Category: Latest from Double Bay Sailing Club

How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?About 9, it was my uncle’s powerboat and we went on a day fishing trip out of Rose Bay. Fell in love with being on the water from that day.If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?A 50 foot JeanneauWhat is your ultimate sailing goal?Skipper a boat in the Sydney to HobartTell us the story behind the name of your Laser?It came with the boat and I would change it but heard it is bad luck.If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?Jalapeno – spice ‘em up!What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)?Ocean swimming and cyclingDescribe what you do for work in less than five words?Design, build, & support IT systemsWhat is the first international destination you will travel to (once we’re allowed) and

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9-12 July 2021- South Pacific Laser Masters, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (QLD)Sunday 18 July – Winter SeriesSunday 25 July – Winter Series (final)Saturday 7 August – Winter Sprint SeriesSaturday 14 August – Winter Sprint SeriesSaturday 21 August – Winter Sprint SeriesSaturday 28 August – Working Bee and Winter Sprint SeriesSunday 29 August – Powerboat Handling Course with Australian SailingSaturday 4 September – LTR, Spring Season Opening, and Club Championships 1 & 2 (BBQ after sailing)The club calendar can be viewed (and subscribed to) here.

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After a cold week with gradient dominant westerlies that last all day, Sunday races were again rewarded with consistent conditions and a glorious sunny day. While the breeze threatened to shut down towards the end of race 2, it freshened a little for the final race of the day. Many thanks to the race committee led by PRO Jules Hall assisted by Simon Stone and David Newman, who ran fast, efficient and timely racing.

Photo credit: Simon Stone

In the full rig championship, races were won by Nick Alexander and Matt Wenke taking two, and the pointscore races won by Tim Heath (twice) and Matt Wenke taking the third race.In the radial championship, Andrew Cox scored a hat trick, and in

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The ILCA Laser 50th birthday bash will be going ahead this weekend, regardless of weather (subject to safety, of course)! Thank you to those who have registered – we appreciate your commitment to get up early and be there on the day.There are great prizes to be won including the gold hull upgrade sponsored by PSA sailing and some new sails sponsored by NB Sailsports. Remember, you have to be in it (a.k.a. registered and sailing) to win it! If you have not registered, it is not too late to join us.

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We will have a professional film crew, including drone and photographers covering the event. We are also asking participants to capture further awesome footage of the day. If you have a GoPro (or similar) that is 4K capable, can you please attach

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Rob at NB Sailsports is looking to purchase older lasers – sail/hull numbers 190000 – 205000. If you have an older laser for sale please call Rob on 0405 177 207.

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How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?The mighty International Cadet at the age of 8If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?Hugo Boss if it’s still for sale.What is your ultimate sailing goal?Beat Luke in ANY regatta.Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser?N of 1 – a bit like the way I sail. A trial in which random allocation can be used to determine the order in experiments with 1 subject.If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?Leave as is. As a carnivore I have to pass.What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)?I asked Lisa, my partner for help. Neither she nor I could think of anything else.Describe what you do for work in less than five words?Take Offs / Landings = 1What is the first international

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Sunday 20 June – ILCA 50th birthday bash!9-12 July 2021- South Pacific Laser Masters, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (QLD)Sunday 18 July – Winter SeriesSunday 25 July – Winter Series (final)Saturday 7 August – Winter Sprint SeriesSaturday 14 August – Winter Sprint SeriesSaturday 21 August – Winter Sprint SeriesSaturday 28 August – Working Bee and Winter Sprint SeriesSunday 29 August – Powerboat Handling Course with Australian SailingThe club calendar can be viewed (and subscribed to) here.

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The first Sunday of winter 2021. Photo credit: Kate McHugh

Those that braved the early morning chill were rewarded with a reliable south westerly morning breeze.In the full rig championship, races were won by David Newman, then Nick Alexander, then David Newman again, while the pointscore were won by Gerry Donohoe (twice) and Ash Deacon taking the third race.In the radial championship, the first two races were won by new dad James Tudball, with Andrew Cox taking out the third race, while in the pointscore, Pia Hattersley had two wins and Andrew Cox won the third.Many thanks to the race committee led by PRO Alistair Sutherland supported by Andrew Craker, Jack Sywak and Quinn Pierson. Soup of the day courtesy of Paul was tomato and capsicum.

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There has been a lot on at the club lately and perhaps you haven’t read all of the pithy, funny, engaging newsletters that are lovingly written each week. Here’s a recap:The ILCA Laser 50th birthday bash has been postponed to 20 June. Awesome prizes. Details here.The club is running a powerboat handling course – a great refresher and a pathway for a license for those that don’t have one. $110 for members; $220 for friends and family. Register here.Simon has a boat for sale.Chris Costandi is looking for a boat that is newer than Simon’s. 

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From the man who initially started publishing this segment…1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?I was 5, and learned to sail on a converted wooden duck hunting boat called a Sneakbox. It was a fleet type unique to our club which was situated on an island off the coast of New Jersey. The dinghies were one or two person boats, that were super heavy. If you flipped, it was over, as the boats quickly filled up with water and you had to be towed back to the dock. Hence my continued aversion to flipping to this day!2. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?My laser and Smitten are perfect for now.3. What is your ultimate sailing goal?To win a Pointscore series.4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser?Zoomer. When I joined DBSC my daughter was 5

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