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..
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New Support Boat
See Photographs in the News Section

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 . There are limited places available, so please use this link to REGISTER FOR TRAINING

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


The 20th Anniversary JBSC October Long Weekend Annual Regatta, 5 & 6 October 2024

The regatta was sailed with 56 entries being accepted in very challenging 'Wicked Westerly' WNW-WSW conditions on both days. The event included Traveller Trophy events for the Spiral and Tasar classes along with Nationals for the International Canoe Class. The Aero Class had a good entry level with their Nationals to be held here, hosted by JBSC, in January 2025. The Finn class also attended in numbers with many competitors travelling from Melbourne and Brisbane.

Racing on Saturday 5th was very challenging for both competitors and Race Management with only one race completed and many boat having problems and needing assistance. The weather forecast was not accurate, though gusty and shifty conditions were expected in Westerlies (NW-SW). Nearly 20 boats required assistance with one Finn suffering substantial damage, requiring a very difficult recovery. Sunday was a better with 2 races being finished before, once again, weather conditions deteriorated and racing was called off with winds gusting to 25 knots and generally increasing as was forecast (20 knots average).

An event Series of 3 Races was completed, sadly short of the 6 races planned over the 2 days. A big thank you to the Jervis Bay Outrigger Canoe Club for providing the catering for our visitors. Special thanks to JBSC's “On Water” crew of volunteers who did fantastic job at getting everyone back to the clubhouse safely. Thanks to the team: Rob, Bill, Mark, Richard N, John, Mike, Trevor, Richard, Wendy, Tom/Ned, for such are great effort in very challenging conditions. Thanks to the Three RO's: Steve, Mark, Rob and special thanks to Di who compiled the race results in the club house. The club would also like to thank Georges River SC for making an additional RIB available. The Australian National Championships of the International Canoe Class was held as part of the regatta, congratulations to those that found success in this event.

See the Photos link above for event photographs and Facebook - Jervis Bay Sailing Club for additional information and reports


NEXT RACE

Note: The next race is the first club race, after the October Regatta, (5-6 October) on Saturday 12th October with Geoff Carne norminated for duty. See you all then and there!!!

LAST RACE - Second Warm-up Race - 28 September 2024

The Second Warm-up Race was sailed in 10-15 knot NE winds gusting to 18 knots. There were eight starters for the four races sailed in the shifty conditions. The overall winner was Geoff Carne (International Canoe) followed by Mick Fairburn (Finn) and Andy Wharton (RS Aero 9), after yardsticks were applied.

Class

Skipper

S1

Y1

S2

Y2

S3

Y3

S4

Y4

TOT

TOT POS

Finn

Damien Bates

4

7

4

4

5

5

dns

dns

 

 

Finn

Mick Fairburn

3

2

3

3

3

2

2

3

10

2

Spiral

Merv Lotze

8

5

8

6

8

8

7

5

24

5

Finn

David Bannell

7

8

6

8

6

7

5

4

27

7

Laser Radial

Mike Wootten

6

4

7

7

7

6

6

7

24

5

Aero 6

Ingrid Vinot

5

6

5

5

4

4

4

2

17

4

Aero 9

Andy Wharton

2

1

2

2

2

3

3

6

12

3

Int Canoe

Geoff Carne

1

3

1

1

1

1

1

1

6

1


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!

See the Latest Photos here

SAILPASS link and instructions - see below with Membership details


Jervis Bay Sailing Club - COVID UPDATE LATEST


NSW COVID-19 Restrictions - UPDATE

See details here

MEMBERSHIP:

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 Portal

SAIL PASS Instructions and Information

Note:Memberships for the 2024-2025 season are due from July 2024:

New Member Application Form for 2024-2025 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

Allen Brithers Rules Chart

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Special Regulations 2021

NSW Marine Safety Regulations

Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for Club Races

JBSC Notice of Race 2021-2024 - Final

JBSC Sailing Instructions 2021-2024 - Final

See Race Day Risk Assessment


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.

Club Location

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.

Club Location