DOSC YEARBOOK 2020

DOSC YEARBOOK 2020

2020

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YEARBOOK CONTENTS 01 Commodore's Message 02 DOSC Committee

DOSC Paddlers 68 70 76 78 89 94 97 100 Learn to Sail DOSC CSR

Inclusivity at DOSC

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DOSC Sailability

2019-2020 At A Glance

2020-2030 Strategy

DOSC Cruising 10 General Manager's Message 12 Sailing Manager's Message 14 DOSC Racing Season 58 eSailing & back to the front 62

The DOSC Clubhouse

Sustainability at DOSC

The DOSC Social Year

108 Sailing Calendar 2020-21

Dubai Offshore Sailing Club started 2020 on a high. Having ended 2019 in good financial shape thanks to an increase in revenue, greater cost savings and tighter operational efficiencies, we had been able to make a number of strategic investments to improve the sailing and club facilities for the benefit of our members. As a result, we went into 2020 brimming with confidence and with every reason to believe that we could expect to continue on a similar trajectory. At the time, we had no idea that the world was about to tilt on its axis. As record numbers of DOSC members and their guests saw the New Year in together in the Clubhouse and on the beach, we gave only fleeting attention to the news that had broken earlier that day about a cluster of cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, Hubei Province. COVID - 19 has altered the reality we had all taken for granted. We collectively tried to make sense of a ‘ new normal ’ . And, as we did so, we witnessed the incredible loyalty and unshakeable spirit of the DOSC members. What this year has taught me is that DOSC is so much more than just a sailing club. The glue that binds us may be a passion for the sport of sailing, but what has emerged is a tight - knit community with a shared set of strong values. So many of you have stepped up to support the Club in numerous ways – including renewing memberships in record time, ordering take - out food and, as restrictions are relaxed, by participating in the Summer Series, dining at the Clubhouse and, most important of all, adhering to the recommended social distancing and safeguarding guidelines. I must also commend the DOSC committee and employees who have worked tirelessly to keep the Club going at a time that, without a doubt, represents the single biggest challenge DOSC has ever had to face. From the launch of the ‘ virtual ’ Clubhouse on social media with live streamed music performances, online quiz nights and food and grocery deliveries, Dear DOSC Members

Simon Reeves, Commodore A heartfelt “ thank you ” to you all for your outstanding support. Let us continue to stand together and support each other to keep the wonderful DOSC community spirit not only alive, but well and truly kicking. In the first email I sent to you all at the start of 2020, I said: “ One of the primary strengths of DOSC is its engaged and active Membership. ” Today, I stand by that statement more than ever. Tough times show people ’ s true colours and I am proud to be able to say that our members really came through for the Club and each other. to Virtual Regatta race events and the back to the front initiative webinars, we have seen such an upsurge in innovation and a never - ending stream of fresh ideas to keep that all - important sense of community - even when we had to temporarily close our doors. Sadly, we are having to say farewell to a number of our members who are either returning to their home countries or embarking on new adventures ; please join me in wishing them well. Once a DOSC member, always a DOSC member – remember that you are always welcome in the Clubhouse and out on the water, should the opportunity arise for you to visit these shores in the future.

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2019-2020

DOSC COMMITTEE

Andrew Shaw | Vice Commodore Despite the impact of COVID 19, most of our plans for 2019/20 have been achieved. Operationally, we have implemented efficiency measures and an update to the Club’s processes and procedures to reflect the size and complexity of the organisation. Under GM Jacky’s leadership, the DOSC staff have continued to do us all proud with a stream of fresh ideas to make our Club more enticing and comfortable. The COVID lockdown and consequent Club closure hit both our finances and staff; non-essential capital expenditure was quickly deferred, costs were reduced and our emergency financial reserve, set aside for such a situation, enabled us to navigate our way through the crisis with confidence. Looking ahead to 2020/21, our focus will be on stabilising DOSC’s finances but I am confident that we are well placed for another great season.

AndrewChapman | Rear Commodore

DOSC's sailing calendar built on the successes of the previous season with more cruising activities and some great racing offshore and inshore. While Covid-19 restrictions took the wind from our sails, once restrictions lifted we saw record numbers of keelboats on the water for casual sailing. For the Sailing Sub Committee, our strategic focus points will be to promote sailing as a sport in the UAE, to build up the quality of our racing and sailors toward international representation and to implement the World Sailing Gender Diversity Recommendations. Action has started on all of this already - expect to see more in season 20/21. Semih Ozkan | Treasurer Tansparency, control and improved efficiency governed all treasury activities in line with the Club’s recently adopted 2030 Vision. The highlights of the year included quarterly communication of the Club’s financial position to the members, the appointment of a new audit firm along with IFRS SMEs standards, and a simplified payment cycle with an improved collection process. Looking ahead, the socioeconomic fallout of COVID 19 will impact every business, however the Club will continue with a strong cash and cost culture to ensure a sustainable position.

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Fahim Al Qasimi | Governance Director DOSC is a special place with an amazing history. Having been a member since I was ten years old, it's an honour to join the committee and support DOSC with governance and government relations. As the Club approaches its 50 year anniversary and we look back on its history, it is important that we also look forward. Our strategy is set to take DOSC forward to ensure that it remains a welcoming and safe environment for people to enjoy sailing and other non-motorised water sports. The heart of the Club is its active membership and I hope that we continue to jointly take the club to a thriving future; both on and off the water.

