Membership subscriptions are now overdue. Thank you to the 51% of members who have paid. For the other 49%, can you please pay this week? If you are unable to pay your membership this week, please email the Commodore to discuss a suitable solution. Please do not place additional burden on our volunteers in having to follow you up. 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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AGP details
The AGP is a highlight of the club’s social calendar, and this year is Friday 27th May 2022. Once again, James Tudball will be providing a band through his business, The White Tree and there will be plenty of catering after the annual general meeting and prizegiving.To ensure appropriate catering, please RSVP by 13 May HERE.
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
Our newest member?
Congratulations are in order for Christine Linhart, who has given birth to a baby boy, Flynn on 20th April. We can’t wait to see Christine back at the club with Flynn and Oscar in tow!
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.
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
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!
Hoist training
Rod Barnes will be conducting hoist training on Saturday 30 April at 11:30am in the clubhouse. If you require using the hoist to access your boat on non-racing days, this training is compulsory. Please confirm your attendance at this training with Rod.
Upcoming training
From time to time the club runs proficiency and skills training to ensure the safe and smooth operation of racing, most notably powerboat handling and first aid training. Mark Crowhurst maintains a list of people seeking training (and refreshers) and when we have a critical mass training is arranged. If you believe you require training, please contact Mark by email.
Mooring available!
The club has a commercial mooring available for lease in Double Bay. It is a commercial grade mooring suitable for a yacht up to 50’. If you are interested in leasing this mooring, please email the commodore.