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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.

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Restricted club access

The club is having work done on the roof over the next two weeks. There will be no access to the club this Thursday and Friday (12 & 13 August) and next Monday to Wednesday (16-18 August) while these works are undertaken.The club may be accessed over the weekend in accordance with the Public Health Orders. The only reason you may 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.Also, you must NOT attend the club if:(a)  you live more than

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Medal race debrief (rescheduled)

The race debrief of the Olympic Laser medal races (men’s and women’s) has been rescheduled to this Friday at 6pm.If you did not buy a ticket last week, it’s not too late to join. Brett Beyer will talk through replays of the races over Zoom. This is bound to be insightful and educational!The cost is $10 per head and once tickets are purchased you will be provided with the zoom link.

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Update on the Women's Regatta

Sadly, owing to the continued uncertainties of COVID restrictions, the club has made the decision to cancel The Women’s Regatta, which was scheduled for 26 September 2021.  This event has been an important part of Double Bay Sailing Club’s aim to support and promote women’s participation in the sport and the ILCA / Laser class. Thank you to everyone who had planned to be part of the event, both as volunteers and as participants. Those who have participated in previous events know it is an event like no other.

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60 seconds with Robert Vann

How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? Maybe 3 or 4? on the family Etchells in Tampa, FL.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Island hopping on a Cal 40 has always sounded fun.What is your ultimate sailing goal? To stay competitive while keeping it fun.Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Tiburon – it’s Spanish for shark.If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? Sliced apple.What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Skiing and Surfing. Describe what you do for work in less than five words? Engineering support for the RAN.What is the first international destination you will travel to (once we’re allowed) and why? Japan! I’ve been kicking around ideas for a Japanuary ski trip to Hokkaido.What is your favourite TV show, movie, and/or

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Medal race debrief

This Friday at 6pm, the club is hosting a session with Brett Beyer, where he will talk through the replays of the two Laser medal races over Zoom. This is bound to be more insightful and educational than the channel 7 commentary!The cost is $10 per head and once tickets are purchased you will be provided with the zoom link.

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