This Sunday marks the end of our first Reach Youth coaching instalment. The eight-week program, led by Josh Becker, has been a great success. 15 of our youth sailors have participated in the program, and the sailors have loved receiving top quality coaching from our youth coaches Daniel Costandi, Brooke Wilson and Paige Caldecoat.To celebrate the completion of our first 8-week program, we will be holding a casual BBQ on the deck at 12:30pm this Sunday for all DBSC youth members and parents to attend. We look forward to announcing our Reach Youth activities for the spring/summer season in the coming weeks.
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WHAT'S GOING ON – MORE INFORMATION
Brett Beyer Saturday Program Brett has agreed to run his very popular program again this coming summer season. The initial program for the 23/24 season will run for 8 sessions on 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, and 11 Nov. The cost of the program is $560 (plus merchant fees) per person, and this pricing is dependent on 20 participants.Please click HERE to register for the program. Please note that this program is available to Members only.
South Pacific Laser Masters – July 7-10 – rqysCharter boats are available from NB or privately. Please contact Michael Wilson 0417 758 859 for more info.
Thank you to the members who are sending through information for the newsletter. If you have content for the newsletter, please email it to newsletter@dbsc.com.au by Monday evening.View all racing results here.The club’s calendar can be viewed and subscribed
RACE REPORT 18 JUNE 2023
Synchronised Sailing
After dressing for the usual chilly 6AM temperatures I was surprised that it wasn’t that brisk. Knowing that the Jazzman and the flags on the Jazzman were still at the Spit for repairs (the boat, not the flags!), I got down early to make sure we had flags and the hooter ready to go for on time starts on the Paul Adam.Once there it became apparent that the predicted north westerly was decreasing. On the water we found a 2-knot north westerly the top end of the course and at the bottom end an even weaker southerly. We remained mildly optimistic as we watched the wind drop to nil. After an hour or so of bobbing around and chatting on
Brett Beyer Saturday Program
We are delighted to announce that Brett Beyer has agreed to run his very popular Brett Beyer Saturday Program again this coming summer season. This is an excellent opportunity to improve your sailing – whether you are training for the Adelaide Worlds or just want to improve your position in the fleet!
The program comprises individualised on-water tips before and after racing and between races, as well as a video of the start, and a GPS animation and accompanying analysis that shows your tracks and stats vs the other participants in the fleet on a leg-by-leg basis, with commentary on fleet and/or selected individual performances on each leg. It also includes the opportunity to ask Brett questions during the week,
Reach Youth Winter Sailing: July 5 + 6
On July 5 + 6 during the school holidays, our Reach committee is running a two day coaching clinic, which all DBSC youth members are invited to attend. The coaching will focus on starts and race tactics.For more information on the coaching clinic (and to book) please CLICK HERE.
WHAT'S GOING ON – MORE INFORMATION
South Pacific Laser Masters – July 7-10 – rqysAhoy all Masters Laser sailors. The South Pacific Laser Masters regatta is on soon at RQYS in sunny Queensland. Kicking off with a forum on the evening of Thursday 6th July and racing 7th- 10th July. All entrants are in the draw to win a new sail and lots of other gear. A great winter regatta.Charter boats are available from NB or privately. Please contact Michael Wilson 0417 758 859 for more info.
Thank you to the members who are sending through information for the newsletter. If you have content for the newsletter, please email it to newsletter@dbsc.com.au by Monday evening.View all racing results here.The club’s calendar can be viewed and subscribed
RACE REPORT 11 JUNE 2023
It was a sparkling clear morning with a magical sunrise. Thankfully, the fickle 5 knot predicted northerly was replaced by a reliable 9-12 knot oscillating westerly. So we were on: King’s Birthday sprints. We ran a series of seven races of ~15 minutes in length, which featured a Campbell Patton demonstration master class in quick sailing, both upwind and down. But, unperturbed, Geoff Kirk continued his beat-the-youth campaign with a couple of wins. The highlight of the day was a photo finish in the last race, with Steven London pipping Grant Lovelady for a winning margin of less than 10 cm on the line! Thanks to the on-water crew of Andrew Cox, Geoff Boscoe, Ryan Aldrich and Julian Taylor. And to Paul Adam for the excellent
2023 East Coast Youth Regatta
Last weekend 15 DBSC members attended the 2023 East Coast Youth Regatta held at Georges River Sailing Club. The training and hard work over the last 4 weeks paid off. Congratulations to all our sailors that raced in the relatively light conditions on Botany Bay, and a special call out to Conor Kellett who won the ILCA 6 Division!Thank you to the DBSC Reach Coaches who have been providing support for our youth in the lead-up, including Paige Caldecoat, Brooke Wilson, Joshua Becker, James Tudball and then at the regatta, expertly guided by coach Dan Costandi who shares his local knowledge of Botany Bay, mentoring the young Double Bay sailors.
ILCA 61st Conor Kellett2nd Quentin Burns7th Ali Braden8th James Hayhoe9th Harriet McLachlan13th Charlotte Gosling14th James Gosling
Chris Tattersall – Newsletter Editor
All of membership would like to welcome Chris Tattersall to the role of Newsletter Editor for the club, and thank him for stepping forward to the role.
WHAT'S GOING ON – MORE INFORMATION
Double Bay ferry wharf upgrade starts 13-Jun. The wharf will close temporarily from Tuesday 13 June 2023 for around six months, weather permitting. Ferry passengers will need to use alternative transport during this time.For more information please read this PDF guide provided by TfNSW HERE, or visit their web site HERE
Thank you to the members who are sending through information for the newsletter. If you have content for the newsletter, please email it to newsletter@dbsc.com.au by Monday evening.View all racing results here.The club’s calendar can be viewed and subscribed to here.Make a tax deductible donation to DBSC here.