DBSC is proud to be a 100% volunteer-run facility. Members give up their spare time to ensure that we have boats for racing/rescue, hoses for washing, a tidy clubhouse, cold drinks in the fridge, empty bins etc. etc. There are no magic fairies that come in after we’ve all left to fix all the broken things and pick things off the floor. Until someone volunteers to be that magic fairy, we all have to do our part in keeping the club in tip-top shape for the benefit of all members. Here are some simple steps to achieve this:If something breaks or stops working, report it.Things break/fail all the time and we don’t care how or by whom, but we do care if it is not reported. This could be a hose fitting, a dolly, an engine, or even a lightbulb. If we know about it, then we can arrange for
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Lasers for Sale
There are currently 4 boats for sale at DBSC if you’re looking for an upgrade or know of someone who is looking to join our club.216155 (2018) Standard RigComplete and race-ready with 100% dry hull / carbon top section / new carbon tiller and extension / new ropes / 2 sails / aluminium dolly / top and bottom covers.$6,750 – Contact Luke Parker: 0419 224 795206377 (2013) Standard RigExcellent condition. Includes: aluminium bottom section / 2 aluminium top sections / boom / turbo vang / centreboard and rudder / tiller and tiller extension / Ronstan ratchet block / mainsheet and control lines / Standard sail (202725). No dolly.$5,200 – Contact Wade McDonough: 0417 124 494202602 (2011) Standard RigExtremely competitive, ready to race and 100% dry boat. Includes: near-new carbon top section / 2 x Mk 2 sails (1 x 1 season old, 1 x good for training), 2 x Mk
Canteen Update
There’s now an easier way to buy yourself or fellow sailors a tasty beverage after midweek sailing. You may have noticed that there are now QR codes on the fridges so that you are able to pay for your beverage and/or snack via our website when the canteen is closed. If you use an iPhone and have Apple Pay set up, open the site using Safari for a simple check-out. Android users will have to enter a few more details for the purchase.
History Corner
At a Special General Meeting on Sunday 5th February 1984 it was agreed that the official race day for Lasers at DBSC would be on Saturdays. The other classes then racing at DBSC, namely Herons, Leaders and Manly Juniors continued racing on Sundays.
Clean Up Australia Day
Thanks to all the volunteers that came in early to help clean up the beaches around the club, and Kate McHugh for organising the day. Despite it being a southerly, which usually means a cleaner bay, there was still plenty of rubbish around – most of which would have been detrimental to marine life.
Photo: Steven London
Wanted: Laser Dollies
Looking for a couple used Laser dollies – preferably the “stackable” design but any sort will do. Required ASAP. Contact Brett Beyer 0414 299 317.
Volunteer RIB Driver for 18 Footers
We’re looking for a volunteer to drive a RIB this Thursday (11 March) in the 18 Footers JJ Giltinan Championship race. You are required from 1:00pm – 5:00pm to support their on-water team with rescues etc. Please email Andrew Cox if you are able to help.
History Corner
Racking facilities for the 1983/84 season facilitated the storage of 14 Herons, 14 Leaders, 15 Manly Juniors and 14 Lasers – a total of 57 boats. By 1985/86 there were 15 spots allocated to Lasers and 20 in 1990/91. Weekly utilisation in all classes ran at around 65%. Currently the club houses 85 Lasers.
60 Seconds with Jack Sywak
1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 122. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Farr V.O.60!3. What is your ultimate sailing goal? Just always to be fit enough to sail to a ripe old age and to continue to have fun on the water.4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Vangtidy comes from the English expression ‘Bang tidy’ which means sexy or attractive. Like me and my boat :)5. If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? Caramelised onions.6. What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Skiing and golf.7. Describe what you do for work in less than five words? Make cocktails.8. What is the first international destination you will travel to (once we’re allowed) and why? Japan for the powder snow.9. What
Coming Up
Friday 5 Mar to Sunday 14 Mar – 18 Footers JJ Giltinan Championship at DBSCWednesday 10 Mar – Twilight Sprints, Brett Beyer Twilight Program 7/10Saturday 13 Mar – Autumn Point Score 9 & 10Wednesday 17 Mar – Twilight Sprints, Brett Beyer Twilight Program 8/10Saturday 20 Mar – Autumn Point Score 11 & 12