79 Bay St
Double Bay NSW 2028
Australia

The best ILCA / Laser sailing club in the world, located in Double Bay on Sydney Harbour.

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60 seconds with Matt Wenke

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How old were you when you first stepped on a boat?
The mighty International Cadet at the age of 8

If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy?
Hugo Boss if it’s still for sale.

What is your ultimate sailing goal?
Beat Luke in ANY regatta.

Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser?
N of 1 - a bit like the way I sail. A trial in which random allocation can be used to determine the order in experiments with 1 subject.

If you could add any ingredient to DBSC's world’s best toasties – what would it be?
Leave as is. As a carnivore I have to pass.

What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)?
I asked Lisa, my partner for help. Neither she nor I could think of anything else.

Describe what you do for work in less than five words?
Take Offs / Landings = 1

What is the first international destination you will travel to (once we're allowed) and why?
Anywhere where I don’t have to do anymore Quarantine.

What is your favourite TV show, movie, and/or book?
Wild Health Podcast.

Tell us something interesting about yourself that members of the club don’t know?
Not sure I should admit it this fact but in 1988 I owned the 1st Subway store in Australia.

Matt at the Sydney to Hobart finish with the late Andrew Short

Matt at the Sydney to Hobart finish with the late Andrew Short