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Okay we’re getting to sound like a broken record, but tonight looks like another cracker for twilight sailing. A 19-knot NEer is forecast under a sunny sky. Check out the photo below. Who wouldn’t want a mid-week break that looks like that? Splash at 5, Brett Beyer’s program at 5:30. Hope you can make it.
Photo by Diana Valia Chen.
Jean Paul Gaultier is launching a new men’s fragrance and wanted to create a fun experience for their influencers (beautiful young men and women with large social media followings) to showcase the new nautically themed offering. Who better to help them then the good looking DBSC crew? A team of 20 plus members volunteered their time on Monday morning. Dressed in spiffy Jean Paul Gaultier themed sailors’ rashies our team showed the influencers how to sail a laser and took them out for a 2-up sail and a short race near Clark Island. By all accounts the influencers had a blast. As Clare Alexander put it, “It was so fun to see all these people, with pretty much no idea about our amazing sport, out on Sydney harbour Laser sailing, laughing and having a ball! It’s a huge effort, especially during this time, but incredible and shows what a little team of dedicated volunteers can achieve
We’d like to move ahead with a special DBSC Boat License course for members who haven’t yet obtained one. However we need a few more participants to make it happen. The cost for the course will be split between the club and the member. If you’re interested please contact Mark Crowhurst HERE to let him know.
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
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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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
Wednesday, 4 November, 5pm Splash – Twilight SprintsSaturday, 7 November, 9am – Learn to RaceSaturday, 7 November, 2pm Start – Club Champs heats 5 & 6Wednesday, 11 November, 5pm Splash – Twilight SprintsSaturday, 14 November, 2pm Start – Spring Point Score heats 9 & 10
Last week a challengingly fresh N/NE gradient with an outgoing tide made for a great evening to practice starting techniques under the watchful eye of Coach Beyer. We’re back at it again tonight, with a 5pm splash. Hope you can make it.
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.