Samantha Brooke - Smith | Director of Membership

We've had an incredible year of racing which has helped to bring in a dedicated and interactive membership demographic to complement our more experienced members. We are starting to host New Member Nights to bridge the gap between joining the club and getting out on the water, and have launched new membership cards linked to your DOSC credit account. Following the global pandemic, it has been and will be a tough year for all members, however we achieved an incredible 87% membership renewal rate so thank you for your dedication to and support of the Club.

Ed Shiffner | Marina Member

A major pontoon refurbishment was completed in December, 2019. This was managed internally relying on DOSC resources and the goodwill of our members. Not only has this extended the life of the marina structure by another ten years, by implementing a reshuffle of over 50 boats we were able to create six additional berths. Upgrading work continues with the recently completed dredging at C Dock, installation of three Seabins and the upcoming delivery of two fire-fighting carts. Having now completed the work on the pontoons, the main item on next year's to-do list is protection of the marina piles.

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Paul Marks | Buildings Member

Chris Robson | Keelboat Member I'm very privileged to be Keelboat Member to the oldest sailing club in Dubai. Leaning on this rich heritage and working with the great team already in place, I'm excited about the prospect of developing our community on the water further. In the new sailing season, we will focus on integration - welcoming new sailors into the community, building on popular events and most of all focusing on 'you' to maintain the high standards expected on the water. Tim Riley | Dinghy Advisor Dinghy sailing is an important part of the Club's activities and we’ve seen more sailors than ever out on the water this year. We increased the number of dinghy race days by adding the successful Dinghy Saturday Series to the calendar, and welcomed catamarans from JASC2 who have become very active members of the dinghy fleet with their enthusiasm and community spirit. So many of our dinghy sailors are continuing to learn and improve their sailing with informal class coaching sessions offered by experienced dinghy racing members. Lars Lind | Cruising Advisor Having discovered a passion for cruising on a Greek sailing holiday in 2013, I am keen to promote cruising activity at DOSC and delighted that many cruising events, such as the sunflower raft-ups and the 24-hour challenge, have become club favourites. As Cruising Advisor, I plan to expand the cruising calendar for the new sailing season whilst also working to extend the DOSC Reciprocal Membership programme. I am also the Port Officer - UAE, Dubai for the Ocean Cruising Club and Honorary Local Representative for the Cruising Association. We were delighted to have completed the renovation of the Clubhouse, Tentola and The Loft, and widened the blockwork slipway- all well under budget; I hope everyone likes the new big screen on the stage. Thanks for the great work by our new GM Jacky and with valuable input from members. Once we bounce back from the economic impact of Covid-19 and get the CAPEX coffers full again, our next project is likely to be the sailing school, club entrance and looking to see how we can better manage our workshop and boat maintenance facilities. Also high on our “to do” list is to renovate and upgrade the showers and changing rooms this year.

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2019-2020

SEPTEMBER 2019

5th - Clubhouse Renovations Complete/Launch 6th & 7th - IRC Measuring 12th - Royal Navy Briefing for Offshore Sailors 14th - DOSC Open Day 14th - Bart's Bash 20th - Cruising Sundowners 26th - Oktoberfest 27th - Start of Commodore's Cup Series

OCTOBER 2019

11th - Sunflower Raft-Up 16th - Launch of DOSC Flavours 17th - Hoedown 26th - Long Distance Cruising Catch-up 28th - Release of Financials as a new DOSC Initiative

NOVEMBER 2019

1st - 24 Hour Challenge 4th - Bonfire Night part y 5th - Launch of new Clubhouse Menu 14th - New Partnership with Berkeley Assets 18th - Lagoon Cup 23rd - Sailability 10 year anniversary event & Parade of Sail 29th - SanDOSC

DECEMBER 2019

7th - DOSC Paddle Festival 9th - DOSC Christmas Party 13th/14th - Airbus Winter Regatta 18th - Completion of Marina Refurb & Reshuffle 21st - Christmas Cracker Pursuit Race 21st - Christmas Movie Night 26th - Boxing Day Women's Helm Pursuit Race 31st - New Years Eve Annual Event

JANUARY 2020

1st - Cruising Rally to the Island Beach Club 5th - Bill Nelson Rac e 5th - ZUMBA Class starts 10th & 11th - UAE Dinghy Nationals 10-11th - Overnight anchorage to Moon Island 17th - Keelboat Commodore's Cup with event opening night hosted by Kris Fade 17th - RYA Sea Survival Course 21st - First edition of the Tuesday morning

Women's Sailing Course 24th - World Island Rall y 25th - DOSC Open Day 30th - DOSC Town Hall

HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE

FEBRUARY 2020

1st - DIMC Dubai Junior Regatta Heat 1 7th - Offshore Race Ras Al Khaimah to DOSC 20th - First issue of Docklines 19th & 22nd - DOSC Diversity Forum 21st -22nd - Moon Island Cruising Rally 22nd - DIMC Dubai Junior Regatta Heat 2 28th - Dubai to Muscat Race hosted at DOSC

