AGP: 28 May 2021

DBSC is a sailing club like no other, and our annual general m… well it’s like no other. It’s an Annual General Party and we are delighted to announce the AGP is returning to our clubhouse this year. There will be a band, dancing and many pies. And also some trophies! We look forward to seeing you to celebrate the end of another fantastic season.

A paperless post invite will be email to all members shortly with an RSVP link. Meanwhile save the date - you don’t want to miss this fun-filled DBSC gathering!

At the 2019 AGP

Become a better sailor this winter

There are still some places left for the Brett Beyer Winter Program (BBWP) starting on Sunday 2 May. If you’re interested in improving your sailing skills over the winter season, or just don’t want to get left behind in the spring, please sign up HERE now. 

Can't control the weather...

While Brett Beyer may be DBSC’s esteemed SuperCoach, there are some things he can’t do - like control the weather… As BBSP subscribers are aware, our last Club Championship races were abandoned owing to a lack of wind. 

Brett, who made the trip down on the day, was unable to provide the BBSP as there was no racing. He has kindly offered to refund subscribers. If you would like to request a refund, can you please EMAIL your bank details to Andrew Cox.

Help a traveller out!

James Mitchell (Laser 214414) is planning to come from Melbourne to Double Bay for the ILCA anniversary event (30 May). He will be travelling in a VW Transporter RV and is looking to park outside someone’s house with access to bathroom facilities for 2-3 nights and willing to pay for this. 

Is there someone nearby the club that can help James? If so, can you please EMAIL Emily Ball to connect with James.

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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.