79 Bay St
Double Bay NSW 2028
Australia

The best ILCA / Laser sailing club in the world, located in Double Bay on Sydney Harbour.

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Volly of the week!

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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 administration and management of racing.

This week we’d like to thank our handicapper Daryl Lawrence and assistant handicapper Geoffrey Boscoe for coordinating the implementation of our newly adopted "Sailor" App for race day sign-on and digital scoring from the finish boat. Thank you also to Scott Finlayson who will be assisting.

There is a lot of work behind the scenes that goes into the coordination of the results each week, and we expect these new innovations to provide a more streamlined system for Race Officers on the day and the Handicapping and Scoring system.

The club is full of people making wonderful contributions around the place, and sometimes behind the scenes.

Let us know who deserves a mention!

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Adventure picnic this Sunday

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If you've been waiting to see the weather and wind conditions for the annual club picnic, wait no more!

The picnic gods are smiling and the forecast for this SUNDAY 5 FEBRUARY is sunny blue skies, a balmy 25 degrees, and SSE winds at a comfortable 10-12 knots...  location confirmed as CAMP COVE BEACH.

Be at the club for a 12 noon splash, friends and family are more than welcome. We have a few spots on the RIB, and there's also good parking at Camp Cove if you prefer to meet us there. We'll take the club cabana and set up camp at the west-end of the beach.

Picnic lunch is served at 1pm. We're going old school with the food... sandwiches on white bread with the crusts off, veggie frittata for our vegetarian and gluten-free friends and freshly cut melon... $10 a head, and an esky of drinks that you can charge to your canteen tab.

This takes a little bit of planning though… So please help the help, by sending your RSVP.

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Powerboat training

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To ensure all members are available for RIB duty, the club is offering some heavily subsidised spots for the full day theory and practical course needed for a boat licence. We will try to organise a DBSC group day if we can get numbers, but if your availability is an issue, we may be able to accommodate. NB this subsidy is toward the course and does not cover all RMS fees. 

Members are also welcome to nominate friends or family members in case there are any unfilled spots (although the DBSC subsidy is only for members on the volunteer roster).

If you are interested, please contact David Murphy on davidmurphy@dbsc.com.au 

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Race report 21 January 2023

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From our PRO Steven London

Thirty sailors joined us last Saturday for the Autumn Poinscore Races 3 & 4. The course was ESE and set in our "Dardanelles", the passage between Point Piper and Shark Island. The 12 knot shifty conditions challenged sailors to commit to the left or the right, with gains for getting it right or losses for the unlucky ones.

The races were once again scored in real time using the new Sailor app, and all sailors are required to sign-on to be scored.

Ben Constandi was the only 4.7 rig and sailed well amongst the radial fleet.

In the Radials Chris Tattersall won both races, Scott Finlayson second in both, and Kate McHugh was third in both!

The standard rig Race 3 was won by Max Djura, Robert Vann second and Mark Gray third, and in Race 4 Robert Van won, with Mark Gray second and Jules Hall third. New member Paige Caldecoat joined us on the water for the first time, and sailed very well in both races.

Thank you to the on water race team: Steven London as PRO, Scott Hunter as LTRaR, Ian Tudball as COTD and Pia Hattersley as Co COTD. Thanks also to our handicapper Daryl Lawrence who continues to work on fine tuning the scoring with the Sailor App., and to Paul Adam and Shirley Roach assisted by Chris Tattersall and Tim Heath for providing Tasty Toasties and Beverages!

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Volly of the week

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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 administration and management of racing.

This week, we’re saying a big thank you to Pat Levy. This isn’t the first time Pat has been mentioned in this segment, yet he does so very much it’s hard to look past it. Not only did he keep a RIB on the water during the nationals at GRSC, as well as manning it on all but one day, he has recently arranged an upgrade to the western davit, replaced the throttle on the Paul Adam, and coordinated a bimini for the Jazzman. Pat even missed the first race on Saturday as he was asked to help a fellow club member.

Pat with Ian Tudball at GRSC

The club is full of people making wonderful contributions around the place, and sometimes behind the scenes. Let us know who deserves a mention!

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60 seconds with Paige Caldecoat

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On Saturday we welcomed another new member, Paige Caldecoat, who showed the radial fleet how to navigate the Dardenelles.

How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?
I was around 10 when I had my first sailing experience, but didn’t sail myself until I was closer to 12.