MARCH 2020

11th - WHO confirms COVID-19 is a global pandemic 13th - Women on the Helm with mixed crew Pursuit Race 13-14th - Moon Island Cruising Rally 22nd - DOSC temporaily suspends Club racing 29th - DOSC launches a takeaway food service for members following closure of the Clubhouse 31st - Launch of DOSC eSailing races

APRIL 2020

5th - All maritime recreational activities suspended in the UAE 6th - Launch of the DOSC online food & grocery delivery service for members 12th - Launch of the DOSC back to the front initiative

MAY 2020

3rd - Launch of the DOSC 'let's talk sailing' podcast serie s 8th - 2,000 iftar meals made and delivered to the Sajja Labour Camp by the DOSC team 22nd - The end of the cruising season marked by a 'Deconstructed Sunflower' rally to Antartica

JUNE 2020

7th - S enior individuals and children under the age of 12 allowed to resume water activities 18th - Start of the DOSC Summer Series with SUPS and Surf Ski, Laser Dinghy, Catamaran Dinghy and Keelboat events 30th - Tuesday Pursuit Race by Quilter International resumes

JULY 2020

9th - DOSC Clubhouse resumes live music

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2020-2030 DOSC STRATEGY

Dubai Offshore Sailing Club is a non-profit sailing club that promotes the safe practice of the sport of sailing and supports other competitive non-motorised watersports. DOSC strives to be recognised as a world leading sailing club in its operations, activities and governance. The Club prides itself on its engaged and active members that uphold the values of the sport of sailing and its positive impact on society in the United Arab Emirates. DOSC is a forward-thinking club that continues to develop its governance and stakeholder engagement to be regarded as a leading example of a sports and social club in the United Arab Emirates.

DOSC’s core values ref lect the shared ethos of its members and the values under which the Club was establ ished

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Practising and promoting the values of the sport of sailing and supporting non-motorised watersports in the UAE

THE SPORT OF SAILING

A sense of community amongst the DOSC membership, the staff and visitors to the Club with a positive impact on society

INCLUSIVITY

Respect and protect the environment, with a proactive approach that has a positive impact on the ocean

SUSTAINABILITY

In upholding the Constitution, stewardship, governance and operations of the Club

INTEGRITY

As ambassadors of the sport of sailing, the United Arab Emirates and its values

EXCELLENCE

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DOSC WILL MEET THE OBJECTIVES IN THE CORE STATEMENT BY IMPLEMENTING EIGHT STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES TOWARDS 2030

Develop sailing to be recognised as a leading sport in the UAE , and for the UAE to be recognised as a world - class sailing destination 1

Invest in DOSC to be an active , enjoyable , safe , inclusive and affordable club for members and the community to practice the sport of sailing 2

Grow , develop and retain a team of empowered staff that are treated with respect by acting as a fair , responsible and inclusive employer 3

Assess and monitor DOSC ' s environmental impact and implement initiatives to have a positive impact towards the sustainability of our environment and ocean resources 4

Engage proactively with local and international stakeholders to achieve the goals of the Club 5

Practise and promote good governance of DOSC through active stewardship and transparency with its members 6

Engage and retain an active membership that works to promote the sport of sailing and has a positive impact on society in Dubai and the UAE 7

Establish and develop a world - class sailing team to positively represent the UAE in international sailing competitions 8

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A YEAR OF IMPROVEMENTS, UNPRECEDENTED CHALLENGES & OUTSTANDING SUPPORT

training for all members of staff. Finance is another critical component for any business, for which we introduced robust cost control measures, focusing on the topline to ensure a more balanced financial situation and mitigate fiscal risk. And, last but not least, we invested in a structured marketing and communications campaign aligned to the overarching Club Strategy. Some of the work delivered in the past 12 months has included the DOSC brand guidelines, branding for the Club outlets (the Clubhouse, Tentola and the Loft) new staff uniforms, menus and signage. We also launched the new and improved DOSC website, reinvigorated our social media platforms, brought in fresh new content and streamlined digital communications. While we were putting all these improvements in place, we could not have guessed what 2020 would have in store. We also had no idea that these improvements would end up having a positive impact on DOSC’s ability to weather the COVID-19 storm. Of course, ensuring full compliance with our governing bodies and the incredible support lent to us by the loyal DOSC membership and the DOSC Committee has been pivotal, but the fact that we were in a strong position before the onset of the pandemic has helped to keep us afloat.

