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Australian International Cadet Worlds Team
Tasmanian members of the Australian International Cadet Worlds Team spent last weekend at their first training camp held at Royal Geelong Yacht Club. It is great to see members of Sandy Bay Sailing Club competing at this level and we wish them all luck in the coming months as they lead up to the Worlds in Bruinisse, Netherlands during August. |
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Please look out for their upcoming fundraising events. |
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Club Race Officer Seminar
On Saturday 6th May, Australian Sailing formerly Yachting Australia are holding a Club Race Officer Seminar at Derwent Sailing Squadron.
This course is aimed at educating people who wish to become involved with the officiating aspect within the sport of
Sailing. Race Officers play an important role within sailing, conducting racing
at clubs, and enabling organised participation and competition .
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Marina Gate Opening Hours With the ending of day light saving on Sunday 2 April the marina gates will open at 7.00am and close at 5.00pm from now till October. |
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Current Exhibition - Sailing Through Waters and Skies by Dorothy Dardens 18th April - 29th May
Official Opening Thursday 20th April 2017
Sailing Through Water and Skies is Dorothy’s first Tasmanian exhibition - 24 contemporary watercolours on paper. As Dorothy explains: “seventeen years of cruising aboard my catamaran ADAGIO has provided me with many opportunities to record the beauty around me in watercolour; skies and water in infinite moods, cruising and racing yachts, coastal scenes and wildlife"
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Salty Dog Photographic Exhibition.
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DSS Members’ Own Art-wall
June 12th to August 7th 2017
We have seen your photos on Facebook, phones and cameras and know the
Squadron is brimming with great memories and celebrations of time spent on the
water. We ask that you share them on the Art-wall by submitting your favourite
photo(s) of one or more of the following categories:
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RACING | CRUISING | LANDSCAPE | FUN ON THE WATER Email jpeg or pdf image(s) to [email protected] by May 31st 2017 - include your name, nominate colour or black & white printing and submission category(s). Entries will be printed to 20cm x 25cm and displayed by number – entrants remaining anonymous. A ballot box nomination will be used to select the winning photo for each category. Cost $10 charged to your club account. PRIZE NIGHT AUGUST 7 ....a celebration of all things sailing
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The Squadron now has a used battery drop off container located in the slip-yard. Please see our Marine Facilities Officer Peter for more details. |
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Member Car Parking Permits
Those members who have already paid their membership will soon receive our new parking permit stickers in the mail. Once you have received your parking permit please place on your car and advise the office of your registration number.
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Upcoming SailTrain Courses
RYA
Marine Diesel Course (3 evenings)
Dates:
Monday 1 May, Monday 8 May & Monday 15 May
Time:
6.30pm - 9.30pm
Cost:
$120 (DSS Members) $134 (Non DSS Members)
Marine
Radio (VHF) (2 evenings)
Dates:
Monday 15 May & Monday 22 May
Time:
6.30pm - 9.30pm
Cost:
$140 (DSS Members) $155 (Non DSS members) |
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Member Accounts
Please remember all member accounts are due 30 days after the EOM. Contact the office if you have changed your address or email over the past year so your details are kept up to date. |
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SQUADRON RACE DATES ~ APRIL |
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Sat 1st Apr 17 - Barnes Bay Regatta
Wed 5th Apr 17 - Midweek Race
Sat 8th Apr 17 - Long Race
Sun 9th Apr 17 - Two Handed Long Race
Wed 12th Apr 17 - Midweek Race
Wed 19th Apr 17 - Midweek Race
Sun 23rd Apr 17 - Autumn Short-Handed Race
Wed 26th Apr 17 - Midweek Race
Sun 30th Apr 17 - Autumn Short-Handed Race
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New House Open Times
With the colder winter months coming our house open times will change from 10th April until Spring.
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Our Weekly Jackpot is a members-only draw between 5.30pm and 7.30pm every Friday night. The jackpot increases by $50 every
week. When the jackpot reaches $1000, we start a second jackpot. Every DSS
financial member over the age of 18 is automatically entered, but you have to
be present to take home the prize!
Better luck next time to Chris Adams ($1000), Greg Cohen ($500), Richard Warner ($500), Larry Duncan ($300) and Christopher Powell (PJ Jacket) who missed out on collecting prizes last week. Thank you to our Friday night sponsor Riversdale Estate.
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This weeks jackpots will be, Jackpot #1 $350, Jackpot #2 $500, Jackpot #3 $500 and Jackpot #4 $1000! Alongwith the PJ's Helly Hansen jacket. Thank you to sponsor Financial One. |
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Present your CardWith our recent integration of Mircopower within the Squadron presenting your member card when visiting has a range of great benefits:
- 10% off all Drinks
- 10% off all Meals
- $20 Meal Voucher in the month of your B'Day
- $20 Bar Voucher - for each $500 you spend
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Derwent Sailing Squadron
23 Marieville Esp, Sandy Bay TAS 7005
Phone: 03 6223 1977
www.dssinc.org.au
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