This Week In Sailing – 17th November 2022
SYDNEY GOLD COAST YACHT RACE UPDATE
The Sailing Office Team have just returned from a 3 day huge sailing event at the “Big House” (aka Main Beach), undertaking Race Management duties, as a part of our Agreement with Cruising Yacht Club Australia, to welcome back the annual Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race after it’s 2 year hiatus.
We welcomed a total of 60+ yachts arriving 24/7 over the 3 days. At one stage we had approx. 20 yachts arriving within a space of 3 hours and the Radio Room was ‘full on’ with Office, Rib, Seaway and Marina Communications – Karen (call sign “Switch B#@ch”) was a true Pro!
Every vessels Offshore Finish Time was recorded and monitored, so that our SYC Ribs (manned by the legendary SYC Volunteers), could be dispatched for crew retrievals (for the bigger boats who were heading North) and every other vessel (50+) were safely and individually provided a guided Rib escort into their allocated Marina Berth (from Super Yacht to Mega Yacht and all Arms in between). All boats were welcomed via Marina Buggy (call sign ‘Buggy Girl’), with an SYC smile and directions to hot showers and a meal plus… every Yacht was gifted a slab of XXXX in exchange for their Trackers.
To add to the mayhem and excitement, we had Media, Sponsors and VIP commitments – all managed and co-ordinated (on top of all of their other duties) by Steve (call sign “Eddy Everywhere”) and Simon (call sign “Boss Man”). – We can’t wait for next year and we would like to take this opportunity to thank our Members and regular Divisional Racers for their patience during this time – WE ARE BACK!
OVER AND OUT!
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VOULUNTEERS – THANK YOU!!!!!!!
The Sailing Office would like to take this opportunity to thank all Volunteers who assisted during the Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race.
You guys were absolute troopers!
| Michael Smith | Paul Millist | Chris Larsen | Jeff Rosenboom | John Rutherford | Mike McGehan | Scott Cunningham | Peter Board |
| Kerry Noyes | Steve Curtis | Paul Vaile | Tim Jackman | Glen Newson | Carissa Carver | Garry Edwards | Dick Martin | Sandy Wallis |
| Ian Ball | Jacqui Ball | Phil Keir | Rob Hutchinson | Lori Clements |
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SYC REPRESENTATION AND EVENTS
Humpybong Winter Bash Update
Great to see some of our sailors competing at the Annual Humpybong WinterBash Regatta 2022 at Woody Point.
Fantastic results in very cold conditions.
SENIOR FLEET – 3rd Place – Nigel Lawrence (Division 2 – Multihull Division) Senior Fleet Results Here
JUNIOR FLEET – 3rd Place (& 1st Female) – Teegan Mitchell and 4th Place – Nathaniel McCarthy Junior Fleet Results Here
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2022 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships – Myles Wilson
Congratulation to Myles who recently competed at the the Laser Worlds in Houston Texas!
With a total number of 156, Miles ended up 66th Overall – 14th Silver Fleet (Class: Laser Radial)
Link to results: https://jpvm.org/results/2022/ILCA6_Youth/results.htm#summarymen
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SAFETY AUDITS – URGENT NOTICE!!!
Att: Skippers – our Safety Audits for 2022/2023 are past due (cut off 31st July 2022)
Skippers you MUST have a current (exp 30th June 2023) Safety Equipment Audits loaded onto your Top Yacht Profiles now!
If you fail to do this, you will not be eligible to compete in Divisional Races and Special Events and Regattas.
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CLUB RACING UPDATE
ID – Brass Monkey Series (11) – Wed 27 July 22
1st – Elliott Ness (Peter Lavery) | 2nd – Desperado (Tony Ward) | 3rd – Gorilla Biscuits (Bredon Mann)
Current Results Link Here
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TT Offshore (12) – Thurs 28th July 22
1st – Hotseat (Cath Levings) | 2nd – Black Diamond (Glenn Burrell) | 3rd – Cyclone (David Chadkirk)
Current Results Link Here
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TT Inshore (12) – Thurs 28th July 22
Racing Abandoned
Current Results Link Here
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OTBC – Sat 30th July 22
Division 1 (PHS)
1st – Fast Energy (Andrew Wilson)
Davison 2 (PHS)
1st – Zippa (Damien Widdy) | 2nd – Wazzawoody (Kelvin Holdt) | 3rd – Double Squid Grip (Ben Downey)
Current Results Link for OTBC Division Here
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ID – Sat 30th July 22
1st – Kamikaze (Neil Rowsthorn) | 2nd – Wheres Wally (Tim Burt) | 3rd – 4 Shaw (Stephen Broadbent)
Current Results Link for ID Winter Series Here
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OD – Winter Series Passage and RTC – Sun 31st July 22
No Racing Scheduled
Current Result Link Here
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OTBD – Polar Bear Series (Race 13) Sun 31st July 22
Division B (Open)
1st – Just Cruisin (Jackson Foort) | 2nd – Comfortably Numb (Kelvin Holdt) | 3rd – Vanishing Point (Emerson Wheeler)
Junior Division
1st – Afterburner (Addison Newlan) | 2nd – Slippery Too (Matthew Sinnamon) | 3rd – Sonic (Lucas Dickson)
Current Result Link for OTBD Division Here
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UPCOMING SAILING EVENTS AND REGATTAS
2022 Crab Island Classic – This Saturday 6th August 2022
It is looking like a great fleet for the Annual Crab Island Classic with 17 entries thus far. Light winds predicted – a ‘possible’ shower and a nice 23 degrees.
