Gilligan’s Island is the theme for DBSC’s annual Season Opening Sailors and Volunteers Dinner on Friday 30th August – 7pm at the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club in Point Piper. You’re not going want to miss this season’s social kick off. The cost for the evening is $90 which includes a 2 course dinner (and a share cheese platter), wine with dinner and open bar on arrival (while our kitty lasts). And after the main event, we’ll head to Bedouin in Double Bay. Tickets are selling fast, so get yours HERE today!
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Brett Beyer Coaching
Get coached by one of Laser sailing’s best, Brett Beyer. The Master is back again running his Saturday coaching program on the following dates: 21 Sep, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec.* You can sign up for the program and learn more details HERE.
Women’s Laser Regatta Needs Your Help!!
Excitement is building for the 2nd Annual Women’s Laser Regatta which will be happening at DBSC on September 28 and 29. When the NOR (which you can see HERE) went live on Monday, the world took notice. The very popular Sail-World.com tweeted about it.
The Tweet Seen ‘Round the World.
On top of that, Clare Alexander and Christine Patton represented the club at a recent grant presentation at Woollahra Council. The duo accepted a cheque in support of the Regatta from Mayor Peter Cavanagh. So, it’s already looking like the second edition is going to top the hugely successful inaugural Women’s Laser Regatta. Please make sure you spread the word and get women and girls to register HERE.
Mayor Peter Cavanagh
Youth Achieve at Worlds
Our DBSC youth sailors represented us well at the 2019 Laser Worlds Championship in Miho Bay, Japan. Zac West has just returned after winning the silver medal at the Laser Radial Men’s World Championships – he lead the regatta until the last day and was pipped at the post by a few points!Mark Louis was 5th overall with another terrific performance.You can check out all of the results and find out more about the event HERE.
Zac West Smashing it in Japan.
Winter Champs Come to a Close
It certainly didn’t feel like winter last Sunday morning on Sydney Harbour. The 25 members who competed in the final heats of the Winter Championship were treated to a stunning morning complete with a brilliant blue sky, unseasonably warm water and air temps approaching 20 degrees. The 10-12 knot Westerly made for a competitive day of racing. In the Standards Rod Barnes won heat 19 and Campbell Patton took first in heats 20 and 21. For the Radials Sylvie Stannage kept up her winning ways in heats 19 and 21, whilst in heat 20 Martin White showed us that Master’s can still beat the Youth once in a while. A huge thank you to PRO Instructor, Gerry Donohoe; learn to run a race participants David Rogers and Richard George; and COTD / Co-COTD, David Newman and David Airey.Sunday was the final day of racing for the Winter Championship and after a
Season Opening Dinner
You’re not going to want to miss DBSC’s annual Season Opening Sailors and Volunteers Dinner on Friday 30th August – 7pm at the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club in Point Piper. This year’s theme is Gilligan’s Island. So get set to sail on the Minnow dressed as your favourite character. The cost for the evening is $90 which includes a 2 course dinner (and a share cheese platter), wine with dinner and open bar on arrival (while our kitty lasts). And after the main event, the brave are headed to Bedouin, 53 Cross St. Double Bay. This after-party is free admission but you need to RSVP so your name will be on the door. Don’t miss out, RSVP today HERE!
Brett Beyer Saturday Program
We will be running the very successful BBSP again this season. The first one will be a 8-session program on the following dates: 21 Sep, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec.* You can sign up for it HERE.There will be two categories: B = $315, A = $630 (plus merchant fees).* Everyone is invited to join the post-race briefing on the deck.“B” participants receive (a) a video of the start with voice-over commentary, (b) a video of the “real time” GPS tracks of the fleet, (c) a leg by leg analysis of the performance of the fleet including individual speed and angle statistics vs the fleet, (d) access to Brett for comments and questions on water when not racing, (e) participation in the communal post-race debrief at the clubhouse after racing.* “A” participants receive all the above plus (f) an individual report on their performance, referencing
Events Heating Up The Winter Chill
Sunday, 28 July, 8:30am Start – Final heats of the Winter Championship. There is a tight race between Ashley Deacon, Geoff Kirk and Jules Hall in the Standards and between Sylvie Stannage and James Tudball in the Radials. Join us for one last beautiful Sunday morning of winter racing. Saturday, 3 August, 1pm Start – First heats of the Winter Sprint Series. Saturday, 24 August, 8am – Annual club working bee. Come out and help get the club ready for a big season of racing. Friday, 30 August, 7pm- The Sailors and Volunteers Season Opening Dinner at the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club. (See info above.)Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September – Get set for the second instalment of the DBSC Women’s Laser Regatta. We’re looking forward to hosting another world class event but need members to volunteer to make it happen, so plan to get involved over some or all of this weekend!
Races 16, 17 & 18 of the Winter Series
Last weekend’s racing was the opposite of all the previous winter races. A firm but gentle first race followed by two races in a true winter westerly that saw a few sailor retire. It’s all on now for our next and final winter race.Huge thank you to PRO Instructor, Ian Alexander; learn to run a race participants, Pippa Batchelor and Andrew Craker; and COTD / Co-COTD, Jason Wilkins and Alistair Sutherland.ResultsRadialsRace 16: Matt Wenke, Race 17: Andrew Cox, Race 18: James TudballStandardsRace 16: Hadrien Bourely, Race 17: David Newman, Race 18: Ashley Deacon
Jack Sywak launches Tuposto at Rose Bay
Jack Sywak has been busy setting up his new restaurant, Tuposto in Rose Bay. This restaurant is at 670 New South Head Rd, opposite the BP, and does hand made Neapolitan pizza and pasta. Warm welcome by Maitre D Jack and discount for DBSC members (on a sliding scale of how many port crosses you allow him).Congratulations, Jack, and we hope to dine in soon!