“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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Category: Latest from Double Bay Sailing Club
60 seconds with Tory Epworth
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 46, last year! I had a little time on my hands during lockdown – so did a ‘learn to sail’ course down at Rose Bay and loved it…If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? A canal boat in France? a house boat on Lake Como? A felucca to sail the Nile??What is your ultimate sailing goal? To move out of the penthouse would be a good start… @andrewcox !Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Sacre Bleu, the name I inherited from Sara Brooks. My kids are half-French so I took it as a good omen… If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?SauerkrautWhat are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Cycling, I cycle mostly to work so I guess
NSW Police guide
NSW Police has put together this handy guide of what you can and can’t do when it comes to recreational boating.
Off water sailing
Wait, what? Here’s a few resources to improve your sailing while we’re not, you know, sailing…Michael Blackburn’s Tokyo experience (Tuesday 7 September at 7pm)RYA downwind sailing (thanks Peter Heywood for sending the link)Have you got any resources or tips? Send them to newsletter@dbsc.com.au
Off the deck
“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