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Synchronised Sailing

After dressing for the usual chilly 6AM temperatures I was surprised that it wasn’t that brisk. Knowing that the Jazzman and the flags on the Jazzman were still at the Spit for repairs (the boat, not the flags!), I got down early to make sure we had flags and the hooter ready to go for on time starts on the Paul Adam.Once there it became apparent that the predicted north westerly was decreasing. On the water we found a 2-knot north westerly the top end of the course and at the bottom end an even weaker southerly. We remained mildly optimistic as we watched the wind drop to nil. After an hour or so of bobbing around and chatting on

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This Sunday marks the end of our first Reach Youth coaching instalment. The eight-week program, led by Josh Becker, has been a great success. 15 of our youth sailors have participated in the program, and the sailors have loved receiving top quality coaching from our youth coaches Daniel Costandi, Brooke Wilson and Paige Caldecoat.To celebrate the completion of our first 8-week program, we will be holding a casual BBQ on the deck at 12:30pm this Sunday for all DBSC youth members and parents to attend. We look forward to announcing our Reach Youth activities for the spring/summer season in the coming weeks.

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Members are reminded that there is NO CLUB RACING this Sunday 2 July, (as well as the following Sunday 9 July and Sunday 16 July). We take a short break for the NSW School Holidays. Winter Championships will recommence on Sunday 23 July.This does not effect the DBSC Reach Youth Program, which is still on this Saturday 1 July and Sunday 2 July.Reach Youth Two Day Race Clinic (School Holidays)We are also running the Reach Youth Two Day Race Clinic in the School Holidays on Wednesday 5 July and Thursday 6 July,. If you are a DBSC or HHSC youth member and have not signed up yet, you can do so HERE.

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It was a sparkling clear morning with a magical sunrise. Thankfully, the fickle 5 knot predicted northerly was replaced by a reliable 9-12 knot oscillating westerly. So we were on: King’s Birthday sprints. We ran a series of seven races of ~15 minutes in length, which featured a Campbell Patton demonstration master class in quick sailing, both upwind and down. But, unperturbed, Geoff Kirk continued his beat-the-youth campaign with a couple of wins. The highlight of the day was a photo finish in the last race, with Steven London pipping Grant Lovelady for a winning margin of less than 10 cm on the line! Thanks to the on-water crew of Andrew Cox, Geoff Boscoe, Ryan Aldrich and Julian Taylor. And to Paul Adam for the excellent

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South Pacific Laser Masters – July 7-10 – rqysAhoy all Masters Laser sailors. The South Pacific Laser Masters regatta is on soon at RQYS in sunny Queensland. Kicking off with a forum on the evening of Thursday 6th July and racing 7th- 10th July. All entrants are in the draw to win a new sail and lots of other gear. A great winter regatta.Charter boats are available from NB or privately. Please contact Michael Wilson 0417 758 859 for more info.

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

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On July 5 + 6 during the school holidays, our Reach committee is running a two day coaching clinic, which all DBSC youth members are invited to attend.  The coaching will focus on starts and race tactics.For more information on the coaching clinic (and to book) please CLICK HERE.

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Sunday’s racing got underway under a slightly threatening sky. It was not as cold as usual which resulted in a certain member of the race committee choosing to remain in a T shirt throughout the day.  Well done Andrew Foote, you are a braver man than I. We had a great fleet of around 30 boats again and the 5 to 12 knot SSE to ESE wind was shifty and unpredictable. This played havoc with the fleet at times, particularly at the starts. There were plenty of lead changes upwind, and for the downwind legs, it was all about keeping in the narrow pressure bands that made there way down the course. Thanks to Andrew Foote, Ben Byford, David De Costa

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Double Bay ferry wharf upgrade starts 13-Jun. The wharf will close temporarily from Tuesday 13 June 2023 for around six months, weather permitting. Ferry passengers will need to use alternative transport during this time.For more information please read this PDF guide provided by TfNSW HERE, or visit their web site HERE

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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All of membership would like to welcome Chris Tattersall to the role of Newsletter Editor for the club, and thank him for stepping forward to the role.

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All racing members are required to sign on with the Sailor App on race days. If you don’t sign on you may be marked DNC or DQS in the results. If you sign on with the wrong sail number, you may be marked DNF.If you are in any doubt as to how to sign on, please see the Race Officer on race day or contact results@dbsc.com.auThe sign on screen must show your Name, Division and Sail Number – and show as GREEN “Signed ON”You will find more information on our web page HERE

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