Some members attended the post Olympic debrief hosted by Australian Sailing with Matt Wearn last night. The series continues next week with Mara Stransky at 7pm on 30 September.
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Category: Latest from Double Bay Sailing Club
Off the deck
Will no longer be on. Or off? Whatever. Given the gradual easing of COVID restrictions and low attendance in recent weeks we will no longer host “Off the Deck”.
60 seconds with Andrew Craker
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?About 6yrs, (motor craft) my father managed a marine store in Port Lincoln SA.First sailed a Rainbow at age 15 with my brother, we decided it was a lot cooler that than an asphalt tennis court.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?Would stick to a laser, I respect the safety of others, anything larger & faster could put the harbour at riskWhat is your ultimate sailing goal?To finish every race in a seasonTell us the story behind the name of your Laser?I didn’t name my boat it was inherited when purchased from John VercoIf you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?Smoked salmonWhat are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)?Music / concerts & TravelDescribe what you do for work in less than five words?Encourage people
Updated COVID restrictions
With the recent changes to COVID restrictions double vaccinated members may now rig their boats five at a time in the boat park. There are no other changes to the restrictions.If you are not fully vaccinated you must not rig your boat in the park unless, in doing so, there would be no more than two boats in the vicinity of the club at any time.Please continue to get changed before getting your boat out in order to maximise the flow of boats in and out of the clubhouse.
Mark Laying Course
Members are reminded to undertake the online Mark Laying Course being conducted by Australian Sailing in lieu of the mandatory training ordinarily undertaken at the start of the season.
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Let's get ready to rumble!
Yesterday the NSW Government announced the imminent winding back of “stay at home rules” and we can’t wait to be racing again! For the time being there are no changes and we ask members to continue to observe the restrictions and advice previously communicated.There will be a relaxation of these restrictions for those who are fully vaccinated once the NSW vaccination rate reaches 70%, which his expected to occur on 11 October (more on this next week).The club will be able to resume for those who are fully vaccinated after the NSW vaccination rate reaches 80% and the club is preparing for that as follows:The season calendar will be updated shortly, with racing expected to resume on Saturday 30 October, subject to the public health orders.The volunteer roster will resume to align with this timing. Please keep an eye out for this email and respond promptly as we will not
Do you know what a rode is?
If the answer to this is “no” then you haven’t done the Mark Laying Course online with Australian Sailing. We know who you are ;)With an imminent return to racing, all members are required to undertake this course in lieu of the mandatory training ordinarily undertaken at the start of the season.As a word of warning, there is a segment on GPS course laying that is not particularly relevant to members, given we do not have the GPS instruments for course laying, but which is quite interesting and informative as a point of reference.Get onto it, team!
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Tokyo debrief with Mara Stransky
Australian Sailing’s post Olympic webinar series is with Mara Stransky this Thursday at 7pm.If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so here.
Scott Finlayson
Last week we introduced you to new member Scott Robinson. Except he isn’t. His name is Scott Finlayson. We won’t be able to use our Ramsay Street jokes after all…
The real Scott Robinson.
60 seconds with James Leaver
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?Seven or eight years old. I started sailing Herons on Narrabeen Lake as a kid.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?Something big, comfortable and liveable for weekends and long holidays.What is your ultimate sailing goal?To stop making excuses and do more of it.Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser?Maladroit, who I’ve recently parted ways with, is French for “clumsy”, which is apt.If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?Pineapple (and if I can add a second, tomato paste – the best toastie is a pizza toastie).What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)?Crosswords and sleep.Describe what you do for work in less than five words?Putting preposterous propositions persuasively.What is the first international destination you will travel to (once we’re allowed) and