Category: Latest from Double Bay Sailing Club

The much anticipated release of “50th birthday bash” is here! Many thanks to James Tudball of The White Tree, Australia’s leading provider of music and video for weddings and other events who put together this edit. Special mention goes to the NSW & ACT Laser Association for their financial contribution towards the cost of the footage, which was taken by Aero Media.Once again, the club would like to thank the organisers and participants of this special event, in particular Diana Chen and the sponsors, PSA and NB Sailports. 

Watch it now!

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DBSC is a community club and highly visible to the public. It is therefore fundamental that we not only follow the public health orders, but that we are also seen to be following the public health orders.We note that, sadly, the majority of our members are not permitted to attend the club at all within the current restrictions. We look forward to welcoming everyone back again soon!For those lucky enough to be able to attend the club for exercise within their permitted 5km radius it is really important you respect the guidelines that have been provided to ensure access to the club may continue. In particular:You may only exercise only in groups of twoONLY TWO BOATS ARE TO BE VISIBLE in the vicinity of the club at any time; this includes in the entrance to the club, in the park, on the beach and in the shallow water near the clubIf there are already two boats in the vicinity of the club, you must wait until they have either launched or been

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Our friends at the CYCA have used the weather this week as an opportunity to educate sailors on the formation of an East Coast Low that we are currently experiencing. You can learn more here:

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Australian Sailing is hosting a webinar on the Tokyo Olympic experience with three-time Olympic gold medal-winning Laser coach, Michael Blackburn on Tuesday 7 September at 7pm.

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“Off the deck” drinks have provided a great opportunity for members to share their remote sunset views. We will continue to host this event on Saturday afternoons from 1700. 

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The Powerboat Handling Course with Australian Sailing has been postponed until after the lockdown has passed. Those who registered and paid for the course should have been contacted by Australian Sailing this week. Further details will be advised when possible. If the subsequent arrangements are not suitable a refund for the course is available from Australian Sailing.

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How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? About 12. The boating scene in Moree wasn’t huge.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? I know I should nominate a sailing boat, but I’ve always fancied myself on one of those antique Halvorsen cruisers.What is your ultimate sailing goal? Can’t say what the ultimate goal might be but at this stage just being part of the pack at DBSC races.Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? The Beagle. My wifes suggestion which I quite like, though it does conjure an image of a slow old tub.If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? Given I’ve never tried one the missing ingredient is my hands.What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? Tennis and book clubsDescribe what you do for

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In what is as close to racing as our members can get at the moment, last Friday the club hosted a debrief of the men’s and women’s Olympic Laser medal races with Brett Beyer.This was an insightful and education evening and attendees are bound to be at the front of the fleet once racing resumes.

Brett Beyer coaching his earnest squad over zoom…

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Please note that the public health orders have changed to limit movement beyond a 5km radius from your home. 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 people.Also, you must NOT attend the club if:(a)  you live more than 5km from the club(b)  you have any symptoms or are awaiting a test result(c)  you or anyone in your household are required to isolate(d)  you have been to a case location at

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The volunteer roster will continue to be scheduled from the end of the existing lockdown. While it’s optimistic, it is easier to cancel the roster than scramble to schedule volunteers at the last minute.When you receive the roster email, please confirm your attendance by return email.

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