When I took on the job of General Manager for DOSC in February 2019, I knew it would be an exciting challenge. Having been in Dubai for over 20 years and having worked for many large hospitality, leisure and sports venues, I was of course aware of DOSC and knew that it had a rich history and dedicated membership. Obviously, DOSC started from a passion for the sport of sailing, but it was clear to me from the outset that there was room to deliver an enhanced experience both on and off the water. The obvious place to start was with the DOSC Clubhouse. Having not been refurbished for over a decade, the time was ripe to make it more modern, comfortable and appealing, whilst retaining the Club’s heritage. As well as embarking on an interior design refresh, we created distinctive brands for the Clubhouse, Tentola and the Loft. We revamped the menu and built up a comprehensive calendar of events, from live music and entertainment to themed dining nights and regular promotions. We also made significant improvements to the marina, the boatyard and the beach launching facility. Of course, no amount of improvement will have a positive impact on customer satisfaction levels without a great team in place to ensure that things run smoothly. To enhance performance, we restructured the team to improve efficiency, made teamwork a priority and invested in

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Having a strong team has proven invaluable; they have worked tirelessly and kept up a flow of innovative ideas to maintain a much- needed sense of community, albeit on a virtual plane, which has been very important for morale. Today, we are open and no longer subject to a curfew but we are by no means clear of the pandemic. The numbers may be stabilising in many parts of the world but the economic aftershocks will continue to be felt for some time. What I am confident about is that, whatever the circumstances, the DOSC team will continue to put in 120 per cent to serve our close-knit sailing community.

Jacky Gerault, General Manager

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EVOLUTION, OPPORTUNITY & IMPROVEMENT

This has undoubtedly been a season of change. Casting our minds back to September, it was an exciting start to the season with a shake up being implemented through the introduction of a series of practice races and training opportunities to ease crews out of summer and back to racing. There were a multitude of gradual changes and improvements. The evolution of the Laser League into the Saturday Dinghy Series perfectly sums up our mission to provide more opportunities to cruise or race for more types of boat and to include all sailors. The Shorthanded Series was given its own race day to encourage and enable greater participation. This tactic worked and we saw the largest area of growth in entries as a result. Small improvements add up. By the time we reached the Winter Airbus Regatta, the delivery of racing was working well and yet another great event was delivered, this time with the challenge of working shoulder to shoulder with an international powerboat grand prix! Paddlesports continue to thrive since they were recently established at DOSC. Competitive Paddlesports not only gives the Membership an alternative aerobic sporting option at a venue that most consider to be a home from home, but also cements DOSC's continued support of the sporting community of Dubai on a wider scale. Paddlesports work exceptionally well alongside the sailing calendar, with high participation in a number of events such as time trials. Races are usually scheduled for the early mornings with individual training taking place at dawn and dusk throughout the week. If you haven't yet had the

opportunity to sit in a Surf Ski, be prepared to get wet! And if you haven’t seen the sunrise from behind the Burj Khalifa from the peace of a paddleboard, you’ve yet to tick off an essential 'must do' in Dubai. It’s not all plain sailing though. As an organiser of sailing events, the cost of boat ownership will always be on the radar. Although it's possible to sail competitively on any budget, large or small, a great number of grateful keelboat racers rely on a small number of boat owners to facilitate the sport that we all love. An enormous debt of gratitude is owed to the many skippers and families at DOSC who continue participate in racing and cruising activities. Following on from the Marina upgrade last summer, we continue to explore the potential for further improvements and upgrades to the Club facilities. The installation of three Sea Bins was an especially proud moment, being a double win in terms of protecting the environment whilst also protecting the boats by removing small plastic, debris and rubbish from the DOSC Marina. Evolution is word associated with progress and development. As the sport of sailing changes rapidly, there are some traditions that are more than worthy of holding onto. The infamous Summer Racing, which is organised run by the marvellous Mr David Stukey, is one of the best examples I can

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think of. It took a truly madly passionate sailor to encourage and establish summer racing at DOSC many moons ago - now I don’t think we could live without it. The objective is always to strike a balance between developing new events whilst nurturing the long established races that are firm fixtures in the DOSC calendar. Exciting new events such as the Sailing League are a move towards establishing competitive racing opportunities without having to own a boat. This can never truly replace events that rely on boat ownership, but it does create more opportunities for sailors to get afloat. The Sailing Department is braced and ready for the challenges ahead. We have a fantastic team at DOSC who will continue to support the members as they pursue their passion, goals and dreams relating to the sport of sailing. Covid-19 may have cut short a fantastic season and it will no doubt continue to have an impact on the coming season, but there is one thing that is certain - smooth seas never made skilled sailors.

Mitchell Webb, Sailing Manager

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DOSC RACING

2019-2020 RACING SEASON

HIGHLIGHTS

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DOSC RACING

COMMODORE'S CUP

First race in the Cup: 4th October, 2019

There is little doubt that the Commodore’s Cup title has become synonymous for racing at DOSC. DOSC's premier racing series, the Commodore's Cup is divided into three categories: Keelboats, Dinghies and One Design. Each Category has multiple divisions and classes within it, and races on different days. With 22 race days and approximately 350 individual class races per season, the Commodore’s Cup makes up the bulk of the racing season. The Race Committee aims to deliver the highest level of race management to ensure competitive and fair racing for all who enter. Nonetheless, the shifting conditions of Dubai keep the mark layers busy and the Race Officers on their toes! From Optimists racing in their first season to sailors of all ages and backgrounds racing everything from a Laser to a Div 1 Keelboat, the Commodore’s Cup is circled on every racers’ calendar. For those new to racing, don’t be put off by the competition. Rivalries on the water morph into camaraderie and friendship off the water.

