We’re looking for someone to help make new venturis out of vinyl type material on a sewing machine for the Bergman. If you’re keen please contact Gerry Baltel HERE.
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Missing Glasses
Kate McHugh dropped her Kaenon sunglasses on Saturday afternoon in the boat park. If anyone has them please contact Kate HERE.
60 Seconds With Mina Ferguson…
We’re featuring another one of our incredible youth sailors today, Mina Ferguson. This is the last of the profiles we have from members who have sent in responses for our 60 Seconds column. We’ve enjoyed getting to know our fellow members a bit better, and we’d love to keep this feature going. If you haven’t shared your answers yet, we’d like to hear from you. Send your responses and photos to Newsletter Editor Kirk Marcolina HERE. 1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? I was probably 3 when first stepped foot on a boat, but was 8 years old when I first went on a dingy 2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?I would definitely buy a 49er fx as they look super fun and challenging. Would love a supermaxi too!3. What is your sailing goal?I don’t have a specific goal with sailing, just
Coming Up…
Wednesday, 2 December, 5pm Splash – Twilight SprintsSaturday, 5 December — Learn to Race is Cancelled due to State Championships Saturday, 5 December, 2pm – Sprint Racing (due to State Championship)Wednesday, 9 December, 5pm Splash – Twilight SprintsSaturday, 12 December, 2pm – Special Christmas Tyrell and Rousso racesSaturday, 12 December, 5:30pm – Christmas Party
Heaps on This Saturday at DBSC
It’s going to be a big one this Saturday at DBSC. In addition to Club Champs heats 7 & 8 and Spring Point Score heats 13 & 14, we have a full day of important events and activities. Please read below to make sure you are across all of the details. Our annual competency training starts promptly at 9:30am. (This is 30 minutes later than previously advertised.) Please arrive on time as there are several stations you will be rotating though. Our local Federal MP, Mr Dave Sharma, is coming to the club to officially launch the new Paul Adam RIB at 1pm. Please gather on the back deck to observe the festivities, making sure you are staying COVID safe by physically distancing from others. We will endeavour to begin racing at the normal 2pm start time, however this may be slightly delayed due to the earlier activities. Blake from BoatRopes.com.au will be on hand after racing to
DBSC’s National Champ – Clare Alexander
Clare has done it again – this time on the national level, winning Australian Sailing’s National SheSails Award in part for her work in creating and running The Women’s Regatta hosted by DBSC. In accepting the award Clare explained, “If this event sparks an idea, another dedicated regatta or just one female giving it a go, then we have achieved what we set out to do.” You can check out Clare’s acceptance speech HERE. Congratulations Clare! We are so proud of all of your efforts both on The Women’s Regatta and your ongoing help and support around the club.
State Championship at Belmont 16s on 5-6 December
The Laser State Tiles will be held at Belmont 16’s Sailing Club on 5th and 6th December on beautiful Lake Macquarie. This is a great opportunity to test your sailing skills against an open fleet.Check out the NSW/ACT Laser Association website HERE for more information and how to enter.Those interested in attending should fill in the online form HERE so we can coordinate attendance for the event.
Laser for Sale
$4,000 – Stiff/dry boat in good condition- Won the Double Bay Sailing Club Championship 2019/20 (Radial fleet)- Comes with 3 x used sails. One is in good condition. Others are training sails – Foils (and case) are in reasonable nick- Carbon tiller and tiller extension- All spars, ropes and turbo vang kit in good condition- Brand new boat cover*Brand new stackable dolly can be added for $500 Boat is available to inspect in Elizabeth Bay. Can be delivered back to DBSC if new owner is a DBSC member. I’m happy to throw in a couple of on-water boat tuning sessions, if the buyer would be interested in this.Contact Details:James Tudball: 0425 735 774 / james@thewhitetree.com.au
60 Seconds With Steven London…
1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?I think I was 8 or 10, sailing an old style wooden Moth, and Manly Junior at balmoral.2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Beneteau First 533. What is your sailing goal? Keeping fit, having fun (Be more competitive in the laser fleet 😀) 4. Tell us the back story to your laser’s name? London Pride – a bit of a joke – well there are many things named after me 😀, this beer is but one – I hope one day to have pride in my sailing abilities (not there yet!) 5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties – what would it be?(Love them as they are) – Sliced black olives 6. What are your second/ third favourite hobbies (obviously assuming sailing holds the #1 spot)Gardening, Drawing7. Describe what you do for work in
Coming Up…
Wednesday, 21 October, 5pm Splash – Twilight SprintsSaturday, 24 October, 2pm Start – Spring Point ScoreWednesday, 28 October, 5pm Splash – Twilight SprintsSaturday, 31 October, 2pm Start – Spring Point ScoreSunday, 1 November, 2pm Start – Big Boat Race