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.
How do I subscribe to your Pulitzer Prize winning newsletter?
How to make a tax-deductible donation to the club (using the internet)?
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Want to book a seat at the restaurant?
Want to become a social member?
Can I rent/hire your clubhouse?
How do I get to crew on a yacht?
Can you teach me to race a Laser?
What is the deal between your club and the 18 footers and Sydney High School?
Can I store my kayak (or similar) in the clubhouse?
Can you help me buy, or sell, a Laser?
How many times can a visitor race at DBSC?
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, 14 September, 2pm Start – Spring Pointscore, Heats 1 & 2.
Saturday, 21 September, 9am – Learn to Race.
Saturday, 21 September, 2pm Start – Spring Pointscore, Heats 3 & 4.
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September - DBSC Women’s Laser Regatta.
This is it… the LAST CHANCE for you to get a discounted new sail. We have now reached the required minimum and will definitely be proceeding with the order. All orders must be placed by Saturday, September 7 at 9pm.
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 – 062000 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.
Boat Repair Day was postponed due to Father’s Day. We did advise the postponement to those who RSVPed for the event and apologise to others who turned up to the club expecting it to be happening on Sunday morning.
We’ve rescheduled Boat Repair day for this Saturday at 9am. (Just in time for the first day of the season.) If you want to attend the morning you must RSVP to Craig Sheers HERE and please let him know what needs repairing!
Being shipwrecked was never so much fun. Last Friday the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club was transformed into Gilligan’s Island for the third annual Season Opening Sailors’ and Volunteers’ Dinner. Attended by over 30 well-dressed members who enjoyed flowing drinks and a delicious meal, the night was a huge success. Thanks to Clare Alexander and Peter Collie for organizing the fun and games for the evening, which included sailing themed charades and a photo booth fit for The Skipper, Gilligan and their mates.
There were heaps of great Gilligan’s Island themed outfits, from the obscure (Andrew, wasn’t that volleyball from Cast Away?) to the stunning (who was that glamorous Ginger who greeted us?). Coming out on top to win best dressed were Vic Whitby as a stunning Mrs. ‘Luvvy’ Howle and Kirk Marcolina as a bumbling Gilligan (can anyone say type-cast?). Honourable mention went to Anthea Michael as the smartest dressed Professor.
The Best Dressed Winners.
Later in evening the more adventurous headed to Bedouin in Double Bay, where the regulars were treated to some talented DBSCers… it was clear indeed that the joint never saw the likes of Nick Pellow’s dance moves. It was a night not to be forgotten!
Some of our Master Sailors have jetted to Port Zélande, Netherlands to compete in the 2019 ILCA Laser Masters World Championships. Rod Barnes, Brett Beyer, Ashley Deacon, Pat Levy, and Martin White will be among the hundreds of participants competing from 5 – 14 of September.
We wish our DBSC mates the best of luck. You can follow all the action HERE.
Spring has finally sprung and the turning of the calendar brings the start of a great new season of racing at DBSC. The competition begins this Saturday with heats 1 and 2 of the Club Championship – there will be a briefing at 1pm and a 2pm race start, and to cap off the day there will be a post-race BBQ on the patio. It’s set to be a great day. (Please note there will be NO Learn to Race on Saturday due to the Masters Worlds.)
This season there will be more competition than ever with several new members joining our ranks. Please welcome all the new faces when you see them down at the club.
Here’s to a great season of racing and camaraderie!
Saturday, 7 September, 9am – Boat Repair Day.
Saturday, 7 September, 2pm Start – Season Opening and Club Championships Heats 1 & 2. BBQ on the Deck following racing.
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September - DBSC Women’s Laser Regatta.
We have an exciting few weeks ahead as the 2019/20 season gets underway. Check out the highlights of the next month below.
Friday, 30 August, 7pm – Sailors and Volunteers Season Opening Dinner. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone dressed as their favourite Gilligan’s Island character at the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club in Point Piper. After the main event, the brave are headed to Bedouin in Double Bay. It’s sure to be an evening to remember.
Saturday 31 August, 1pm Start – Winter Sprint Series.
Sunday, 1 September, 9am– Boat Repair Day. Come on down to the club Sunday morning to work with some handy member volunteers to fix minor issues with you Laser.
Sunday, 1 September, 1pm Start– Big Boat Race.
Saturday, 7 September, 2pm Start – Season Opening and Club Championships Heats 1 & 2.
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September - DBSC Women’s Laser Regatta.
Find out who’s the best Captain at our Season Opening Dinner on Friday.
To ensure we reach the minimum number for our discounted bulk sail offer with NB Sailsports and PSA to go ahead, we need everyone who wants a new sail to place their order now. Here are the offer details:
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 – 062000 16143109. Please put your name and mobile number in the EFT details. Also, you MUST FILL OUT THE SAIL INFORMATION FORM HERE. Thanks for placing your order today.
We’re looking for someone who is qualified and willing to lead a training session on first aid and CPR / AED for our competency training course on 26 Oct. A manikin and training AED will be available.Please email Andrew Cox HERE if you or someone you know can volunteer for this job.
