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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Sharing sunsets
“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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Powerboat Handling Course
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.
60 seconds with Ross Ramsay
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
Covid reminder
Members are reminded to adhere to the Public Health Orders. The only reason you are allowed to 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.Also, you must NOT attend the club if:(a) you live more than 10km 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 relevant times (until you have observed the relevant requirements).
Off the deck drinks
For those that are missing the post race banter, we’re going to have some virtual drinks this Saturday at 1700.Please RSVP to receive a link to the meeting.
How good is the racing
There has never been a better time to be locked down at home, away from the boss, with footage of the Olympic sailing better than ever! If you’re not already watching, you can watch online here.After 3 days and 6 races for the ILCA Laser class, Mara Stransky is coming 18th in the women’s event, while Matt Wearn is in 2nd place in the men’s event.
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Olympic sales
In the spirit of the Olympics, some friends of the club and the class more broadly are doing deals.Performance Sailcraft (PSA) is having a 15% off sale of almost EVERYTHING in stock (unfortunately this excludes complete boats, hulls & sails*). The sale will commence from the starting gun of race one of the Laser/ILCA Radials @1:05pm (AEST) on 25/7 and run until the start of the last Laser/ILCA race at @4:33pm (AEST) 01/08. Head to PSA for more details. Simply head to the website and apply discount code OLYMPIC15 in the checkout to receive 15% off your order.Jon West Photography is also having a sale with $5 discounts on all downloads until end August 2021. If you haven’t already got your shots from the ILCA 50th birthday bash or the NSW Laser Masters State Champs, now is the time to do so!
60 seconds with David Huber
How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? I travelled to England when I was 1. No memory of it, but photo below. First sailed with my parents on a teak sailing boat which had been built in Hong Kong and was sailed to Australia in 1879 (or so I was told). Sabots when aged 7 If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?Cruising boat. An Amel 54 would do nicelyWhat is your ultimate sailing goal?No goals other than sailing a little better each time I go outTell us the story behind the name of your Laser?It doesn’t have a name. Just a number – no reason.If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be?Avocado and chilli jam. Not sure that anything would truly improve them thoughWhat are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is
Winter series results
In light of the Covid restrictions in NSW, the winter season has drawn to a close. Congratulations to our season winners!Standard Championship: David NewmanRadial Championship: Andrew CoxStandard Pointscore: Nick AlexanderRadial Pointscore: Ian Tudball