Wet Season Race Series – Annual 9 race series from Nov to March
DBCYA hosts the annual Wet Season Race Series (WSRS) each year, with nine different course races held over the period November to March, with a break for the festive season. Sailors can expect a lively race series, with the occasional build-up storm squall and wet season downpour. Participants then head to the clubhouse to catch up on the day’s action and find out the day’s winners. Many stay on to enjoy the a-la-carte dinner options and live music on offer. Race results are determined by handicap. DBCYA welcomes all skippers and crew no matter what their experience.
The main purpose of the race series is for skippers and crew to test and develop their skills in a friendly, supported environment and to help prepare for cruising adventures.
2023-24 OFFICIAL RACEBOOK
Click here for our 2023-24 Racebook. Print copies available at sign-on or behind the bar. Includes NOR, Simplified Racing Rules, tide times, buoy maps, prizes and awards and details of our sponsors – please support them where you can.
2023-24 WSRS RACE DATES and COURSES
Race courses available prior to each race (posted to this page)
Race 1 – 05 Nov 2023 – Course WSRS Race 1 |
Race 2 – 19 Nov 2023 – Course WSRS Race 2 |
Race 3 – 03 Dec 2023 – Course WSRS Race 3 |
Race 4 – 17 Dec 2023 – Course WSRS Race 4 |
Race 5 – 21 Jan 2024 – Race postponed |
Sternchaser – 26 Jan 2024 – Course Sternchaser 2024 Start times Sternchaser 2024 |
Race 6 – 04 Feb 2024 – Course WSRS Race 6 |
Race 7 – 18 Feb 2024 – Course WSRS Race 7 |
Race 5 (rescheduled) – Sat 02 March 2024 – Course WSRS Race 5 |
Race 8 – 03 March 2024 – Course WSRS Race 8 |
Race 9 – 17 March 2024 – Course WSRS Race 9 |
THE DIVISIONS Mono-hulls:
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Multi-hull Division – special division for the cats |
WSRS SIGN ON
There are three ways to register for a race:
Indemnity form 2023-24 – all skippers and crew to complete prior to participation in the series. Hard copies also available from the Race Committee at sign-on.
VESSEL EQUIPMENT SAFETY AUDIT FORM
All skippers are required to complete a self audit of their vessel equipment and complete the Safety Audit Form – Cat 5 and return to the WSRS race committee prior to commencing their second race. Audit forms can also be collected at sign-on.
MEMBERSHIP and INSURANCE PARTICULARS
This is achieved by either:
A reminder that all crew visiting the DBCYA premises (say for after-race drinks and presentation) more than three times per year must obtain DBCYA social membership as a minimum.
FEES
There is a $20 non-refundable participation fee per yacht, per race.
THE START TIMES
Refer to the ‘Notice of Race’ in the Official Race book for the start signals chart.
Div 1 Racing 1 Start time 13:25 |
Div 2 Racing II Start time 13:30 |
Div 3 Cruising Start time 13:35 |
Div 4 Multi-hulls Start time 13:40 |
RACE RESULTS
Weather Before starting your trip, get the most up to date marine forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology. Do the ‘5 Vital Weather Safety Checks’ when planning your boating trip:
Read more information about how to use the five vital weather safety checks. Local marine weather information |
Wet Season Race Series
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Bronze Sponsors |
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