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Race Report 19 February 2022

On Saturday Double Bay sailors ventured up the harbour for the VYC regatta which was held in a fickle and fading ESE with a large outgoing tide. Only two of the anticipated three races were able to be conducted with Sylvie Stannage winning in the radial fleet and David Newman winning in the standard fleet. At the end of racing, the fleet was towed back to DBSC for a late finish and hasty rack shuffle. DBSC was supported by Tori Epworth and James Johnson, who did an excellent job of rounding up the troupes at the conclusion of racing. Off the water, Bonnie Nixon and Pia Hattersley assisted Paul and Shirley in the canteen. A special thanks also goes to Brett Beyer who was at the event and towed a number of Double Bay sailors home after racing.

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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 Brett Beyer. While Brett is the club coach, he frequently goes above and beyond this role, assisting the club operations and sailors in unseen ways. On Saturday Brett, who was not coaching for the club on Saturday, mustered up and towed 22 boats home at the end of racing – this is a towing record even for Brett. Huge thanks to Brett who spent over an hour gathering boats and towing them back to the club. This demonstrates massive community spirit and is deeply appreciated.

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JJ Giltinan Regatta

The JJ Giltinan regatta for the 18’ skiffs will be held at the club from 4-13 March. During that period the club will be busy with a fleet of skiffs, sailors and supporters. Spectator ferry tickets can be purchased online.Shirley and Paul are also looking for some volunteer assistance in the canteen during this regatta. Can you please let them know if you are able to assist on any of these days?

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Coming up next…

Wednesday 9 February – Twilight sprintsSaturday 12 February – Autumn Pointscore 1 & 2Sunday 13 February – Reserve Day for club picnicMonday 14 February – Committee MeetingWednesday 16 February – Twilight sprintsSaturday 19 February – Learn to Race (am) | Club Championships 7 & 8, Autumn Pointscore 3 & 4, Vaucluse RegattaWednesday 23 February – Twilight sprintsSaturday 26 February – Sprints | Masters’ National Championships (Westernport, Vic)Wednesday 2 March – Twilight sprintsSaturday 5 March – Learn to Race (am) | Clean Up Australia Day (am) | Sprints | Metros (RPAYC)The club calendar can be viewed (and subscribed to) here.

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Lasers for sale

211474 – James Johnson is selling his laser radial, Question of Balance. $4,500. More details are available on Gumtree. 202771 – Mark Crowhurst is also selling his laser radial, Off the Mark. $5,150. More details of Mark’s boat are available on Gumtree.Please note, Mark is not leaving the club. He will continue to sail, trialling the club boat pool that the club is considering (watch this space).

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Coming up next…

Wednesday 16 February – Twilight sprintsSaturday 19 February – Learn to Race (am) | Vaucluse RegattaWednesday 23 February – Twilight sprintsSaturday 26 February – Sprints | Masters’ National Championships (Westernport, Vic)Wednesday 2 March – Twilight sprints4-13 March – JJ Giltinan Regatta (18’ skiffs)Saturday 5 March – Learn to Race (am) | Clean Up Australia Day (am) | Sprints | Metros (RPAYC)Wednesday 9 March – Twilight sprintsSaturday 12 March – Club Championships 7&8 (BBQ)Wednesday 16 March – Twilight sprintsSaturday 19 March – Learn to Race (am) | Autumn Pointscore 3&4Wednesday 23 March – Twilight sprintsSaturday 26 March – Autumn Pointscore 5&6Wednesday 30 March – Twilight sprintsThe club calendar can be viewed (and subscribed to) here.

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Race Report 5 & 6 February

On Saturday sprint races were held at the club in fresh and squally southerly conditions. Many thanks to Matt Wenke (PRO) and Christine Patton (LTRAR) for conducting racing with the on water assistance of David Huber (COTD) and Ross Ramsay (co-COTD). In the canteen, Paul and Shirley were assisted by Mac Finlayson and Peter Collie.

Tim Heath racing at DBSC in the Sprints. (Photo: Christine Patton)

Meanwhile, a strong contingent of Double Bay sailors travelled to the Bay Sailing Centre in Port Stephens to compete in the NSW & ACT Laser Association State Masters Championships. Racing was fierce and competitive in six races over two tough days with 20+ knot southerly conditions. Our prize winners were Andrew Cox (1st radial

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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 Rod Barnes. Rod has been our Laser Representative for this and last season and he has done a magnificent job of organising our travelling band of sailors – from coordinating transport arrangements to personally paying for accommodation in the blind faith that we reimburse him (we do!). Rod also spends a lot of time helping with the building and maintenance of our clubhouse. co-ordinated the jobs list for our working bee and managed the procurement and modifications to the boat hoist that we now have at the club.[Editor’s apology: we do not seem to have a good photo of Rod and his lovely smile!]The club is

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