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Off water sailing
Wait, what? Here’s a few resources to improve your sailing while we’re not, you know, sailing…Michael Blackburn’s Tokyo experience (Tuesday 7 September at 7pm)RYA downwind sailing (thanks Peter Heywood for sending the link)Have you got any resources or tips? Send them to newsletter@dbsc.com.au
Off the deck
“Off the deck” continues for a social catch up online for members and friends of the club. We will continue to host this event during lockdown on Saturday afternoons from 1700.
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Championship updates
Some great updates in from the NSW & ACT Laser Association this week (tl;dr):The Laser Australian Open & Youth Championships scheduled in Fremantle for 1-8 January 2022 has been cancelled.Each Australian ILCA district has been invited to designate an event as the ILCA World Championship selection event. The ranking event for NSW & ACT sailors will be the NSW & ACT State Championships 4-5 December 2021 at Georges River Sailing Club.Zac Littlewood from WA has just won the ILCA Under 21 World Championship in Gdynia Poland. Zac was the only Australian in the 138 boat men’s fleet. Paige Caldecoat represented Australia in the ILAC U21 Women’s World Championship in Gdynia finishing 18th in the 57 boat fleet.
Selling up?
David Johnson is looking to buy a laser (preferably a radial) for his teenage boys. Please contact him if you have one available.
60 seconds with Kevin Gilroy
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?I was 9 years old. I used to play Saturday morning tennis. One of my team mates was telling me about the adventures he had sailing his Sabot. He invited me to join him sailing at Abbotsford that afternoon. I showed up with no idea what I was getting myself into, and kept sailing for the next 25 consecutive seasons.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?I’m not that fixed on what boat I’d like to own, but I would love to go for a spin on a SailGP foiling cat.What is your ultimate sailing goal?I want to pass on the sailing experience to my kids. I’m not concerned if they choose to pursue competitive racing, but I’d like them to give it a fair go.Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser?‘Just
Update on the Women's Regatta
Sadly, owing to the continued uncertainties of COVID restrictions, the club has made the decision to cancel The Women’s Regatta, which was scheduled for 26 September 2021. This event has been an important part of Double Bay Sailing Club’s aim to support and promote women’s participation in the sport and the ILCA / Laser class. Thank you to everyone who had planned to be part of the event, both as volunteers and as participants. Those who have participated in previous events know it is an event like no other.
London calling
“Off the deck” drinks will continue on Saturday afternoons from 1700. Last week we were lucky enough to have Matt Knight dial in from London who gave us a good update on all things Laser sailing in Europe.
Just some of the people who dialled in to “off the deck” last week
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60 seconds with Robert Vann
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? Maybe 3 or 4? on the family Etchells in Tampa, FL.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Island hopping on a Cal 40 has always sounded fun.What is your ultimate sailing goal? To stay competitive while keeping it fun.Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Tiburon – it’s Spanish for shark.If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? Sliced apple.What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Skiing and Surfing. Describe what you do for work in less than five words? Engineering support for the RAN.What is the first international destination you will travel to (once we’re allowed) and why? Japan! I’ve been kicking around ideas for a Japanuary ski trip to Hokkaido.What is your favourite TV show, movie, and/or
East Coast Low forming
Our friends at the CYCA have used the weather this week as an opportunity to educate sailors on the formation of an East Coast Low that we are currently experiencing. You can learn more here: