Category: Latest from Double Bay Sailing Club

As another Sailing Year comes to an end, another one is about to begin! From early April we will be sending out invoices via email to all members for the next sailing year: 1 May 2026 – 30 April 2027.We do our best to get this right, but please contact secretary@dbsc.com.au if you have any questions about your membership renewal.The Club relies on these membership subscriptions to keep the club going, and most of our costs are incurred through the winter months, so please make an effort to pay by the due date of 1 May 2024.Regards Steven LondonCommodore

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Club Look-ahead ScheduleSaturday 11 April Learn to Race: 9:00amAutumn Point Score Races 11 & 12: 1pm Briefing, 2pm WarningSaturday 18 April: Autumn Point Score Races 13 & 14: 1pm Briefing, 2pm WarningSaturday 25 April: NO RACING (ANZAC Day Holiday)Sunday 3 May: Winter Championship & Point Score Races 1 & 2: 7:15 Briefing, 8:15am WarningOther EventsIf you’re looking for a weekend away, Sail Port Stephens “Week 3 Super Series” is on the weekend of 2-3 May and includes off-the-beach classes.Same venue as the Aussie Masters last February. For information, use this link.

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’s Annual Easter “Round the Harbour” Race

A harbour to ourselves… Photos by Kerryn Smith.

Changing Breezes, Changing Courses, and No Sheep Stations LostSaturday’s race started with all the best intentions and a southeasterly… which promptly went the other way. The overcast and somewhat threatening-looking weather ensured the harbour was very quiet. The briefing reflected a plan to use the Navy “White” can north of Clark Island, but once the breeze swung SW, we reverted to the original course (and WhatsApp wisdom) to try and give everyone an honest beat.

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Club Championships R13 and R14 and Autumn Pointscore R9 and R10On water race team:PROs Martin and GayeLTRaR Jason WilkinsAssisting Simon Wilkins (guest)COTD Andrew Foote and CoCOTD Samuel Slattery, both on a RIB.Safety RIB John VaseyOn Shore team: Canteen: Shirley and Paul assisted by Michelle Power and Max WilliamsHandicapper: Geoff Boscoe (No BBQ)After a very stormy night, Sydney harbour graced us with sun and a strong and gusty sou’westerly.  The first race was a brisk 18 knots, gusting 25 knots causing the wind to shift back and forth.  The second race eased to 13 knots but still with 25 knot gusts.  Martin, our PRO was very punctual which meant a few radials struggled to make the first start.  We appeared to have a couple of extra ILCA 4s who hadn’t signed on but they certainly worked as hard as anyone and there is a video of three 4s hiking hard on

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Club Look-ahead ScheduleSaturday 4 April: Easter DBSC Race Around the Harbour1pm Briefing, 2pm WarningSaturday 11 April Learn to Race: 9:00amAutumn Point Score Races 11 & 12: 1pm Briefing, 2pm WarningSaturday 18 April: Autumn Point Score Races 13 & 141pm Briefing, 2pm Warning

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 photos by Donna Sue Marks

A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to steer an International 505 at the 2026 Midwinters Championship in Clearwater, Florida as well as a follow-up “friendly” dinghy regatta at Davis Island in nearby Tampa Bay. As there was no racing last Saturday, I thought I might share that experience in this week’s newsletter.The 505 is a classic racing dinghy that has been around since the 1950’s. Technically a one-design, it is nonetheless a “development class” that has been updated regularly to keep pace with emerging technologies. Top boats now sport full carbon hulls (wet-laid or prepreg), carbon booms and twin spinnaker poles. The large symmetrical spinnaker (it was greatly

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Club Look-ahead ScheduleThursday 26 March: Twilight Racing: 5pm splashSaturday 28 March: Autumn Point Score Races 9 & 10 / Championships Races 13 & 14 (combined) 1pm Briefing, 2pm WarningBBQ after racingSaturday 4 April: Easter DBSC Race Around the Harbour1pm Briefing, 2pm WarningSaturday 11 April Learn to Race: 9:00amAutumn Point Score Races 11 & 12: 1pm Briefing, 2pm WarningSaturday 18 April: Autumn Point Score Races 13 & 141pm Briefing, 2pm Warning

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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Maxim Djura has organised another Work-on-your-boat day at the club this aturday 21 March from 10am till 4pm or whenever you finishTypical repairs include:Repair gelcoat chips or gunnel cracksRestore hull colorPolish your boatReapply boat fittings How long will it take? Below some are rough estimates:About 1 hour to prepare and apply gelcoat. 2 hours for the gel to cure.2 hours to polish and finish off.1 hour and half to polish the boat.45 minutes to apply the gelcoat restorer.Time to repair gunnel cracks varies significantly. Personal and environmental safety:Gelcoat, hardener, acetone, Ronstan’s gelcoat restorer are dangerous substances. Please, wear long-sleeve shirts. It’s a good idea to have a change of clothes for the day. There will be masks, safety glasses and PVC

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Club Look-ahead ScheduleThursday 19 March: Twilight Racing: 5pm splashSaturday 21 March: No Club Racing (Harbour closed for RAN’s 125th Ann. Fleet Review) Work on your Boat day 10am – 4pm With Maxim coordinating.Thursday 26 March: Twilight Racing: 5pm splashSaturday 28 March: Point Score Races 9 & 10 / Championships Races 13 & 14 (combined) 1pm Briefing, 2pm WarningBBQ after racingSaturday 4 April: Easter DBSC Race Around the Harbour1pm Briefing, 2pm Warning

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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Report from Stephen ReidThe Metros regatta was held last weekend, with 20 entries from DBSC (some were only able to participate for one day).  The fleet was around 80 strong and the regatta was very ably hosted by Manly Yacht Club, with racing held off Middle Head.  Some of us trekked up and back each day – many thanks to Craig Ryan, Justine Scott, Ben Byford and Alexander Lewis for providing Rib support for the regatta. Saturday was a tough day, with

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