This Week In Sailing - 30th March 2023

RQYS-MORETON BAY MULTIHULL REGATTA 2023

Congratulations Robert Engwirda and crew on ‘Coconuts’ – 1^st place in the Performance (Bridge deck catamarans & trimarans)’ division at the Moreton Bay Multihull Regatta 2023 held at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron last weekend – Fantastic Sailing!!

Results Link – https://app.sailsys.com.au/club/25/results/series/2266/pointscore?view=individual&handicap=5

**photo courtesy Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron**

ETCHELLS BRISBANE FLEET CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023

Well done to Wayne Kirby and Crew on ‘Emotional Rescue’ coming in 8^th place in the Etchells Brisbane Fleet Championships 2023 at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron last weekend.

Results Link – https://app.sailsys.com.au/club/25/results/series/2369/pointscore?view=individual&handicap=s

**photo courtesy Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron**

LADIES DAY RACE 2023

Robert Oatley Wines and Marina Mirage Florist.will be sponsoring this year’s Ladies Day Race which is scheduled on Saturday, 22nd April 2023.

Entry Link – https://www.topyacht.com.au/db/kb2/series_select.php?EventID=1576

SAFETY & SEA SURVIVAL COURSE

Great to see so many sailors wanting to expand their knowledge with our ‘Safety & Sea Survival’ course expertly run by Michael Spies this last week. Lots to learn in preparation for the upcoming ‘Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race.’

**Photos courtesy of Jess Greenwood’

THIS WEEK @ OXENFORD WATERSPORT CENTRE AND SQUAD UPDATE

By: Michaela Hanson

With courses for Term 1 complete, we have been running private classes out at Oxenford. Private lessons are available all year round and are the perfect way to begin your sailing adventure, catch up for a missed session or fast-track your way to a higher level. One-on-one coaching with our skilled instructors is the fastest and most efficient way to learn to sail.

OUT THERE FLEET

The teenage sailing program, Out There Sailing, has gained a lot of traction over the past 6 months. To assist the youth we have created a pathway with the aim of helping them progress in their sailing journey after completing their initial learning phase at Oxenford. As of Term 2, 2023, we are pleased to announce the start of the ‘Out There Fleet’ which will be conducted from Hollywell sailing primarily on Hobie Wave Catamarans and Bics.

SHE SAILS CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Sunday was the monthly She Sails event which was a superb sight with 9 Hobie catamarans and 4 RS Quest Dinghies out on the water. This is the first time qualified and experienced sailors have showcased the Quests in a She Sails event

SAILOR OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to Elke Hunt who is our Sailor of the Week. Elke sails Opti’s at Hollywell and demonstrates perseverance and dedication to refining his on-water skills, just lately practising using the microphone grip. Well done Elke!