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DBSC Ski Weekend: 20-22 August

If you love snow sports as much as sailing, the DBSC Social Club are seeking expressions of interest from those who would like to hit the slopes together over the weekend of 20-22 August. Plan is to stay in Thredbo Village 19/20/21 August (3 nights), ski/snowboard, eat/drink, and be merry. Accommodation is already running low, so please email Andrew ASAP if you’re interested.

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History Corner

From Double Bay Sailing Club’s inception, the VJ Class dominated until the mid 1960s. In the 1962/63 season, DBSC hosted the Australian VJ Championships. However, in 1966 OK Dinghies were introduced as the senior sailing class with about 10 boats. DBSC hosted an OK regatta in November 1966 where there were 25 boats entered.

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60 Seconds With Campbell Patton

1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? I was probably about 4 when I first sailed Etchells with my dad.2. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Nacra 173. What is your ultimate sailing goal? To compete in the Olympics.4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Swizzle is named after one of Bermuda’s most popular drinks, the Rum Swizzle (VERY YUMMY), made with Bermuda Goslings Black Seal Rum!5. If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? It would be chicken. I love my chicken.6. What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Surfing and playing music (mainly viola).7. Describe what you do for work in less than five words? Commercial diver in marine construction.8. What is the first international destination you will travel to (once

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Coming Up

Wednesday 31 Mar – Twilight Sprints, Brett Beyer Twilight Program 10/10Saturday 3 Apr – Sprints (Easter weekend)Saturday 10 Apr – Autumn Point Score 13 & 14Saturday 17 Apr – Learn To Race, Club Championship 15 & 16Sunday 18 Apr – First Aid TrainingSaturday 24 Apr – Sprints (Anzac Day weekend) – final Saturday of the season

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History Corner

You may not think that the DBSC clubhouse is an architectural masterpiece however, in 2009 the National Trust decided that the clubhouse should be added to the list of historic structures in Australia. The National Trust sought to recognise the enthusiasm and commitment of the sailing club’s membership and their continued contribution to community life. A sailing club is heritage at its most active.

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60 Seconds With Joshua Kirkton

1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? Dad was a keen skiff and Laser sailor so probably before I could walk. The photo is me on “Matt Helm” when I was about 11. Interestingly it was built for Matt Allen who has gone on to have a slightly more successful sailing career.2. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Ningaloo would do nicely… however in the absence of a lotto win, I would love to be able to sail a Moth.3. What is your ultimate sailing goal? Achieved already – slalom windsurfing on Maui.4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Buzz Cat – we have a tradition in my family of naming our boats after pet cats.5. If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? Sailing out

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Race Report – Sat 27 March

The day started with a westerly that was predicted to disappear mid afternoon, leading to a decision to postpone racing. We headed out at around 3pm when the westerly started to fade and there were signs of the forecast easterly approaching based on weather stations to the south. Sure enough, it came in allowing us to get two races in, running later into the afternoon. Thanks to Mark Bethwaite for excellent judgement as PRO, with nimble assistance from Gerry Donohoe, Jim Dounis, and Pia Hattersley. Thanks also to the excellent sandwich providers Paul Adam, Shirley Roach, Jason Wilkins, and Alistair Sutherland.

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Race Report – Sat 3 April

The Easter Sprints – It was a stunning day on the harbour, high wispy clouds, beautiful sunshine and very little traffic. We had the NE corridor to ourselves. The breeze arrived just in time for the start of racing and was a pleasant 8-12 knots oscillating NNE to ENE during the afternoon. There was a series of 5 races approx. 20-25 minutes, with enough variation to make this a thinking person’s day and a good workout for anyone who enjoyed the Good Friday celebrations a little too much – you know who you are 😊A good showing of 22 boats across both fleets, slightly higher number of radials, some old friends not only made an appearance, but scored a bullet in the 2nd race, well done Yves Stenning. Most prominent in the Standards was the man Nick Pellow, with Luke Parker making him work hard for his money. In the Radials David Huber and

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