With the recent changes to COVID restrictions double vaccinated members may now rig their boats five at a time in the boat park. There are no other changes to the restrictions.If you are not fully vaccinated you must not rig your boat in the park unless, in doing so, there would be no more than two boats in the vicinity of the club at any time.Please continue to get changed before getting your boat out in order to maximise the flow of boats in and out of the clubhouse.
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60 seconds with Andrew Craker
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?About 6yrs, (motor craft) my father managed a marine store in Port Lincoln SA.First sailed a Rainbow at age 15 with my brother, we decided it was a lot cooler that than an asphalt tennis court.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?Would stick to a laser, I respect the safety of others, anything larger & faster could put the harbour at riskWhat is your ultimate sailing goal?To finish every race in a seasonTell us the story behind the name of your Laser?I didn’t name my boat it was inherited when purchased from John VercoIf you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?Smoked salmonWhat are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)?Music / concerts & TravelDescribe what you do for work in less than five words?Encourage people
Off the deck
Will no longer be on. Or off? Whatever. Given the gradual easing of COVID restrictions and low attendance in recent weeks we will no longer host “Off the Deck”.
Australian Sailing Olympic webinar
Some members attended the post Olympic debrief hosted by Australian Sailing with Matt Wearn last night. The series continues next week with Mara Stransky at 7pm on 30 September.
Register for webinar with Mara Stransky
Second hand boats sought
Brett Beyer is looking to buy two boats fully rigged. They can be radial or standard rigs but must be 205xxx or newer. If anyone is interested in selling a laser that meets this description, please contact Brett at coaching@dbsc.com.au.
Welcome new members
We have two new members sign up in recent months – Scott Robinson and David Johnson. We will also be welcoming Morgan Au back to the club on a more regular basis.Please keep an eye out for them at the club and give them the traditional DBSC warm welcome.
Message from Hadrien Bourley
Sailors,Apologies for jumping in the Wednesday morning newsletter fun, but I thought I would send you all a quick note here. It’s been on the cards for a while, and I’m sad to announce that after 16 years living in Australia, 6 spent at DBSC, it is now time to go home to the mother land. Elle and I have put a lot of thoughts into it and between the extended lock-downs and the complexities around living with Covid, now seems a good time to make the jump and return to Monaco. We’ve both found jobs there very recently and we’re looking forward to spending time with my family and settle there. Selling my house has been relatively easy compared to leaving the club. Racing is the second best thing in the world. The first being talking about it afterwards with the gang. It’s very rare to find such a dense
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
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.
Tokyo debrief with Mara Stransky
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.