Category: Latest from Double Bay Sailing Club

States at Belmont – Register NOW as Spaces are Limited

Get your applications in for the State Open Champs – limited numbers and no beach entries accepted. If you are planning on going make sure you’ve let Rod Barnes know HERE (so he can help coordinate transportation) and register now. Here’s the info from the NSW & ACT Laser Association: NB Sailsports State Championship Belmont 16s 5 – 6th DecemberThe States at Belmont 16s are being sponsored by NB Sailsports. Rob McMillan has donated a Laser sail with the winner to be drawn at the presentation.The Notice of Race for the States is HERE.We will have some new land arrangements for the States as part of our COVID Plan. Due to the club’s COVID safe requirements this event will be limited to 120 entries and no beach entries will be accepted. We average around 100 entries for our States so the 120 limit may not be reached. If it is then entries will be closed so best to

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60 Seconds With Geoff Boscoe…

1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? Aged 8 in a Manly Junior called Good Times (see photo).  We sailed out of Mosman Sailing Club.  I was the crew and had no idea what I was doing (mostly still don’t!) and neither did the skipper. I don’t think we even finished a race that first season and things did not improve much from there2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?I’d be happy with Andrew Cox’s most recently traded-in Laser, plus a tender for it from Perini Navi3. What is your sailing goal?To get a ground floor rack position at DBSC4. Tell us the back story to your laser’s name?Think Big was a statement of intent.  Unfortunately the actions have not lived up to the intent5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties –

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60 Seconds With John Verco…

It was great to welcome John back this season after a few years hiatus, read on to learn a bit about this DBSC veteran: 1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?About 3 on my Father’s St George class yacht moored at the South Australian Yacht Squadron. 2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?The thrill of Laser sailing, the camaraderie  of other club members… no need to look elsewhere.3. What is your sailing goal? After a hiatus of three seasons and now coming back to be competitive and enjoy the sailing. 4. Tell us the back story to your laser’s name? Well my old Laser, Pirate is still in the shed so I decided if I managed to sail well, it would feel like MAGIC 5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties – what would it be?I met

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Race Report

The forecast big Northerly was supressed by rain. So instead of another 20 knot plus day, Score Point heats 5 and 6 were held in a very light breeze which grew slightly over the course of the afternoon. The first race of the day was shortened due to the lack of wind. With the light wind, rig set up and tide management was key.The winners (after handicap) were: Full Rigs: Nick Alexander (Point Score Heat 5) and Steve London (Point Score Heat 6); Radials/4.7s: Emily Ball (Point Score Heat 5) and Kirk Marcolina (Point Score Heat 6). Thanks to the race team for running an efficient day despite the lack of wind — Michael Osborne (PRO), Kate McHugh (LTRaR), Mark Crowhurst (COTD), Jim Dounis (CCO/CO-COTD) and Nick Pellow and Simon Stone who helped Paul and Shirley with canteen orders. 

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Keeping the Clubhouse Tidy

There has been a lot of gear left on the floor in the clubhouse, which we need to address as it encourages pests in the clubhouse (of the insect and animal variety) and gets in the way of rack access and other club operations.Richard George and Kim Ketelbey have very kindly agreed to take on the role of “house management” volunteers. They will be putting anything left on the floor of the club or anywhere in the change rooms into “lost property” bins, which will be disposed of monthly.The first instalment of this has occurred, with a large collection in and on crates in the vestibule to the women’s changeroom.  In addition, two old sails (a Radial with the number “0” and a Standard MkII with the number 211497) and three foil bags (two with full sets of serviceable equipment) were found lying around.  Martin White has these safely locked

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60 Seconds With Daniel Costandi…

As the HSC is in full swing we’ve been missing some of our year 12 sailors of late. That includes Daniel Costandi. We look forward to welcoming him back once he’s finished acing his exams. In the meantime here’s a bit about the young man:1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 10 years old2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? IMOCA 603. What is your sailing goal?To represent Australia at the Olympic Games in the Laser Mens4. Tell us the back story to your laser’s name?Race Mode On – Nothing much to it actually… I just switch ON when racing5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties – what would it be?Vegemite6. What are your second/ third favourite hobbies (obviously assuming sailing holds the #1 spot)That’s easy… Fishing and Surfing7. Describe what you do for

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