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We are delighted to announce that the Double Bay Power Station has been in full operation since late December 2021 with 82 solar panels covering two of our three roof planes.This is an important part of our sustainability program, which Kate McHugh is coordinating.  The power station idea was conceived and coordinated by Mark Crowhurst, who also drove its funding.We are very grateful to Dave Sharma and the Federal Government for the most recent funding of $12,000 under the Powering Communities Program, that allowed completion of our second roof plane.  We are thankful for the commitment Dave Sharma has shown to environmental sustainability and also to delivering results for our community.  As previously published, we are also very grateful to Gabrielle Upton and the NSW

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Congratulations are in order for Christine Linhart, who has given birth to a baby boy, Flynn on 20th April. We can’t wait to see Christine back at the club with Flynn and Oscar in tow!

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Congratulations are in order for Evie Saunders who, after competing at the Victorian Youth States over the holidays, has secured a spot on the Australian Sailing Youth Team to compete at the youth worlds in the Netherlands in July. This is a fantastic achievement that the radial fleet will attest, Evie has worked hard for and deserves.

This photo is from Evie’s Facebook page.

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James Tudball is looking to build the club’s inventory of musical talent for future club functions.  Whether you’re an amateur or a world-class professional (like Dean Bergman on harmonica, Marty Trembath on bagpipes and Andrew Cox on stadium rock bass), we’re looking for YOU!  Vocals, guitar, trumpet…you name it…we want it!  Hit up james@thewhitetree.com.au if you’re interested in getting involved!

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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 midnight Monday.

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On Saturday the club held sprint races in light of the public holiday weekend and school holidays. Racing was merrily conducted in a light, autumnal easterly breeze.Racing was managed by PRO Nick Pellow, LTRAR Andrew Craker assisted by COTD Geoff Boscoe and CoCOTD Quinn Pierson. David Newman and Derek Hand co-piloted the sandwich presses with Shirley and Paul.

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This weekend is the final Saturday of the summer season. Prior to racing, Rod Barnes will be conducting training on the hoist (see article below) We will be racing the final heats of the club championship.There will be a bbq after racing. Members, partners and learn to race participants from throughout the year are welcome to attend.(There is no learn to race this weekend).

Come for sailing, stay for the bbq!

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Mark Bethwaite has some sailing gear for sale at a fraction of new prices!He has:3 hiking pants3 pairs sailing boots5 life jackets5 wet suit topsPlus a bunch of freebies – overvests, sail bags, rash suits, etc. Phone Mark on 0419 934 860 and/or inspect on the deck after racing on Sat 23 April if you are interested.

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On a rare sunny Saturday (for this year at least), the club held ocean pointscore races 9 & 10 in a fading ENE breeze. Our on water team was forced to shorten and then shorten again the second race, with some noting they missed their opportunity to catch up on the final lap!Racing was managed by PRO Geoff Kirk, LTRAR Tim Heath assisted by COTD Kate McHugh and CoCOTD Pia Hattersley. Driving the sandwich presses with Shirley and Paul were John Verco and Jim Dounis. In the standard rigs, 215000 (sorry, I don’t know your name and you need to update it in the results/sign on sheet as well) and Jason Wilkins were race winners and in the radial rigs, Pat Levy and Ian Tudball were victorious.Full results are available on the website.

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This Saturday is Easter Saturday, and the club will host an Easter hunt with a difference.The course will be:>> Yellow YA mark to east of Bradleys Head – starboard rounding>> Wedding Cake east – port rounding>> Yellow YA mark off Washaway Beach (Nudist Beach) – starboard rounding>> Wedding Cake east – starboard rounding>> DBSC finish line

 Please note the yellow YA marks must be rounded to starboard (right hand turns)!There will be support boats accompanying the fleet crossing the sound.The intention is to run a handicapped start, with your handicap provided on the day.

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