It was a sea of DBSC sailors over the weekend at the Sail Sydney regatta. As there was a lack of Standard sailors, the big guns like Matt Wearn and Finn Alexander chose to compete in the Radial fleet. Congratulations to Finn who placed 2nd and to the many other DBSC sailors who competed. Well done all!
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Up Next and Holiday Schedule
We wish everyone a very happy Festive Season and hope 2021 brings nothing but good breezes your way. We have one more “regular” Saturday this weekend and another Twilight Sprint on the 23rd, then we’re on a holiday footing until Twilights resume on Wednesday 6 January. Please note there will be no racing on 26 December or 2 January. Please check out the holiday sailing schedule below. If you’re eager for more sailing over the holidays, our Top Mark Facebook Page is a great place let your DBSC mates know when you’re headed out. Also, please note the newsletter is taking a break for the holidays and will return on 6 January. Wednesday 16 December, 5pm splash – Twilight SailingSaturday 19 December, 9am start – Learn to RaceSaturday 19 December, 2pm start – Last heats of the Spring Point ScoreWednesday 23 December, 5pm splash – Twilight SailingNO RACING ON 26 DECEMBER or 2 JANUARYWednesday 6 January, 5pm splash – Twilight SailingSaturday 9 January, 2pm start – Autumn Point Score (and we’re back
Christmas Fun this Saturday
This Saturday we have our famous once-a-year Tyrell and Rousso races, which are super fun formats. The Tyrell is a handicapped chase, with the slowest boat starting first and successive faster boats hunting each other down as they start over the next 5-10 minutes per their handicaps. (Our Handicapper, Daryl, will have everyone’s individual starting time listed on a sheet at the club on Saturday before we race.) The format makes for what is perhaps the most competitive and exciting race of the season!The Rousso is a scratch race with a massed start, in which all boats in all classes start together – a yardstick is applied to the winner in each of the classes to determine the overall winner. By tradition, everyone wears a Santa hat. So, get ready for some festive fun on the water. Our Christmas party follows sailing on Saturday. Drinks and canapes will be served from 5:30
COVID Changeroom Rules Easing
Good news! With recent relaxation of the 4m2 rule to a 2m2 rule, we are now able to open the men’s changeroom for showering in addition to the existing use of toilets, subject to the following:MAXIMUM CAPACITY at any time of 18 people (including showers, toilets, change area)No getting changed in the changeroom prior to sailing — male sailors must still get changed in the park. The reason is that maintaining compliance with a cap of 18 is not feasible in the pre-sailing changing rushSailing gear to be removed before entering the changeroom to shower. The reason is to reduce time in the changeroom (and thus assist with capacity management), and to avoid bottlenecks for the showersClothes may be put on in the changeroom after showering (subject to the maximum of 18 people), but please be quick and get out as soon as possible to make way for other peopleThanks
Christmas – DBSC Style
DBSC members celebrated the festive season on the harbour in style, donning Santa hats as they sailed the annual Tyrell and Rousso races last Saturday. In the Tyrell, the handicapped chase saw Hadrien Bourely winning in a very close finish, besting Mike Dunne and Craig Sheers by just centimetres.In the Rousso (a scratch race with a massed start) the finish saw Rob Barnes finish first in the standards and Andrew Cox first in the radials, with Andrew taking the trophy after application of the yardstick (which had Andrew besting Craig by just 0.7 seconds). Thanks to the on-water crew: Josh Kirton, Justin Davey, Conor Roche, and Ben Wirtz. Thanks also to the canteen crew who were assisted this week by Jim Dounis and Michael Osborne. After some competitive racing, the day ended with a chilled out cocktail hour and al fresco dining on the deck. As always, DBSC put on a fabulous show of
Beautiful Start to Autumn Pointscore
It was a beautiful sunny, warm summer’s day for the start of our Autumn Pointsocre last Saturday. The gentle Southerly was fickle at times – you really had to watch for the shifts and holes. Those who paid attention to the ever changing conditions came out on top. Those astute sailors were (after handicapping): Standards – Michael Osborne (Heat 1) and Geoff Kirk (Heat 2), Radials – Julian van Aalst (Heat 1) and Quentin Burns (Heat 2).Thanks to this week’s race management volunteers: Alistair Sutherland (PRO), assisted by James Tudball, John Vasey and Andrew Cox, and also to Paul, Shirley, Richard Finlayson and Kevin Gilroy in the canteen. Thanks also to Andrew Dixson, who was rostered for LTRaR, but awoke with flu-like symptoms and self-isolated pending testing – we appreciate his actions in protecting the club and the other members.A special acknowledgement to John Vasey, who stepped in at short notice
New Brett Beyer Programs
Our super coach Brett Beyer is back with a full slate of training programs. Check out the details below. If you’re interested in signing up for any of the programs, please email Andrew Cox HERE. Also make sure you read all of the terms and conditions HERE. 1. Brett Beyer Saturday Program – (BBSP)The BBSP will operate for 8 sessions as follows: 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 17 Apr.A and B subscriptions are available.The B subscribers will get a fleet-level report on each race, showing:video with commentary on the starttheir GPS track each leg vs the rest of their fleettheir stats on each leg vs the rest of their fleetcomments on the performance of the fleet and correct tacticsThe A subscribers will get all the above, as well as an individual report highlighting technical and/or tactical considerations for them specifically, based on Brett’s real time
Fun Sail and Picnic – 31 Jan
Leave the competition behind and join us for the inaugural DBSC Watson’s Bay Adventure Picnic Day on Sunday 31 January.A 12pm splash followed by an adventure sail down the harbour, maybe stopping via a bay on the way for a quick dip, before continuing on and beaching at Watson’s Bay. We then propose enjoying a few refreshing drinks at Watson’s Bay Hotel before a beautiful sunset sail back home.Please RSVP HERE.We look forward to having you join the fun!
Protective Caps For Sale
Ever get smacked in the head by your boom? It doesn’t feel good… and can be quite dangerous. There is now a solution — the Booma protective sailing cap. It features a moulded, waterproof and padded hard protective closed cell polyurethane insert, concealed within a “normal” looking cap. It satisfies the requirements of European Standard EN812:12. They are now for sale for $25 at our canteen. Pick one up and protect your noggin.
Missing Items
David Huber’s centreboard and rudder and Diana Chen’s sail (206023) have gone missing over the holidays. Can you please check to ensure they are not accidentally mixed in with your gear? Unfortunately equipment does go missing from time to time. In order to minimise this risk, please clearly label all of your equipment with your name and never leave it separate from your boat / rack spot. Also, please don’t borrow other people’s gear without their permission.