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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Brett Beyer Coaching – Register Now
Register now for the Brett Beyer Coaching Winter Program. Subscribers will receive: (a) start video for each start, (b) GPS tracks animation, and (c) fleet level leg-by-leg GPS-based analysis and commentary. Dates will be: 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 25 Jul. The 10 sessions will cost $600.
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First Aid Training: 18 April
A reminder that the DBSC subsidised First Aid Training is on Sunday 18 April – 9am to 12pm. Please ensure you have completed the online training prior to attending the practical session. Let Mark Crowhurst know if you have not received the details for online access. If you have not signed up for the training but wish to do so, please email Mark asap.
Sail Port Stephens: 24-25 April
The popular Sail Port Stephens now includes an off-the-beach regatta, hosted by Bay Sailing Centre at Soldiers Point on 24th & 25th April. There will be junior and open divisions, with all classes invited to attend. Details including NoR can be found [HERE]. Only 2.5hrs from Sydney, it’s a beautiful place to sail and spend a weekend with family/friends. Book your accommodation soon to avoid disappointment. If you’re lucky enough to get a waterfront property, you can launch your Laser from your doorstep!
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
Admin
💰 A reminder that membership fees for 2021/22 are due 30 April 2021. Please email Emily if you have not yet received your invoice.💰 Please settle your canteen accounts this weekend using either EFTPOS or cash, or email Justin for bank transfer.
Brett Beyer Winter Program
Places still available for the Brett Beyer Coaching Winter Program starting Sunday 2 May. This is a great opportunity to improve on your sailing skills over the winter season. Click below to register.
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DBSC Ski Weekend
Last call for expressions of interest for the DBSC ski weekend 20-22 August. Please email Andrew ASAP if you would like to go as accommodation is limited.
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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.
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