How the club has changed! Jim Ley, a founding member of DBSC tells us, “The club became a social mecca for kids from Double Bay and adjoining suburbs. It was a meeting place where teenagers gathered to work on their boats and socialise. The club took on its role as a venue to foster social events such as club dances and so on, it became a popular meeting place for kids in the area. The club at one time had a football team.” It is interesting to speculate on the team and positions for the 2021 season – Andrew Cox or Pat Levy at halfback?
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Admin
💰 A reminder that membership fees for 2021/22 are due 30 April 2021. Please email Emily if you have not yet received your invoice.💰 Please settle your canteen accounts this weekend using either EFTPOS or cash, or email Justin for bank transfer.
Brett Beyer Winter Program
Places still available for the Brett Beyer Coaching Winter Program starting Sunday 2 May. This is a great opportunity to improve on your sailing skills over the winter season. Click below to register.
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DBSC Ski Weekend
Last call for expressions of interest for the DBSC ski weekend 20-22 August. Please email Andrew ASAP if you would like to go as accommodation is limited.
Photo by Bastian Riccardi on Unsplash
History Corner
You may not think that the DBSC clubhouse is an architectural masterpiece however, in 2009 the National Trust decided that the clubhouse should be added to the list of historic structures in Australia. The National Trust sought to recognise the enthusiasm and commitment of the sailing club’s membership and their continued contribution to community life. A sailing club is heritage at its most active.
60 Seconds With Joshua Kirkton
1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? Dad was a keen skiff and Laser sailor so probably before I could walk. The photo is me on “Matt Helm” when I was about 11. Interestingly it was built for Matt Allen who has gone on to have a slightly more successful sailing career.2. If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? Ningaloo would do nicely… however in the absence of a lotto win, I would love to be able to sail a Moth.3. What is your ultimate sailing goal? Achieved already – slalom windsurfing on Maui.4. Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? Buzz Cat – we have a tradition in my family of naming our boats after pet cats.5. If you could add any ingredient to DBSC’s world’s best toasties – what would it be? Sailing out
Celebrating 50 Years of the Laser
DBSC will host a large exhibition of ILCA Laser dinghies sailing on the iconic Sydney Harbour on Sunday, 30 May 2021, to mark the 50th anniversary of the one-design class. We’re planning to invite anyone who has access to a Laser to sail from the Sydney Opera House to South Head, starting at 8.30am (time to be confirmed). This will be followed by festivities at the club. Please save the date for this historic event!
RSVP for DBSC Ski Trip – Last Chance to Sign Up
Please email Andrew HERE if you are interested in attending the DBSC ski weekend on 20-22 August (especially if you put your hand up at the race briefing). This is the last chance to join the DBSC gang as we hit the slopes this winter.
Lost Property
We’re about to do a lost property purge. Please check the pile of misplaced items to make sure none of them are yours.
Yoga at DBSC
You may have stumbled across a yoga session at the clubhouse in recent weeks. That’s because blok yoga has set up a pop-up studio at DBSC, offering classes on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 6:30am and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. DBSC members receive 50% off with code HALFABLOK. Why not try it out? It’s great way to stretch out after hiking. Find out more HERE.