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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.
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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.
1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 8 years’ old but I started racing at age 12 in a VJ. The exhilaration of being out on the hiking boards on a heavy-weather reach got me hooked.2. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?A Laser. Nothing beats the independence.3. What is your ultimate sailing goal? To keep sailing a Laser into retirement.4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Circus Berserkus. It matches my sailing style – I spend far too much time with a less than desirable degree of control.5. If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? The toasties are truly great but in the old days (20 years ago) Paul used to make smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers and lemon sandwiches. They were superb and very much in keeping with the
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.
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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
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:
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.
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