In light of the COVID-19 restrictions in NSW, racing this weekend will not be on.Members are asked to adhere to the Public Health Orders. The only reason you are allowed to attend the club is for exercise.If you attend the club, you MUST:(a) check in using the QR code(b) wear a mask inside(c) not attend or sail in more than groups of two. If your attendance would result in more than two in the club or in the park, you must wait outside (or on the water, if you are coming back in) until your presence in the park or in the club would not result in more than two people together.Also, you must NOT attend the club if:(a) you have any symptoms or are awaiting a test result(b) you or anyone in your household are required to isolate(c) you have been to a case location at the relevant times
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Coming up next…
Sunday 18 July – Winter SeriesSunday 25 July – Winter Series (final)Saturday 7 August – Winter Sprint SeriesSaturday 14 August – Winter Sprint SeriesSaturday 21 August – Winter Sprint SeriesSaturday 28 August – Working Bee and Winter Sprint SeriesSunday 29 August – Powerboat Handling Course with Australian SailingSaturday 4 September – LTR, Spring Season Opening, and Club Championships 1 & 2 (BBQ after sailing)The club calendar can be viewed (and subscribed to) here.
60 seconds with Quentin Burns
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?11 years oldIf money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?An America’s Cup 75What is your ultimate sailing goal?To Have FunTell us the story behind the name of your Laser?“On Fire”- My surname is BURNS!If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?Nothing. They are perfect as they are.What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)?Music, SkiingDescribe what you do for work in less than five words?SchoolWhat is the first international destination you will travel to (once we’re allowed) and why?Wherever there is wind and a Regatta!What is your favourite TV show, movie, and/or book?’Tallyho’ Boat BuilderTell us something interesting about yourself that members of the club don’t know? I play the Saxophone.
Hoist training postponed
Training for the boat hoist has been postponed owing to Covid restrictions. Watch this space for further information.
It’s that time of year again! (a.k.a. Covid update)
The club has no formal sailing scheduled this week however the current Covid restrictions in place in Sydney have bearing on the use of the club.Stay at home rules are in place until 11:59pm on Friday 9 July and members are encouraged to remain at home. While exercise and outdoor recreation is a reasonable excuse to leave home, and you are permitted to access the club and use your boat, members are encouraged to do this alone and are reminded:Outdoor exercise is permitted in groups of no more than 10 but less is better using common senseIf you access the club, you must (a) check in using the Service NSW QR code, (b) wear a mask at all times inside the clubhouse, (c) observe 1.5m distancing, and (d) observe the 4m2 ruleThe 4m2 rule means no more than 9 people in the men’s change room and 3 people in the
Little people
While you were bunkered down at home during Covid last year, some of our members made good use of the time. Congratulations to our members who have recently had babies:Sara Brooks – AngusSimon Stone – Charlie James Tudball – Max
Sailing prizewinners
Our prizewinners for the sailing season were:Ron Young Trophy : 2020-21 Club Champion Laser Standard – Rod BarnesSally Gordon Trophy: 2020-21 Club Champion Laser Radial – Sylvie StannageDon Roach Trophy: 2020-21 Masters Club Champion Laser Standard – Rod BarnesDon Roach Trophy: 2020-21 Masters Club Champion Laser Radial – Martin White2020-21 Spring Point Score Winner Laser Standard – Steven London / London Pride2020-21 Spring Point Score Winner Laser Radial / 4.7 – Daryl Lawrence2020-21 Autumn Point Score Winner Laser Standard – Michael Osborne / Dragonfly2020-21 Autumn Point Score Winner Laser Radial / 4.7 – Alistair Sutherland2020-21 Winter Champion Laser Standard – Luke Parker2020-21 Winter Champion Laser Radial – Sylvie Stannage2020-21 Richard Tyrrell Trophy – Hadrien Bourely2020-21 Nano Rousso Trophy – Rod Barnes Dene Bergman Trophy: 2020-21 Vaucluse Challenge Champion Laser Standard – Matt FaddyGraham Read Trophy: 2020-21 Vaucluse Challenge Champion Laser Radial – Mina Ferguson
Club Person of the Year
The John Barraclough Award for Club Person of the Year went to Diana Chen who has been an unprecedented force of ideas and action at the club.
Club Person of the Year – Diana Chen. Photo credit: Peter Collie.
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
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