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Double Bay NSW 2028
Australia

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60 seconds with new member Dean Kurz

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The club is happy to welcome a new member – Dean Kurz. Here’s some information about Dean. Please give him a warm Double Bay welcome when you see him at the club.

How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? 
I started sailing sabots at the age of 5 off the beach at Mornington VIC

If money (and sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? 
A nice cruising yacht 

What is your ultimate sailing goal?
Only goal is enjoyment and to be somewhat competitive

Tell us the story behind the name of your Laser? 
My laser is named after my red cattle dog, hence Red Dog

If you could add any ingredient to DBSC's world’s best toasties – what would it be? 
Bacon

What are your second/third favourite hobbies (assuming sailing is #1)? 
Motorcycle riding and cycling

Describe what you do for work in less than five words? 
Ducati AU network development manager

What is the next international destination you will travel to and why? 
Greece, history and to cruise the Mediterranean

What is your favourite TV show, movie, and/or book? 
North Sails sailing tactics!

Tell us something interesting about yourself that members of the club don’t know?
Last Saturday was my first time sailing on Sydney Harbour, what an amazing experience to race on a course with such iconic views.