HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!Following clarification received by Australian Sailing from the NSW Government, we are thrilled to announce we are permitted to run races provided that: no more than 20 people are “gathered” in the park while rigging, andthe 4m2 rule is observed in the clubhouse.For this coming weekend (Saturday 16 October) the club will run sprint racing.Please note, only those who are fully (double) vaccinated are able to attend racing on Saturday under the COVID-19 restrictions.*** Make sure you are familiar with the following guidance ***To ensure we comply with the rules, the arrival and start times will be staggered.Standards rigs must be at the club by 1pm and must splash before 1.30pm (later is not permitted). Radial and 4.7 rigs must not be at the club before 1.30pm and may splash once rigged.To avoid congestion, please get changed BEFORE you start rigging.There will be no off-water briefing before racing. The standards will race
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Updates to the season calendar
The season calendar has been updated to accommodate recent disruptions to our regular schedule.Please note:There will be not Pointscore nor championship racing until 30 October (subject to further delays if Public Health Orders require).The Spring Pointscore will concludes at the end of January instead of the end of December.There will be additional Club Championship races on the 19th of FebruaryWe have scheduled additional pointscore races and a BBQ for 30 April 30. In the event that we have not already completed 10 races required for a Club Championships series, this day will also be used as a backup date for the Club Championships.If no weekends are cancelled (due to weather or any other reason), the Spring Pointscore, Autumn Pointscore and Club Championships will all comprise of 12 races.View the calendar here.
Hoist training
Anyone wanting to use the new boat hoist MUST be trained before using it.Providing there is enough interest, Rod Barnes will hold an induction and training session at the clubhouse next Wednesday 20th October at 7pm. For those that can’t make this an additional induction morning will be held on a Saturday before sailing some time in November.Please RSVP if you are interested in participating.
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Full rig wanted
New club member, David Johnson has just bought a laser at the club and requires a full rig conversion. He is looking for a bottom section and a good sail for competitive racing. If you are interested in selling either or both of these items, please contact him directly.
60 seconds with Josh Crichton
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? Been around boats most my life, first one was probably my grandads fishing boat as a baby. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Wally Galateia What is your ultimate sailing goal? To go one session without tipping in Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? “Oh buoy!” I love a boat with a play on words name If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? I’m a plain ham and cheese kind of guy What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Surfing and skiing Describe what you do for work in less than five words? I build houses What is the first international destination you will travel to (once we’re allowed) and why?Japan, it’s my favourite place What is your favourite TV show, movie, and/or
Club access from Monday 11 October
It is widely anticipated the COVID vaccination rate will reach 70% in NSW this week which will result in lifting stay-at-home orders for adults who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from next Monday, 11 October.Once that is announced, for those who members who are double dose vaccinated this will mean:You may attend the club with no 5km restriction.The clubhouse is subject to the 4sqm rule. This means there may be no more than 30 people inside the club at any time.There may be no more than 9 people in the men’s changeroom, 3 people in the women’s changeroom and 2 people in the canteen.It will be possible for up to 20 people to socialise on the deck.20 boats can be rigged at once in the park, and 20 boats can be in proximity on the water.If there are 30 people in the club or 20 boats in
Coasts Championships cancelled
The NSW & ACT Laser Association has advised it is not possible to run the 2021 Coast Championships at South Lake Macquarie Amateur Sailing Club on 23 -24 October as planned. The event is now cancelled.
60 seconds with Julian van Aalst
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?I can’t remember, but doing the best I can I recall in June 1953 at the docks in Tilbury ( shortly after the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953) I stepped aboard SS Orion a former troop carrier to migrate with my family (as ten pound poms) from Dublin Ireland to Australia (my father was the pom in the family) . I have an earlier recollection of going sailing with my father (Jack) and my older brother Desmond on a small open sailing boat without an engine or a buoyancy vest off Dun Laoghai (now known as Dunleary), it was windy a rough sea and bloody cold, best forgotten.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?What a question!! Possibly a submarine with a gaff rig and only if it was going cheap. What is your
Off the deck
Will no longer be on. Or off? Whatever. Given the gradual easing of COVID restrictions and low attendance in recent weeks we will no longer host “Off the Deck”.
60 seconds with Andrew Craker
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?About 6yrs, (motor craft) my father managed a marine store in Port Lincoln SA.First sailed a Rainbow at age 15 with my brother, we decided it was a lot cooler that than an asphalt tennis court.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?Would stick to a laser, I respect the safety of others, anything larger & faster could put the harbour at riskWhat is your ultimate sailing goal?To finish every race in a seasonTell us the story behind the name of your Laser?I didn’t name my boat it was inherited when purchased from John VercoIf you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?Smoked salmonWhat are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)?Music / concerts & TravelDescribe what you do for work in less than five words?Encourage people