Wet Season Race Series

WET SEASON RACE SERIES – Annual nine race series from Nov to March

DBCYA hosts the annual Wet Season Race Series (WSRS) each year, with nine different course races held from 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 a Sunday roast / bistro dinner options and live music on offer.

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. DBCYA welcomes all skippers and crew no matter what their experience. Race results are determined by handicap.

2024-25 OFFICIAL RACEBOOK

The 2024-25 Racebook includes NOR, Simplified Racing Rules, tide times, buoy maps, prizes and awards and details of our sponsors – please support them where you can.
Print copies handed out at sign-on and available behind the bar.

2024-25 WSRS RACE DATES

Race courses available prior to each race (posted to this page).
Note the Stenchaser race is a stand-alone novelty race separate from the WSRS.

Race 1 - 10 Nov 2024 - COURSE RACE 1
Race 2 - 24 Nov 2024 - COURSE RACE 2
Race 3 - 08 Dec 2024 - COURSE RACE 3
Race 4 - 19 Jan 2025
Sternchaser Race - 26 Jan 2025
Race 5 - 09 Feb 2025
Race 6 - 23 Feb 2025
Race 7 - 09 Mar 2025
Race 8 - 23 Mar 2025
Race 9 - 06 Apr 2025
Presentation Night - 12 Apr 2025

Wet Season Racing Photo Gallery

DIVISIONS

Monohull Racing I Division – For the cruiser/racer and racing boats - fastest division
Monohull Racing II Division – For the cruiser/racer with a slightly less competitive streak and/or slower vessel
Monohull Cruising Division – The most popular division with, as the name suggests, as much emphasis on camaraderie as competition
Multihull Division - Special division for the cats

WSRS SIGN ON

There are three ways to register for a race:

(Recommended) At the official sign-on, between 6pm and 7pm the Friday before each race at the DBCYA clubhouse, where a free drink for the skipper awaits. New participants are especially encouraged along on the Friday to get familiar and get involved.
Online registration via RevSport. REGISTRATION CLOSES 9PM THE SATURDAY PRIOR TO EACH RACE. If you register online after this time your registration will be missed.
Register in person at the DBCYA bar on Saturday between 12 noon and 9pm.

VESSEL EQUIPMENT SAFETY AUDIT & INDEMNITY FORMS

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.

All skippers and crew are also required to complete a
WSRS Indemnity form prior to participation in the series.
Hard copies also available from the Race Committee at sign-on.

MEMBERSHIP and INSURANCE PARTICULARS

Skippers are required to be DBCYA Full members.
Skippers are required to ensure that all their crew are members of Australian Sailing (AS) prior to sailing, to ensure they are covered by personal accident cover.

This is achieved by either:

DBCYA sail crew membership (preferred method) – automatic AS membership, plus the benefits of DBCYA membership including access to all facilities. $50 annual fee, pop to the club to join.
Sailpass temporary Australian Sailing membership – an online registration system which provides temporary cover for that day only. $10 per pass. Handy for guest crew appearances. QR code is provided in the Official Racebook.

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.