How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? About 12. The boating scene in Moree wasn’t huge.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? I know I should nominate a sailing boat, but I’ve always fancied myself on one of those antique Halvorsen cruisers.What is your ultimate sailing goal? Can’t say what the ultimate goal might be but at this stage just being part of the pack at DBSC races.Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? The Beagle. My wifes suggestion which I quite like, though it does conjure an image of a slow old tub.If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? Given I’ve never tried one the missing ingredient is my hands.What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Tennis and book clubsDescribe what you do for
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Nobody got wet
In what is as close to racing as our members can get at the moment, last Friday the club hosted a debrief of the men’s and women’s Olympic Laser medal races with Brett Beyer.This was an insightful and education evening and attendees are bound to be at the front of the fleet once racing resumes.
Brett Beyer coaching his earnest squad over zoom…
Updated Club Access
Please note that the public health orders have changed to limit movement beyond a 5km radius from your home. 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 people.Also, you must NOT attend the club if:(a) you live more than 5km 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
Roster from 28 August 2021
The volunteer roster will continue to be scheduled from the end of the existing lockdown. While it’s optimistic, it is easier to cancel the roster than scramble to schedule volunteers at the last minute.When you receive the roster email, please confirm your attendance by return email.
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
Off the deck
Please note that the club continues to observe the Public Health Orders and the only reason you may attend the club is for exercise. The rules are the same as last week.
In the meantime, we will continue to host “off the deck” drinks for those that are missing the post race banter. Last week was a lot of fun and there is room for more to come this Saturday at 1700.
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Olympic fever
This week sometime Double Bay sailor, Mara Stransky, flew to Tokyo with the rest of the Australian Sailing Team. The Laser Radial Women and Laser Men will be racing on 25-27 July, 29-30 July and 1 August (medal race). The full sailing competition schedule is available here.In the meantime, here’s some excellent coverage from the Radial fleet at the London Olympics. We wish all members of the Australian sailing team fair winds and the best of luck in their racing!
Photo: @marastransky
Photo: @aussailingteam
Photo: @mattwearn1995