Masters Nationals deadline to enter is this Friday!
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The deadline for entries for the upcoming 2023 Oceania & Australian Laser Masters Championships is 10 February 2023.
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Learn to race
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The next Learn to Race (LTR) a Laser at Double Bay Sailing Club is on again on Saturday morning Feb 18. It must start early at 8.30AM on that day as we have limitations with harbour zones on Sat Feb 18.
We’ll meet at 8.30am ready to rig boats. The aim is to be on the water well before 10am and back to the shore by 11.30pm.
LTR is for prospective new members – a ‘try before you join’ arrangement. It’s also for DBSC members wishing to improve their sailing skills.
Participants must have basic helming capability as we are squad based and it’s sometimes difficult to provide a lot of one-on-one assistance for those without experience. It’s also a safety measure.
Upcoming events and more information
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Race report 28 January 2023
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From our PRO Geoff Kirk with Geoff Boscoe
Sailors were greeted by a hot day and a building North-Easterly breeze for Heats 5 & 6 of the 2023 Autumn point score. The breeze lived up to the forecast by getting into the low 20 knot range. There was chop from the wind, outgoing tide and boat traffic which made boat handling challenging.
It was busy in the boat park with competition for space from 18’ skiffs while room on the harbour was also at a premium. The on-water race management team needed to fit the course into a compressed footprint because of the Etchells and 18’ skiff race courses.
A big fleet of 20+ ILCA6 sailors joined for the first race of the day. This included a couple of defectors from the ILCA7 fleet and a couple of new visiting sailors who were warmly welcomed. The first race was won on handicap by Cote Poncell, with Quentin Burns in second and Ian Tudball in third. After a few retirements, a slightly smaller ILCA6 fleet lined up for the second race which was won on handicap by Quentin Burns, followed by Murray Stone and Kate McHugh. Special shout-outs to Evie Saunders who won line honours in both ILCA6 races and Tilly Rowles who was first in the 4.7 races.
A much smaller ILCA7 fleet joined the racing with Dave Newman first over the line in both races. After handicap, it was 1. Chris Berg, 2. Ryan Aldrich and 3. Jason Wilkins on the podium in the first race and in the second race it was 1. Nick Pellow, 2. Dave Newman and 3. Yves Stening.
Congratulations to all competitors in dealing so well with the challenging conditions.
Special thanks to all the helpers on the day, including Daryl Lawrence (handicapper on Jazzman), Omer Kanakci (COTD), Ben Byford (Co-COTD), Tim Heath and David Huber who stepped in to run an additional RIB, Cote Poncell and Tory Epworth who joined Paul and Shirley to make the world’s best toasties.
The Race Management Team on the Jazzman would also like to thank Pat Levy for the extra shade on Jazzman which was much appreciated in the heat.
Results are available on the Sailor app.
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Volly of the week!
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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 administration and management of racing.
This week we’d like to thank our handicapper Daryl Lawrence and assistant handicapper Geoffrey Boscoe for coordinating the implementation of our newly adopted "Sailor" App for race day sign-on and digital scoring from the finish boat. Thank you also to Scott Finlayson who will be assisting.
There is a lot of work behind the scenes that goes into the coordination of the results each week, and we expect these new innovations to provide a more streamlined system for Race Officers on the day and the Handicapping and Scoring system.
The club is full of people making wonderful contributions around the place, and sometimes behind the scenes.
Adventure picnic this Sunday
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If you've been waiting to see the weather and wind conditions for the annual club picnic, wait no more!
The picnic gods are smiling and the forecast for this SUNDAY 5 FEBRUARY is sunny blue skies, a balmy 25 degrees, and SSE winds at a comfortable 10-12 knots... location confirmed as CAMP COVE BEACH.
Be at the club for a 12 noon splash, friends and family are more than welcome. We have a few spots on the RIB, and there's also good parking at Camp Cove if you prefer to meet us there. We'll take the club cabana and set up camp at the west-end of the beach.
