Yachting News

LAKE COOTHARABA ALLBOATS REGATTA

Last weekend our Southport Yacht Club sailors put in a strong showing at the Lake Cootharaba Allboats Regatta, with great results across both junior and senior fleets. Racing was held in fresh conditions on Saturday, with gusts up to 28 knots making for challenging starts and testing boat handling, before easing on Sunday to allow for closer, more tactical racing.

In the Optimist fleet, SYC juniors Jozee Fowler (Barracuda) sailed consistently to take out 1st overall, Mariella Brady (Sea Biscuit) secured 2nd place, and Adam Hardy (Raptor) claimed 3rd place. Division 4 also saw success for the club, with Michael Spies and Teegan Mitchell finishing 2nd overall in their Heron Maritimo in the nine-boat fleet. Ella Ware represented SYC in the ILCA 6 class with Riptide, taking on the big fleet and challenging winds to further her regatta experience.

The event was well run by Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club, who provided excellent race management and hospitality. For SYC sailors, the regatta proved to be a valuable stepping stone in gaining experience at away events and building confidence on the water.

QUEENSLAND TEAMS SHINE AT 9th SHESAILS OPEN REGATTA

Tomoko Nakanishi from Southport Yacht Club, Bronnie Thompson from Wynnum Manly Yacht Club, and Meg Houston from Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron came together to represent Queensland at the 9th SheSails Open Regatta on Newcastle Harbour for an action-packed weekend of sailing. A total of seven teams competed in windward/leeward courses over two days:

Day 1 opened with a gale warning, winds gusting over 35 knots from W/ SW. With the AP flag onshore and conditions fluctuating, all crews eventually took to the water. Racing in the heavy breeze was intense, and after five races, our crew came back exhausted but exhilarated.

Day 2 brought more manageable conditions, starting at 10 knots with occasional gusty winds from Westerly. All six races were completed in tricky, shifty winds, making for a challenging but rewarding day. In total, 11 races across two days tested skills, teamwork, and endurance. It was an unforgettable weekend filled with excitement, learning, and camaraderie on the water. Team Queensland was delighted to finish third overall, gaining valuable experience in such competitive conditions.

JUNIOR COMMODORE TO SET SAIL ON WINDEWARD BOUND

Jnr Commodore Teegan Mitchell has been nominated to sail aboard the ‘tall ship’ from Hobart, the STV Windeward Bound, on a 10 day voyage from Southport to Newcastle. Her participation includes fundraising towards her cost and the Windeward Bound Trust and Rotary. Please click on this link if you would like to support her – it is much appreciated and she will be delighted!

79th ANNUAL SAIL PAST & BLESSING OF THE FLEET

MAGNETIC ISLAND RACE WEEK 2025

Best of luck to Hutchies Yeah Baby and all SYC Members who are currently racing and representing our club at Magnetic Island, off Townsville this week!

HAMILTON ISLAND RACE WEEK 2025

It’s been a spectacular 2nd week of competitive racing in the Whitsundays! The 40th Hamilton Island Race Week threw a calm start and several days of relatively light conditions before more winds strengthened for the final few races. SYC was well represented, with members claiming fantastic wins and podium finishes!

1st Place GCCM Arctic Blonde – Hamilton Island Yellow Division
2nd Place Trex – Cape 31 Division
3rd Place Trex – Super 40’s Division

Other SYC Competitors:

Hayama
Awen
Esprit
Team Dufour
Coconuts
Avalanche
Holy Cow
Miyu- with Commodore Glenn Burrell

Congratulations to all and we wish all Whitsundays adventurers safe deliveries back to the Gold Coast.

FINAL INSHORE BRASS MONKEYS

The final race of the Brass Monkey Series is now done and dusted!
Sailed in very light winds, the fleet completed a short John Elks and back course to round off the season. Despite the conditions, our dedicated skippers and crew took to the water and made it a worthwhile race to finish on.

A huge thank you to Krusty and the amazing team of volunteers for making this another great Brass Monkey season!

Final Results Here >>

GCCM GOLD COAST MACKAY YACHT RACE 2025

Replay all the action, atmosphere and results from our signature ocean race here!

UPCOMING SYC SPECIAL EVENTS

DA$H FOR CA$H

Date: Sunday 7th September

Location: SYC Hollywell

Standard Entry: $90 (closes 4pm, 5th September)

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER!

SAIL PARADISE 2025

Date: Saturday 4th to Monday 6th October

Entries are NOW OPEN to Australia’s spectacular offshore regatta, The Yacht Sales Co Sail Paradise 2025! Find out more on the regatta page here.

CORAL SEA BLUE WATER POINTSCORE SERIES

Southport Yacht Club has launched a blue water pointscore, combining four of our special events into an overall annual series! Earning a fantastic perpetual trophy, the Coral Sea Pointscore Series Winner will be determined by the lowest IRC points score result over the series, with scores accumulated over the four races with one race drop. The four races included in the 2025/2026 season are:

Flat Rock Yacht Race, 66nm, – May 24, 2025

GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race, 520nm, Aug 1 2025

Cook Island yacht Race, 35nm, – Nov 2, 2025

Julian Rocks Yacht Race, 85nm, – Mar 14 2026

Entry into the series is automatic upon entry into the above races and there is no additional cost. Entry is available to all SYC registered boats and eligible visiting boats from other clubs.For more information on the series and each of the races please click here.

SYC ACADEMY

Sailing at Oxenford – by Ashlea Kernahan

We’ve wrapped up another fantastic School Holiday Sailing Program, with over 120 kids across the two weeks enjoying time on the water, learning new skills, and making friends. The second week brought warm sunny days with light to moderate breezes – perfect conditions to build confidence and keep the fun going. Thank you to our incredible team of instructors for creating such a welcoming and supportive environment, and to all the parents for getting their sailors involved these holidays. We loved seeing so many smiling faces each day.

This Sunday, our July Adult Learn to Sail course continued, with participants progressing well and starting to master the basics of sailing with confidence.

Sailor of the Week – Jerome Bae (Teens)

This week, we’re celebrating Jerome Bae from our Teens group! Jerome has shown excellent focus and determination on the water these holidays, tackling every challenge with a positive attitude. Well done, Jerome!

Upcoming Programs

Adult Learn to Sail – August Intake
Starts Sunday, August 3
Perfect for beginners — 3 Sundays, no experience needed.
Register here: https://www.oxenfordwatersportscentre.com.au/events/273241

Term 3 Kids & Teens Learn to Sail
Starting this weekend – limited spots remaining.
Book Now: https://southportyachtclub.com.au/sailing/sailing-academy/

This Week in Yachting – 4th Sep 2025

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