm – BBQ on the Deck.
Sunday 2 December, 2pm Start – Big Boat Race, 2pm start.
It’s becoming all too common this season – a strengthening Southerly that likes to shift, gust and die all within a few seconds. These tricky conditions were met head on by a fleet of 46 boats for the penultimate day of the 2018 Spring Point Score Series. With gusts of over 25-knots and lulls of 9-knots, sailors needed to have a keen eye toward the ever-changing conditions.
The winners (after handicapping) were as follows: in the Standards, Ashley Deacon and Kevin Gilroy, in the Radials/4.7s, David Rogers and Marlena Berzins. With only two more heats to come, the competition is tight in the Radials/4.7 Fleet, where Peter Collie leads over Matthew Knight by only 0.5 points, with Pat Levy only 2 points behind. In the Standards, Ashley Deacon has a sizeable 12-point lead over Hadrien Bourely.
Thank you to our PRO, Andrew Craker, assisted by Christine Patton, our COTD, Peter Collie, and CoCOTD, Mark Grey, assisted by Mark’s daughter and David Devlin. And thanks to Richard Lees and Campbell Patton who helped Shirley in the canteen.
Photo by Mark Grey
Photo by Christine Patton
If you want to attend Rob Greenhalgh’s presentation this Thursday, act quick and book here, as there are only four tickets remaining. Rob, a professional round-the-world Volvo Ocean Racer and competitive Moth sailor will be speaking this Thursday 22 November 2018 at the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club, 160 Wolseley Road, Point Piper.
Rob has generously donated his time to be the inaugural speaker at our new Sailing Stories series that we are co-hosting with RPEYC. The ticket price will cover the cost of your first drink and the food. There will be a delicious spread served by RPEYC on arrival at 7pm, so get there on time to enjoy.
Rob Greenhalgh
Seventeen members turned up last Wednesday for Twilight Sailing. Let’s make it 20 tonight! There’s no better way to end a day than with some competitive fun as the sun sets over Sydney Harbour. Splash is at 5pm – or whenever you can make it.
Got a problem with your Laser? Shipwright Henry Cranney is available to get your boat back into tip-top shape. Depending on the issue, Henry will either repair on site, or take your boat away to complete the work. Several members have already used Henry for hassle free repairs. Give him a call on 0421483786 or email him at hgcranney@gmail.com.
Several members are headed to the Open and Youth NSW & ACT Laser State Championships this weekend at Canberra Yacht Club. Join the fleet in our nation’s capital by signing up HERE. If you don’t make the trip, there will be sprints on at Double Bay on Saturday, with a normal start time.
A heads-up that a photoshoot has been booked from 9-1 today (Wednesday 21 November) at the club. They won’t be too disruptive as there are only four people involved but we wanted to let you know in case you were planning any major work around the clubhouse.
Wednesday 21 November, 5pm – Twilight Sailing.
Thursday 22 November, 7pm – Sailing Stories at Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club, 160 Wolseley Road, Point Piper. (See more info above.)
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 November – Open & Youth NSW & ACT Laser State Championships.
Saturday 24 November, 2pm Start – Sprints at DBSC.
Rob Greenhalgh has generously donated his time to be the inaugural speaker at our new Sailing Stories series that we are co-hosting with the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club (RPEYC). Rob, a professional round-the-world Volvo Ocean Racer and competitive Moth sailor, will be speaking at 7pm on 22 November 2018 at RPEYC, 160 Wolseley Road, Point Piper.
Tickets to the event are limited and we only have a few left, so hurry and book here. The ticket price will cover the cost of the food that will be served by RPEYC on arrival at 7pm, so get there on time to enjoy what will be quite a spread. Drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there.
Last Wednesday Twilight sailing saw a wind speed of zero knots which resulted in no boats splashing off. There were 6 intrepid sailors ready to submit to Neptune’s wishes but it was not to be. The lack of wind didn’t stop Brett Beyer from using the time to effectively impart some great tips to the sailors. He spoke for more than an hour providing sailing insights and answering questions.
Today we’re looking forward to getting out on the water and putting Brett’s ideas into action. Everyone’s welcome to partake of this great opportunity to improve skills in a less formal environment than weekend racing. Splash is at 5pm!
