Fundraiser for Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Club

Our friends at Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Club are hosting a fundraiser to help rebuild their club house. On September 16, 2018 fire destroyed part of their Club. Forty-seven Sabots, Flying 11's, Cherubs and Lasers sailed by over sixty children and teens were lost in the fire. Nothing remains of the storage shed and part of the adjoining slipway was damaged. They estimate the rebuild will be at least $500,000 and are fundraising to rebuild the club's storage and launching facilities for current and future generations of sailors. 

The FUNdraiser is being held at Hunters Hill Sailing Club on Saturday September 7th and The Enormous Horns are playing. It will be a fun night – they need help and support – the more the merrier! You can find out all the details HERE.

Class Rule Change Okayed

80% of sailors voted “Yes” in the recent class ILCA rule change ballot to modify the definition of a builder. A 2/3rd vote for the change was required for it to be carried. The turn out was particularly high in all the Australian Districts with 2/3rds of our members casting a vote – so thanks to everyone who took the trouble to vote. 



Information on the ballot outcome is on the ILCA web site HERE. 



As was predicted the Laser builders and trade mark holders, due to their divergent commercial interests, did not reach any agreement to World Sailing’s new FRAND supply arrangements by the WS deadline of 1 August. Thus the change to the class rules (ILCA’s Plan B) and the “Yes” vote have saved the day for Laser Olympic retention.



ILCA still has a mountain of work before it to deliver on the new WS Olympic agreement and the new FRAND equipment supply arrangements, however barring any last minute hiccups our Olympic status should be retained.

Youth Continue World Tour

Our stellar youth members have continued to perform well overseas. This time in Kingston, Canada at the Laser 4.7 World Championships. 

There were 63 girls racing overall, and our very own Evie Saunders placed 16th overall AND – 2nd Under 16 years! Overall there were 117 boys competing. In the Silver Fleet, Xavier McLachlan placed 50th and Ian Louis was 53rd. Find out more HERE.

BoatCrewGear Specials

One of our fabulous Women’s Regatta sponsors, BoatCrewGear.com, are running a Father’s Day Promo. It would be great if you could support them if you are looking for any last-minute gifts. Check out the details and specials HERE.

Working Bee this Saturday at 8am

All hands on deck this Saturday to get our clubhouse ship shape for the new season. There are plenty of jobs to go around for all skill levels, so please come out and lend a hand. The weather looks perfect – 24 and sunny, so there really is no excuse.  And after the morning of work, stick around for afternoon Sprints starting at 1pm. 

Fun from Last Year’s Working Bee

Order Your New Sail Now

We are confident that we will reach the minimum number for DBSC’s bulk sail order with NB Sailsports and PSA to go ahead. We’ve opened the offer to our friends at Middle Harbour and Vaucluse and we’re already at 30% of our target. We easily exceeded 50 orders last year, but we need everyone who wants a new sail to place their order now. Here are the details for the offer: 

• 4.7 = $759 (15% discount off RRP)

• Radial Hyde = $759 (15% discount off RRP)

• Standard MkII North = $979 (13% discount off RRP)

• Standard MkII Pryde = $979 (13% discount of RRP)

• Includes sail numbers supplied and fitted ($40 discount if you DON’T want sail numbers)

• Country letters will be fitted upon request for an additional $30

• Delivery will occur in late September

If you are interested, please make payment to DBSC’s bank account – BSB:062000 Account #: 16143109.  Please put your name and mobile number in the EFT details. Also, you MUST FILL OUT THE SAIL INFORMATION FORM HERE. We’ll use this info to have the sails made. Thanks for placing your order today.

DBSC to Look Sharp at Regattas

A stunning new kit for members competing in regattas is arriving soon. We all know that the key to sailing faster is looking good, and the new kit is sure to do just that. This new look along with the DBSC flag we hoist at regattas will make sure everyone knows the competition has arrived.

Thanks to Jules Hall and his talented design team for their incredible contribution!  In the coming weeks, we will tell you how you can get your very own set – watch this space.  In the meantime, you can check out the designs below or check them out on the club wall.

Sign Up Now for Brett Beyer Saturday Program

We already have we have 12 members signed up to be coached by Brett this spring – we’re targeting another 8. Find out more and reserve your space HERE. Dates are 21 Sep, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec.; cost is $630 for “A” and $315 for “B” (plus merchant fees).

Race Officer Announced for Women's Laser Regatta

Come one, come all! Have we got a roll up for you. Our Race Team is primed and ready to race - all we need are the sailors on the startline! 

Let us introduce you to our amazing IRO - Louise Davis. She is jumping on a plane from QLD to come and run our races - not only is she a Race Officer she is an International Race Officer. We always promise to give you the best of the best and with the best RO you will have the BEST racing! 

Louise Davis

Louise has been an International Race Officer since 2012 and has officiated at many large Australian events at her home club (Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron) and other Australian and overseas clubs. She will be PRO for the 2019 South East Asian Games, was until recently the chair of the Yachting Queensland Racing Rules and Officials Committee, a member of the National Racing Rules and Officials Committee and is passionate about training and mentoring other race officers and race management volunteers. 

Louise is hot off the start boat and in the last 5 years she has been the RO for over 28 events including the South Pacific Laser Masters, Sail Brisbane, Etchells Worlds, Etchells Australiain Championship and lots more. 

Why have the best? So you have the best event, the best racing and the best experience. We are committed to delivering this to you and we are so grateful that Louise Davis is coming to our shores for this event. 

Also joining us on the race team is our lead coach - Krystal Weir. Back by popular demand after last year’s event! 

Krystal Weir

With a long list of achievements, including seven-time Australian National Champion in Laser Radial, sailing in her first Sydney to Hobart last year, and not attending one, but two Olympic games, she has achieved more than most professional athletes only dream about! 

Part of the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) when she was 15, progressing to the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), it only seemed natural to compete in the 2008 Olympic games in Qingdao China. She sailed in a three-crew Yngling team, where she finished tenth alongside teammates Karyn Gojnich and Angela Farrell. 

In 2012, Weir was handed the Olympic baton for the second time in her sailing career, except this time she was selected to represent Australia in her area of expertise, in the Women's Laser Radial class sailing event in London. 

If being an Olympian and training for London 2012 wasn’t enough to have on her plate, Weir embarked on completing a Master of Physiotherapy from Sydney University, finishing in 2011. 

We are thrilled to have Krystal on board and leading our coaches and sailors with her extensive experience and knowledge in building sailing skills. 

So - hurry sailors - spots are filling up fast for the Women's Laser Regatta! Register HERE now.

Happy Sailing !!! 

From The Women's Regatta Committee 

Clare, Christine and Christine 

Alexanders Win for Australia

Congratulations to Charlie and Finn and Alexander who joined David Chapman and Zac Quinlan from Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron to win the Sailing Champions League Final in St Moritz. It was the first time a non-European team won the trophy. We’re very pound to see our DBSC mates Charlie and Finn competing so well on the world stage.  Find out more about the Championships HERE.   

The winning crew at St. Moritz