JBSC Launches Safety Boat with New Motor thanks to Sponsorship from Veolia Mulwaree Trust. See the Press Release
Launch of New Support Boat - Sponsored by the Veolia Mulwaree Trust.
Today, 23rd August 2024 the Jervis Bay Sailing Club launched its brand new regatta 'on water support' RIB, thanks to the financial support of the Veolia Mulwaree Trust. We are grateful for their sponsorship and recognition of our club's efforts to provide the best possible experience for our sailors. This new addition to our fleet will enable us to offer stronger on-water support during major events..
The AGM was held at the Callala Bay Boatshed at 1100 hours on Saturday 3rd August 2024, with the previous committee re-elected.
Upcoming Events
RS Aero ROOSTER Australian National Championships 2025
Hosted by : Jervis Bay Sailing Club, NSW
19-23rd January 2025
With Training Day on Saturday 18 January
See the Notice of Race - 2025 RS Aero ROOSTER Nationals => including the entry form link
For information: Contact via email => David Ginty
CLUB NEWS and Social
See the Facebook page for Images and Social Interaction Facebook - Jervis Bay Sailing Club
Invitation to JBSC October Long Weekend Annual Regatta, 5 & 6 October 2024
It’s ON => Be There! On the Magnificent Waters of Jervis Bay, NSW - Arguably one of Australia's best places to sail! Hassle Free, Wide Enclosed Embayment, Marine Park Venue.
The Jervis Bay Yacht Club cordially invites you to the 20th Anniversary
October Long Weekend Annual Regatta 2024 – for all “Off the Beach” Dinghies, Skiffs and Multi-Hulls.
Venue: Jervis Bay Sailing Club, Boatshed, 42 Boorawine St, Callala Bay NSW.
Dates: Saturday 5 October 2024 to Sunday 6 October 2024
This event is the classic way to kick-off the forthcoming 2024-2025 sailing season offering a perfect opportunity for yachties to enjoy the thrill and excitement of wonderful action packed sailing on JB.
Prizes for 3-5 Divisions based on higher entry Classes and Similar Yardstick groupings
Be quick to register as there is a limit of 50 entrants! See the Notice of Race OCT 24
for more information call Mark 0417 530 230
NEXT RACE
Note: The next race is the fourth of the Frostbite Series on Saturday 7th September with Richard Pryor kindly norminating for duty. See you all then and there!!!
LAST RACE - Third Frostbite Race - 3 August 2024
The Third Set of Races for the Frostbite Series were sailed in 8-10 knot NNW winds gusting to 15 knots. There were four starters in the cool conditions, with two visitors from Nowra Community Sailing Club. Bill Jauncey (Spiral Hotrod), cleaned up on yardstick with the "Old Cany Fox" Merv Lotze (Sprial regular) second, followed by Dave Ginty (Aero7) and Mike Wootten (Laser). Special thanks to Richard Pryor and Steve Lymbery for running the race after the AGM and Presentation. Excellent job, Well Done Guys.
| Class | Skipper | S1 | Y1 | S2 | Y2 | S3 | Y3 | TOT |
| Spiral | Merv Lotze | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
| Laser Radial | Mike Wootten | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Spiral | Bill Jauncey | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| Aero7 | David Ginty | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
OVERALL SEASON RESULTS - endorsed by the Committee
The Overall Series Winners on accumulated points (Best 75% of races to count) for the Championship were: Merv Lotze (Spiral), Damien Bates (Finn), and Mike Wootten (Laser) [Fourth was David Bannell (Finn); Fifth was David Ginty (Aero 5, 7, 9)].
For the Sprints the leaders were: Merv Lotze (Spiral), David Ginty (Aero 5, 7, 9) and Mike Wootten (Laser) [Fourth was Richard Pryor (Laser)].
For the Pointscore the leaders were: Damien Bates (Finn) & David Bannell (Finn) (EQUAL POINTS). Third was Mike Wootten (Laser) [Fourth was Richard Pryor (Laser)].
Final Presentation Placings after ‘Win only one Series’ rule applied and multiple winner choices ( Merv Lotze chose Sprints allowing Damien Bates to win the Championship and David Bannell the Pointscore) are shown below. Note: Series winners cannot get second and third placings.
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First |
Second |
Third |
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Championship |
Damien Bates |
Sasha |
Mike Wootten |
Wilbur |
David Ginty |
Gigi |
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Sprints |
Merv Lotze |
Dynamite |
David Ginty |
Gigi |
Mike Wootten |
Wilbur |
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Pointscore |
David Bannell |
Boeing |
Mike Wootten |
Wilbur |
Richard Pryor |
Logic |
Note: Jervis Bay Sailing Club is now an accredited Discover Sailing Centre after a successful review by Craig Ferris of Australia Sailing on 13 December 2021. This provides the foundation for the learn to sail program being run by the club beginning in January (please contact Geoff Carne for details) - see Contacts
Note: The Program/Calendar for 2024/ 2025 and Roster is now shown on the website. The Handicap Starts for this event are also on the website.
