Ian Tudball is heading to the South Pacific Laser Masters at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (QLD) (9-12 July 2021) and has space on his trailer for another boat. Please speak with him at the club if you would like to arrange a tow up to the event.
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Hoodies
DBSC branded hoodies are now available to keep the cool kids warm during the cooler months. They are a similar design as the T-shirts, just warmer. Head to our shop to purchase for $45 and pick them up from Diana.
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The cool kids will be wearing these.
60 Seconds With Kerryn Smith
1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? About 3 years old, on Moreton Bay. 2. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Swan 65.3. What is your ultimate sailing goal? To compete successfully, and master as many skills as I can while I can. 4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? My two kids used to argue about who was the favoured child, so ‘Favourite Child III’ seemed like a good boat name. 5. If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? You can’t improve on perfection .6. What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Travel and reading – not done much of the former in 12 months so spent more time on the latter. 7. Describe what you do for work in less
Coming up next…
Sunday 16 May – Winter Series Sunday 23 May – Winter Series and “Mini Bee” after sailingFriday 28 May – Annual General PartySunday 30 May – ILCA 50th birthday bash!Sunday 6 June – Winter Series
Race Report: 2 May 2021
Sunday 2 May was the first day of our winter racing season, although nobody informed Huey (the weather)! A combined fleet of nearly 30 sailors took to the water along with Australian Sailing Squad members, Mara Stransky and Zoe Hamilton, and the NSWIS team, coached on the day by Tom Burton.With clouds and a warm morning, the winter westerly was subdued and shut down early, in fact during the first race, with many sailors unable to make it to the end of the second lap before timing out. It took a little time for the northerly to set in at sea level, but once it did, we were able to have a further two races in light but reliable conditions.The results have been dancing with Gremlins, and will be available on the website in due course.Many thanks to PRO, Luke Parker who persevered in tricky conditions. He was ably assisted
Golden Jubilee
We’re thrilled to be hosting a Sydney Harbour birthday bash for the 50th anniversary of the ILCA Laser one-design class on Sunday, 30 May 2021.The event will be a “parade” sail from Fort Denison to Watsons Bay, with participants gathering on water at Farm Cove at 09:30 before a 10:00 departure. A start procedure and course will be provided in the Sailing Instructions. Participants are invited to attend DBSC after the event for a free BBQ and prize draw. All visitors are welcome and club dollies will be provided for those that sail in.There will be prizes for entering and participating, including a hull upgrade (donated by PSA) and three new sails (donated by NB Sailsports). You must enter and turn up on the day to be eligible to win (see
Membership subscriptions now due
While it might be winter and sailing isn’t at the front of everyone’s mind, the bills keep rolling in… Many thanks to the majority of members who have paid their memberships on time. This allows our club to keep running smoothly.We do however, have 30% of members that have not paid their subscriptions. If you are one of these members, can you please pay your membership a.s.a.p.?Please email our club secretary, Emily if you have not yet received your invoice or are having any difficulty with payments.
AGP. Please RSVP!
A paperless post invite has been sent to members. Please RSVP using the link in the paperless post email to ensure we are appropriately provisioned for the evening.If you are having any difficulties with your RSVP, please email our club secretary, Emily.
DBSC hoodies
DBSC branded hoodies are now available to keep the cool kids warm during the cooler months. They are a similar design as the T-shirts, just warmer.Head to our shop to purchase for $45 and pick them up from Diana on the weekend.
Buy Now
The cool kids will be wearing these.
60 Seconds With Michael Osborne
1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? My family lived 100 metres from Lane Cove Sailing Club. My father had a yacht and my brother Alick had a variety of dinghies. Robert Lowndes used to spend weekends at our house and go sailing with Alick. I was too young to now recall the first time I was on a boat. 2. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? A Laser, or an Etchell (if I could organise the crew).3. What is your ultimate sailing goal? To keep sailing lasers until I am the same age as Julian van Aalst.4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Dragonfly – we have a pond in our garden which is regularly visited by these beautiful creatures. My younger daughter suggested it.5. If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?