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History Corner

You may not think that the DBSC clubhouse is an architectural masterpiece however, in 2009 the National Trust decided that the clubhouse should be added to the list of historic structures in Australia. The National Trust sought to recognise the enthusiasm and commitment of the sailing club’s membership and their continued contribution to community life. A sailing club is heritage at its most active.

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60 Seconds With Joshua Kirkton

1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? Dad was a keen skiff and Laser sailor so probably before I could walk. The photo is me on “Matt Helm” when I was about 11. Interestingly it was built for Matt Allen who has gone on to have a slightly more successful sailing career.2. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Ningaloo would do nicely… however in the absence of a lotto win, I would love to be able to sail a Moth.3. What is your ultimate sailing goal? Achieved already – slalom windsurfing on Maui.4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Buzz Cat – we have a tradition in my family of naming our boats after pet cats.5. If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? Sailing out

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Race Report – Sat 27 March

The day started with a westerly that was predicted to disappear mid afternoon, leading to a decision to postpone racing. We headed out at around 3pm when the westerly started to fade and there were signs of the forecast easterly approaching based on weather stations to the south. Sure enough, it came in allowing us to get two races in, running later into the afternoon. Thanks to Mark Bethwaite for excellent judgement as PRO, with nimble assistance from Gerry Donohoe, Jim Dounis, and Pia Hattersley. Thanks also to the excellent sandwich providers Paul Adam, Shirley Roach, Jason Wilkins, and Alistair Sutherland.

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Race Report – Sat 20 March

With a marine wind warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology and poor visibility due to the heavy rainfall, racing was cancelled to ensure the safety of the race officers and 10 or so sailors that braved the wet & wild weather to get to the club. Thanks to our volunteers: Rod Barnes, Richard Au, Andrew Craker, John Verco, Andrew Simpson, Peter Collie, Shirley Roach, and Paul Adam.

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Winter Series

Are you sad that the Autumn series is coming to an end? The great news is that we sail all year round! The Winter series will commence on Sunday 2 May and run weekly until 27 July (except during NSW school holidays). 8:00am 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 chill out or cook a Sunday roast!

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Brett Beyer Coaching – Winter Program

Brett Beyer Coaching will be on offer again during the Winter series. The program will be similar to the ‘B’ subscription offered in the Spring & Autumn series. Subscribers will receive: (a) start video for each start, (b) GPS tracks animation, and (c) fleet level leg-by-leg GPS-based analysis and commentary. Dates will be: 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 25 Jul. The 10 sessions will cost $600. T&Cs and registration details to come.

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History Corner

Courses for the 1965/66 season:NE – Start deep into Double Bay, top mark Nielsen Park, wing mark Taylor Bay, bottom mark Double Bay, Nielsen Park, Double Bay, Nielsen Park, Taylor Bay, finish Double Bay.SE – Start off Clark Island, top mark deep into Double Bay, wing mark off Point Piper, bottom mark Shell Cove (near Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron), Double Bay, Nielsen Park, Shell Cove, finish Double Bay.This may be difficult to replicate today due to the numerous crossings of the ferry routes but would make an interesting marathon course!

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