Race Report - Saturday 12 October 2024

All photos by Jim Dounis

Race Report – PRO Jim Dounis

The Saturday racing was once again Sprints due to the Coast Championships regatta.

Twelve athletes participated in the Sprints in the supercharged gusty 18 to 25++ knots southerly buster winds. The course was set in Double Bay and we had six races averaging twelve minutes each. All boats started together. Surprisingly in this endurance test, everyone finished all of the races.

The ILCA7 results were dominated by Campbell Patten with Luke Parker heard to say, “I’m sick of seeing the stern of your boat, Campell”. Luke also tried to protest against Campbell with Rule 10.1 Age before Beauty  --  Luke was 2nd place 5 times.

Campbell and Luke - Groundhog racing day

The last race was a blast because of Luke’s/Campbell’s idea to throw in a wing mark. The screams and hoots were heard all over Double Bay as they reached along at speeds only Pat can achieve.  Well done to Tim Heath who showed them how it's done and to Grant Lovelady and Luke.

Andrew hiking hard

The ILCA6’s had a mix of winners with Scot Hunter x2 Ian Alexander x3 and Andrew Cox x1 (the tough Wing Mark race and Pat Levy 2nd). Andrew also claimed four 2nd places, so well done.

Pat “that is a huge Jaffa pass me a knife and fork”

Pat had a handicap during the day of keeping one eye on the brand spanking new RIB that was the start boat. He banned Richo and me from “sending it” and hard wired the accelerator to a maximum of 4 knots. Claiming the motor needs to be run in.

Paul Adam II

Thanks to the rescue boat team of Ian Tudball and David Evenden who were happy to see no issues on the water. Thanks to Richard Holstein as LTRaR.

Annual Member Competency Training

Next Saturday, 19 October is our annual competency training, starting at 9:00am. Attendance is expected of all on-water members and volunteers, and is an opportunity to discuss and refresh our skills in:

How to run a race

• how to run a race correctly, efficiently and safely, by Andrew Cox

• essential for COTD/ PRO duty

How to use DBSC equipment

• how to correctly use all the various bits of DBSC equipment, led by Pat Levy

• using the davits safely, avoiding breaking the RIBs or the Jazzman, avoid losing anchors, how to use the radio safely, and how generally to avoid getting booked by Maritime. Great timing as a new RIB is on its way:)

How to save people

• Emergency, rescue and first aid, conducted by David Murphy

• includes an annual refresher on rescue techniques, CPR, defibrillator use and bonus chats on shark-bites and DBSC child-safety.

In advance of this, kindly familiarise/ re-familiarise yourself with the policies and training materials available on the DBSC website. Maybe start with some of our training videos.

Dolly Etiquette

In recent weeks, after sailing, several members have hung their dollies in front of racks which were not yet full with all 5 boats. This makes it very inconvenient for the sailors who have yet to place their boats back into their rack. When coming in from sailing, please be mindful to only hang your dolly in front of racks that are completely full (i.e. have all 5 boats already in place). If there are no racks that are completely full, please leave your dolly outside or in the front of the clubhouse. Thanks for your help with this.

Let’s Avoid Dolly Mayhem!

Report on 2024 ACT & NSW Coast Championships

This week we have a couple of reports on this event. The first is from Charlotte Jenkins:

DBSC dominates at The Coasts!

45 Lasers across all three classes competed at the NSW/ACT Coast Championships last weekend at Mannering Park Amateur Sailing Club.  A strong contingent of 15 sailors from DBSC competed at the regatta.

Day One conditions: 20 - 25kt southerly.  3 races completed in all fleets.
Day Two conditions: AP was up for nearly three hours with no wind, then a nice 15kt north-easterly came in. ILCA 4’s complete three races, but the ILCA 6 & 7’s managed just two races.

There was tight racing in the 4’s with DBSC members Raphael McLachlan taking first and Charlotte Jenkins taking second. In the ILCA 6, Sylvie Stannage was first, and Healy Ryan was second. In the Standards, one of our club's coaches, Brett Beyer, won the regatta.  Great performances also from DBSC’ers Alexander Bijkerk (3rd overall), Rod Barnes (4th overall) and David Newman (5th overall). Congratulations to all DBSC members who competed.

CLICK HERE for the full results for all rigs.

Photos of the ILCA 6 and ILCA 4 podiums by Justine Scott.

Our second report is from Maxim Djura:

It was the first NSW coast Championship event in Mannering Park Amateur Sailing Club in many years. This is a peaceful corner in the south part of Lake Macquarie undisturbed by any ferries and boats with large spinnakers. This place has also completely fearless and highly social ducks. They are happy to join a party, don't need an invitation to come in and don't mind standing in the middle of a road in front of an approaching car forcing drivers to detour.

The wind conditions were shifty and patchy both days. We had rain, a grey sky (with sun for a brief moment), and an average 20 knots wind of on the first day. These were very difficult conditions as was admitted later by Brett Beyer in his award speech. Two people had breakages and had to retire. Special shout out to Alexander Bijkerk for his display of sportsmanship when he retired after race (RAF) because of missing the final mark rounding in the first race.

The DBSC team took up an invitation from Diane Sissingh and Robert Lowndes from MHASC to a local pub for drinks and high-energy food. The next day started with a bit of rain, light air, tea, coffee and Russian pancakes aux french crêpe. Of course, AP was raised onshore as we waited for the forecasted easterly wind, which hit around 12:30 pm and we splashed soon after then for two final races in champagne conditions.

