Sunday 13 June – Winter SeriesSunday 20 June – ILCA 50th birthday bash!9-12 July 2021- South Pacific Laser Masters, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (QLD)Sunday 18 July – Winter SeriesSunday 25 July – Winter Series (final)
Category: Latest from Double Bay Sailing Club
Oh, what a night!
After a year in hiatus, the DBSC AGP returned on Friday with a bang. If there is a better, more fun, more friendly, or more entertaining sailing club presentation, meeting and party on Sydney harbour, we want to know about it (and receive an invite)!The front end of the night was the more formal end of affairs with our gracious and entertaining Commodore leading us through proceedings, welcoming all members, and acknowledging the fantastic community we have achieved regardless of how long we each have been at the club. Safety and training, member engagement and improvement to facilities have been a focus of the committee this year to create an inclusive and social environment that generates large and competitive racing fleets.Following the prizegiving, the club’s officers were returned without any alternative nominations.After the formal part of the night, members enjoyed our open Laser bar (literally a Laser for those who have
Life Member
This year we added another life membership to the club’s ranks – John Vasey. John has been a member of the club for over 20 years and has been a consistent and significant contributor during this time.Each week he takes care of refueling our on-water support boats and most weeks provides the rescue boat service on Sunday for the 18s. He uses his network of contacts to assist with lighting and staging for our functions, while his paintings decorate our walls. On top of all this he is frequently at the club doing care and maintenance tasks.John is a gracious and generous member of the club and we sincerely appreciate his efforts for all he does.
Life Member John Vasey. Photo credit: Peter Collie
Powerboat handling certificate
The club is organising a powerboat handling course. This will provide participants with an opportunity to improve boat handling skills, learn more about engines and types of crafts and practise navigation techniques on a passage. Participants will be able to take their completion certificate to RMS to obtain their powerboat license. This course is for anyone that wants to further develop their powerboat driving skills.The course will cost members $110 (DBSC will subsidise the remaining $110). Register your interest and availability by clicking the button below.
Register interest here
Laser maintenance
The link for the article on laser maintenance in the previous newsletter was incorrect. The article can be found here.
60 Seconds with Steven Boukatos (Copy)
1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 7 years old.2. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Volvo 70.3. What is your ultimate sailing goal? To have fun and race competitively.4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Currently unnamed.5. If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? Dried oregano and basil.6. What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Spearfishing and skiing.7. Describe what you do for work in less than five words? Plan, design, and deliver new suburbs.8. What is the first international destination you will travel to (once we’re allowed) and why? Japan to ski on some crisp snow.9. What is your favourite TV show, movie, and/or book? Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.10. Tell us something interesting about yourself that members of
Coming up next…
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 Sunday 13 June – Winter SeriesSunday 20 June – Winter Series9-12 July 2021- South Pacific Laser Masters, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (QLD)Sunday 18 July – Winter SeriesSunday 25 July – Winter Series (final)
Reminder: Mini-bee this weekend
We are having a “mini bee” after racing this Sunday to ensure the club is ready for the following weekend (when we will be hosting the AGP, a private function and the ILCA 50th birthday bash). Please ensure you let your significant others know you will be staying back for a little while after racing so we can do the “white tornado” through the club quickly and painlessly.
ILCA birthday bash!
The ILCA Laser 50th birthday bash on Sunday 30 May 2021 is shaping up to be an event to remember with sailors not only coming from around Sydney harbour but interstate!There’s plenty of fun to be had with a parade sail from Fort Denison to Watsons Bay followed by an off-water BBQ and prize draw at the clubhouse. Prizes include a hull upgrade sponsored by PSA and a chance to win one of three new sails sponsored by NB Sailsports. You must enter online and sail on the day to be eligible to win a prize.Further details are available in the Notice of Event.
Sign up now
Billet
Tony McPhail (Coconut Telegraph) will be traveling from Royal Brighton Yacht Club to attend the ILCA birthday bash and is wondering if anyone has a spare room where he could stay. He has been sailing a laser on and off since 1983 and assures us he is easy to get along with. If anyone has a spare room and would like to host Tony, please email the newsletter writer who can connect you.