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.
211474 - James Johnson is selling his laser radial, Question of Balance. $4,500. More details are available on Gumtree.
202771 – Mark Crowhurst is also selling his laser radial, Off the Mark. $5,150. More details of Mark’s boat are available on Gumtree.
Please note, Mark is not leaving the club. He will continue to sail, trialling the club boat pool that the club is considering (watch this space).
Thank you to the members who are sending through information for the newsletter.
If you have content for the newsletter, please email it to newsletter@dbsc.com.au by midnight Monday.
Wednesday 16 February – Twilight sprints
Saturday 19 February – Learn to Race (am) | Vaucluse Regatta
Wednesday 23 February – Twilight sprints
Saturday 26 February – Sprints | Masters’ National Championships (Westernport, Vic)
Wednesday 2 March – Twilight sprints
4-13 March – JJ Giltinan Regatta (18’ skiffs)
Saturday 5 March – Learn to Race (am) | Clean Up Australia Day (am) | Sprints | Metros (RPAYC)
Wednesday 9 March – Twilight sprints
Saturday 12 March - Club Championships 7&8 (BBQ)
Wednesday 16 March – Twilight sprints
Saturday 19 March – Learn to Race (am) | Autumn Pointscore 3&4
Wednesday 23 March – Twilight sprints
Saturday 26 March – Autumn Pointscore 5&6
Wednesday 30 March – Twilight sprints
On Saturday sprint races were held at the club in fresh and squally southerly conditions. Many thanks to Matt Wenke (PRO) and Christine Patton (LTRAR) for conducting racing with the on water assistance of David Huber (COTD) and Ross Ramsay (co-COTD). In the canteen, Paul and Shirley were assisted by Mac Finlayson and Peter Collie.
Tim Heath racing at DBSC in the Sprints. (Photo: Christine Patton)
Meanwhile, a strong contingent of Double Bay sailors travelled to the Bay Sailing Centre in Port Stephens to compete in the NSW & ACT Laser Association State Masters Championships. Racing was fierce and competitive in six races over two tough days with 20+ knot southerly conditions. Our prize winners were Andrew Cox (1st radial Master) and Pat Levy (2nd radial Great Grand Master) with Diana Chen and Steven London receiving encouragement awards. The results of all our competitors at the event were impressive, with many of our sailors placing in the top 3 of their respective divisions – you can review them here.
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 Rod Barnes. Rod has been our Laser Representative for this and last season and he has done a magnificent job of organising our travelling band of sailors – from coordinating transport arrangements to personally paying for accommodation in the blind faith that we reimburse him (we do!).
Rod also spends a lot of time helping with the building and maintenance of our clubhouse. co-ordinated the jobs list for our working bee and managed the procurement and modifications to the boat hoist that we now have at the club.
[Editor’s apology: we do not seem to have a good photo of Rod and his lovely smile!]
The club is full of people making wonderful contributions around the place, and sometimes behind the scenes. Let us know who deserves a mention!
Twilight sailing continues through the summer on Wednesday from 5.30-7.30pm. This week 8-10 knots from the north-east is forecast.
The club has some more new members (although we haven’t received their Q and A responses just yet).
Please welcome Harriet McLachlan and James Hayhoe. Both of these sailors will be sailing out of RSYS to join us for racing.
The JJ Giltinan regatta for the 18’ skiffs will be held at the club from 4-13 March. During that period the club will be busy with a fleet of skiffs, sailors and supporters. Spectator ferry tickets can be purchased online.
Shirley and Paul are also looking for some volunteer assistance in the canteen during this regatta. Can you please let them know if you are able to assist on any of these days?
Thank you to the members who are sending through information for the newsletter.
If you have content for the newsletter, please email it to newsletter@dbsc.com.au by midnight Monday.
Wednesday 9 February – Twilight sprints
Saturday 12 February – Autumn Pointscore 1 & 2
Sunday 13 February – Reserve Day for club picnic
Monday 14 February – Committee Meeting
Wednesday 16 February – Twilight sprints
Saturday 19 February – Learn to Race (am) | Club Championships 7 & 8, Autumn Pointscore 3 & 4, Vaucluse Regatta
Wednesday 23 February – Twilight sprints
Saturday 26 February – Sprints | Masters’ National Championships (Westernport, Vic)
Wednesday 2 March – Twilight sprints
Saturday 5 March – Learn to Race (am) | Clean Up Australia Day (am) | Sprints | Metros (RPAYC)