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DOSC RACING

COMMODORE ' S CUP KEELBOAT

In a season that will be remembered primarily for being interrupted: five out of eight race days were still sailed. Ultimately, 46 competitors entered in five classes sailed a total of 10 races. The series included three Inshore race days and two coastal race days. Inshore racing involves windward leeward courses with each of the three races per day lasting approximately one hour. Coastal races usually last between three to four hours and race around navigation marks, islands, and fixed mark locations. The eagle eyed will notice that there are 12 results in the series. Coastal races are counted as two individually discardable results to reflect the time on the water, thus making a single race Coastal Day as important as a multiple race Inshore Day. New for this season was a Multihull Class for the three racing multis separating out from Club Class. Club Class continues to attract the most entries but this season saw six boats move into IRC racing, which is very encouraging. IRC racing remains the best balance between fair racing and practicality. As they say, the proof is in the pudding with 1st and 2nd place split by less than 60 seconds no less then 20 times across the three IRC Divisions, compared to three times across the two remaining classes that use a performance based handicap. The season has stood out for how close the racing has been which is a testament to the skippers and sailors; despite its isolation, DOSC remains a beacon for competitive keelboat racing.

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DOSC RACING

COMMODORE'S CUP KEELBOAT RESULTS

DIVISION 1

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Clair de Lune Jr : Gaetan Herve Diablo : Doug & Clare Hassell El Seraya : Naser Sultan

DIVISION 2

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Rush Knot : Chris Record Kanaloa : Vac Hanemaaijer Switchblade : Simon Reeves

DIVISION 3

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Mai Jay : Philippe Delaunay Al Awal : Ed Shiffner Jahazi : Simon Flynn

CLUB CLASS

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Victoria : Mikhail Rassudov Catch 22 : Julian Freeman Blue Max : Paul Kelly

MULTIHULL

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Sabotage : Mich Beaulieu Kedves : Robert Lakos Triple Dutch : Willem Moelker

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DOSC RACING

COMMODORE ' S CUP D I NGHY

The Dinghy Commodore's Cup has had a very exciting season of growth. There were new faces at the front of the Optimist fleet and new sailors competing in their first season. A growing Optimist fleet has been mirrored by numbers increasing in the Laser 4.7 class also. This growth in youth racing classes is a promising signal that the youth race coaching program is helping young sailors transit from learn to sail to independently sailing and racing. The Laser Standard remains a very healthy fleet with a regular turnout of 10 boats and nose to tail racing guaranteed. The Laser 8.1 class welcomes any adults who wish to rediscover dinghy sailing and increased by two boats this season. The spread of strong class racing is complemented by Slow and Fast Handicap Fleets to pull together the mix of boats into racing fleets. Using the Portsmouth Yardstick handicap system, both fleets are usually very close on the water as well as corrected time. The Slow Handicap fleet sees a mix of double and single handers as well as boats with spinnakers and boats without. There are a number of club hire boats that would be suitable to race in the Slow Handicap including the RS Feva and RS Venture. The Fast Handicap fleet has benefited from a major resurgence in catamaran racing and now sees regular showdowns between monohull skiffs and high performance cats.

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DOSC RACING

COMMODORE'S CUP DINGHY RESULTS

OPTIMIST CADET

LASER 4 . 7

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Oliver Bone - Knell Fynley Britton Jack Shiffner

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Josh Morgan Athos Trigkonis Mathilde Oldeman

LASER 8 . 1

FAST HANDICAP

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Matt Britton Ed Shiffner Edward Bowen

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Ian Martin Adrian & Charlotte Jarvis Yann Thepaut & Valerie Castree

LASER STANDARD

SLOW HANDICAP

John Woolcock Tim Riley Oleksandr Zhernovoy

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Sally & Andrew Fleming Jason Freeborn James & Tom Haigh

OPTIMIST MAIN

Ben Moelker Nadine Trigkonis Charlie Reeves

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

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DOSC RACING

COMMODORE ' S CUP SB20 & J 22

The Commodore's Cup has a dedicated category to one design racing. Currently this supports SB20s and J22s. The great thing about one design racing is all the boats are the same so it is entirely down to the sailors input, boat handling and tactics. As all the boats are the evenly matched, the race remains close from start to finish. The starts are always full of hustle and bustle followed by plenty of upwind crosses and covering downwind. This close fleet racing often means the race officer can get 3 to 4 races in on each afternoon. Close racing is great for novice racers as it's easy to keep an eye on what the faster boats are up to whilst close racing will always attract experienced sailors who enjoy the excitement of racing one designs. The SB20s are dry sailed making an already easy-to-maintain boat an attractive option to campaign. The J22's also benefit from being very simple to upkeep and although berthed in the marina can be recovered onto a trailer for easy maintenance at the club. Both OD fleets are supported by a close knit community of sailors creating a vibrant social scene and competitors who are always happy to share anything from advice to spare parts!

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DOSC RACING

COMMODORE'S CUP SB20 & J22 RESULTS

SB20

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Supersonic : Michal Pajak Cockpit : Jeffrey Bright Shammal : Jonny Blackburn

J22

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Jahazi : Simon Flynn Mai Jay : Philippe Delaunay Dangerous Brothers : Rasmus Relander

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DOSC SPONSOR PROFILE

A B O U T B E R K E L E Y A S S E T S

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been the most recent iteration of our innovative thinking. It encompasses an exclusive client membership division providing a world of experiences, which range from lifestyle benefits to entertainment events. Our innovative attitudes married with steadfast planning have been essential in the face of COVID-19. By maintaining a low risk approach, we have ensured we emerge strong and in position to take advantage of opportunities that will arise to the benefit of all of our stakeholders. Come and meet the team to find out more! Our doors are always open in Boulevard Plaza, Downtown Dubai.

