Twilights start tonight! The splash will be 1700 for 1730 starts. (However as per last season, there are plenty of people usually ready to sail from about 1700)We are encouraging a big turnout to replicate the fleets of 20+ boats achieved last season.Tonight will not be a BBTP (Brett Beyer Twilight Program) event – but we will still have organised racing with marks placed.The BBTP will be back, starting next week – see below.
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Final Days – Order Your New Sail Now
NB Sailsports and PSA have given DBSC a great deal on new sails, just in time for the start of the season. But we need more participation to qualify for the bulk rate pricing. So please click HERE to learn more and place your order.
Sign-on for the Brett Beyer Twilight Program now!
On the dates indicated below, Brett Beyer will run the very popular twilight sailing program, comprising racing and/or drills from 17:30-19:30. All members are welcome to participate in the racing and drills. Program subscribers will receive on-water coaching during the event, as well as a written general fleet-level summary of the evening’s sailing. Brett will endeavour to provide approximately equal on-water attention to all participants – see the terms and conditions of the program HERE.The program will run for 9 sessions (every Wed from 14 Oct to 16 Dec, except not 9 Dec).The cost will be $360 for all 9 sessions.If you are interested, please get your ticket HERE – note there are only 10 tickets available, first in best dressed!
Hard hats on sale, this Saturday October 10
As per last week’s article on hard hats, Matt Kuhn will be at the club this coming Saturday (prior to the club championships) from 13:00 with plenty of hats in stock for purchase. $25 cash each!
International Sailing Academy DBSC Discount
Some members have been attending the International Sailing Academy (virtually of course) over the Winter break.We have been offered a special DBSC Member Discount to gain 10% off any annual subscription.To access this discount, simply visit https://learn.internationalsailingacademy.com/ and enter the coupon code DOUBLEBAY. (For a help on how to do this, you can also view this video tutorial).This offer is only available to DBSC members.
DBSC clean up the Radial Bubble Cup
Last weekend, 3 DBSC sailors took out all 3 podium places at the Bubble Cup for the Radials. The event was held over 2 days at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club with the fleet greeted by Summer like conditions with North Easterly winds both days.Congratulations to Brooke Willson (gold), Evie Saunders (silver) and Mina Ferguson (bronze) !For full results, see the regatta website.
60 seconds with… Nicholas Pellow
1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?About 7 years old. I was for’ard hand on a Sabot for a season at the local sailing club. I can still clearly remember tipping after a gybe on the bottom mark during a big Nor Easter; somehow getting trapped underneath the sail and nearly drowning because my life jacket was preventing me from diving deep enough to swim free. On my third and final attempt, I just made it out. Hooked for life.2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?Definitely a SailGP F503. What is your sailing goal?Don’t get trapped under my own sail!4. Tell us the back story to your laser’s name?Iolani was the name of the Hawaiian Royal Palace. The name came with the boat!5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties – what would
DBSC Named Club Of The Year
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!
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.