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Two big upcoming regattas:18-19 November: 2023 NSW & ACT State Youth, Open & Masters – Canberra

Photo courtesy of Matt Owen

Canberra is hosting the combined Youth, Open and Masters State Championships from Saturday 18th Nov to Sunday 19th Nov. You can enter online here. If you would like any help arranging boat transport or accommodation, please contact dave.newman@dbsc.com.au. We are especially in need of assistance from people who may be able to assist with a vehicle to tow some boats down. Again, please contact Dave.02-10 February: 2024 World Masters – Adelaide

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Wednesday 01-Nov: Twilight Sailing (5PM splash)Thursday 02-Nov: Twilight Racing (5PM splash)Saturday 04-Nov: Learn-to-Race (9AM start)Club Championships 7 & 8 (2PM warning flag)Brett Beyer Saturday ProgramBBQ following racingTuesday 07-Nov: Reach Youth Training (4:30PM ready)Wednesday 08-Nov: Twilight Sailing (5PM splash)Thursday 09-Nov: Twilight Racing (5PM splash)Saturday 11-Nov: Spring Point Score 7 & 8 (2PM warning flag)Brett Beyer Saturday Program

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.

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DBSC Members and their Partners/Parents are Invited to join us from 5pm at our Christmas Party on Saturday 9 December which is held at the Club after racing (Racing on the day is our famous Tyrell & Rousso races. Details on these to follow in the coming weeks.)The Christmas season is fast approaching, so members are advised to please save this date and RSVP as soon as you can. RSVP using this link before 24 Nov: https://www.dbsc.com.au/club-events/2023-christmas-party

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Under a grey sky and a shifting wind, Martin White and his team notched up another successful morning of Learn To Race (LTR), featuring short course races in Double Bay.  The fleet consisted of six non-members sailing club boats, and four club members sailing their own boats. Racing commenced on time, and the imposing Max Jura used his height to advantage in holding up the start flags and doing his version of a loud, raw, Aussie accent to give competitors the countdown to the start hooter for a 5-race format.The racing at times resembled “dodgem cars” with each boat vying for top position at the turning marks with no holds barred. On water coach, Martin White, gave his words of wisdom, and by the last race, the fleet was starting to look more orderly. LTR is not just for non-club members.  It’s also designed for tentative club members who are wanting to

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Wednesday 08-Nov: Twilight Sailing (5PM splash)Thursday 09-Nov: Twilight Racing (5PM splash)Saturday 11-Nov: Spring Point Score 7 & 8 (2PM warning flag)Brett Beyer Saturday Program (final session)Tuesday 14-Nov: Reach Youth Training (4:30PM ready)Wednesday 15-Nov: Twilight Sailing (5PM splash)Thursday 16-Nov: Twilight Racing (5PM splash)Saturday 18-Nov:ACT & NSW State Champs (Canberra YC)Club Sprints at DBSC (2PM start)

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.

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Spring Point Score Races 5 & 6

Photo courtesy of Livvy Hall

PRO Jules Hall reports:The day started with the annual Competency Training – an important event at our club, refreshing our knowledge of the essential safety, race management and club boat procedures. You would be forgiven for thinking your PRO was not in attendance for the race management part, but he was, and he listened quite hard. Which was lucky because Huey was in for some games on the afternoon racetrack.With an 8kt easterly at 2pm we laid a Dardanelles course, tapping into a nice funnelling effect between Shark Island and Point Bethwaite. The Radials and 4.7s made a

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Sunday’s Racing:Winds were variable from light to non-existent, generally from the northwest, but the race committee managed to complete two races. The first (R22) set off in a decent 8 kts. The racing was tight and tactical on the upwind (as long as you didn’t head left off the start line), with some stress added to the downwind legs as the breeze lightened and the fleets compressed. Our PRO wisely moved the weather mark closer for the second race (R23). The breeze picked up again for the first weather leg, but then died off completely for a while. Most managed to complete the second race, though some elected to paddle home early.Winter Championships R22/R23ILCA 6: Ian Alexander / James GoslingILCA 7: Zander Bijkerk / Ryan AldrichILCA 4: [no entries] / Olivia Aitken Winter Point Score R22/R23ILCA 6: Daryl Lawrence / James GoslingILCA 7: David DaCosta Enes / Daniel CostandiILCA 4:

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Four DBSC youth members (Healy Ryan, Cormac Johnston, Charles Byford and Jack Restuccia) have just successfully completed the 4.7 Youth Worlds in Greece.  The regatta was held at the Nautical Club of Volos and Argonauts in Volos.There were 290 boys and 159 girls from 49 countries competing in the regatta. The huge competitive fleet, predominantly light winds, HOT weather, a sprinkling of wildfires and delicious Greek food provided lots of fun and challenges for the sailors!The Aussie team are now en route back to Australia and we look forward to delivering a thorough regatta report in the newsletter next week. In the meantime, congratulations, boys.  We know you (and your supportive parents!) enjoyed a fantastic time and learnt lots on the water. – James Tudball

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Wharf reconstructionWharf reconstruction works are in full swing, with completion set for late December (hopefully before the holidays). The contractor has cordoned off the worksite with buoy strings, and the corners are anchored to concrete blocks. Please be aware that the anchor for the southwest corner is close to where we sail:

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.

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Season Opening: Saturday, September 2nd.

Join us for a BBQ on the deck on Saturday 2 September for the official opening of the 2023/24 sailing season. Family & friends are welcome! Please RSVP by Wednesday 30 August so we know how many hungry sailors (and guests) to feed: dbsc.com.au/club-events/2023-season-opening.Club Championship racing also commences on the 2nd.

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