60 Seconds With Mike Dunne…

1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?
33 years, was a sailing virgin when I arrived at DBSC

2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? 
New Laser.

3. What is your sailing goal?
Top 3 in DBSC championship. State and Australian champion in my class (Note, both are easier than #1 in DBSC)

4. Tell us the back story to your laser's name?
Wee Baud II – Trying to bring a little Gealic (badly missing) to the club.  Having achieved that, am now looking for a new name for my next craft. Suggestions welcome.

5. If you could add any ingredient to our already world’s best toasties – what would it be?
Hummus for the fresh sandwiches.  Love the food in the club. 

6. What are your second/ third favourite hobbies (obviously assuming sailing holds the #1 spot)
Soccer, Badminton, Squash (am still active in these, but GAA Hurling & Football before I retired)

7. Describe what you do for work in less than 5 words? 
Full Time Carer.  Supply Chain Manager.

8. What’s the first international flight you are going to book post Covid-19? And why?
Ireland, Family.

9. What’s your favourite TV show, movie, and or book?
The West Wing, Shawshank & Donut Economics (right now)

10. Tell us something interesting about yourself that members of the club don’t know?
DBSC is one of the big reasons I’m not living in Melbourne.

A very happy Mike Dunne (on right)