60 Seconds With Steven London…

1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?
I think I was 8 or 10, sailing an old style wooden Moth, and Manly Junior at balmoral.

2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? 
Beneteau First 53

3. What is your sailing goal? 
Keeping fit, having fun (Be more competitive in the laser fleet 😀) 

4. Tell us the back story to your laser's name? 
London Pride - a bit of a joke - well there are many things named after me 😀, this beer is but one - I hope one day to have pride in my sailing abilities (not there yet!)

 5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties – what would it be?(Love them as they are) - Sliced black olives 

6. What are your second/ third favourite hobbies (obviously assuming sailing holds the #1 spot)
Gardening, Drawing

7. Describe what you do for work in less than 5 words? 
Pre-Press Software Applications Support 

8. What’s the first international flight you are going to book post Covid-19? And why? 
Greece, pleasure sailing (touring)

9. What’s your favourite TV show, movie, and or book?
Poirot (david suchet), Pulp Fiction, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy 

10. Tell us something interesting about yourself that members of the club don’t know?
My father is Hungarian 

Coming Up…

Wednesday, 21 October, 5pm Splash – Twilight Sprints

Saturday, 24 October, 2pm Start – Spring Point Score

Wednesday, 28 October, 5pm Splash – Twilight Sprints

Saturday, 31 October, 2pm Start – Spring Point Score

Sunday, 1 November, 2pm Start – Big Boat Race

COVID Rules Relaxation

In light of current COVID regulations and after a review of last week’s season opener, we are revising some of our COVIDSafe policies. Based on available space we will now permit 10 members on the front deck, 20 in clubhouse, and no limits in park. But please remember that the 1.5m physical distancing rule still applies. 

The changerooms and men’s toilet remain closed. You must continue to change outside or come and go in your wetsuit. However, women are now permitted to use the toilets in the women’s changeroom, with the men continuing to use the accessible toilet.   

Cashless canteen orders will continue to be placed under the marquee in the park. We know that everyone has been craving a world famous toastie so please order one this week and support our canteen! 

Twilights on Tonight

Splash is at 5pm (or whenever you can make it). Hope to see you there for some beautiful golden hour sailing.

Tonight will be the first instalment of this season’s Brett Beyer Twilight Program, with on water coaching for those who have signed up (participants please make sure you have paid up HERE). Everyone is welcome, including visitors from other clubs. 

Last week’s twilights were magical.

Season Opener Club Champs

It was great to finally get the season underway last Saturday. A month late in starting due to COVID restrictions, the first heats of the Club Championships were held under beautiful conditions with warm temps, sunny skies and a decent NE breeze. Forty boats competed in the kick-off event. 

In the Radials, Martin White was victorious both races. In the Standards, Rod Barnes won the first race, and Ian Alexander triumphed in the second race. Congrats to all the competitors.  

Thanks also to last week’s race management volunteers: PRO Craig Sheers, assisted by Geoff Boscoe, COTD Jason Wilkins, CCO Derek Hand, and Canteen Assistants Rod Barnes and Gerry Donohoe. 

We look forward to seeing you all back out there this Saturday for the first heats of the Spring Pointscore. If you aren’t launching from the DBSC clubhouse you can always watch our 1pm race briefing on our Instagram HERE.

LTR is Back This Saturday

Been craving the lessons and tips from our very own Champion, Martin White and his crack team of coaches? Your wait is over. Learn to Race is back on this Saturday, 17 October at 9am. It will then continue on the first and third Saturday of the month (except Jan 2). Come along if you want to learn more about Laser boat handling, balance, boat posture, trim, starts, tacks, gybes, boat set-up and any other race management fundamentals. Please email Martin White HERE if you are planning on attending.

Sign Up for State Masters Champs in Jervis Bay

We previously ran an Expression of Interest for those wishing to attend the State Masters Championship which is scheduled to be heled at Jervis Bay Sailing Club on 13 – 14 February 2021.  

Accommodation options will run out quickly so once again, if you are interested in potentially attending the event,  please fill out the form HERE. 

We’re hoping to have a large DBSC contingent travel to this beautiful setting – along with family and friends. It should be a wonderful weekend away. 

For those not quite sure if this event is suitable for them or you want some additional information on what it is like to attend the event, please contact rodbarnes@dbsc.com.au. Rod will be hosting an information session about the event this Saturday before racing at 12:30pm on the grass outside the club. Come along to hear more. 

Big Boat Racing

Last Sunday we had a Big Boat race (postponed one week due to the October long weekend). It was a cracker of a day on the harbour with a 15-18 knot NE breeze, and sunny skies. Though only two boats participated, the day was enjoyable and competitive. Despite a close call with a Harbour Marker, Chenonceau was able to outpace Smitten to win the day. The Big Boats race again on Sunday, November 1 at 2pm. 

Removal of Fuel Canisters

We have noticed a number of non-DBSC fuel canisters stored in various parts of the club, most notably in the vestibule to the women’s bathroom. 

Storage of fuel at the club represents a fire hazard that we cannot permit. All DBSC fuel is stored in a fireproof locker, but there is no room in that locker for private fuel canisters. 

If the fuel canisters shown in the photos below belong to you, can you please remove them by this coming Saturday, 17 October. Any non-DBSC fuel canisters remaining on that date will be removed and disposed. 

If you wish to claim one of the below canisters and cannot get to the club before Saturday, please let the Commodore know by email HERE.  

We appreciate your understanding and assistance with this. 

Bin Your Waste Properly

We know it’s not glamorous, but we need everyone’s help to ensure the right stuff is going into the right bins. It may seem simple but sadly it’s not happening. 

We have three different types of bins:

The BLUE bins are special “return and earn” recycling bins through which we earn money. The only items that can go in these bins are empty plastic bottles which have a readable barcode (i.e. water, sports drink, etc.) or beer bottles with readable barcodes on labels. Do not crush the bottles and cans as that makes the barcodes unreadable. These items cannot be co-mingled with other types of garbage. NO wine or spirit bottles are permitted. The blue bins should always be inside, except on the rare occasions they are full and are put out for collection.  

The YELLOW bins take recyclables not included in Blue bins, including wine and spirit bottles, paper, and cardboard. Please make sure to flatten any boxes.

The RED bins are for non-recyclable general waste. 

The yellow and red bins are kept in the club, except on sailing days when they are outside of the rollerdoor at its eastern side. At the end of the day they should be brought back inside. 

We appreciate everyone’s contribution to our waste management and recycling efforts by focusing on these two simple requests – put uncrushed bottles and cans into the BLUE bins and always bring the bins inside if you notice them outside at the end of the day.