YACHTING NEWS
NEW JUNIOR COMMODORES
Congratulations to our new Junior Commodore Teegan Mitchell, and Junior Vice Commodore Stirling Kelly!
COOK ISLAND YACHT RACE
Sunday treated an 18 strong offshore fleet to some fast conditions for the annual 35 nautical mile return yacht race to Cook Island. The Navigators prize was in tight contention, grasped by 38 with a time differential of just 2 mins.
It proved a clean sweep for our Offshore Division Rep and Skipper of Makani, Barry Berg, winning 1st on PHS, ORC, and IRC.
IRC
1st – 33345 MAKANI Barry Schoonenberg
2nd – 52542 BLACK DIAMOND Glenn Burrell
3rd – RQ307 WEDGETAIL David Rose
PHS
1st – 33345 MAKANI Barry Schoonenberg
2nd – 4924 SHE Philip Bell
3rd – 52542 BLACK DIAMOND Glenn Burrell
ORC
1st – 33345 MAKANI Barry Schoonenberg
2nd – 52542 BLACK DIAMOND Glenn Burrell
3rd – 4037 TOUCHE Greg Watson
Photos and videos on the SYC Offshore and Twilight Facebook Group
Congratulations to all our Junior Sailors who competed this past weekend in The Moreton Group Optimist Queensland State Championships 2024! Some fabulous results from our youngest members!
Green Fleet
4th Jozee Fowler ‘Barracuda’
10th Henry Campbell ‘AUS721’
15th Mariella Brady ‘Sea Biscuit’
17th Elizabeth Lake ‘Silky Wind’
21st Flynn Hammel ‘Dauntless’
23rd Caleb McCarthy ‘Irresistible’
Intermediate Fleet
7th Tanner Arendsen ‘Bazinga’
Open Fleet
16th Lucas Dickson ‘Sonic’
17th Jack McGuire ‘The Jackal’
18th Evie McGuire ‘Ocean Spirit’
19th Addison Greenwood ‘Wizz Fizz’
21st Nate McCarthy ‘Splash’
22nd Calvin Ciganek ‘Torpedo’
23rd Lyla Greenwood ‘Zig Zag’
Results Link – https://app.sailsys.com.au/club/25/results/series/4265/pointscore?view=individual&handicap=s
CHRISTMAS SAILING! 18th December – Free of charge for the sailing members. Expect fun sailing, lots of random prizes – best costumes, Christmas carols/dances(!?) from participating teams, Fun trivia, etc.
BOOK NOW – https://events.humanitix.com/inshore-division-christmas-party-2024
UPCOMING AWAY EVENTS
SAIL MELBOURNE REGATTA
Wishing our very own Myles Wilson on ‘The Flash’ great sailing at the annual Sail Melbourne Regatta, with over 220 competitors from around Australia competing at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club – Good Luck Myles!
More Information – https://www.sailmelbourne.com.au/home
UPCOMING SYC SPECIAL EVENTS
SYC ACADEMY
Sailing at Oxenford By Ashlea Kernahan
With just one week to go until our School Holiday Sailing program kicks off on 16th December, the excitement is building at Oxenford Watersports Centre!
In the meantime, we’ve been thrilled to see sailors taking advantage of private lessons between their courses, using the time to refine their skills and stay active on the water.
Adult Learn to Sail
Our December sailors completed their second session this Sunday, participants are continuing to build on the skills introduced in their first session.
The course has been progressing steadily, with sailors gaining more confidence and improving their sailing techniques.
We’re looking forward to seeing further development as the course moves forward, with everyone on track to meet their sailing competencies.
Our January Learn to Sail course is open for registration now-
Details and registration below
https://www.oxenfordwatersportscentre.com.au/events/265887
Keelboat Crewing Course at Hollywell
Our recent Adult Learn to Sail graduates have been taking their sailing journey further with our Keelboat Crewing and Helming course, held as a full-day session over the weekend.
The highly sought-after course has been a hit for our Sailors many of whom are now getting ready for Thursday Twilight Racing at Mainbeach!
Summer School Holidays Sailing
Dates: 16th December 2024 – 23rd January 2025
Monday to Friday
- Full-Day Sessions: $80
- Half-Day Sessions: $50
This program offers an exciting opportunity for kids to enjoy the water, learn new skills, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
Spots are limited, Register Now!
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/southportyachtclub/items/575498/calendar/2024/12/?full-items=yes
Sailor of the week
This week’s Sailor of the Week is Jude Kozina!
Jude first joined us during the School Holiday Sailing program and has since become a regular in our Teens Program, where he’s been enjoying sailing the RS Quest.
His enthusiasm and commitment to developing his sailing skills are clear, Jude has already registered for Term 1 Sailing and will be joining us for the upcoming School Holiday Sailing program as well.
We’re looking forward to seeing Jude continue to progress and enjoy his time on the water!
RACING RESULTS 2024/2025
SYC Special Events:
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