Please click Program for a copy of the Program in PDF. or Jump to Program Page
Please advise the Committee for any changes you know of so that the Program can be kept up-to-date.Update - Race Officer Manuals and Training Resources
New Race Officer Accreditation Policy - Australian Sailing
Very Good Online Guide for Duty Officer Race Management - RYA. You can log in and do the course
New Zealand Online course for Club Race Officers. You can log in and do the course
Club Race Officer Seminar - Australian Sailing => Good Set of Cheat Sheets summaries for flags etc
Club Race Officer Video Seminar (Hong Kong) - Youtube Video
US Race Management Handbook
World Sailing Race Officer Manual
AS Regional Race Officer Seminar Outline
Simplified Racing Rules - a Refresher!
SAILPASS link and instructions - see below with Membership details
Jervis Bay Sailing Club - COVID UPDATE LATEST
NSW COVID-19 Restrictions - UPDATE
See details hereMEMBERSHIP:
SAILPASS - Non-members can apply for temporary membership with JBSC to get a Sail Pass, usually for a day.
SailPass is a temporary membership class that enables crew to join JBSC for a day. Sail Pass provides applicants with an Australian Sailing Number and personal accident insurance cover and meets the requirements of Rule 46 of the Racing Rules of Sailing 2021 - 2024 for skippers and crew. It also covers non-sailing crew on the start boat and those who assist the club as Covid-19 marshalls and helpers in other ways. All participants at JBSC, on every day, must have current membership or a Sail Pass, and a current Australian Sailing Number.
SAIL PASS Instructions and Information
Note:Memberships for the 2023-2024 season are due from July 2023:
New Member Application Form for 2023-2024 OR
Renew Your Membership for 2024-2025
Note: A new membership category of 'Associate' has been added for $55 per year. Associate Members (and Crew only Members) shall be entitled to all the privileges of the Club other than the right to hold office, vote at the annual general meeting, or vote at committee meetings. Those that take this option need to fill out the membership form and join as an “Associate” (circle on the form). Associate Members / Crew members do not have the right to enter a yacht in events conducted by the Club. However, a yacht entered by a Full Member, may be skippered by a registered Crew Member, provided the Full Member is on board. Crew Members will be registered as Australian Sailing card holders (SIN) by the club, to satisfy the 46 PERSON IN CHARGE rule, and would be covered by personal accident insurance provided by Australian Sailing. Casual crew are encouraged to join the club as Full or Crew Members, after they have sailed three races as guest crew in a season. Crew who are financial members of other clubs, and have a current SIN, are not necessarily required to join the club, but it is encouraged, if they crew regularly. Associate members do not sail but enjoy the social benefits of the Club and its activities.Please Note: Membership forms need to be completed and signed before membership registration can be uploaded to Sailing Australia (formally Yachting Australia) web site. Payment is not sufficient. If forms are not completed and paid by 30th September, personal risk insurance provisions will lapse. Sailing Australia have advised that 1 December is deadline for membership renewals to be finalised (so please submit your forms)
Get involved by joining the committee
Committee Nomination Form
For News, Upcoming Events and Regattas, and For Sale Notices see NEWS
Rules and Regulations
Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 with Appeals
Help with the Rules of Sailing
Play the Rules Gane by Uli and Wolfi Finckh
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Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for Club Races
JBSC Notice of Race 2021-2024 - Final
JBSC Sailing Instructions 2021-2024 - Final
Jervis Bay Sailing Club conducts races at Callala Bay on Saturday afternoons throughout the sailing season, from the October long weekend to the end of May, inclusive. Briefings are at 1:00pm and races start at 1:30pm.
Additional Frostbite Series races are held on the first Saturday of every month during winter off season, briefings are at 1:00pm and races start at 1:30pm. The club also hosts Special Events and Championships - see Special Events for details.
All off-the-beach dinghies, catamarans and smaller Trailer Sailers are welcome. Visitors are most welcome. Just come to the rigging area and introduce yourself! To join the club and start racing please complete:
Contacts:
click link to email
=> Geoff Carne, Commodore
Telephone: 0414 267 299
=> Steven Lymbery, Secretary / Treasurer
Telephone: 0400 104 451
We are located near the Callala Bay Boat Ramp. The street address is 42 Boorawine St, Callala Bay, NSW, which is approximately 3 hours from Sydney and Canberra.
