CAT WEEKEND 2023 The 2023 Cat Weekend was a Blast! 23 Off the Beach Catamarans battled hot and humid conditions with some great racing on the Broadwater. Thank you to our spectacular volunteers who put in a huge effort over the 2 days. DIVISION 1 1st FAST ENERGY Brett Kelly & Andrew Wilson 2nd SLEDDER Dave Chester &…
SYC LOOKS FORWARD TO HOSTING THE 54th NS14 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN JANUARY 2024 In order to meet the demand for a low-cost senior dinghy class for Southport Yacht Club members, SYC has decided to get behind the NS14 class. These 2 person high-performance dinghies are competitively sailed by a wide range of combinations from Father…
THIS WEEK @ OXENFORD WATERSPORT CENTRE AND SQUAD UPDATE By: Michaela Hanson Celebrating SYC Volunteers On Sunday 29th January SYC Oxenford hosted the annual volunteer thank you lunch. A relaxing and fun afternoon was had by all who attended, whether the choice was to sit in the cool shade chatting the day away or participating…
SUMMER OF SAILING SERIES (SSSA) 2023 WRAP UP Wow, what a great way to cap off the Summer of Sailing Series Australia! The 30th anniversary of the Surf to City Yacht Race on the 21st of January 2023 was a special occasion, and it’s fantastic to see that it was part of such a prestigious…
SURF TO CITY YACHT RACE 2023 (SSSA) This past weekend was the 30th anniversary of the annual Surf to City Yacht Race, organised and hosted by the Queensland Cruising Yacht Club assisted by SYC. This race consists of two fleets, both Inshore and Offshore starting and finishing at the same place. Some fantastic results by…
2023 RL24 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 50TH ANNIVERSARY Congratulations to all and the winners of the 2023 RL24 National Championships 50th Anniversary National Championship RL24 Drop Keel – OAHU-RUA/Simon Walsh RL24 Swing Keel -WHATEVER | Mitch Dyer Invitation Series Winner RL24 Drop Keel – Lowana 5 | Simon Vaughan RL25 Swing Keel – Costalot | Damien Van…
Our awesome sailors and sailing team kick off the year with a BANG! QOIN SAIL PARADISE REGATTA 2023 WRAP-UP Overall, Sail Paradise was a true success. The sailors competed fiercely, the yachts were incredible to watch and the spinnakers were beautiful and captivating. The regatta brought a sense of excitement and energy to the Gold…
HOLLYWELL SAILING OFFICE CHRITMAS CLOSURE Please note: The Sailing Office will be closed from Monday 19th December 2022 through the Sail Paradise Regatta and re-open Saturday 7th January 2023. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year – From your Sailing Office Team SPECIAL EVENTS WRAP UP (Home and Away) John McNamara Memorial Race Monohull 1st Place…
PAPARAZZI CALL OUT – SKIPPERS, CREW AND VOLUNTEERS! This Sunday 11th December 2022! Att: Skippers, Crew and Volunteers! This Sunday sees the Cook Island Yacht Race and we are running a special photo/video competition! – see details below: Good luck to all registered competitors: Accomplice | Aramex | Arctic Blonde | Black Diamond | Blunderbuss | Circe | Cool Change | Cyclone…
IMPORTANT HOLLYWELL NOTICE Dear Sailors, Members and Guests, Due to Workplace Health and Safety, the Hollywell site will be closed from Monday 5th December and will reopen on Saturday 10th December (strictly no access). There will be NO access during this time either via Marina Crescent or via Water (beach and jetty). There will be…