Category: Latest from Double Bay Sailing Club

Membership subscriptions

Membership subscriptions are now overdue. Thank you to the 68% of members who have paid. If you are one of the 35 members who has not paid your membership, please do so right now!  You will have received an emailed invoice from Revolutionise Sport (no-reply@revolutionise.com.au). Please check you spam folder if you have not received it. If you still have not received your invoice for the renewal of your membership, please contact our club secretary, Steven London.

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Race report 30 April 2022

The club championship season finale was a fizzer on Saturday, with insufficient breeze to run a race despite an enthusiastic turn out of sailors. Perhaps this was the success of Rod Barnes’ hoist training? Or perhaps it was the interest in finding out the source of Mark Gray’s leak?Once racing was called off at 1530, Pat Levy and Peter Collie fired up the barbecue for one last steak and sausage sizzle for the season.Many thanks to everyone who turned up for duties on the day – Michael Osborne (PRO), Steve London (LTRAR), James Tudball (COTD) and Tory Epworth (CoCOTD). Assisting Paul and Shirley in the canteen were Vic Whitby and Mark Gray, with Peter Collie on post barbecue clean up detail.

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Easter Hunt

On Easter Saturday (16 April) the club will host an Easter hunt with a difference.The course will be:1 = DBSC mark2 = Wedding Cake east3 = Yellow YA mark off Washaway Beach (Nudist Beach)4 = Wedding Cake east5 = Yellow YA mark to east of Bradleys Head6 = Yellow YA mark at the Shark Island (south)7 = DBSC finish line

 There will be support boats accompanying the fleet crossing the sound.The intention is to run a handicapped start, with your handicap provided on the day.There may, or may not, be chocolates at each mark. Probably not…

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Planning ahead

The NSW and ACT Laser association update this week points to events hopefully getting back on track for enthusiastic travelling sailors. The Australian Championships (open and youth) will be at Georges River Sailing Club. GRSC are seeking the assistance of volunteers in hosting this event.If you are available on race days 2-8 January it would be much appreciated. Please contact GRSC Laser Class Captain David Early.If you have less time to spare but can help with measurement checks on 1st and 2nd January, please contact Kevin Phillips .For the masters there will also be the South Pacific Masters in Brisbane at RQYS, Oceania Masters at Darwin Sailing Club and World Masters at the fabulous  Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Pattaya, Thailand.A full list of events including Australian Sailing and ILCA World Championships is available HERE.

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60 seconds with Andrea Kraus

We are welcoming another new member this week – Andrew Krause. Be sure to give him a friendly welcome when you see him!How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?I was 8 years old If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?Wally 145What is your ultimate sailing goal?Have fun and try to be in the group when racingTell us the story behind the name of your Laser?I just bought PEB, but if possible I would like to change the name to something a bit more Italian…was thinking of Picciottina.If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?Less ingredient better, love just a cheese on toast. Simple and good.What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)?Love to play tennis, and go to camp cove for a swim in the morning.Describe what you do for work

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Gear for Sale

Mark Bethwaite has some sailing gear for sale at a fraction of new prices!He has:3 hiking pants3 pairs sailing boots5 life jackets5 wet suit topsPlus a bunch of freebies – overvests, sail bags, rash suits, etc. Phone Mark on 0419 934 860 and/or inspect on the deck after racing on Sat 23 April if you are interested.

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