Wanted: Laser Dollies

Looking for a couple used Laser dollies – preferably the “stackable” design but any sort will do. Required ASAP. Contact Brett Beyer 0414 299 317.

Volunteer RIB Driver for 18 Footers

We’re looking for a volunteer to drive a RIB this Thursday (11 March) in the 18 Footers JJ Giltinan Championship race. You are required from 1:00pm - 5:00pm to support their on-water team with rescues etc. Please email Andrew Cox if you are able to help.

History Corner

Racking facilities for the 1983/84 season facilitated the storage of 14 Herons, 14 Leaders, 15 Manly Juniors and 14 Lasers – a total of 57 boats. By 1985/86 there were 15 spots allocated to Lasers and 20 in 1990/91. Weekly utilisation in all classes ran at around 65%. Currently the club houses 85 Lasers.

60 Seconds with Jack Sywak

1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 12

2. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Farr V.O.60!

3. What is your ultimate sailing goal? Just always to be fit enough to sail to a ripe old age and to continue to have fun on the water.

4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Vangtidy comes from the English expression ‘Bang tidy’ which means sexy or attractive. Like me and my boat :)

5. If you could add any ingredient to DBSC's world’s best toasties – what would it be? Caramelised onions.

6. What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Skiing and golf.

7. Describe what you do for work in less than five words? Make cocktails.

8. What is the first international destination you will travel to (once we're allowed) and why? Japan for the powder snow.

9. What is your favourite TV show, movie, and/or book? Peep Show, Goodfellas.

10. Tell us something interesting about yourself that members of the club don’t know? Every now and again I like to play poker tournaments and I’ve won quite a few.

Coming Up

Friday 5 Mar to Sunday 14 Mar - 18 Footers JJ Giltinan Championship at DBSC

Wednesday 10 Mar - Twilight Sprints, Brett Beyer Twilight Program 7/10

Saturday 13 Mar - Autumn Point Score 9 & 10

Wednesday 17 Mar - Twilight Sprints, Brett Beyer Twilight Program 8/10

Saturday 20 Mar - Autumn Point Score 11 & 12

Action-packed Weekend

The following activities will be happening around the clubhouse this weekend:

Saturday 6 March

8:30am  DBSC’s Clean-up Australia Day (low tide)

9:00am  Learn To Race

12:00pm  Competitors depart for Laser Metropolitan Championship Day 1 at HHSC

2:00pm  DBSC Sprints

All day - 18 Footers JJ Giltinan Trophy

Sunday 7 March

9:30am  Competitors depart for Laser Metropolitan Championship Day 2 at HHSC

All day - 18 Footers JJ Giltinan Trophy

We will be sharing the park with the 18 Footers on both days, so allow additional time for rigging and launching. Ensure you give way to the 18 Footers as their boats are a lot more difficult to manoeuvre than Lasers.

Metros - this weekend

The NSW/ACT Laser Metropolitan Championship will be held this weekend at Hunters Hill Sailing Club, on the other side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The forecast on Saturday is for a moderate southerly so it’ll be a quick blast straight out of the bay, then a nice reach all the way to the start line. A tow is also available for those who want to preserve their energy. The breeze will be much lighter on Sunday so most of us will be catching a ride. If you haven’t already done so, enter online via the link below and email Rod Barnes to let him know that you’ll be attending. Departure from DBSC is 12:00pm on Saturday and 9:45am on Sunday.

The Notice of Race, Online Entry, Sailing Instructions, Venue Information & Logistics, Electronic Sign On/Off, and Results are all available via the NSW/ACT Laser Association website and Australian Laser App [HERE].

HHSC is a great club with a large rigging area. It has one of the best vantage points for watching the racing at Clarkes Point. There is a canteen at the club and the Deckhouse at Woolwich Dock and Woolwich Pier Hotel are nearby for more substantial fare. Two of the HHSC sponsors www.boatropes.com.au and www.boatcrewgear.com will have pop up stores at the club on Saturday.

Race Report – Sat 27 February

A light wind day with the threat of rain only allowed one Club Championship race to be completed. Winners of the day were Sylvie Stannage in the Radial and Nick Alexander in the Standard fleets. We were once again joined by the Australian Sailing Team / Australian Sailing Squad exhibiting their skill in the light breeze and some impressive roll tacks.

Thanks to the volunteers Michael Osborne, Kate McHugh, John Conroy, and Derek Hand on the water; Paul Adam, Shirley Roach, Mark Gray, Diana Chen, and Steve London in the Canteen.

Important pre-race discussions

House Rules

DBSC is proud to be a 100% volunteer-run facility. Members give up their spare time to ensure that we have boats for racing/rescue, hoses for washing, a tidy clubhouse, cold drinks in the fridge, empty bins etc. etc. There are no magic fairies that come in after we've all left to fix all the broken things and pick things off the floor. Until someone volunteers to be that magic fairy, we all have to do our part in keeping the club in tip-top shape for the benefit of all members. Here are some simple steps to achieve this:

If something breaks or stops working, report it.
Things break/fail all the time and we don't care how or by whom, but we do care if it is not reported. This could be a hose fitting, a dolly, an engine, or even a lightbulb. If we know about it, then we can arrange for a volunteer to fix/replace it. If we don't know about it, then it will still be broken the following week. To report a breakage or register a repair, talk to a committee member on the day or email repairs@dbsc.com.au. You could also offer to fix it and get reimbursed for the parts.

When leaving the club, check if anything needs to be put away, closed, or switched off.
It is never the responsibility of just one person to make sure that all the dollies are put away, windows/doors closed, or lights switched off. Make it a habit to check everything before you leave, as you would in your own home. We're all here with a common dedication to the enjoyment of sailing and improvement of our club, so please lend a hand whenever possible.

Lasers for Sale

There are currently 4 boats for sale at DBSC if you’re looking for an upgrade or know of someone who is looking to join our club.

216155 (2018) Standard Rig

Complete and race-ready with 100% dry hull / carbon top section / new carbon tiller and extension / new ropes / 2 sails / aluminium dolly / top and bottom covers.

$6,750 - Contact Luke Parker: 0419 224 795

206377 (2013) Standard Rig

Excellent condition. Includes: aluminium bottom section / 2 aluminium top sections / boom / turbo vang / centreboard and rudder / tiller and tiller extension / Ronstan ratchet block / mainsheet and control lines / Standard sail (202725). No dolly.

$5,200 - Contact Wade McDonough: 0417 124 494

202602 (2011) Standard Rig

Extremely competitive, ready to race and 100% dry boat. Includes: near-new carbon top section / 2 x Mk 2 sails (1 x 1 season old, 1 x good for training), 2 x Mk 1 sails / Standard bottom section, alloy top section & boom / carbon tiller and alloy extension / rudder, centreboard and foil cover / ZhikGrip 2 hiking strap / new control lines also supplied. Does not include a dolly.

$4,500 - Contact Dave Newman 0419 506 949

181941 (2004) Standard & Radial Rigs

Includes: Standard aluminium bottom section / Radial aluminium bottom section / 2 aluminium top sections / boom / turbo vang / centreboard and rudder / tiller and tiller extension / Ronstan ratchet block / mainsheet and control lines / Standard sail (numbers do not match hull) / Radial sail (numbers do not match hull). No dolly.

$1,800 - Contact Commodore, Andrew Cox: 0412 445 667

More info and photos on our website: www.dbsc.com.au/lasers-for-sale