Category: Latest from Double Bay Sailing Club

It certainly didn’t feel like winter last Sunday morning on Sydney Harbour. The 25 members who competed in the final heats of the Winter Championship were treated to a stunning morning complete with a brilliant blue sky, unseasonably warm water and air temps approaching 20 degrees. The 10-12 knot Westerly made for a competitive day of racing. In the Standards Rod Barnes won heat 19 and Campbell Patton took first in heats 20 and 21. For the Radials Sylvie Stannage kept up her winning ways in heats 19 and 21, whilst in heat 20 Martin White showed us that Master’s can still beat the Youth once in a while. A huge thank you to PRO Instructor, Gerry Donohoe; learn to run a race participants David Rogers and Richard George; and COTD / Co-COTD, David Newman and David Airey.Sunday was the final day of racing for the Winter Championship and after a

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You’re not going to want to miss DBSC’s annual Season Opening Sailors and Volunteers Dinner on Friday 30th August – 7pm at the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club in Point Piper. This year’s theme is Gilligan’s Island. So get set to sail on the Minnow dressed as your favourite character.  The cost for the evening is $90 which includes a 2 course dinner (and a share cheese platter), wine with dinner and open bar on arrival (while our kitty lasts).  And after the main event, the brave are headed to Bedouin, 53 Cross St. Double Bay. This after-party is free admission but you need to RSVP so your name will be on the door. Don’t miss out, RSVP today HERE!

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We will be running the very successful BBSP again this season.  The first one will be a 8-session program on the following dates:  21 Sep, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec.*  You can sign up for it HERE.There will be two categories: B = $315, A = $630 (plus merchant fees).* Everyone is invited to join the post-race briefing on the deck.“B” participants receive (a) a video of the start with voice-over commentary, (b) a video of the “real time” GPS tracks of the fleet, (c) a leg by leg analysis of the performance of the fleet including individual speed and angle statistics vs the fleet, (d) access to Brett for comments and questions on water when not racing, (e) participation in the communal post-race debrief at the clubhouse after racing.* “A” participants receive all the above plus (f) an individual report on their performance, referencing

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Sunday, 28 July, 8:30am Start – Final heats of the Winter Championship. There is a tight race between Ashley Deacon, Geoff Kirk and Jules Hall in the Standards and between Sylvie Stannage and James Tudball in the Radials. Join us for one last beautiful Sunday morning of winter racing. Saturday, 3 August, 1pm Start – First heats of the Winter Sprint Series. Saturday, 24 August, 8am – Annual club working bee. Come out and help get the club ready for a big season of racing. Friday, 30 August, 7pm- The Sailors and Volunteers Season Opening Dinner at the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club. (See info above.)Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September – Get set for the second instalment of the DBSC Women’s Laser Regatta. We’re looking forward to hosting another world class event but need members to volunteer to make it happen, so plan to get involved over some or all of this weekend!

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Last weekend’s racing was the opposite of all the previous winter races. A firm but gentle first race followed by two races in a true winter westerly that saw a few sailor retire. It’s all on now for our next and final winter race.Huge thank you to PRO Instructor, Ian Alexander; learn to run a race participants, Pippa Batchelor and Andrew Craker; and COTD / Co-COTD, Jason Wilkins and Alistair Sutherland.ResultsRadialsRace 16: Matt Wenke, Race 17: Andrew Cox, Race 18: James TudballStandardsRace 16: Hadrien Bourely, Race 17: David Newman, Race 18: Ashley Deacon

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Jack Sywak has been busy setting up his new restaurant, Tuposto in Rose Bay. This restaurant is at 670 New South Head Rd, opposite the BP, and does hand made Neapolitan pizza and pasta. Warm welcome by Maitre D Jack and discount for DBSC members (on a sliding scale of how many port crosses you allow him).Congratulations, Jack, and we hope to dine in soon!

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Please join us for the Season Opening Sailors and Volunteers Dinner on Friday 30th August – 7pm – @ Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club, Point Piper! Tickets ON SALE NOW!DBSC provides lots of events and opportunities throughout the sailing year for wives, husbands, partners or your least hostile acquaintance but this annual dinner is dedicated to the DBSC sailors and regular volunteers of the club. The cost of the evening is $90 which includes 2 course dinner (and a share cheese platter), wine with dinner (while it lasts) and open bar on arrival (also while it lasts), with cash bar once the kitty runs out! The evening also includes some fun and frivolity – you won’t want to miss out this year!  As always, there is a Dress-up theme – As DBSC is setting sail for this event offsite at RPEYC we want you to  cast your memory back to a group of people who also set sail on an adventure

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24 August – The annual club working bee will be held on Saturday 24 August. All members are expected to attend and help get the club ship shape for season start in September.30 August – The Sailors and Volunteers Season Opening Dinner is on again. Lock it in your social calendars now. It will be HUGE.28,29 September – DBSC will host the DBSC Women’s Laser Regatta for a 2nd year running. Volunteers from the club make this event truly unique, so plan to get involved over some or all of this weekend!

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Geoff Kirk, Luke Parker, along with super coach Brett Beyer, and occasional winter sailing radial guest Craig Davis travelled to the four day South Pacific laser masters championships at RQYS last weekend.The weather was a mixed bag. Day 1 was a drifter with massive wind shifts and inconsistencies, Day 2 bought 3 long races in a solid 18 to 25+ knots, day 3 was a glass out until late 5 knot sea breeze filled in for one race, and day 4 was blown out with no racing possible.As usual, Brett gave a masterclass across all conditions and discarded a “1” – picket fence. Luke and Geoff had good regattas and both finished in the top 10.It was a well run regatta, hosted at a strong and organised club, with an onsite hotel and great cafes within walking distance. Of particular note, the change rooms would make our Commodore swoon. They’re

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Clare Alexander has brought even more recognition to the club, by becoming a finalist at the Australian Sailing Awards that were held at CYCA recently.From our on-the-ground source at the awards night:She was too modest to tell you there were a number of club related awards and Clare was a finalist in the Club Person of the Year category. She didn’t win but we all know she is the best!

Charlotte, Ian and Clare Alexander with the recently pinned Barrenjoey Pin recipient, Mark Bethwaite at the Australian Sailing Awards night.

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