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This week sometime Double Bay sailor, Mara Stransky, flew to Tokyo with the rest of the Australian Sailing Team. The Laser Radial Women and Laser Men will be racing on 25-27 July, 29-30 July and 1 August (medal race). The full sailing competition schedule is available here.In the meantime, here’s some excellent coverage from the Radial fleet at the London Olympics. We wish all members of the Australian sailing team fair winds and the best of luck in their racing!

Photo: @marastransky

Photo: @aussailingteam

Photo: @mattwearn1995

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How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?Messed around in boats from a young age as father keen on fishing. First sailing experience was through naval section of  CCF (combined cadet force) at school, closely followed by getting first Mirror when 14 years old.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?Happy with my laser. I like the combination of physical and mental challenge of dinghy sailing in one design fleet.What is your ultimate sailing goal?To be competitive with the youngsters at the front of the Radial fleet.Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser?It is nameless. Still pondering an appropriate nameIf you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?BaconWhat are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)?Running, Tennis, PuzzlesDescribe what you do for work in less than five words?Explain soil and rock

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The club has no racing scheduled until 18 July and the committee continues to appraise the Covid situation for the resumption of scheduled winter series racing after the school holidays.In the meantime, we ask members to adhere to the stay at home restrictions in place. While exercise and outdoor recreation is a reasonable excuse to leave home, and you are permitted to access the club and use your boat, members are encouraged to do this alone and are reminded:Outdoor exercise is permitted in groups of no more than 10 but less is better using common senseIf you access the club, you must (a) check in using the Service NSW QR code, (b) wear a mask at all times inside the clubhouse, (c) observe 1.5m distancing, and (d) observe the 4m2 rule The 4m2 rule means no more than 9 people in the men’s change room and 3 people in the women’s

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The club has no formal sailing scheduled this week however the current Covid restrictions in place in Sydney have bearing on the use of the club.Stay at home rules are in place until 11:59pm on Friday 9 July and members are encouraged to remain at home. While exercise and outdoor recreation is a reasonable excuse to leave home, and you are permitted to access the club and use your boat, members are encouraged to do this alone and are reminded:Outdoor exercise is permitted in groups of no more than 10 but less is better using common senseIf you access the club, you must (a) check in using the Service NSW QR code, (b) wear a mask at all times inside the clubhouse, (c) observe 1.5m distancing, and (d) observe the 4m2 ruleThe 4m2 rule means no more than 9 people in the men’s change room and 3 people in the

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Training for the boat hoist has been postponed owing to Covid restrictions. Watch this space for further information.

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How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?11 years oldIf money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?An America’s Cup 75What is your ultimate sailing goal?To Have FunTell us the story behind the name of your Laser?“On Fire”- My surname is BURNS!If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?Nothing. They are perfect as they are.What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)?Music, SkiingDescribe what you do for work in less than five words?SchoolWhat is the first international destination you will travel to (once we’re allowed) and why?Wherever there is wind and a Regatta!What is your favourite TV show, movie, and/or book?’Tallyho’ Boat BuilderTell us something interesting about yourself that members of the club don’t know? I play the Saxophone.

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Sunday 18 July – Winter SeriesSunday 25 July – Winter Series (final)Saturday 7 August – Winter Sprint SeriesSaturday 14 August – Winter Sprint SeriesSaturday 21 August – Winter Sprint SeriesSaturday 28 August – Working Bee and Winter Sprint SeriesSunday 29 August – Powerboat Handling Course with Australian SailingSaturday 4 September – LTR, Spring Season Opening, and Club Championships 1 & 2 (BBQ after sailing)The club calendar can be viewed (and subscribed to) here.

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On Sunday the club hosted the ILCA Laser 50th anniversary spectacular. The day was a success for the class and the club with 219 registrations and close to 150 boats participating despite the latest COVID cases and the temperamental weather. The enjoyment of all was palpable both on the water and the deck after sailing.Participants mustered in Farm Cove until 10am with the media helicopter capturing footage overhead. Brett Beyer sailed the gold commemorative hull and performed some showmanship OCS during the starting sequence. The gusty southerly made for a fast reach to Point Piper, followed by an exciting downwind in waves to Watson’s Bay. Amongst the fleet were multiple Laser Masters champions including Brett Beyer and Vanessa Dudley, plenty of our youth squad and some extra special hulls including the 2000 Olympic boat raced by 2000 bronze medal winner and current Australian Olympic Coach, Michael Blackburn and the oldest boat

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Whether you’re insta famous, an influencer wannabe, looking for a present for dad this upcoming Fathers’ Day, or would just love a hot shot of you sailing with Sydney’s iconic features in the background, Jon West was on the water taking photos over the weekend. As the regatta regulars will affirm, Jon takes great event photos, and his enterprise is worth supporting so he continues to show up and make us look amazing. Photos from Sunday are available here: Jon West Photography – Laser 50th Anniversary Sail 2021.

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It has been a while since the DBSC’s Centre of Engineering Excellence has sprung into action. Club regulars will notice that the CoEE has been re-energised to deliver a piece of equipment that should bring a smile to the faces of a few off-peak sailors whose boats reside in rack positions two to five.The club has been exploring the idea of a boat hoist for several years and has now found a satisfactory solution owing to a suggestion last year from Tim Heath and the ingenuity of Rod Barnes and the assistance of Geoff Kirk.Introducing the DBSC Boat Hoist!Please note, club members are not permitted to use this equipment until they have received training. Rod will be conducting an induction session at 7pm on Wednesday 30 June. Please email Rod directly to advise him if you intend to attend.Many thanks to Rod Barnes, who has spent many hours behind the scenes

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