This is a reminder that visitors are welcome to join our winter racing at no cost. If you are reading this newsletter and would like to join us for racing, please do. And if you have friends who would like to try out laser racing over the winter, tell them to come on down!Don’t forget, there’s soup afterwards!
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Captain in tow…
If you are rostered on as COTD during the winter series, you are requested to monitor the need to tow competitors out to the race course after the briefing, or back to the clubhouse after racing.
Race report 23 April 2022
On Saturday the club held sprint races in light of the public holiday weekend and school holidays. Racing was merrily conducted in a light, autumnal easterly breeze.Racing was managed by PRO Nick Pellow, LTRAR Andrew Craker assisted by COTD Geoff Boscoe and CoCOTD Quinn Pierson. David Newman and Derek Hand co-piloted the sandwich presses with Shirley and Paul.
Volly of the week!
Double Bay Sailing Club is managed and run entirely by volunteers. As the saying goes, “many hands make light work. There is always work to be done in the upkeep of our shed and the ongoing running of dinghy racing.This week we’d like to thank Richard George. Richard has filled the holes in our lawn nearest the concrete semi-circle. This has taken 9 bags of dirt, grass seeds, grass runners and fencing off the area. It has been a big and much needed job! Thanks to Richard for doing this on his own initiative.
PLEASE DO NOT WASH BOATS ON THE CONCRETE SEMI-CIRCLE!!! ONLY WASH BOATS AT THE TOP OF THE BOAT RAMP and be mindful of other sailors trying to get
This weekend
This weekend is the final Saturday of the summer season. Prior to racing, Rod Barnes will be conducting training on the hoist (see article below) We will be racing the final heats of the club championship.There will be a bbq after racing. Members, partners and learn to race participants from throughout the year are welcome to attend.(There is no learn to race this weekend).
Come for sailing, stay for the bbq!
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.
Training partner?
Coté Poncell is looking for training partners winter mid-week and/or weekends. Please let her know if you are interested.
AGP RSVP
The AGP is a highlight of the club’s social calendar, and this year is Friday 27th May 2022. To ensure appropriate catering, please RSVP by 13 May HERE.
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