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BERKELEY ASSETS EXPLAINS WHY PARTNERING WITH DOSC IS A TRUE REFLECTION OF THE COMPANY'S BRAND DNA

What value do you believe your association with DOSC has for your brand ? DOSC is an institution in its own right that has been embedded into the Dubai society for multiple decades. For Berkeley Assets, associations with like- minded businesses in other walks of life are important to showcase our DNA. It has always been important for us to support and associate with local businesses in every jurisdiction we operate in, especially businesses that share similar cultures. The partnership with DOSC is a true reflection of this. DOSC offers a high-quality service with a firm belief that a strong family-oriented culture makes for a trusted and relaxed environment. This is certainly the feeling that our team experiences at DOSC and one that we have spent more than a decade building into our brand, which is truly unique in the world of private equity. What value do you believe your association with DOSC has for building authentic relationships with your customers ? Both management teams, from DOSC and our Middle East HQ in Dubai, spent over six months planning the structure of the relationship in great detail. It is this very attention to detail and mutual care for members and clients alike that guarantees our involvement in DOSC is organic. We do not believe in over-branding, rather we focus on the small bits of detail that make just a subtle difference. As a brand, both inside DOSC and out, it has always been engrained in our culture to create and offer experiences of note and a level of service that is unparalleled. This approach

is shared by every member of our social team and has helped to build multiple authentic relationships within DOSC and further afield. What value do you believe your association with DOSC has for your corporate culture ? Our key focus on developing relationships through events and experiences enables our junior talent to develop confidence. This has been key at DOSC, as it provides a comfortable and secure environment in which they can learn. Ultimately, this assists both individuals and the business to grow through improving their communication skills when interacting with clients at all levels. At Berkeley Assets, we are adamant believers that a strong culture is built from within. A team that is well trained, educated, sincere and most important of all, happy, reflects in the way every individual carries themselves as well as their loyalty to the brand. It's not just about providing experiences to clients and prospects, but also to our own team members who over the years build a bank of memories that will last forever. Being consistent investors in talent and providing opportunities for this talent to benefit from unique relationships, such as DOSC, helps to maintain the unique culture that we are proud of. As a British-run private equity firm consisting of predominantly British team members, sailing is a sport and passion that many had not had the pleasure of experiencing prior to now. DOSC has provided a welcome education and a change in scenery that we are very grateful for. We can't wait to get back out on the water and bring further entertainment to the club!

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DOSC RACING

DINGHY SATURDAY SERIES

28th September, 2019 26th October, 2019 16th November, 2019 4th January, 2020 8th February, 2020

This season saw the evolution of the Laser League with more classes. In addition to the Lasers, fleets were added to provide racing for Optimists, Slow and Fast Handicap dinghies. The main difference is that the Saturday Series is in a handicap racing format with even the Laser Standards racing against Laser Radials and Laser 8.1s. Handicap racing provides sailors in different classes the opportunity to sail against each other, which naturally complements the fleet racing seen in the Commodore’s Cup. Whilst offering a competitive and fair racing environment, the Saturday Dinghy Series has become a natural harbour for novice racers and sailors who are learning to race a new type of boat - from Optimist through to fast skiff!

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RESULTS

OPTIMIST

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Nadine Trigkonis Carlo Von Wunster Charlie Reeves

GREEN FLEET

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Athos Trigkonis Tom & James Haigh Callum & Robin Parker

GOLD FLEET

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Manolis Trigkonis Ian Dickinson Eve Wycherley

RED FLEET

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Ian Martin Chris La Borde & Rokus Janulis Kate Grimes & Lee Brown

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BIN DHAHI MEMORIAL RACE

26th October 2019

A special race to commemorate one of DOSCs founding members. The race is a youth helm, one hour, white sails pursuit race for keelboats. Special guest and race sponsor Dhahi Bin Dhahi welcomed 18 youth sailors at the briefing. The competitors held a moment of appreciation before setting sail on a beautiful morning. It was great to see an even split of four female helms and four male helms, with a special mention to Kanaloa who entered as an all female youth team brilliantly helmed by Jentl. Early starters JustUs and Al Awal tussled for the lead but were quickly overtaken by Tissaheel whilst TripleDutch and Switchblade worked hard to close the gap. Once Tissaheel took the lead they looked comfortable for the win, helm Emma had the boat moving at an untouchable pace. Switchblade very patiently reeled in JustUs and then with a last minute tactical move took second place with Al Awal holding onto third; an exciting end for the two youngest helms on the day, Charlie and Jack. All the action took place under the watchful eye of Bin Dhahi who anchored the family boat Naif Millennium to spectate. After the race finished the fleet was quickly ashore for the prize giving. Special Thanks to the Bin Dhahi family for continuing to support this race and a huge congratulations to all the youth sailors that took part who really appreciate the opportunities this race offers. Last of all thank you to all the boat owners who make this race possible.

