On Saturday races 9 and 10 of the spring season were completed in a moderate, gradient north easterly.PRO Mike Dunne oversaw racing with the assistance of Kevin Gilroy (LTRAR), Murray Stone (COTD) and Andrew Dixson (co-COTD). Off the water, Mike Dunn and Emily Ball assisted Paul and Shirley in the canteen.Our race winners were Steven London and Mike Dunn in the standard rigs and Andrew Cox took the bullet in both races for the radial fleet.
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COVID update
The club continues to abide by the government health advice and in line with these we have some amendments to the procedures at the club.There are no longer formal capacity caps on spaces and there is no longer a requirement to check-in to the club with a QR code. We will therefore no longer have a CSO managing check-in nor confirming vaccination status.The formal rules that apply to the club are now: Masks are required indoors. Please bring a mask for use inside the clubhouse. For your safety, please avoid congestion and maintain 1.5m social distancing.Do not attend the club if you have any COVID symptoms or are required to isolate due either to COVID diagnosis or contact. Further information can be found on the government website. Thank you to everyone for your cooperation with the ongoing COVID management at the club. In line with our culture focused on health and safety we
Race Report 04 December 2021
It was another wild and woolly weekend for sailors at Double Bay with a 22-29 knot southerly for sprint racing.
Photo: Pia Hattersley
David Newman (PRO) ran efficient racing with Richard George (LTRAR), Mark Gray (COTD), Bonnie Nixon (Co-COTD), Pia Hattersley and Milla Gray all assisting on water. Justin Davey was our responsible CSO, while Craig Sheers and Peter Collie were on hand to assist Paul and Shirley in the canteen.
And then there were 3. Photo: Pia Hattersley
Ultimately it was a game of survivor with
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 are featuring two members – John Verco and Tory Epworth, who have given our club changing rooms a much needed lick of paint.
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The club is full of people making wonderful contributions around the place, and sometimes behind the scenes. Do you know of someone who deserves a mention? If so, email us and tell us why they should
Wednesday Twilight sailing is on!
Twilight sailing is on tonight and the forecast is for a southerly fading from 20knots. Better yet, the CYCA is not running twilights tomorrow so the harbour should have less traffic.
This weekend
This weekend the club will host the Tyrell and Rousso races. The format of these races will be explained at the briefing at 1pm, with racing commencing at 2pm.Our annual Christmas party will begin after racing at 1730.. There will be a live band provided by James Tudball and The White Tree and catering from Bern the Chef with plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.If anyone has any Christmas decorations, please feel free to bring them along to make the place more festive. Come dressed in your brightest and most festive gear!
Margaritas!
From our Laser Rep, Rod Barnes:The Entry for the Mexico Worlds in May and June 2022 is open.For those keen to go it is best to get in early. If you haven’t got a ranking yet, entries are allocated on earliest applications.ILCA 7 Entry Link here.ILCA 6 Entry Link here.It’s supposed to be a great place to sail, with excellent facilities, food, beer, and margaritas so get into it!
Coming up next…
Wednesday 1 December – Twilight sprintsSaturday 4 December – Sprints / State Championships @ Georges RiverWednesday 8 December – Twilight sprintsSaturday 11 December – Tyrell and Rousso Races | Christmas PartyWednesday 15 December – Twilight sprintsSaturday 18 December – Sprints (Sail GP) Wednesday 22 December – Twilight sprints Holiday BreakWednesday 5 January – Twilight sprintsSaturday 8 January – Sprint pointscore 7 & 8Wednesday 12 January – Twilight sprintsSaturday 15 January – Learn to race (am) | Spring pointscore 9 & 10Wednesday 19 January – Twilight sprintsSaturday 22 January – Spring pointscore 11 & 12Wednesday 26 January – Twilight sprintsSaturday 29 January – Club championships 5 & 6Saturday 30 January – Club picnicThe club calendar can be viewed (and subscribed to) here.
Volly of the week
Double Bay Sailing Club is managed and run entirely by volunteers. As the saying goes, “many hands make light work.This week we are featuring James Tudball. Each week after racing, James can be seen returning to the waterfront to help other sailors with trolleys and hauling their boats up the ramp with a smile. Sometimes, the simplest acts of kindness are what binds our sailing community together.
The club is full of people making wonderful contributions around the place, and sometimes behind the scenes. Do you know of someone who deserves a mention? If so, email us and tell us why they should be club member of the week.
Twilight Sailing
Twilight sailing is on tonight and the Brett Beyer Training Program is confirmed. This means a top mark will be laid for sprint racing, with a start determined on the water. A two minute starting sequence will apply unless otherwise advised on the water.Last week we had over 20 boats attend for a fantastic twilight session. This week, the forecast (at the time of writing) is a 16-18 knots nor-easter! You’d be mad to miss the smile on Pat Levy’s face in this!