Although a few people said all the nearby accommodation was booked out for the event, our regatta logistics maestro Dave Newman found a great stay just next to the waterfront a week prior to the event. When asked how hard it was, he just shrugged and said "easy."  A big thanks to him for organising this, as well as big thanks to Rod and Dave for transporting the boats.

Photos by Murray Stone, Jason Wilkins and Mike Dunne

WHAT'S GOING ON

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Wednesday 16 October: Twilight Sailing (5:00pm-ish splash, Sailing ‘til 7:00pm)

• Thursday 17 October: Twilight Racing (5pm Splash, Racing between 5:30-7:30pm)

• Saturday 19 October

  • Member Competency Training (9am) - All Members to attend

  • Club Championship Races 5 & 6 + Spring Point Score Races 5 & 6 (1pm briefing, 2pm first warning)

    • Brett Beyer Saturday Program (BBSP)

• Wednesday 23 October: Twilight Sailing (5:00pm-ish splash, Sailing ‘til 7:00pm)

• Thursday 24 October: Twilight Racing (5pm Splash, Racing between 5:30-7:30pm)

• Saturday 26 October

  • Learn-to-Race

  • Vaucluse Invitational at DBSC

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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 Monday evening.

View all racing results here.
The club’s calendar can be viewed and subscribed to here.
Make a tax deductible donation to DBSC here.

Race Report - Saturday 5 October 2024

All photos by Ryan Aldrich

Sprint Racing

PRO David Airey reports:

Saturday was warm and pleasant on the Harbour, but the wind remained in the winter pattern, light and gusty from the West. Despite the forecast for light winds, about 30 sailors went out for the holiday weekend sprints, with notably the Standard rigs having the most starters. We got 5 races away with close fought contests in the Standard fleet who were very enthusiastic at the starts. The gusty conditions provided challenging conditions and particularly near the windward mark after it was moved close to Clark Island. Many thanks to the on-water team of Ryan Aldrich, Stephen Reid and Scott Finlayson and two visitors from Bermuda who helped with course setting and mark moving.

Australian Sailing - NSW Youth Sail 2024

Photo credit: Mark Rothfield

A large contingent of DBSC youth sailors recently participated in the NSW Youth Sail coaching clinic and regatta, held at Teralba Sailing Club on 2nd - 7th October. It was a fantastic event with a number of sailors, coaches and classes involved.  The ILCA had the largest fleets with 36 ILCA 4s and 14 ILCA 6s.

Congratulations to all sailors and parents who were involved:

CLICK HERE for the ILCA 4 Results
CLICK HERE for the ILCA 6 Results

- James Tudball, Youth Engagement

Annual Member Competency & Safety Training

Please save the morning of Saturday, 19 October from 9am for our Annual Competency and Safety Training.
Attendance is expected of all on-water members and volunteers.
This is an important opportunity to discuss and refresh our skills in:
How to run a race (by Andrew Cox)
How to use DBSC equipment (by Pat Levy)
How to save people (by David Murphy)

Twilights Returns this Week

Each Wednesday and Thursday starting Today we will have Twilights at DBSC:

• Wednesday Twilight Sailing 5pm Splash - 7:30pm
  The format for Wednesdays is that anyone can post an intention to sail in the WhatsApp “DBSC twilights” group chat, to arrange "ad hoc" member sailing - between existing Harbour marks, often with a "rabbit start". (there is no rescue boat for this activity) coordinate amongst yourselves.

• Thursday Twilight Racing 5pm Splash, Racing between 5:30-7:30pm
  There will be a Coach and a Volunteer on a Support RIB to run Sprint races - two laps - with a set of 3 marks, the start is between the two bottom marks, a windward-leeward course to the top mark, and gate finish downwind. Generally a 3 minute sequence, single massed start. If you participate in the racing and infringe another sailor you will be expected to do a penalty turn. If you know you are OCS (or the coach lets you know) you can come back and dip the start, or do a turn when clear of other boats on the first leg.

  Members who have signed up via the newsletter have access to the coach, coach notes and videos in a private Thursday WhatsApp group. (Click HERE if you want to sign up)

  All other members are welcome to come along and join in the racing.

• Thursday night quick dinner after racing at The Oaks. Great food. All welcome

WHAT'S GOING ON

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Wednesday 9 October

  • Twilight Sailing (5-ish splash)

• Thursday 10 October

  • Twilight Racing (5pm splash) 5:30pm first warning

• Saturday 12 October

  • Sprint Racing (1pm briefing, 2pm first warning)

• Weekend of 12-13 October

  • 2024 NSW & ACT Coast Championships at Mannering Park Sailing Club (Sat. & Sun.)

  • Please contact Dave Newman if you are interested in attending. Notice of Race.

• Saturday 19 October

  • Member Competency Training (9am) - All Members to attend

  • Club Championship Races 5 & 6 + Spring Point Score Races 5 & 6 (1pm briefing, 2pm first warning)

    • Brett Beyer Saturday Program (BBSP)

  • BBQ after racing

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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 Monday evening.

View all racing results here.
The club’s calendar can be viewed and subscribed to here.
Make a tax deductible donation to DBSC here.