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.
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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 17 Apr - Learn To Race, Club Championship 15/16 & post racing BBQ
Sunday 18 Apr - First Aid Training
Saturday 24 Apr - Sprints (ANZAC Day weekend)
Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 April - Sail Port Stephens
Sunday 2 May - Winter Series Begins
The Easter Sprints – It was a stunning day on the harbour, high wispy clouds, beautiful sunshine and very little traffic. We had the NE corridor to ourselves. The breeze arrived just in time for the start of racing and was a pleasant 8-12 knots oscillating NNE to ENE during the afternoon. There was a series of 5 races approx. 20-25 minutes, with enough variation to make this a thinking person’s day and a good workout for anyone who enjoyed the Good Friday celebrations a little too much – you know who you are 😊
A good showing of 22 boats across both fleets, slightly higher number of radials, some old friends not only made an appearance, but scored a bullet in the 2nd race, well done Yves Stenning. Most prominent in the Standards was the man Nick Pellow, with Luke Parker making him work hard for his money. In the Radials David Huber and Andrew Cox dominated, even with some challenging starts from the Commodore – you know what you did 😊
It was as pleasant a day as seen on the harbour, great racing, good solid competition and everyone was a little knackered at the end of the day, just enough to really enjoy that well deserved beer.
Thanks goes out to Mike Dunne and Ben Wirtz for running the races; Paul Adam, Shirley Roach, Jack Sywak, and Richard Au (thanks for the scones) in the canteen.
View from the clubhouse
💰 A reminder that membership fees for 2021/22 are due 30 April 2021. Please email Emily if you have not yet received your invoice.
💰 Please settle your canteen accounts this weekend using either EFTPOS or cash, or email Justin for bank transfer.
Places still available for the Brett Beyer Coaching Winter Program starting Sunday 2 May. This is a great opportunity to improve on your sailing skills over the winter season. Click below to register.
Last call for expressions of interest for the DBSC ski weekend 20-22 August. Please email Andrew ASAP if you would like to go as accommodation is limited.
Photo by Bastian Riccardi on Unsplash
You may not think that the DBSC clubhouse is an architectural masterpiece however, in 2009 the National Trust decided that the clubhouse should be added to the list of historic structures in Australia. The National Trust sought to recognise the enthusiasm and commitment of the sailing club’s membership and their continued contribution to community life. A sailing club is heritage at its most active.
1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? Dad was a keen skiff and Laser sailor so probably before I could walk. The photo is me on “Matt Helm” when I was about 11. Interestingly it was built for Matt Allen who has gone on to have a slightly more successful sailing career.
2. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Ningaloo would do nicely… however in the absence of a lotto win, I would love to be able to sail a Moth.
3. What is your ultimate sailing goal? Achieved already – slalom windsurfing on Maui.
4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Buzz Cat – we have a tradition in my family of naming our boats after pet cats.
5. If you could add any ingredient to DBSC's world’s best toasties – what would it be? Sailing out of RPEYC I don’t often get to enjoy them but any toastie is only as good as the bread – my favourite is olive and rosemary sourdough.
6. What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Cycling and Skiing.
7. Describe what you do for work in less than five words? Sell plastic pipe fittings.
8. What is the first international destination you will travel to (once we're allowed) and why? Roma – see answer to 10 and of course the food!
9. What is your favourite TV show, movie, and/or book? HBO’s Rome, Gladiator, and Patrick O’Brians Master and Commander series.
10. Tell us something interesting about yourself that members of the club don’t know? I am a tragic for Roman history – particularly the late republic period.
Matt Helm
Saturday 10 Apr - Autumn Point Score 13 & 14
Saturday 17 Apr - Learn To Race, Club Championship 15 & 16
Sunday 18 Apr - First Aid Training
Saturday 24 Apr - Sprints (Anzac Day weekend) - final Saturday of the season!
Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 April - Sail Port Stephens
The day started with a westerly that was predicted to disappear mid afternoon, leading to a decision to postpone racing. We headed out at around 3pm when the westerly started to fade and there were signs of the forecast easterly approaching based on weather stations to the south. Sure enough, it came in allowing us to get two races in, running later into the afternoon. Thanks to Mark Bethwaite for excellent judgement as PRO, with nimble assistance from Gerry Donohoe, Jim Dounis, and Pia Hattersley. Thanks also to the excellent sandwich providers Paul Adam, Shirley Roach, Jason Wilkins, and Alistair Sutherland.
Register now for the Brett Beyer Coaching Winter Program. Subscribers will receive: (a) start video for each start, (b) GPS tracks animation, and (c) fleet level leg-by-leg GPS-based analysis and commentary. Dates will be: 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 25 Jul. The 10 sessions will cost $600.
