Summer summary 2022

Happy New Year!

Here is the TL;DR summer version of the newsletter:

• Wednesday twilight sail are back this week (5 January)!

• Racing returns this Saturday (8 January) for Spring Pointscore races 7&8.

• Save the date for the club picnic on Sunday 30 January.

• If you are accessing the club over the summer, please ensure the roller door is down and the blue door is closed (and preferably locked) when you are out sailing.

• If you are consuming items from the canteen when it is unattended you are required to pay for them via the QR code.

If you are unwell, please stay away from the club and follow the NSW Government’s health advice.

Coming up next...

Wednesday 5 January – Twilight sprints

Saturday 8 January – Sprint pointscore 7 & 8

Wednesday 12 January – Twilight sprints

Saturday 15 January – Learn to race (am) | Spring pointscore 9 & 10

Wednesday 19 January – Twilight sprints

Saturday 22 January – Spring pointscore 11 & 12

Wednesday 26 January – Twilight sprints

Saturday 29 January – Club championships 5 & 6

Sunday 30 January – Club picnic

The club calendar can be viewed (and subscribed to) here.

Race Report 18 December 2021

On Saturday the club hosted sprint racing owing to the SailGP dominating the harbour. Once again, the conditions were fresh with a bumpy ride on the harbour. PRO Mike Dunne set up the sprint course in Rushcutters Bay for four sharp and snappy 20 minute (or so) races. He was ably assisted by Richard Au (LTRAR), John Vasey (COTD) and Scott Finlayson (co-COTD). Off the water, John Verco and Daryl Lawrence assisted in the canteen.

After racing, members headed out on the club RIBs to watch the SailGP where we befriended members of Narrabeen Sailing Club off Darling Point (more to come) ...

Volly of the week

Double Bay Sailing Club is managed and run entirely by volunteers. As the saying goes, “many hands make light work. There is always work to be done in the upkeep of our shed and the ongoing running of dinghy racing.

This week we’d like to thank Peter Collie and John Vasey for moving the fridges to their new and improved location adjacent to the canteen.

The club is full of people making wonderful contributions around the place, and sometimes behind the scenes. Do you know of someone who deserves a mention? If so, email us and tell us why they should be club member of the week.

Wednesday twilight sailing

This is the last week of twilight sailing before Christmas. The forecast is for a moderate SE wind and warm temperatures with no CYCA traffic on the harbour.

Summer break

There will be no racing at the club this weekend. 

Organised sailing will resume at the club on Wednesday 5 January 2022 for twilight sailing. 

The next pointscore race will be Saturday 8 January 2022.

We will also be taking a break from the newsletter during this time.

New Year's Eve - club access

Members are able to attend the club on New Year’s Eve to watch the fireworks. If you attend, you are kindly asked to take responsibility for the club and premises.

Club picnic - save the date(s)!

Following the success of the inaugural club picnic, this event is returning on Sunday 30 January 2022. Similar to the last event, we will sail down to Kutti beach and have a picnic on the shore.

Further details and a request for RSVP will be posted closer to the date.

In the event of inclement conditions, the back-up date for the picnic will be 13 February.

Laser for sale - 205005

Emily Ball is selling her laser. Bought in 2018 and raced regularly, laser 205005 is up for sale.

Dolly not included

Includes:

• Good condition hull

• Centreboard, rudder, carbon tiller + extension, vang, and all ropes

• Carbon top section

• Radial aluminium bottom section

• Radial Rig race sail (used half a dozen time)

$5,500

Please contact Emily on 0466445669 or email emilyball100@googlemail.com if interested.

Coming up next...

Wednesday 22 December - Twilight sprints  

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Holiday Break

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Wednesday 5 January – Twilight sprints

Saturday 8 January – Sprint pointscore 7 & 8

Wednesday 12 January – Twilight sprints

Saturday 15 January – Learn to race (am) | Spring pointscore 9 & 10

Wednesday 19 January – Twilight sprints

Saturday 22 January – Spring pointscore 11 & 12

Wednesday 26 January – Twilight sprints

Saturday 29 January – Club championships 5 & 6

Sunday 30 January – Club picnic

The club calendar can be viewed (and subscribed to) here.