RESULTS

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Tissaheel , Helm - Emma Wade Switchblade , Helm - Charlie Reeves Al Awal , Helm - Jack Shiffner

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24-HOUR CHALLENGE

1st to 2nd November, 2019

The second edition of the 24 Hour Challenge was an exciting rally-race with a strong breeze prevailing throughout the 24 hours. Kanaloa beat last year’s winner, Playmate, in a closely fought race with both boats covering over 140 nautical miles during the 24 hours, a distance which will be hard to beat in prevailing Dubai conditions in the future. It is hoped that more boats will enter the challenge next season, as this rally- race format provides a fun experience for both novice and experienced sailors and has caught the attention of sailing clubs as far flung as New Zealand. The 24-Hour Challenge is a great way for cruisers to gain the experience needed for offshore racing. It is highly recommended for those aiming to take their race game a step further.

RESULTS

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Kanaloa : Vac Hanemaaijer Playmate : Maarten Van Der Haarst Nagini : Lee Brown

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SHORTHANDED SERIES

9th November 2019 18th January 2020 & 1st February 2020

This racing format continues to surge in popularity with an incredible 26 boats taking part this season. Races are Coastal style, which means that crews have longer legs and less manoeuvres to contend with. A simple 2 class format splits boats into IRC or NHC. Subsequently both fleets are made up of boats that may not usually race against each other. This is no better illustrated than with this seasons’ top three boats in the IRC all being from different divisions! There are many reasons for the popularity of this event. For serious racers, sailing shorthanded is an obvious and appealing challenge. For novice racers or those new to racing, it is a great event to build experience. With less people on board it means the crew have to cover all jobs which gives the opportunity to get to know your boat very well and understand what makes it GO! Next season, this series will be renamed Doublehanded to accurately reflect that all boats have a crew of two. This will free up the name ‘shorthanded’ or ‘short-crewed’ to be used in conjunction with events that have crew numbers that vary with boat length.

RESULTS

IRC

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Kanaloa : Vac Hanemaaijer Just Us : Sabien & Richard Rietjens El Seraya : Naser Sultan

CLUB CLASS

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Sabotage : Mich Beaulieu Sundowner : Howard Hull Kadaitcha : Sally Fleming

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LAGOON CUP

15th & 16th November, 2019

A brand new event with a very different format which is aimed at Multihulls but also welcomes monohulls. Sponsored by Lagoon Yachts, the Lagoon Cup involves two legs over two days with an overnight stop in between. Starting off at DOSC, the fleet raced up to the Burj Al Arab before turning 180° and sailing due north to a finish line off Deira Islands (past Port Rashid). After a pleasant coastal style race, the fleet entered the Deira Islands anchorage with the kind permission of Nakheel Waterways. Sheltered on all sides with good holding, the fleet was able to anchor together. With the DOSC Sailing Team on hand to ferry people ashore, the competitors undertook a thorough Beach Clean, collecting over ten sacks of rubbish. Our sponsors Lagoon Yachts then provided a free beach BBQ, with a great team effort witnessed from the DOSC Sailing and Kitchen teams in setting up a full catering facility on a remote beach 20km from base. After the Sailing Team dropped the last competitors back to their boats, Chef, his team and equipment were safely returned to DOSC. The Sailing Team then returned in the morning to start the race back to DOSC. Lagoon’s generosity continued at the prize giving with prize winners walking away with an array of gifts from perfume to paddleboards! An awesome success in it’s first year, no doubt this event will grow and grow!

RESULTS

MONOHULL

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Nirvana : John Christensen Tout Sweet : Alison Collins Sky : John Evelyn

MULTIHULL

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Sabotage : Mich Beaulieu Dubai Dragonfly : Sheikh Suhail Kedves : Robert Lakos

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OFFSHORE SERIES

21 November, 3 January & 7 February

DOSC’s name, heritage and DNA all contain the word Offshore. Back in 1974 when the club was established, most if not all of the sailing boats would have been sailed to Dubai and this probably remained true for many years. The fact that so many of the original boats had crossed oceans to get here makes it no surprise that the founders of the club chose to include the word Offshore in the Club's name. There isn’t a hard and fast definition of Offshore sailing but for many sailors it is sailing over the horizon and out of sight of land. Although you have to sail quite far to lose sight of the Burj Khalifa! Offshore Racing is the toughest challenge we set to crews and boats. Whether there is too much wind or not enough, the race continues. Whilst heavy winds may test physical endurance, light winds test mental endurance. Concentration and attention to sail trim is critical. The Offshore racing is understandably not to everyone’s taste and the Offshore Series has a low turnout. Races average around 10 boats with some stalwart names on the entry list. More boats join every year. The lure of the Dubai to Muscat Race continues to encourage more crews to use the Offshore Series to train and build experience.

