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Race report 22 May 2022

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Our LTRAR on the day, Richard George, reports:Despite some political partying the night before around 30 boats took to the water for races 7 and 8 of the winter series. Taking its cue from the political events of the previous day the wind swung ninety degrees during the morning, but at least there was a breeze unlike the previous week.  The necessary course changes were affected most efficiently by Ian Alexander as PRO and Rob Vann CTOD and his able assistant Ben (Charlie’s dad from the Alfred’s at Pittwater).There were a few especially memorable moments during the morning, a couple of which are pictured below.

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DBSC Power Station

Photo: Andrew Cox

We are delighted to announce that the Double Bay Power Station has been in full operation since late December 2021 with 82 solar panels covering two of our three roof planes.This is an important part of our sustainability program, which Kate McHugh is coordinating.  The power station idea was conceived and coordinated by Mark Crowhurst, who also drove its funding.We are very grateful to Dave Sharma and the Federal Government for the most recent funding of $12,000 under the Powering Communities Program, that allowed completion of our second roof plane.  We are thankful for the commitment Dave Sharma has shown to environmental sustainability and also to delivering results for our community.  As previously published, we are also very grateful to Gabrielle Upton and the NSW

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Congratulations Evie!

Congratulations are in order for Evie Saunders who, after competing at the Victorian Youth States over the holidays, has secured a spot on the Australian Sailing Youth Team to compete at the youth worlds in the Netherlands in July. This is a fantastic achievement that the radial fleet will attest, Evie has worked hard for and deserves.

This photo is from Evie’s Facebook page.

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Race report 08 May 2022

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A crystal blue sky, warm May temperatures, and a decent 12 to 15 knot westerly breeze enticed a fleet of over 25 sailors to participate in the opening three heats of the combined DBSC winter championship and pointscore racing on Sunday. Racing started promptly at 8:30am and we were off the water by 10:45am to enjoy some hot tomato soup on the deck courtesy of Paul Adam. A shorter course and a combined fleet start (with the Radials starting two minutes ahead of the standard rigs) made for a competitive and fun morning of racing.Full results for both series are available on our website.Thanks to Kirk Marcolina, Scott Hunter, Julian Van Aalst and Chris Berg

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Are you a musician?

James Tudball is looking to build the club’s inventory of musical talent for future club functions.  Whether you’re an amateur or a world-class professional (like Dean Bergman on harmonica, Marty Trembath on bagpipes and Andrew Cox on stadium rock bass), we’re looking for YOU!  Vocals, guitar, trumpet…you name it…we want it!  Hit up james@thewhitetree.com.au if you’re interested in getting involved!

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