Picnic lunch is served at 1pm. We're going old school with the food... sandwiches on white bread with the crusts off, veggie frittata for our vegetarian and gluten-free friends and freshly cut melon... $10 a head, and an esky of drinks that you can charge to your canteen tab.
This takes a little bit of planning though… So please help the help, by sending your RSVP.
Powerboat training
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To ensure all members are available for RIB duty, the club is offering some heavily subsidised spots for the full day theory and practical course needed for a boat licence. We will try to organise a DBSC group day if we can get numbers, but if your availability is an issue, we may be able to accommodate. NB this subsidy is toward the course and does not cover all RMS fees.
Members are also welcome to nominate friends or family members in case there are any unfilled spots (although the DBSC subsidy is only for members on the volunteer roster).
If you are interested, please contact David Murphy on davidmurphy@dbsc.com.au
Race report 21 January 2023
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From our PRO Steven London
Thirty sailors joined us last Saturday for the Autumn Poinscore Races 3 & 4. The course was ESE and set in our "Dardanelles", the passage between Point Piper and Shark Island. The 12 knot shifty conditions challenged sailors to commit to the left or the right, with gains for getting it right or losses for the unlucky ones.
The races were once again scored in real time using the new Sailor app, and all sailors are required to sign-on to be scored.
Ben Constandi was the only 4.7 rig and sailed well amongst the radial fleet.
In the Radials Chris Tattersall won both races, Scott Finlayson second in both, and Kate McHugh was third in both!
The standard rig Race 3 was won by Max Djura, Robert Vann second and Mark Gray third, and in Race 4 Robert Van won, with Mark Gray second and Jules Hall third. New member Paige Caldecoat joined us on the water for the first time, and sailed very well in both races.
Thank you to the on water race team: Steven London as PRO, Scott Hunter as LTRaR, Ian Tudball as COTD and Pia Hattersley as Co COTD. Thanks also to our handicapper Daryl Lawrence who continues to work on fine tuning the scoring with the Sailor App., and to Paul Adam and Shirley Roach assisted by Chris Tattersall and Tim Heath for providing Tasty Toasties and Beverages!
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Volly of the week
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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 administration and management of racing.
This week, we’re saying a big thank you to Pat Levy. This isn’t the first time Pat has been mentioned in this segment, yet he does so very much it’s hard to look past it. Not only did he keep a RIB on the water during the nationals at GRSC, as well as manning it on all but one day, he has recently arranged an upgrade to the western davit, replaced the throttle on the Paul Adam, and coordinated a bimini for the Jazzman. Pat even missed the first race on Saturday as he was asked to help a fellow club member.
Pat with Ian Tudball at GRSC
The club is full of people making wonderful contributions around the place, and sometimes behind the scenes. Let us know who deserves a mention!
60 seconds with Paige Caldecoat
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On Saturday we welcomed another new member, Paige Caldecoat, who showed the radial fleet how to navigate the Dardenelles.
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?
I was around 10 when I had my first sailing experience, but didn’t sail myself until I was closer to 12.
If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?
It’s really generic but I would probably buy a Bieker moth, or maybe if we are getting really into it a Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42.
What is your ultimate sailing goal?
My ultimate sailing goal is to go to the Olympics in a laser. I’m also currently working on broadening my sailing horizons by getting into foiling and big boats.
Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser?
My boat name is Kinky Kylie, it’s an eye catcher but it’s named after my sporting hero Sebastian Vettel’s 2011 RB7. My European boat is named Hungry Heidi after his RB9.
If you could add any ingredient to DBSC's world’s best toasties – what would it be?
It’s a crime but I’ve never had a double bay toastie! My favourite growing up was a spaghetti toastie.
What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)?
My other favourite hobbies include reading, and cycling.
Describe what you do for work in less than five words?
Hang out on boats.
What is your next holiday destination and why?
My next holiday destination will be the Gold Coast, I have to take advantage when we go to training camps!
What is your favourite TV show, movie, and/or book?
My favourite book is The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov.
Tell us something interesting about yourself that members of the club don’t know?
Something interesting about me is that this will be the first year since 2017 where I will spend more than 5 months in Australia.
