There has been a lot on at the club lately and perhaps you haven’t read all of the pithy, funny, engaging newsletters that are lovingly written each week. Here’s a recap:The ILCA Laser 50th birthday bash has been postponed to 20 June. Awesome prizes. Details here.The club is running a powerboat handling course – a great refresher and a pathway for a license for those that don’t have one. $110 for members; $220 for friends and family. Register here.Simon has a boat for sale.Chris Costandi is looking for a boat that is newer than Simon’s.
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60 seconds with Kirk Marcolina
From the man who initially started publishing this segment…1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?I was 5, and learned to sail on a converted wooden duck hunting boat called a Sneakbox. It was a fleet type unique to our club which was situated on an island off the coast of New Jersey. The dinghies were one or two person boats, that were super heavy. If you flipped, it was over, as the boats quickly filled up with water and you had to be towed back to the dock. Hence my continued aversion to flipping to this day!2. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?My laser and Smitten are perfect for now.3. What is your ultimate sailing goal?To win a Pointscore series.4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser?Zoomer. When I joined DBSC my daughter was 5
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Sunday 13 June – Winter SeriesSunday 20 June – ILCA 50th birthday bash!9-12 July 2021- South Pacific Laser Masters, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (QLD)Sunday 18 July – Winter SeriesSunday 25 July – Winter Series (final)
Oh, what a night!
After a year in hiatus, the DBSC AGP returned on Friday with a bang. If there is a better, more fun, more friendly, or more entertaining sailing club presentation, meeting and party on Sydney harbour, we want to know about it (and receive an invite)!The front end of the night was the more formal end of affairs with our gracious and entertaining Commodore leading us through proceedings, welcoming all members, and acknowledging the fantastic community we have achieved regardless of how long we each have been at the club. Safety and training, member engagement and improvement to facilities have been a focus of the committee this year to create an inclusive and social environment that generates large and competitive racing fleets.Following the prizegiving, the club’s officers were returned without any alternative nominations.After the formal part of the night, members enjoyed our open Laser bar (literally a Laser for those who have
Life Member
This year we added another life membership to the club’s ranks – John Vasey. John has been a member of the club for over 20 years and has been a consistent and significant contributor during this time.Each week he takes care of refueling our on-water support boats and most weeks provides the rescue boat service on Sunday for the 18s. He uses his network of contacts to assist with lighting and staging for our functions, while his paintings decorate our walls. On top of all this he is frequently at the club doing care and maintenance tasks.John is a gracious and generous member of the club and we sincerely appreciate his efforts for all he does.
Life Member John Vasey. Photo credit: Peter Collie
Reminder: Mini-bee this weekend
We are having a “mini bee” after racing this Sunday to ensure the club is ready for the following weekend (when we will be hosting the AGP, a private function and the ILCA 50th birthday bash). Please ensure you let your significant others know you will be staying back for a little while after racing so we can do the “white tornado” through the club quickly and painlessly.
ILCA birthday bash!
The ILCA Laser 50th birthday bash on Sunday 30 May 2021 is shaping up to be an event to remember with sailors not only coming from around Sydney harbour but interstate!There’s plenty of fun to be had with a parade sail from Fort Denison to Watsons Bay followed by an off-water BBQ and prize draw at the clubhouse. Prizes include a hull upgrade sponsored by PSA and a chance to win one of three new sails sponsored by NB Sailsports. You must enter online and sail on the day to be eligible to win a prize.Further details are available in the Notice of Event.
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Billet
Tony McPhail (Coconut Telegraph) will be traveling from Royal Brighton Yacht Club to attend the ILCA birthday bash and is wondering if anyone has a spare room where he could stay. He has been sailing a laser on and off since 1983 and assures us he is easy to get along with. If anyone has a spare room and would like to host Tony, please email the newsletter writer who can connect you.
AGP RSVP
Don’t miss out on the pies! Please ensure you have RSVPed to the AGP. A paperless post invite was sent to all members. If you have lost it, please email Emily.For those with requests for The White Tree Band, you can register them via this link.
Office bearers 2021/22
The existing management committee, together with some new additions, is willing to re-stand for nomination as follows. Nominations for this “ticket” will be called for at the AGP.Commodore: Andrew CoxVice-Commodore: Mark CrowhurstRear Commodore: Pat LevyTreasurer: Justin DaveySecretary: Emily BallSafety & Training: David MurphyHandicapper: Daryl LawrenceRace Management: Steven LondonLearn to Race: Martin WhiteSocial: Peter CollieCanteen: Paul AdamMarketing & Communications: Diana ChenNewsletter: Kate McHughProperty and Laser Rep: Rod BarnesCTO: Nick PellowAlternate nominations are also invited. If you wish to nominate anyone, could you please email Emily Ball by 5pm Sydney time on Wednesday, 26 May 2021?