Make it 21

Last week we had 20 boats for Wednesday Twilights. This week let’s make it 21 (or more). The weather is looking perfect – 27 degrees and a nice 15 knot NE wind. We hit the water around 5pm for a 5:30pm start with Brett Beyer. Hope to see you tonight. 

Practice Makes Perfect

Don’t forget to RSVP for our annual Competency Training taking place on Saturday morning, 23 November. Everyone is expected to attend this important morning of education. If you haven’t done so already, please confirm your attendance HERE. Thanks!

Kool Kit

If you’ve been at the club the past two weekends you would have had the chance to try on and order your new branded club kit. If you haven’t done so already there is still time to get your hands on the sharp looking gear; just fill out the form HERE (which includes prices). One T-shirt, bib, cap combo will be provided FREE to each of our members attending an ILCA regatta in the next 12 months, and anyone can purchase whatever you want. Diana will also be at the club on Wednesday and Saturday with Musto jacket samples in various sizes for people to try. 

Unbranded Musto jackets will be available to try for size on this Wednesday and Saturday.

Race Report

Mother Nature has certainly been keeping it interesting for our Saturday racing this spring. For the third weekend in a row, the wind was gusting well over 20 knots. This time it was a 22 knot N/NE breeze that was blowing against an ebbing tide making upwinds and downwinds a challenge. Rumour has it that everyone but Ashley Deacon took a swim. 

Congratulations to the robust victors. The results were: Full Rigs: Ian Alexander (Championship Heat 5) and Luke Parker (Championship Heat 6); Radials: Sylvie Stannage (Championship Heat 5) and Matt Wenke (Championship Heat 6). 

Thanks to the many race volunteers who helped in the wild winds — Pat Levy (PRO) assisted by Jason Wilkins and Christine Linhart on the Jazzman, David Huber, Kevin Gilroy, Peter Collie and David Devlin on the RIBs, and Yves Stening and John Vasey in the canteen. 

Hadrian took a swim like most sailors on Saturday. Photo by Jason Wilkins.

Top Tip Question

This week we have another member in need of help. Mr Messy often finds his mainsheet wrapped around his ankles. He’d like to know how to reduce mainsheet tangles. Let’s see if we can help poor Mr Messy -- please email your responses HERE. 

Up Next

Wednesday, 6 November, 5pm Splash – Twilight Sailing / BBTP

Saturday, 9 November, 2pm Start – Sprint Racing at DBSC

Saturday, 9 November & Sunday, 10 November -  Laser State Championships at George's River 

Wednesday, 13 November, 5pm Splash – Twilight Sailing / BBTP

Saturday, 16 November, 2pm Start – Spring Pointscore

Twilights Twinkle

It’s looking like another perfect evening for twilights tonight. A warm and sunny 12 knots are predicted.  Last Wednesday we had 19 boats participate.  It was an awesome afternoon with a series of mini races run by Brett, and individual coaching tailored to each of the participants in the BBTP and their development stage.  Everyone participated in some very exciting close racing in a brisk 15-20kt breeze.  Let’s keep the big numbers rolling as we get further into those long warm evenings! 

Last Chance to Order Regatta Kit

We are very excited to unveil the final designs of our regatta kit, and to move forward with the ordering process.  Thanks to Jules Hall / The Hallway for designing and Diana Chen for coordinating this snazzy gear! You can check out all of the merchandise HERE.

Last Saturday, Diana set up an old-fashioned stall at the club – customers rolled up and tried on the sizes of T-shirts and bibs, and placed their orders for T-shirts, bibs and caps with her.  She will be doing this all again at the club this coming Saturday, which will be your LAST CHANCE to try on the sizes before we finalise numbers and go into production. Note, this coming week, Diana will also have Musto jacket samples in various sizes for people to try. 

If you are unable to attend to place your order in person, but want some of this fantastic kit, please fill out the form HERE (which includes prices) – if you are doing this, the best way to estimate your size is to talk to your mates at the club who are similar in size to you – let Diana know by email HERE if you need any help with that.

Note, one T-shirt, bib, cap combo will be provided FREE to each of our members attending an ILCA regatta in the next 12 months -- and you can also elect to buy more. If you are not attending an ILCA regatta, you can still buy whatever you want -- and we encourage you to do so, because it is great gear!  Some people are ordering multiple articles – one for each day of the week saves having to think about what to wear. 

Don't miss out, come on down to the club this Saturday so you can check your size and order your gear and, failing that, order via the form HERE.

RIB Driver Needed for the 18s

John Vasey graciously helps DBSC fulfil our affiliation agreement with the 18s by supplying support to their fleet every Sunday in the Paul Adam. John is unavailable to do so on Sunday 17th November and we need a volunteer to fill in. If you are interested, please let Andrew Cox know HERE. The day goes from about 1pm to 5pm and we have detailed instructions from John on what’s involved. Thanks!

Competency Training Reminder

Thanks to the many members who have already signed up for the mandatory Competency Training on the morning of Saturday, 23 November. It will be a great way to hone our skills to help bring the club to the next level. If you haven’t done so already, please confirm your attendance HERE.