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This year’s series saw three out of the four scheduled races being sailed. The target time for the offshore races is 20 to 26 hours which usually puts them around 80 to 120nm depending on the weather conditions. The first race was a passage race starting in Dubai racing to and finishing in Abu Dhabi. This race acts as a feeder to get boats to Yas Marina prior to the Formula 1 race. The second race in the Series was also the famous Bill Nelson memorial race that starts and finishes in Dubai. The last race sailed started in Ras Al Khaimah and finished in Dubai. The fourth race, which would have been confined to Dubai, had to be cancelled due to the lockdown to contain the pandemic. The IRC was essentially a three-horse race between Matrix, El Seraya and Pink Diamond. Ultimately, Pink Diamond’s consistent score line of 1, 1, 2 could not be matched, resulting in a two point lead over El Seraya when the season ended.

RESULTS

IRC

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Pink Diamond : Bernard de Wolff El Seraya : Naser Sultan Matrix : David Blackwell

CLUB CLASS

Sabotage : Mich Beaulieu Natika : Devrim Anadol Azzan : Amer Al Akhdar

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

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TUESDAY PURSUIT RACE

RESULTS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

The Weekly DOSC Tuesday Night Pursuit Race (TNPR) by Quilter International is very much the casual side of racing. TNPR is a white sails race for Keelboats only, as for part of the year the race finishes at sunset and through the winter it actually finishes in the dark. Pursuit racing is a great way to start or improve racing or simply to be on the water and have fun. TNPR is split into four quarterly series but many boats turn up and sail whenever available. Each boat is given a start time. The slowest boats start first and the faster boats start last. The staggered start times are designed so that all boats are near to each other at the finish time. The finish time is set and whoever is in the lead at the end of the race time is the winner. This means that you always know where you are in the race without any need for handicap calculations. The staggered start also means getting away is less busy and less stressful then a fleet race start. As pursuit races are often organized to be social sails there may not even be a committee boat on station, meaning boats are trusted to start on time themselves. For those looking to find a boat on which to crew, Tuesday’s are a great opportunity to find a spot and make new friends out on the water.

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DOSC SPONSOR PROFILE

A B O U T Q U I L T E R I N T E R N A T I O N A L

Since 2016, Quilter International has been proud to be associated with a high-quality club and sponsor the DOSC Offshore Series and Tuesday Pursuit Races. With a long track record of success, DOSC is consistent with Quilter International’s desire to convey leadership and quality in all that they do. SHARING VALUES Underpinned by Quilter International’s beliefs, the three core values – pioneering, dependable, stronger together - drive the way they behave towards customers, financial advisers and each other. DOSC emulates these values. WORKING WITH QUILTER INTERNATIONAL Quilter International believes in building long-term relationships; whether that be with customers, financial advisers, business partners or the organisations and events that they support. As one of the leading cross-border providers of wealth management solutions, Quilter International is built for those who want to make a positive difference, for themselves, their families and their communities. Quilter International provides solutions which reduce complexity, can help grow and protect wealth, preserve its value and assist with succession planning. When Quilter International enters into a partnership , it must be with someone who shares similar values and beliefs - and DOSC does just that .

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AIRBUS WINTER REGATTA

13th & 14th December, 2019

2 AWESOME DAYS OF RACING 15 RACE COMMITTEE, MARK LAYING & PATROL BOATS 33 RACES 35 MARKS LAID / MOVED 211 FLAGS HOISTED / DROPPED 391 FINISHES RECORDED AND PROCESSED The SB20 fleet was bolstered to seven boats for Day 2, where the battle for third place went down to the last race. The Slow Handicap Fleet was a chance for the different Laser Classes to race against each other and other types of boat. On three occasions the difference between 1st and 2nd on corrected time was just one second and never more than 20 seconds. The Airbus Winter Regatta was possibly the best one yet. Over 250 sailors raced over 100 boats across eight fleets from Optimist to IRC 1. Despite light winds initially leading to postponements, the Keelboats plus fast dinghies raced around an inner loop trapezoid course. Roughly translated as a windward leeward lap 1, then a large trapezoid shaped lap 2. This gave a variety of downwind legs testing crews from two sail reaches to dead runs. The dinghies raced around a windward leeward course with all fleets using the same leeward gate producing some tactical decisions for all. A packed social program and a real festive atmosphere on shore helped keep the fun flowing off the water.

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AIRBUS WINTER REGATTA RESULTS

DIVISION 1

DIVISION 2

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

El Seraya : Naser Sultan Nyx : Nicholas Corrie Matrix : David Blackwell

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Kanaloa : Vac Hanemaaijer Rush Knot : Chris Record / Paul Manning Knot Again : Phil Hosking

DIVISION 3

CLUB CLASS

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Al Awal : Ed Shiffner Just Like That : Dennis de Rond Leen : Paul Truscott

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Sabotage : Mich Beaulieu Victoria : Mikhail Rassudov Catch 22 : Julian Freeman

SB20

OPTIMIST

Nadine Trigkonis Carlo Von Wunster Charlie Reeves

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Cockpit : Jeff Bright Supersonic : Michal Pajak Jafetica : Kathleen Swalling

FAST HANDICAP DINGHY & CATS

SLOW HANDICAP DINGHY

Laser Standard , Josh Morgan Laser Standard , Manolis Trigkonis Laser 4 . 7 , Athos Trigkonis

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Musto Skiff , Ian Martin C2 F18 , Chris LaBorde F16 Falcon , Brian Hillesdon

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

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