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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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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.
“Off the deck” drinks will continue on Saturday afternoons from 1700. Last week we were lucky enough to have Matt Knight dial in from London who gave us a good update on all things Laser sailing in Europe.
Just some of the people who dialled in to “off the deck” last week
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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
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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Please note that the club continues to observe the Public Health Orders and the only reason you may attend the club is for exercise. The rules are the same as last week.
In the meantime, we will continue to host “off the deck” drinks for those that are missing the post race banter. Last week was a lot of fun and there is room for more to come this Saturday at 1700.
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Is the answer to last week’s question…The Olympic sailing coverage has been undoubtedly the best ever with deck cams, athlete microphones, on-water and overhead footage and live tracking.
photo: @sailingenergy
It was an absolute delight to watch Mara Stransky on her final day of racing finishing 3rd in the penultimate fleet race and 1st in her final race for the event. Mara was 14th overall at her first Olympics , which is an outstanding achievement and all the more notable after 18 months away from international events.Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you no doubt know that Matt Wearn won the gold medal in the men’s Laser event, only having to finish the medal race, such was his lead.
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…
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
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.