Australian Sailing is hosting a webinar on the Tokyo Olympic experience with three-time Olympic gold medal-winning Laser coach, Michael Blackburn on Tuesday 7 September at 7pm.
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Sharing sunsets
“Off the deck” drinks have provided a great opportunity for members to share their remote sunset views. We will continue to host this event on Saturday afternoons from 1700.
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Powerboat Handling Course
The Powerboat Handling Course with Australian Sailing has been postponed until after the lockdown has passed. Those who registered and paid for the course should have been contacted by Australian Sailing this week. Further details will be advised when possible. If the subsequent arrangements are not suitable a refund for the course is available from Australian Sailing.
60 seconds with David Huber
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? I travelled to England when I was 1. No memory of it, but photo below. First sailed with my parents on a teak sailing boat which had been built in Hong Kong and was sailed to Australia in 1879 (or so I was told). Sabots when aged 7 If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?Cruising boat. An Amel 54 would do nicelyWhat is your ultimate sailing goal?No goals other than sailing a little better each time I go outTell us the story behind the name of your Laser?It doesn’t have a name. Just a number – no reason.If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?Avocado and chilli jam. Not sure that anything would truly improve them thoughWhat are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is
Winter series results
In light of the Covid restrictions in NSW, the winter season has drawn to a close. Congratulations to our season winners!Standard Championship: David NewmanRadial Championship: Andrew CoxStandard Pointscore: Nick AlexanderRadial Pointscore: Ian Tudball
Covid reminder
Members are reminded to adhere to the Public Health Orders. The only reason you are allowed to attend the club is for exercise.If you attend the club, you MUST:(a) check in using the QR code(b) wear a mask inside(c) not attend or sail in more than groups of two. If your attendance would result in more than two in the club or in the park, you must wait elsewhere (or on the water, if you are coming back in) until your presence in the park or in the club would not result in more than two people together.Also, you must NOT attend the club if:(a) you live more than 10km from the club(b) you have any symptoms or are awaiting a test result(c) you or anyone in your household are required to isolate(d) you have been to a case location at the relevant times (until you have observed the relevant requirements).The committee will continue
8 bells Bruce Kirby
Bruce Kirby, co-designer of the ILCA Laser, passed away on July 18, 2021 at the age of 92. His passing has been reported in the ILCA website with some interesting details about the design and Bruce’s life.Did you know, the Laser was originally called a “Weekender”?
Vantage points – where to watch Olympic Sailing
Olympic sailing will commence on the 25th of July, with the medal races taking place from 31 July to 4 August, with racing scheduled between 1300 and 1900 each day. The schedule and Australian Olympic Sailing Team information is here.Channel 7 will have extensive coverage of the Olympics with 40 streaming channels on their 7plus app. On your computer the best place to watch is 7plus.com.au/Olympics.The Australian Sailing website has further details on how to follow along on social media as well as send letters of support to the team throughout the games. #GoAusSailors
Enoshima at dusk. Photo: @AusSailingTeam
60 seconds with Owen Kenny, Gold Laser Winner
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? A small boy on a tinnie fishing boat down in Tathra, where I grew up.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? A Swan 60 to sail around the Pacific exporing, surfing, kitboarding, diving and fishing.What is your ultimate sailing goal? Win a laser regatta or series. Win the Sydney to Hobart or Sydney to Gold Coast offshore race on Supernova (Sydney 36).Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? She was already named Jenny. It made me laugh when I said it in a Forest Gump voice, so it stuck! haha.If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? Nothing – they are already perfect.What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Surfing/snowboarding but climbing lots lately as Sydney is so good
Message from the Commodore
In light of the COVID-19 restrictions in NSW, racing this weekend will not be on.Members are asked to adhere to the Public Health Orders. The only reason you are allowed to attend the club is for exercise.If you attend the club, you MUST:(a) check in using the QR code(b) wear a mask inside(c) not attend or sail in more than groups of two. If your attendance would result in more than two in the club or in the park, you must wait outside (or on the water, if you are coming back in) until your presence in the park or in the club would not result in more than two people together.Also, you must NOT attend the club if:(a) you have any symptoms or are awaiting a test result(b) you or anyone in your household are required to isolate(c) you have been to a case location at the relevant times