How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? Seven (Manly Junior at WSC).If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Heron, Laser and Hanse 50ftWhat is your ultimate sailing goal? To do well at top level regattas and to enjoy sailing with my family and friends.Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? I just bought ‘Peb’ from Chrstine – I will think about a name. I also sail a Heron and my wife has crewed with me a few years and she named our Heron ‘She Said Yes’. Maybe that would be a good name for the laser too!If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? Haven’t seen the world’s best toasties so wil let you know and looking forward to seeing what they are. Maybe Jalapenos.What are your second/third favourite
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Coming up next…
Saturday 30 October – Working Bee 8am | Spring Pointscore 1 & 2Saturday 6 November – Learn to Race (am) | Club Championships 1 & 2 | BBQSaturday 13 November – Spring Pointscore 3 & 4Saturday 20 November – Learn to Race (am) | Spring Pointscore 5 & 6 || VYC InvitationalSaturday 27 November – Club Championships 3 & 4 | BBQSaturday 4 December – Sprints / State Championships @ Georges RiverSaturday 11 December – Tyrell and Rousso Races | Christmas PartySaturday 18 December – Sprints (Sail GP) The club calendar can be viewed (and subscribed to) here.
Race report Saturday 23 October
On Saturday Alistair Sutherland (PRO) and Murray Stone (LTRAR) conducted five sprint races in what could be described as perfect conditions. Nearly 50 boats turned out for a sunny 26 degree day with moderate north easterly winds. Many thanks to our on water crew assisting – Thomas Beregi (COTD) and Kim Ketelby (CSO). The on water team provided an excellent preparatory session for pointscore racing which resumes this week.
Early start this Saturday
Members are asked to arrive at the club at 8am this Saturday as the club will be hosting a working bee before racing. We are looking forward to getting the members together to tackle this much-needed and important event in the calendar as a team.The working bee is something all members of the club are expected to attend each year. If you are (absolutely) unable to attend on 30 October, please email the commodore so you can be allocated a job to complete.
Removing the plant growing in the water tank will be one of the tasks for Saturday
Return to racing!!!
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
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
Coming up next…
Saturday 16 October – SprintsSaturday 23 October – SprintsSaturday 30 October – Spring Pointscore 1 & 2Saturday 6 November – Club Championships 1 & 2; Learn to Race (am)Saturday 13 November – Spring Pointscore 3 & 4Saturday 20 November – Spring Pointscore 5 & 6 || VYC Invitational; Learn to Race (am)Saturday 27 November – Club Championships 3 & 4Saturday 4 December – Sprints (State Championships @ Georges River)Saturday 11 December – Tyrell and Rousso Races; Christmas PartySaturday 18 December – Sprints (Sail GP) The club calendar can be viewed (and subscribed to) here.