Very exciting news – DBSC has just been announced as the winner of Australian Sailing’s NSW / ACT Club of the Year for 2020.I would like to thank all members for their tireless dedication in making DBSC the incredible club that it is. We are very fortunate that our predecessors had the vision and character to create our amazing culture and to develop our infrastructure to allow us to continue to thrive and grow.Thank you again and congratulations to everyone!
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Twilights Start Next Wednesday, October 7
Twilight sailing starts next Wednesday, 7 October at 5pm, and will continue every Wednesday until the end of daylight savings (except for a few weeks over the holidays). Along with Twilights we’re hoping to run another instalment of the fantastic Brett Beyer Twilight Program (BBTP). We’d like to start this program on Wednesday, 14 October. However, to make it financially viable for Brett, he needs an individual to sign up for 1 or 2 hours of private coaching in the hours leading up to 5pm on Wednesday. If you’re interested in the private coaching on Wednesday afternoons, please contact Andrew Cox HERE. We’ll keep you posted on the future of BBTP, but in the meantime we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday evenings for the best sailing sunsets in the world.
LAST CHANCE – Need Your Order to Make New Sails Happen
We know everyone wants to go faster this season, but only 31 people have signed up for the discounted new sail offer from NB Sailsports and PSA. We need 50 orders to move forward and get the discount. Help us reach the goal by ordering before the deadline of this Friday at 5pm. Please click HERE to learn more and place your order. Thanks for supporting this initiative.
A Tough Big Wind Day
Last Saturday was a challenging one to say the least. Fresh westerly winds gusting above 30 knots meant for tough conditions on the water. Many of us knew our limits and chose to sit the day out. Well done to those who braved the weather, and thanks to the brilliant race management team of Mike Dunne (PRO), Emily Ball COTD, Christine Patton (CCO/CoCOTD) who were aided by Justin Davey, Mark Bethwaite and Mark Crowhurst. This Saturday there will be short sprints for the long weekend. Then, on Saturday 10 October the season begins in earnest with Club Champs.
Photo by Christine Patton.
Protecting Heads and Hands
Hard capsIn strong breezes such as week’s, booms present a hazard to our heads. Helmets help, but they tend to be bulky and uncomfortable. For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been sailing in a Booma cap. Its got a hard liner to protect your noggin, but it fits and looks like a normal baseball cap. These caps are currently being sold on Amazon, but they can do a better bulk deal for DBSC sailors at $25 per cap. Ideally they get purchased in bulk and they will be delivered directly. One drawback is they come in only one size, so it is not suitable for people with large heads (but it fits mine fine and I suggest it’s ok for 95% of us). It comes in every colour you can imagine, so long as your imagination is limited to blue. If you are interested, email Luke@sellparker.com.au and I’ll pass the list to Phil
Woman’s Regatta Video
If not for COVID-19, last weekend would have marked the third edition of The Woman’s Regatta Hosted by DBSC. We’re already counting the days to the 2021 edition… but in the meantime check out this wonderful video highlighting the joy that the regatta brought to female sailors of all ages, and the recognition for women in sailing.Thanks to all of the participants and filmmakers: Michelle Costandi, Jenny Danks, Sophie Hunt, Kim Ketelbey, Sylvie Stannage, Brooke Wilson, Clare Alexander, Emily Ball, Diana Valia Chen, and Kirk Marcolina.
DBSC In the News
DBSC was featured in Gabrielle Upton’s June Newsletter. Check out the great photo of our local MP visiting the club during the Women’s Laser Regatta. We appreciate Ms Upton’s ongoing support.
DBSC in MP Gabrielle Upton’s Newsletter.
South Pacific Laser Masters
There is a great regatta season coming up and the first event for the year is the South Pacific Laser Masters (SPLM) which will be held at RQYS from August 7-10. DBSC has had representation at the regatta for several years and by all accounts it is a well organised event at a great location.There is a Laser Forum running before the event on Thursday evening 6th August and an event dinner on the Saturday night.Note that the Queensland Border is still closed but indications are this may change in the coming weeks. Updates on the border closure can be viewed HERE.Those interested in attending should contact Rod Barnes HERE.Check the RQYS web site HERE for NoR, entry and SI’s.For those interested, a list of all regatta’s for the 2020-2021 season is published on the DBSC website HERE.
60 Seconds With Candice Cushway…
We have a beach-cleaning Gladiator in our midst. Read on to find out more… 1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 7 years old on my dad’s Timpenny 670 Trailer Sailer called CYREN. 2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Super Yacht! 3. What is your sailing goal?Win a race. Get my Yacht Master Certificate. 4. Tell us the back story to your laser’s name?Sea Cubed. Captain Candice Cushway = C3. That was my nickname whilst an Army Captain. 5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties – what would it be?Salt and Pepper, but they are already perfect. Thanks Shirley and your helpers!6. What are your second/ third favourite hobbies (obviously assuming sailing holds the #1 spot)Run/walk to various parks and beaches and assist with the debris clean-up. I like gardening too.
Huge Turnout Continues for Winter Champs
The third instalment of the Winter Championships was held last Sunday. Despite a cold and wet morning, 30 sailors braved the conditions to compete. A storm swept through while rigging to wake up the fleet. In a repeat of last week, a course was set for a light S/SW breeze, then wind shifted to W/NW so racing was delayed and the course had to be moved. By the second race, the breeze swung to the North. Despite the difficult, shifty conditions there was very efficient race management and course setting by our race team. A big thanks to PRO Luke Parker, COTD Alistair Sutherland, and CCO James Johnson. Congratulations to the winners: Standards: Mark Louis (races 7 and 9), Rod Barnes (race 8); Radials: Daniel Costandi (race 7 and 9), and Mina Ferguson (race 8). A symmetry of 1sts!Here’s hoping there’s no rain and a steady breeze this Sunday for heats 10-12 of the Winter Championships.