This weekend we have our annual Easter Saturday race around the harbour.Please see the course map attached. Further details will be provided at the briefing on Saturday.
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60 seconds with Otto Henry
The club welcomes Otto Henry back to our membership. Read a little about him with our Q and A.How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?A few months oldIf money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?AC75What is your ultimate sailing goal?Olympic class world champion and America’s Cup sailorTell us the story behind the name of your Laser?Falcon – it is the fastest bird in the world.If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?Beef minceWhat are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)?Surfing and fitnessDescribe what you do for work in less than five words? Mining company office workerWhat is your next holiday destination and why?Weymouth, UK – Moth Worlds!What is your favourite TV show, movie, and/or book?YellowstoneTell us something interesting about yourself that members of the club don’t know?I grew up in the Blue
Upcoming events and more information
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 results here.The club’s calendar can be viewed and subscribed to here.Make a tax deductible donation to DBSC here.
ILCA Masters National Championship
The ILCA Oceania & Australia Masters 2023 finished on Monday. The regatta offered testing conditions to 154 participants through four days of sailing in Port Stephens.The regatta kicked-off on Friday with strong 22-29 knot ENE “breeze” with many sailors surprised to be sent out in those conditions. A former Olympian stated, “I’ve sailed for 40 years and never been sent out in that”. Sailors rallied to assist each other launch in the breaking beach swell and those who raced had to hold on tight to complete the first two races in survival mode. A special mention goes out to Chris Tattersall who ultimately chose not to race and assisted all of the boats in the park in launching – such a wonderful display of our DBSC spirit for everyone to see!Conditions improved somewhat for the second day with a “moderate” 15-18 knots, again from ENE with an outgoing tide, and
Rules clinic – a reminder for everyone!
If you haven’t booked a place in one of the two rules clinics, it is time to do so.As part of our commitment to better and fairer racing, we are holding two training clinics on the Racing Rules of Sailing. The expectation is all sailors will attend one of the clinics.Sessions will be held at DBSC on Monday 20th March from 6:00pm – 7:30pm and on Monday 3rd April from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Each session has identical content and will be run by Erica Kirby, national umpire and judge.All members are encouraged to attend.Register your attendance here: https://www.dbsc.com.au/club-events/2023-3-rules-clinic
ILCA Metropolitan Championship – 25th and 26th March 2023
DBSC is hosting the 2023 ILCA NSW & ACT Metropolitan Championships on the 25th and 26th March. If you are not intending to sail but would like to assist with on-water support over the weekend, please send an email to rodbarnes@dbsc.com.au.If you are sailing, the Notice of Race and Entry links are below.SCHEDULESaturday 25th March09.30 – Registration11.30 – Briefing13.30 – First warning signalSubsequent starts shall be made ASAP after the preceding race.Drinks & BBQ on the deck after racing.Sunday 26th MarchBreakfast available Sunday morning12.00 – First warning signalSubsequent starts shall be made ASAP after the preceding race.No warning signal after 16.00.Prize giving on the deck after racing.ENTRIESEnter online or at the club until 11:30am on Saturday 25th March. There will be an option to sign on/off via SMS
Laser trivia with Luke Parker
12 March 1969 Paul McCartney married Linda. Some time after that, he sailed a laser on Sydney HarbourHe’s a musical genius, but we recommend releasing the downhaul and easing outhaul when going downwind. And we hope he had SPF 50 on!
Apparently Paul McCartney once sailed a laser on Sydney Harbour. (Photo credit unknown.)
Upcoming events and more information
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 results here.The club’s calendar can be viewed and subscribed to here.Make a tax deductible donation to DBSC here.
Upcoming events and more information
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 results here.The club’s calendar can be viewed and subscribed to here.Make a tax deductible donation to DBSC here.
One for the splicing nerds, by Luke Parker
Your correspondent has considered himself a “functional” rope splicer for some time. My splices look crappy but hold ok. The issue is the bumpy splices cause unwanted snagging at the most inopportune moments.So, with this background, I was completely humbled this week on the deck by a jaw dropping display of quality splicing from both Steve London and Tim Heath. Smooth, tapered, tidy and quick. Seriously great splices that don’t snag. What’s more, Steve and Tim were extremely generous with quality advice and assistance. Craig Shears is also very skilled in the dark art of splicing. This week’s tip is if you’re about to embark on some splicing, grab one of the above and prepare to be schooled. It will be both informative and productive.