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
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Medal race debrief
This Friday at 6pm, the club is hosting a session with Brett Beyer, where he will talk through the replays of the two Laser medal races over Zoom. This is bound to be more insightful and educational than the channel 7 commentary!The cost is $10 per head and once tickets are purchased you will be provided with the zoom link.
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What a beautiful bunch
Remember those mugshots Peter Collie took with us in the clubhouse? Well, the members section on our website is live! You can check it out here. At this stage we only have 58 members captured. Once lockdown ends, Peter Collie will set up again at the club to capture more of you.
It’s that time of year again! (a.k.a. Covid update)
The club has no formal sailing scheduled this week however the current Covid restrictions in place in Sydney have bearing on the use of the club.Stay at home rules are in place until 11:59pm on Friday 9 July and members are encouraged to remain at home. While exercise and outdoor recreation is a reasonable excuse to leave home, and you are permitted to access the club and use your boat, members are encouraged to do this alone and are reminded:Outdoor exercise is permitted in groups of no more than 10 but less is better using common senseIf you access the club, you must (a) check in using the Service NSW QR code, (b) wear a mask at all times inside the clubhouse, (c) observe 1.5m distancing, and (d) observe the 4m2 ruleThe 4m2 rule means no more than 9 people in the men’s change room and 3 people in the
Hoist training postponed
Training for the boat hoist has been postponed owing to Covid restrictions. Watch this space for further information.
60 seconds with Quentin Burns
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?11 years oldIf money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?An America’s Cup 75What is your ultimate sailing goal?To Have FunTell us the story behind the name of your Laser?“On Fire”- My surname is BURNS!If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?Nothing. They are perfect as they are.What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)?Music, SkiingDescribe what you do for work in less than five words?SchoolWhat is the first international destination you will travel to (once we’re allowed) and why?Wherever there is wind and a Regatta!What is your favourite TV show, movie, and/or book?’Tallyho’ Boat BuilderTell us something interesting about yourself that members of the club don’t know? I play the Saxophone.
Coming up next…
Sunday 18 July – Winter SeriesSunday 25 July – Winter Series (final)Saturday 7 August – Winter Sprint SeriesSaturday 14 August – Winter Sprint SeriesSaturday 21 August – Winter Sprint SeriesSaturday 28 August – Working Bee and Winter Sprint SeriesSunday 29 August – Powerboat Handling Course with Australian SailingSaturday 4 September – LTR, Spring Season Opening, and Club Championships 1 & 2 (BBQ after sailing)The club calendar can be viewed (and subscribed to) here.
All that glitters IS gold
On Sunday the club hosted the ILCA Laser 50th anniversary spectacular. The day was a success for the class and the club with 219 registrations and close to 150 boats participating despite the latest COVID cases and the temperamental weather. The enjoyment of all was palpable both on the water and the deck after sailing.Participants mustered in Farm Cove until 10am with the media helicopter capturing footage overhead. Brett Beyer sailed the gold commemorative hull and performed some showmanship OCS during the starting sequence. The gusty southerly made for a fast reach to Point Piper, followed by an exciting downwind in waves to Watson’s Bay. Amongst the fleet were multiple Laser Masters champions including Brett Beyer and Vanessa Dudley, plenty of our youth squad and some extra special hulls including the 2000 Olympic boat raced by 2000 bronze medal winner and current Australian Olympic Coach, Michael Blackburn and the oldest boat
Insta-famous, or not?
Whether you’re insta famous, an influencer wannabe, looking for a present for dad this upcoming Fathers’ Day, or would just love a hot shot of you sailing with Sydney’s iconic features in the background, Jon West was on the water taking photos over the weekend. As the regatta regulars will affirm, Jon takes great event photos, and his enterprise is worth supporting so he continues to show up and make us look amazing. Photos from Sunday are available here: Jon West Photography – Laser 50th Anniversary Sail 2021.
Boat Hoist
It has been a while since the DBSC’s Centre of Engineering Excellence has sprung into action. Club regulars will notice that the CoEE has been re-energised to deliver a piece of equipment that should bring a smile to the faces of a few off-peak sailors whose boats reside in rack positions two to five.The club has been exploring the idea of a boat hoist for several years and has now found a satisfactory solution owing to a suggestion last year from Tim Heath and the ingenuity of Rod Barnes and the assistance of Geoff Kirk.Introducing the DBSC Boat Hoist!Please note, club members are not permitted to use this equipment until they have received training. Rod will be conducting an induction session at 7pm on Wednesday 30 June. Please email Rod directly to advise him if you intend to attend.Many thanks to Rod Barnes, who has spent many hours behind the scenes