Australian Sailing’s post Olympic webinar series is with Mara Stransky this Thursday at 7pm.If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so here.
Category: Latest from Double Bay Sailing Club
Scott Finlayson
Last week we introduced you to new member Scott Robinson. Except he isn’t. His name is Scott Finlayson. We won’t be able to use our Ramsay Street jokes after all…
The real Scott Robinson.
60 seconds with James Leaver
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?Seven or eight years old. I started sailing Herons on Narrabeen Lake as a kid.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?Something big, comfortable and liveable for weekends and long holidays.What is your ultimate sailing goal?To stop making excuses and do more of it.Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser?Maladroit, who I’ve recently parted ways with, is French for “clumsy”, which is apt.If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?Pineapple (and if I can add a second, tomato paste – the best toastie is a pizza toastie).What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)?Crosswords and sleep.Describe what you do for work in less than five words?Putting preposterous propositions persuasively.What is the first international destination you will travel to (once we’re allowed) and
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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Championship updates
Some great updates in from the NSW & ACT Laser Association this week (tl;dr):The Laser Australian Open & Youth Championships scheduled in Fremantle for 1-8 January 2022 has been cancelled.Each Australian ILCA district has been invited to designate an event as the ILCA World Championship selection event. The ranking event for NSW & ACT sailors will be the NSW & ACT State Championships 4-5 December 2021 at Georges River Sailing Club.Zac Littlewood from WA has just won the ILCA Under 21 World Championship in Gdynia Poland. Zac was the only Australian in the 138 boat men’s fleet. Paige Caldecoat represented Australia in the ILAC U21 Women’s World Championship in Gdynia finishing 18th in the 57 boat fleet.
Selling up?
David Johnson is looking to buy a laser (preferably a radial) for his teenage boys. Please contact him if you have one available.
60 seconds with Kevin Gilroy
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?I was 9 years old. I used to play Saturday morning tennis. One of my team mates was telling me about the adventures he had sailing his Sabot. He invited me to join him sailing at Abbotsford that afternoon. I showed up with no idea what I was getting myself into, and kept sailing for the next 25 consecutive seasons.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?I’m not that fixed on what boat I’d like to own, but I would love to go for a spin on a SailGP foiling cat.What is your ultimate sailing goal?I want to pass on the sailing experience to my kids. I’m not concerned if they choose to pursue competitive racing, but I’d like them to give it a fair go.Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser?‘Just