It was feared the RS Aero would replace the Laser for one-person dinghy events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In fact, the Equipment Committee recommended this change. However, the World Sailing’s ruling Council rejected the change in equipment, citing the lack of large RS Aero fleets outside of the UK. So, for now, the Laser looks safe as an Olympic class boat. For more on the decision you can read an article HERE.
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South Pacific Laser Masters
The SPLM is on again at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Manly between 12th and 15th July. This is always a great winter event and a chance to escape to the warmer, beautiful one day perfect the next, Queensland weather. There will be charter boats available so you can be a fly in – fly out Laser sailor.The Notice of Race for the event is HERE. Entries can be placed online HERE. Entry prior to 5 July $195 and $245 if later. The event is preceded by a Laser Forum on Thursday evening 11 July at the club. The flyer for the event is HERE.
Reflections on a Retiring Life Member
On 5 May, Jonathan Stone, one of DBSC’s beloved Life Members, announced his retirement from competitive sailing. Jonathan has a record of 34 consecutive seasons of racing at our club – incredibly serving on the management committee for 33 of those. When Jonathan joined the club in the mid 1980s, most members were racing Herons, including Jonathan. But after several seasons of racing these older designed boats (including competing at Nationals around the country), he joined the burgeoning Laser fleet, and was one of the proponents of making that class the mainstay of the club. He was a Club champion in both dinghy classes; when injury meant he could not stay in dinghies he raced in his Hood 23 (Time & Tide), winning the State titles in 2011, with Chris Bowling. He and Chris went on to sail DBSC’s first entry in the Sydney-Hobart fleet (in Illusion, a 34ft Davidson) in 2010, finishing a respectable
Commodore Offers Free Rides
On Tuesday morning Andrew Cox was out for a morning training session with coach Brett Beyer. During one of Andrew’ roll tacks this creature was revealed on the bottom of his boat:
Look who’s hitching a ride on the bottom of Andrew’s boat.
It was a sucker fish and no matter how much Andrew and Brett pushed it off with their hands, it wouldn’t come off; it just slid to a different part of the hull. The fish didn’t release until the boat was lifted out of the water and onto the dolly. Andrew quipped on Facebook. “The super coach said he has seen plenty of strange things in roll tacks … But never this … Do I look like a whale?”
AGP This Friday – Help to Setup
The wait is finally over for the social event of the season. Our Annual General Party and Meeting kicks off at the clubhouse at 7pm this Friday, May 24. We look forward to seeing you for a fabulous evening of fun. But all this merriment takes a lot of work. We would appreciate a couple of volunteers who can get to the club this week to get the chairs out from behind the boat storage racks and to get various things down from the rafters and/or high shelves. A bit of strength and agility would go well here!If you can get down to assist with any of these, could you please let Peter Collie know at social@dbsc.com.au. He will let you know what needs to be done. Separately, we would appreciate help in Friday afternoon from about 2.30pm in putting up lights, setting up chairs (with Shirley), getting ice from the A18s, setting
Record Fleet Sails in Warm Winter Championship
A beautifully warm late autumn day and a steady 8 knot WNW breeze greeted a wintertime record 35 sailors who competed in Winter Championships Heats 4-6 on Sunday. It was a gorgeous day for an early morning sail on an almost empty Sydney Harbour. Excellent race management was provided by the on-water team of Michael Osborne (PRO Instructor), Nick Pellow, Jim Dounis and Wade McDonough (our learn to run a race trainees), and Joshua Pearl (COTD). Luke Parker won all three races in the Full Rig Fleet, as did Mina Ferguson in the 4.7s. In the Radial Fleet, the winners were Campbell Patton, Brooke Wilson, and Daniel Costandi. We look forward to heats 7-9 of the Winter Championship on Sunday, June 2.
Big Fleet in Early Morning Light. Photo by Brett Beyer.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Women's Laser Regatta hosted by DBSC!
This is a sailing regatta run by women, coached by women and sailed in by women and girls on the wonderful waters of Sydney Harbour! SAVE THE DATE – 28-29 September 2019After the success of the 2018 event – The Women’s Laser Regatta hosted by Double Bay Sailing Club has locked in a date for 2019 and the regatta team are in full swing, planning the most amazing weekend of sailing (and a few other fun things), for you!We have already locked in Krystal Weir to lead our coaches!We have already locked in the weekend regatta plan! We have already locked in the women’s only changerooms! We have already locked in a team to bring you the best event… but all we need is – YOU! Let us know that you are keen to join in – so we can make sure you have all the resources you need for success and fun! Sign up here!http://www.dbsc.com.au/new-events/wr2019-eoi
Sunday Winter Series
Heats 4-6 of the Winter Championship take place this Sunday. It looks like the weather will cooperate with a decent breeze and warmish temps. There will be a briefing at 7:45am for an 8am (at the latest) splash. Racing starts promptly at 8:30am. The Brett Beyer Winter Program also will be happening for those who’ve signed up for it.
Upcoming Events
Sunday 19 May, 7:45 briefing / 8:30am start – Winter Series Heats 4-6 — See details belowFriday 24 May, 7pm –DBSC’s Annual General PARTY (and meeting)
Club Champs Date Change
The NSW / ACT Laser Association has changed the date of the 2019 Coast Championships to the weekend of October 12th. Due to this change, we have amended the Spring racing calendar, October 12th will now be Sprints (previously Club Champs) and October 19th will now be Club Champs and Point Score (previously Point Score only).Thanks for your understanding, and remember, the online calendar for the club always remains the best source of truth for upcoming events.