“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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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
Off the deck
For those missing the clubhouse banter, “ff the deck” drinks will continue on Saturday afternoons from 1700.
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60 seconds with Thomas Beregi
1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 8 years’ old but I started racing at age 12 in a VJ. The exhilaration of being out on the hiking boards on a heavy-weather reach got me hooked.2. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?A Laser. Nothing beats the independence.3. What is your ultimate sailing goal? To keep sailing a Laser into retirement.4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Circus Berserkus. It matches my sailing style – I spend far too much time with a less than desirable degree of control.5. If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? The toasties are truly great but in the old days (20 years ago) Paul used to make smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers and lemon sandwiches. They were superb and very much in keeping with the
50th birthday, the movie
The much anticipated release of “50th birthday bash” is here! Many thanks to James Tudball of The White Tree, Australia’s leading provider of music and video for weddings and other events who put together this edit. Special mention goes to the NSW & ACT Laser Association for their financial contribution towards the cost of the footage, which was taken by Aero Media.Once again, the club would like to thank the organisers and participants of this special event, in particular Diana Chen and the sponsors, PSA and NB Sailports.
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Restricted club access
The club is having work done on the roof over the next two weeks. There will be no access to the club this Thursday and Friday (12 & 13 August) and next Monday to Wednesday (16-18 August) while these works are undertaken.The club may be accessed over the weekend in accordance with the Public Health Orders. The only reason you may 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.Also, you must NOT attend the club if:(a) you live more than
Medal race debrief (rescheduled)
The race debrief of the Olympic Laser medal races (men’s and women’s) has been rescheduled to this Friday at 6pm.If you did not buy a ticket last week, it’s not too late to join. Brett Beyer will talk through replays of the races over Zoom. This is bound to be insightful and educational!The cost is $10 per head and once tickets are purchased you will be provided with the zoom link.
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Use of the club
DBSC is a community club and highly visible to the public. It is therefore fundamental that we not only follow the public health orders, but that we are also seen to be following the public health orders.We note that, sadly, the majority of our members are not permitted to attend the club at all within the current restrictions. We look forward to welcoming everyone back again soon!For those lucky enough to be able to attend the club for exercise within their permitted 5km radius it is really important you respect the guidelines that have been provided to ensure access to the club may continue. In particular:You may only exercise only in groups of twoONLY TWO BOATS ARE TO BE VISIBLE in the vicinity of the club at any time; this includes in the entrance to the club, in the park, on the beach and in the shallow water near the clubIf there are already two boats in the vicinity of the club, you must wait until they have either launched or been