If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?
It’s really generic but I would probably buy a Bieker moth, or maybe if we are getting really into it a Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42. 

What is your ultimate sailing goal?
My ultimate sailing goal is to go to the Olympics in a laser. I’m also currently working on broadening my sailing horizons by getting into foiling and big boats. 

Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser?
My boat name is Kinky Kylie, it’s an eye catcher but it’s named after my sporting hero Sebastian Vettel’s 2011 RB7. My European boat is named Hungry Heidi after his RB9. 

If you could add any ingredient to DBSC's world’s best toasties – what would it be?
It’s a crime but I’ve never had a double bay toastie! My favourite growing up was a spaghetti toastie. 

What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)?
My other favourite hobbies include reading, and cycling. 

Describe what you do for work in less than five words?
Hang out on boats. 

What is your next holiday destination and why?
My next holiday destination will be the Gold Coast, I have to take advantage when we go to training camps! 

What is your favourite TV show, movie, and/or book?
My favourite book is The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov.

Tell us something interesting about yourself that members of the club don’t know?
Something interesting about me is that this will be the first year since 2017 where I will spend more than 5 months in Australia.

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Annual club picnic

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The Family Adventure Picnic has become a tradition at DBSC. -Join us for this year's adventure (which will likely be) to CAMP COVE BEACH - on SUNDAY 5 FEBRUARY pending favourable conditions.

We love Camp Cove Beach for its decent parking, friendly coffee kiosk, and kid friendly waves (please bring your kids!). We are looking forward to seeing you AND the rest of your clan :-)

We'll set up camp at the east end of the beach. It’s a 12pm splash @DBSC, with picnic lunch served at 1pm, followed by an afternoon cruise home.

The cost will be $10 per head, plus drinks that you can add to your canteen account at the end of the day.

RSVP now to help to help the caterers!

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ILCA NSW & ACT Metro Championships DBSC

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DBSC is hosting the Metros on 25th and 26th March.

To successfully run the event, we need volunteers to assist with organisation and to help out on the day.  If you are intending to compete, your friends or family may be able to assist on rescue or start boats.

On the day we need:

  • Skippers and crew for the Paul Adam and Dean Bergman and one additional support boat. (Note: you will not be able to compete if you take on this role)

  • Skipper and crew to assist the PRO on the Jazzman. (Note: you will not be able to compete if you take on this role)

  • Skipper and finishers for the finish boat. (Note: you will not be able to compete if you take on this role)

  • Rigging area coordinator. (You will still be able to compete)

  • Parking coordinator. (You will still be able to compete)

  • Other general assistance. (You will still be able to compete) 

If you can assist or you have friends and family willing to help out, please email rodbarnes@dbsc.com.au so he can get things rolling.

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Race report 14 January 2023

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From our PRO David Newman.

When the morning clouds cleared we were greeted with a glorious sunny afternoon and a gradient NEer for the start of the autumn point score series. We trialled two new innovations this week; 1. the new Sailor app finishing feature which ran extremely smoothly with results being live as we enjoyed a drink on the deck post-racing - thanks to the Handicapping team of Daryl and Jeff helping on the Jazzman. 2. The PFD black flag after Pat dragged the Radial fleet over the start line in race 1 after he'd told us "all the flags are on the Jazzman" (except the black flag wasn't!).

In the 16-20 knot gradient we saw some great battles at the front of the fleet, with some great rides downwind with a small outgoing tight, and the fleet generally hugging Pt Piper as the sea breeze influence brought the breeze further right. Congrats to the sole ILCA 4 sailor Sara Bruce (but was well and truly mixing it with the ILCA 6's), Peter Collie & David Airey for taking the wins on handicap in the ILCA 6 and Nick Pellow and Max for the wins in the ILCA 7.

Last but not least, big thanks to David Murphy for his invaluable support in running the race, and John Conroy and Andrew Craker as COTD and CoCOTD who can now attest that the new buoy anchors have exceptional holding strength!

Many thanks to Paul and Shirley for driving the toasties in the canteen with the assistance of Kerryn Smith and Daryl Lawrence.

The club’s calendar can be viewed and subscribed to here.

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Volly of the week!

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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 administration and management of racing.

This week, we’re saying a big thank you to Rob Bruce who rolled up his shorts and assisted every single sailor back onto shore on Saturday.

The club is full of people making wonderful contributions around the place, and sometimes behind the scenes. Let us know who deserves a mention!

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