If you are not racing and are looking for a pleasant day out – why not pop down to Hollywell for lunch and some sailing viewing.
Sailing Instructions Here
Notice of Race Link Here
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2022 TK Robertson Trophy Race
Sunday 7th August 2022
Entry Link Here
Notice of Race Link Here
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2022 Para World Sailing World Championships
Saturday 5th November to Saturday 12th November 2022
Information Link Here
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2023 Qoin Sail Paradise
Monday 2nd January to Friday 6th January 2023
Entry Link Here
Qoin Sail Paradise Website Here
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2023 Queensland Paper Tiger State Championships
Saturday 7th January to Wednesday 11th January 2023 – Information Link Here
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2023 RL National Championships 50th Anniversary
Sunday 8th January to Friday 13th January – Information Link Here
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THE SUMMER OF SAILING SERIES AUSTRALIA
| Six Events | Over 3 months | $1,000 SYC ClubCash | Free SYC Berthing | Perpetual Trophy |
A premier Sailing Series jointly hosted by Southport Yacht Club, Queensland Cruising Yacht Club and Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. The Series will be headlined by Qoin Sail Paradise 2023 Regatta, which will run from Monday 2nd January to Friday 6th January. The Summer of Sailing Series Australia, will incorporate Six (6) major sailing events all hosted off the crystal-clear waters and coastlines of Brisbane, The Gold Coast and Byron Bay. The Series will be held over 3 months from November 2022 through to January 2023 and will include:
1. The SEQ Ocean Qualifying Yacht Race
2. The Ted Elkes Memorial Regatta (inc. The Australian Sailing QLD Yachting Champs)
3. The Brisbane to Paradise Yacht Race
4. Qoin Sail Paradise 2023
5. The Julian Rocks Yacht Race
6. The Surf to City Yacht Race (Ocean Course)
Summer of Sailing Series Australia
Press Release 1
Summer of Sailing Series Australia 22/23 and Qoin Sail Paradise 2023
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SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS – WITH BEN DOWNEY
“your stories make our club” 
EPISODES BELOW
SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS 
Episode 11 
Joshua Green
Episode 11 Joshua Green 
Hubby 
Dad of cute Jack and clever Molly 
Quiet Achiever 
Competitor Inshore Division Skipper Rusher 
Competitor OD – Crew on Kerisma 
“your stories make our club”
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SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS Episode 10 Andy Lamont
Episode 10 Andy Lamont Hubby, Dad, Grandad Bachelor of Law – with Honours Skipper Flow Sails Yeah Baby Competitor TT Offshore + OD 
“West Bound” Circumnavigator Supporter Fred Hollows Foundation 
2022 Missions Bris to Hamo Yacht Race Hamo Race Week Syd to Hobart + more ….. 
“your stories make our club”
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SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS 
Episode 9 
Ben Noonan
Episode 9 Ben Noonan 
All Round Nice Guy 
President Sailability 
Skipper Kamikaze & Wild Goats Competitor ID Division Aspiring Int Para Sailing Squad Rep 
Winner “Give Back to Volunteers”
Competitor Wheelchair Basketballer 
“your stories make our club” 
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SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS 
Episode 8 Dr Lisa Beecham
Episode 8 Dr Lisa Beecham 1 of a few lady SYC Skippers Skipper of Roaring Forties Competitor Inshore Division Experienced Offshore Competitor Prev Competitor Sydney to Hobart Prev Competitor Whitbread Round Prev Sailor Antarctica 
Huge Supporter Junior Sailing 
“your stories make our club”
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SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS 
Episode 7 Neil Rowsthorn
Episode 7 Neil Rowsthorn Playful Poppy & Family Man Committee Member Sailability Skipper Kamikaze ID Division 2021 Para Sailor of the Year! Recent
22 Skud 18 Aust Champ International Sailing Representative Competitor Para Sailing 22 Worlds 
“your stories make our club”
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SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS Episode 6 – Greg Forgan-Smith
Huge SYC Contributor & Supporter SYC Board Member All Round “Nice Bloke” Skipper – Wobbegong Competitor Inshore Division World Sailor New Guinea/Japan & beyond Multiple competitor Sydney to Hobart 2022 Etchells Competitor (Aust/GC Champs)“your stories make our club”
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SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS Episode 5 – Ross Manning
Competitor Inshore Division (Sailability) Skipper of “Whatever takes his fancy” 
9 Consecutive Yr’s as SYC Inshore Div Rep President of QLD Para Sailing Academy“your stories make our club”
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SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS Episode 4 – Emma Hutcheson
Competitor OTBC Division 
Hamilton Is Race (Racer/Cruiser Div) Most Improved Skipper – past 2 yrs Owner of Pet Snake “ M O O S E ” 
“your stories make our club”
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SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS Episode 3 – Xavier Doerr
Director – Waterline Dive Cleaning Junior to Club Racer OD Crew (Aramex & Black Diamond) Future Record Breaker Circumnavigator – Australia “The Little Aussie Lap”“your stories make our club”
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SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS Episode 2 – Mike McGehan
SYC Volunteer of the Year 2021 Sailability Vice President and All-Round “Good Bloke”,Mike talks about his Sailing and Volunteering Journey and the upcoming Para World Championships in November 2022 – hosted by SYC
“your stories make our club”
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SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS – Episode 1 – Addison Newlan
Junior Vice Commodore of Sailing OTBC + OTBD Competitor Aspiring Brisbane 2032 Olympian! “your stories make our club”
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