History Corner

How the club has changed!

Jim Ley, a founding member of DBSC tells us, “The club became a social mecca for kids from Double Bay and adjoining suburbs. It was a meeting place where teenagers gathered to work on their boats and socialise. The club took on its role as a venue to foster social events such as club dances and so on, it became a popular meeting place for kids in the area. The club at one time had a football team.”

It is interesting to speculate on the team and positions for the 2021 season – Andrew Cox or Pat Levy at halfback?

Coming up next...

Sunday 2 May - Winter Series begins

Sunday 9 May – Winter Series continues

Friday 28 May – Annual General Party

Sunday 30 May – ILCA 50th birthday bash!

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9-12 July 2021 - South Pacific Laser Masters, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (QLD)

Race Report 20 April 2021

The final weekend of club championship racing was a fizzer, with racing abandoned owing to no wind.  

Most members stayed around for an end of season BBQ lunch on the clubhouse deck. Many thanks to the helpers rostered on for the day, as well as those extras who helped Shirley with salads while the bbq was lit up for steaks and sausages!

This week brought to a close the 2020/21 Club Championship. In the Standard fleet Rod Barnes was victorious with 26.0 points, with Ian Alexander 2nd (32.2 points) and Luke Parker 3rd (36 points). In the Radials Sylvie Stannage showed us the way with 22 points over Evie Saunders (27 points) and James Tudball (29 points). Congratulations to our series winners!

Winter series and BBWP

Sunday 2nd May will be the first day of our Winter Series. The winter series will run weekly until 27 July (except during NSW school holidays). The finer details of timings and race format will be sent to members shortly but expect an early start with 3 races around 30-mins each. It’s a great way to maintain your sailing fitness and the early morning sail means you have the rest of the day to spend time with family and friends.

There are still places 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. 

Laser wanted (209000 – 216000)

We have a new member, Ross Ramsay, who is looking to buy a laser and join us in the fleet. He is looking for a Laser Radial of a vintage circa 2016-2019 in good condition. This translates roughly to sail numbers 209000 - 216000.

If anyone is able help Ross find a boat, please contact him here.

Laser for sail! 199011

One of our members has a laser for sale, ready to sail. Currently at the club, it comes with all rigging and ready to race.

Home and Away (planning ahead)

As those that came to the State Masters in Jervis Bay will attest, travelling to regattas with the club is loads of fun. This year we had a record contingent from our club, and we’d love to keep momentum this going at more events.

Rod Barnes has done a great job of coordinating travelling members this year and has kindly volunteered to continue this effort. He is seeking to gauge member interest in upcoming events (some of them are a while off). 

South Pacific Laser Masters, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (QLD) - 9-12 July 2021

NSW/ACT Coast Championships, South Lake Macquarie Amateur Sailing Club - 23-24 October 2021

2022 Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championships, Freemantle Sailing Club (WA) - 1-8 January 2022

NSW/ACT State Masters Championships, Bay Sailing Centre Port Stephens - 5-6 February 2022

2022 Australian Masters Championships, Westernport Yacht Club (VIC) - 25-28 February 2022

Please let Rod know if you are interested in attending any of these events by contacting him here.
[NB. This does not lock you in, confirm your commitment nor enter the event on your behalf.  We are simply collecting names of interested people at this stage.]

Ah! Ah! Ah! Aaaah! Staying Alive!

On Sunday 18th April we had 16 people attend first aid training at the club. This is an important event on our calendar as it ensures our commitment to safety remains a priority. The training is subsidised by the club and benefits not only our club members, but family and friends.

Following 4 hours of online training, attendees did a morning of practical learning that covered a range of topics including legal obligations, deadly marine creatures, and when to use a tourniquet, as well as practicing CPR on adult, child, and infant dummies.

EOFY

This is a gentle reminder that that membership fees for 2021/22 are due 30 April 2021. Please email Emily if you have not yet received your invoice.

The Double Bay Sailing Club Canteen and its world-famous toasties are also closing in on end of season, which means it’s time to close off our canteen tabs. This is a friendly reminder to settle your canteen tab this weekend. Our lovely canteen team has the eftpos machine on charge, ready for your payment!

60 Seconds With Victoria Whitby

1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? When I first stepped on a boat it was my uncle’s 33ft SeaRay motor cruiser when I was about 11, then did a competence certificate at the RYA aged 15 for small boats, and the first time I went on sailing yacht was in 2005 at a work regatta in the Isle of Wight, UK. On moving to Sydney in 2006 I learned to sail properly, and did my first Sydney to Hobart on DHL in 2007. Few more miles covered since then... decided to try Lasers a few years ago for a change.

2. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? With no limits... would probably buy a J Class classic yacht or a new Laser.

3. What is your ultimate sailing goal? To have fun!

4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Maclaren is named after the sponsor from the first regatta it sailed in years ago.

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

6. What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Mmm tough one, second favourite windsurfing, third favourite tied between coastal walking / bike riding.

7. Describe what you do for work in less than five words? GM Finance @ Lendlease

8. What is the first international destination you will travel to (once we're allowed) and why? UK / France to see my family.

9. What is your favourite TV show, movie, and/or book? Movie: Amelie. Book: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, Ronald Dahl. TV show: Below Deck (guilty pleasure!)

10. Tell us something interesting about yourself that members of the club don’t know? I studied in France before moving to Aus and wanted to be a journalist / sports reporter for Formula 1.

2007 Sydney to Hobart race on DHL