YACHTING NEWS

TEAM UPDATE

2024 ETCHELLS QLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Etchells Qld Championships are being held at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron this weekend, with 6 races over 2 days, and 13 boats currently entered. It should be some tight competition. Regatta page is https://www.rqys.com.au/qld-etchells-state-championships-2024/

SYC is represented by 4 boats:

• Wayne Kirby on Emotional Rescue
• Stephen Broadbent on Chaos Theory
• Kane Sinclair on Gen XY
• Ben Leigh Smith on Money Shot

Entries close this Sunday! With 41 entries SYC’s flagship 3 day regatta, the Yacht Sales Co Sail Paradise Regatta 2024 is on next weekend, kicking off with the Welcome Party on Friday 4th from 6pm! Don’t miss out on the action this Kings Birthday Long Weekend!

Make sure you follow the action on our dedicated Facebook page

SYC ACADEMY

Programs starting from September 2024:

September School Holidays – 16th September – 27th September

• Bookings have already begun – registration link
  https://www.oxenfordwatersportscentre.com.au/events/241462
• No experience is required!
• $50 1/2 day session or $80 Full day session
• Full Day Session 9 am-3 pm | Morning Session 9 am-12 pm | Afternoon Session 12 pm-3 pm

$200 Fair Play Voucher

• All kids and Teens courses accept Voucher
• To be redeemed only once
• Parent to email voucher to academy@sycgc.com.au along with registration request
• 1x per child
• Link for Fair Play Voucher: https://www.queenslandsavers.qld.gov.au/tips-to-save/fairplay-vouchers

Family Fun Sail – Sailing for the whole family

• Max 4 participants per boat, Ages 7+
• NOW WEEKLY on Saturdays 3hr sessions
• 8:30am start, 12pm start
• Location Oxenford Watersports Centre
• Registration and details are on the Youth and Adult Learn to Sail page:https://southportyachtclub.com.au/sailing/sailing-academy/youth-learn-to-sail/

Start Racing-

• Start Racing launched Saturday 7th September 2024
• This new program helps sailors get into racing using the SYC Hobie Wave Catamarans in the Off the Beach Catamaran Division Races at Hollywell Sailing Squadron.
• When: Saturdays 11:00am-3:30pm, as per registration
• Where: Hollywell Sailing Squadron
• Cost: $100 per boat, max 4 persons per boat (max 2 recommended for mobility)
• Only 3 boats available per session!

Details and registration link below

https://www.oxenfordwatersportscentre.com.au/events/254606

Programs starting from October 2024:

Kids Learn to Sail – starts Saturday 5^th October: https://www.oxenfordwatersportscentre.com.au/events/241447

Teens Learn to Sail – starts Saturday 5^th October: https://www.oxenfordwatersportscentre.com.au/events/241448

Homeschool Sailing – starts Wednesday 2^nd October 12 pm – 2 pm: https://www.oxenfordwatersportscentre.com.au/events/243416

Adult Learn to Sail Beginner- October

• Sundays – October 6th, 13th, 20^th
• $400pp
• No Experience required!
• Certificates 1 & 2: Start Dinghy Sailing

https://www.oxenfordwatersportscentre.com.au/events/250259

Keelboat Crewing & Helming Course

• Sat 12^th & Sun 13^th Oct Time: 9 am-3 pm
• Cost: $500 per person
• Only 3 spaces available
• Pre-requisite: Start Sailing 1 & 2 or prior sailing experience
• Location: Hollywell Sailing Squadron

https://www.oxenfordwatersportscentre.com.au/events/254335

RACING RESULTS 2024/2025

SYC Special Events:

• Keel Boat Special Event Results
• Off The Beach Special Event Results

Club Division Results:

• Offshore Division Results
• Thursday Twilight Offshore Series Results
• Thursday Twilight Results
• Inshore Division Results
• Off the Beach Catamarans Division
• Off the Beach Dinghies Results