Perfect NEer Forecast for Twilights Tonight

It’s looking like another perfect evening for twilights tonight, with a 5pm splash. Sunny skies and 17 knots from the NE are predicted.  Last Wednesday we had 16 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.  Let’s keep the big numbers rolling as we get further into those long warm evenings! 

Choppy Spring Point Score Kicks Off

It was a challenging day for the nearly 40 boats who took to the water for the kick-off heats of the Spring Point Score (which are scored as heats 3 and 4 due to the COVID-delayed season). The wind was a steady 20 knot N/NEer, which at times gusted to well over 25 knots. The fresh breeze was blowing against a strong outgoing current making for a Harbour that resembled a washing machine. 

Congratulations to the robust victors. The results (after handicapping) were: Full Rigs: Michael Osborne (Point Score Heat 3) and Hadrien Bourely (Point Score Heat 4); Radials/4.7s: Evie Saunders (Point Score Heat 3) and Daryl Lawrence (Point Score Heat 4). 

Thanks to the race volunteers who helped in the wild winds — Ashley Deacon (PRO), Richard Au (LTRaR), Andrew Simpson (COTD), Christine Patton (CCO/CO-COTD) and Jules Hall and Hadrien Bourely who helped Paul and Shirley with canteen orders. 

A full fleet ready to battle the big winds. Photo by Christine Patton.

DBSC’s National Champ – Clare Alexander

Clare has done it again – this time on the national level, winning Australian Sailing’s National SheSails Award in part for her work in creating and running The Women’s Regatta hosted by DBSC. In accepting the award Clare explained, “If this event sparks an idea, another dedicated regatta or just one female giving it a go, then we have achieved what we set out to do.” You can check out Clare’s acceptance speech HERE. 

Congratulations Clare! We are so proud of all of your efforts both on The Women’s Regatta and your ongoing help and support around the club. 

State Championship at Belmont 16s on 5-6 December

The Laser State Tiles will be held at Belmont 16’s Sailing Club on 5th and 6th December on beautiful Lake Macquarie.

This is a great opportunity to test your sailing skills against an open fleet.

Check out the NSW/ACT Laser Association website HERE for more information and how to enter.

Those interested in attending should fill in the online form HERE so we can coordinate attendance for the event.

Laser for Sale

$4,000 

- Stiff/dry boat in good condition
- Won the Double Bay Sailing Club Championship 2019/20 (Radial fleet)
- Comes with 3 x used sails. One is in good condition. Others are training sails - Foils (and case) are in reasonable nick
- Carbon tiller and tiller extension
- All spars, ropes and turbo vang kit in good condition
- Brand new boat cover
*Brand new stackable dolly can be added for $500 

Boat is available to inspect in Elizabeth Bay. Can be delivered back to DBSC if new owner is a DBSC member. I’m happy to throw in a couple of on-water boat tuning sessions, if the buyer would be interested in this.

Contact Details:
James Tudball: 0425 735 774 / james@thewhitetree.com.au

60 Seconds With Steven London…

1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?
I think I was 8 or 10, sailing an old style wooden Moth, and Manly Junior at balmoral.

2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? 
Beneteau First 53

3. What is your sailing goal? 
Keeping fit, having fun (Be more competitive in the laser fleet 😀) 

4. Tell us the back story to your laser's name? 
London Pride - a bit of a joke - well there are many things named after me 😀, this beer is but one - I hope one day to have pride in my sailing abilities (not there yet!)

 5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties – what would it be?(Love them as they are) - Sliced black olives 

6. What are your second/ third favourite hobbies (obviously assuming sailing holds the #1 spot)
Gardening, Drawing

7. Describe what you do for work in less than 5 words? 
Pre-Press Software Applications Support 

8. What’s the first international flight you are going to book post Covid-19? And why? 
Greece, pleasure sailing (touring)

9. What’s your favourite TV show, movie, and or book?
Poirot (david suchet), Pulp Fiction, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy 

10. Tell us something interesting about yourself that members of the club don’t know?
My father is Hungarian 

Coming Up…

Wednesday, 21 October, 5pm Splash – Twilight Sprints

Saturday, 24 October, 2pm Start – Spring Point Score

Wednesday, 28 October, 5pm Splash – Twilight Sprints

Saturday, 31 October, 2pm Start – Spring Point Score

Sunday, 1 November, 2pm Start – Big Boat Race

COVID Rules Relaxation

In light of current COVID regulations and after a review of last week’s season opener, we are revising some of our COVIDSafe policies. Based on available space we will now permit 10 members on the front deck, 20 in clubhouse, and no limits in park. But please remember that the 1.5m physical distancing rule still applies. 

The changerooms and men’s toilet remain closed. You must continue to change outside or come and go in your wetsuit. However, women are now permitted to use the toilets in the women’s changeroom, with the men continuing to use the accessible toilet.   

Cashless canteen orders will continue to be placed under the marquee in the park. We know that everyone has been craving a world famous toastie so please order one this week and support our canteen! 

Twilights on Tonight

Splash is at 5pm (or whenever you can make it). Hope to see you there for some beautiful golden hour sailing.

Tonight will be the first instalment of this season’s Brett Beyer Twilight Program, with on water coaching for those who have signed up (participants please make sure you have paid up HERE). Everyone is welcome, including visitors from other clubs. 

Last week’s twilights were magical.

Season Opener Club Champs

It was great to finally get the season underway last Saturday. A month late in starting due to COVID restrictions, the first heats of the Club Championships were held under beautiful conditions with warm temps, sunny skies and a decent NE breeze. Forty boats competed in the kick-off event. 

In the Radials, Martin White was victorious both races. In the Standards, Rod Barnes won the first race, and Ian Alexander triumphed in the second race. Congrats to all the competitors.  

Thanks also to last week’s race management volunteers: PRO Craig Sheers, assisted by Geoff Boscoe, COTD Jason Wilkins, CCO Derek Hand, and Canteen Assistants Rod Barnes and Gerry Donohoe. 

We look forward to seeing you all back out there this Saturday for the first heats of the Spring Pointscore. If you aren’t launching from the DBSC clubhouse you can always watch our 1pm race briefing on our Instagram HERE.