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In recent seasons it’s been the young guns at the head of the Radial Fleet. Let’s learn more about one of those ‘kids’ who is always out in front, Brooke Wilson (who is also one of the stars of The Woman’s Regatta Video above): 1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?I think I was nearly 8 when I hoped into an Opti’s. 2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?Extremely hard question, if neither money nor sailing ability were in question, I think I would buy something a bit faster than the laser perhaps a moth or even bigger an AC75. 3. What is your sailing goal?A bit ambitious, but I have quite a few goals in the sailing world, first and foremost the Olympics but I’ve also started to become extremely interested in offshore racing and have great admiration for the

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Saturday, 3 October, 2pm Start – Sprints (due to the October Long Weekend)Wednesday, 7 October, 5pm Splash – Twilight SprintsSaturday, 10 October, 2pm Start – Season Opener / Club ChampionshipsWednesday, 14 October, 5pm Splash – Twilight Sprints Saturday, 17 October, 9am – Learn to Race is back! Then will continue on the first and third Saturday of the month (except Jan 2). Come along if you want to learn more about Laser boat handling, balance, boat posture, trim, starts, tacks, gybes, boat set-up and any other race management fundamentals. Please email Martin White HERE if you are planning on attending.Saturday, 17 October, 2pm Start – Spring Pointscore

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We completed our start of season rack reshuffle last weekend. The new rack plan has been posted on the noticeboard. Our rack allocation policy is based on sailing and volunteering – the more you do both of these, the lower your boat will be.  It is that simple.  If you are interested in volunteering more, please let Andrew Cox know – we have plenty of jobs available!Thanks to all of the members who helped move boats to their new positions. During the move we tried to be diligent in ensuring people’s equipment moved with their boat, but it is important for people to come and check everything was moved correctly before gear gets further displaced.  

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Brett Beyer’s Saturday Program now has 14 participants enrolled. This is your last chance to sign up if you want to be part of the program which runs for 7 sessions: 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, and 28 Nov.A and B subscriptions are available.The B subscribers will get a fleet-level report on each race, showing:·       video with commentary on the start·       their GPS track each leg vs the rest of their fleet·       their stats on each leg vs the rest of their fleet·       comments on the performance of the fleet and correct tacticsThe A subscribers will get all the above, as well as an individual report highlighting technical and/or tactical considerations for them specifically, based on Brett’s real time and GPS observations. The cost for the 7 sessions is $700 for A subscribers and $350 for B subscribers.Please read all of the terms and conditions of this program HERE.If you

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NB Sailsports and PSA have given DBSC a great deal on new sails, just in time for the start of the season. But we need more participation to qualify for the bulk rate pricing. So please click HERE to learn more and place your order.

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There is a great regatta season coming up and the first event for the year is the South Pacific Laser Masters (SPLM) which will be held at RQYS from August 7-10. DBSC has had representation at the regatta for several years and by all accounts it is a well organised event at a great location.There is a Laser Forum running before the event on Thursday evening 6th August and an event dinner on the Saturday night.Note that the Queensland Border is still closed but indications are this may change in the coming weeks.  Updates on the border closure can be viewed HERE.Those interested in attending should contact Rod Barnes HERE.Check the RQYS web site HERE for NoR, entry and SI’s.For those interested, a list of all regatta’s for the 2020-2021 season is published on the DBSC website HERE.

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We have a beach-cleaning Gladiator in our midst. Read on to find out more… 1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 7 years old on my dad’s Timpenny 670 Trailer Sailer called CYREN. 2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Super Yacht! 3. What is your sailing goal?Win a race. Get my Yacht Master Certificate. 4. Tell us the back story to your laser’s name?Sea Cubed. Captain Candice Cushway = C3. That was my nickname whilst an Army Captain. 5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties – what would it be?Salt and Pepper, but they are already perfect. Thanks Shirley and your helpers!6. What are your second/ third favourite hobbies (obviously assuming sailing holds the #1 spot)Run/walk to various parks and beaches and assist with the debris clean-up. I like gardening too.

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DBSC was featured in Gabrielle Upton’s June Newsletter. Check out the great photo of our local MP visiting the club during the Women’s Laser Regatta. We appreciate Ms Upton’s ongoing support.

DBSC in MP Gabrielle Upton’s Newsletter.

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The third instalment of the Winter Championships was held last Sunday. Despite a cold and wet morning, 30 sailors braved the conditions to compete. A storm swept through while rigging to wake up the fleet. In a repeat of last week, a course was set for a light S/SW breeze, then wind shifted to W/NW so racing was delayed and the course had to be moved. By the second race, the breeze swung to the North. Despite the difficult, shifty conditions there was very efficient race management and course setting by our race team. A big thanks to PRO Luke Parker, COTD Alistair Sutherland, and CCO James Johnson. Congratulations to the winners: Standards: Mark Louis (races 7 and 9), Rod Barnes (race 8); Radials: Daniel Costandi (race 7 and 9), and Mina Ferguson (race 8). A symmetry of 1sts!Here’s hoping there’s no rain and a steady breeze this Sunday for heats 10-12 of the Winter Championships. 

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The Women’s Regatta hosted by Double Bay Sailing Club will be held on 26 and 27 September 2020.Tell your friends, girlfriends, mothers, partners, wives, sisters, daughters and friends of sailors – that she’s back and this year is going to be a cracker of an event for women and girls on Sydney Harbour. This year’s committee – Clare Alexander, Christine Patton and Diana Chen have been busy working through the COVID-19 lockdown to present the not-to-be-missed annual event for women Laser sailors of all ages and abilities.Sailing training and competition in all classes have been affected by the COVID-19 restrictions, so the first Laser regatta in Australian waters will certainly generate excitement in the community and start the season on a high. The event format will be adapted to the Public Health advice at the time and will include two days of competitive racing on Sydney Harbour as well as some of

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