6 sailors from DBSC and 1 from Vaucluse braved the rain and blustery southerlies with 6 short & sharp sprints and some nice fast hiking when the gusts hit. All boats started at the same time and despite some valiant efforts by the Radial sailors, Jason Wilkins and Geoff Boscoe in Standards dominated the races, splitting the bullets between them. Jason pipped Geoff in the decider with some America’s Cup style tactical match racing. Thanks to Simon Stone for running the show, canteen helpers, and those who were at the club early to sweep out the shed and sort through a large number of used sails.
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Clean Up Australia Day
DBSC has been involved with Clean Up Australia Day for over 10 years and we plan to continue this tradition as part of the club’s commitment to sustainability. We hope you can come along and help either on Saturday 6th or Sunday 7th March, even if you only have an hour to spare. Please email Kate [HERE] and let her know if you are able to attend.
Solar Project
Keen (bird’s) eyes might have observed some changes at the club. Stage 1 of the DBSC Solar Project was completed this week, with the western roof section (the 2012 extension) entirely covered in solar panels.We estimate that this size system should generate more than the club’s power needs, and make it a net supplier of green electricity to the grid and the local community.Future stages will eventually entail covering the entire roof with Solar, and we have reached an in principle agreement to supply that power to our friends, the A18s – helping to make all sailing activities in Double Bay powered by the same force that gets us around the marks, Mother Nature.The club would like to thank the NSW Government for their generous help towards this project. We would also like to thank the army of people within the club who have assisted in making this possible.Stay tuned
History Corner
To keep the spirit of DBSC’s past alive we’ll be running a History Corner feature each week in the newsletter. We hope you enjoy this glimpse into yesteryear. Please email any history titbits to our club’s historian Richard George [HERE].
The original clubhouse for the Double Bay Sailing Club was in the boatshed property of Mrs E Hopwood. Early members also report using a change room in the toilet block on the southern side of the park on William Street before the opening of the clubhouse on the current site in April 1959.
Electronic Payments
EFTPOS has finally arrived at DBSC! From this Saturday, you will be able to pay for your toasties, snacks, drinks, and spare parts using your card or phone. The tab book will be phased out over the next few weeks, so please ensure you settle your account as soon as convenient.
Sail Cam
Have you ever wondered what the conditions were like in Double Bay or just wanted to study the clouds over the harbour? Look no further, the DBSC Sail Cam is for you! Click [HERE] to access or via our website under About Us. Press the play button to start.
Rack Reshuffle
A rack reshuffle is scheduled for this Saturday after sailing. If you are unable to stay behind to help, please ensure you store all your gear inside and/or on top of your boat to make it easier for the volunteers doing the moving.
First Aid Training
As part of DBSC’s commitment to safety, we have once again organised first aid training (including CPR) for our members, to be held on Sunday 18 April. There will be a morning and afternoon session for a duration of 3.5 hours, with some self-paced online study prior to the practical. Fees will be covered by DBSC, however places are limited. Please register your interest [HERE].
Clean Up Australia Day
As part of the club’s commitment to sustainability, we will again be doing Clean Up Australia Day this year. While the official day is on Sunday 7th March, this year we will also have a session on Saturday 6th March to make it easy for everyone to attend. To work with low tide, we are looking for volunteers at 0830-1030 on Saturday 6th March and 0945-1145 on Sunday 7th March. Please email Kate [HERE] and let her know which session you would like to help with.
History Corner
The approval for the clubhouse on the current site was not smooth sailing. A petition carrying 153 signatures was sent to Woollahra Council objecting to the building based on its impact on the natural beauty of the park. Despite these objections the clubhouse opened on 5 April 1959.