The season calendar has been updated to accommodate recent disruptions to our regular schedule.Please note:There will be not Pointscore nor championship racing until 30 October (subject to further delays if Public Health Orders require).The Spring Pointscore will concludes at the end of January instead of the end of December.There will be additional Club Championship races on the 19th of FebruaryWe have scheduled additional pointscore races and a BBQ for 30 April 30. In the event that we have not already completed 10 races required for a Club Championships series, this day will also be used as a backup date for the Club Championships.If no weekends are cancelled (due to weather or any other reason), the Spring Pointscore, Autumn Pointscore and Club Championships will all comprise of 12 races.View the calendar here.
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Hoist training
Anyone wanting to use the new boat hoist MUST be trained before using it.Providing there is enough interest, Rod Barnes will hold an induction and training session at the clubhouse next Wednesday 20th October at 7pm. For those that can’t make this an additional induction morning will be held on a Saturday before sailing some time in November.Please RSVP if you are interested in participating.
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Full rig wanted
New club member, David Johnson has just bought a laser at the club and requires a full rig conversion. He is looking for a bottom section and a good sail for competitive racing. If you are interested in selling either or both of these items, please contact him directly.
60 seconds with Josh Crichton
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? Been around boats most my life, first one was probably my grandads fishing boat as a baby. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Wally Galateia What is your ultimate sailing goal? To go one session without tipping in Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? “Oh buoy!” I love a boat with a play on words name If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? I’m a plain ham and cheese kind of guy What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Surfing and skiing Describe what you do for work in less than five words? I build houses What is the first international destination you will travel to (once we’re allowed) and why?Japan, it’s my favourite place What is your favourite TV show, movie, and/or
Coming up next…
Saturday 16 October – SprintsSaturday 23 October – SprintsSaturday 30 October – Spring Pointscore 1 & 2Saturday 6 November – Club Championships 1 & 2; Learn to Race (am)Saturday 13 November – Spring Pointscore 3 & 4Saturday 20 November – Spring Pointscore 5 & 6 || VYC Invitational; Learn to Race (am)Saturday 27 November – Club Championships 3 & 4Saturday 4 December – Sprints (State Championships @ Georges River)Saturday 11 December – Tyrell and Rousso Races; Christmas PartySaturday 18 December – Sprints (Sail GP) The club calendar can be viewed (and subscribed to) here.
Club access from Monday 11 October
It is widely anticipated the COVID vaccination rate will reach 70% in NSW this week which will result in lifting stay-at-home orders for adults who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from next Monday, 11 October.Once that is announced, for those who members who are double dose vaccinated this will mean:You may attend the club with no 5km restriction.The clubhouse is subject to the 4sqm rule. This means there may be no more than 30 people inside the club at any time.There may be no more than 9 people in the men’s changeroom, 3 people in the women’s changeroom and 2 people in the canteen.It will be possible for up to 20 people to socialise on the deck.20 boats can be rigged at once in the park, and 20 boats can be in proximity on the water.If there are 30 people in the club or 20 boats in
Coasts Championships cancelled
The NSW & ACT Laser Association has advised it is not possible to run the 2021 Coast Championships at South Lake Macquarie Amateur Sailing Club on 23 -24 October as planned. The event is now cancelled.
60 seconds with Julian van Aalst
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?I can’t remember, but doing the best I can I recall in June 1953 at the docks in Tilbury ( shortly after the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953) I stepped aboard SS Orion a former troop carrier to migrate with my family (as ten pound poms) from Dublin Ireland to Australia (my father was the pom in the family) . I have an earlier recollection of going sailing with my father (Jack) and my older brother Desmond on a small open sailing boat without an engine or a buoyancy vest off Dun Laoghai (now known as Dunleary), it was windy a rough sea and bloody cold, best forgotten.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?What a question!! Possibly a submarine with a gaff rig and only if it was going cheap. What is your
Message from Hadrien Bourley
Sailors,Apologies for jumping in the Wednesday morning newsletter fun, but I thought I would send you all a quick note here. It’s been on the cards for a while, and I’m sad to announce that after 16 years living in Australia, 6 spent at DBSC, it is now time to go home to the mother land. Elle and I have put a lot of thoughts into it and between the extended lock-downs and the complexities around living with Covid, now seems a good time to make the jump and return to Monaco. We’ve both found jobs there very recently and we’re looking forward to spending time with my family and settle there. Selling my house has been relatively easy compared to leaving the club. Racing is the second best thing in the world. The first being talking about it afterwards with the gang. It’s very rare to find such a dense
Welcome new members
We have two new members sign up in recent months – Scott Robinson and David Johnson. We will also be welcoming Morgan Au back to the club on a more regular basis.Please keep an eye out for them at the club and give them the traditional DBSC warm welcome.