This Week In Sailing – 17th November 2022
LAST WEEK @ OXENFORD WATERSPORTS UPDATE…….
Last week at Oxenford the “Out There” Sailors practiced their Capsize Recovery and Man Over Board (MOB) drills.
More Info About “Out There Sailing”
Out There Sailing is for teens looking for a weekend program to learn/progress in sailing, as well as a variety of other water sports, having fun and making new friends!
This program is designed for teens aged 12-17 who have limited or no sailing experience but would like to learn, or who do have experience but do not wish to compete at a club level, OR who just want to sail for FUN! This program would include: Sailing (primarily) in a variety of boats, Stand Up Paddle boarding, power boats, beach games like volleyball, soccer, cricket, etc. There would also be opportunity for special sailing events, social events, beach trips, camp trips, and whatever else the kids come up with! We need a minimum of 4 participants to get the program running!
| Saturdays 9am – 12pm | 7 sessions during the school term | Cost: $300pp | Oxenford Watersport Centre – 33 Watersport Lane, Oxenford QLD 4210 |
Contact: Challenge Wells – Sailing Coordinator – discover.sailing@sycgc.com.au
To Register – Click Here
Junior Sailor of the Week
| Lucas Steadman | Age: 11 | Sailing Since 2020 |
This weeks Sailor of the week is Lucas Steadman.
Lucas recently volunteered to play our Man Overboard Dummy in our club training for Capsize Recovery and Man Over Boardand as always – did the job well and with a dash of humour :).
Lucas is one of our Squad Sailors and our youngest Mentor.
His comedic nature brings with it a jolly atmosphere and positive cultural influence.
We all know that MOB training is not funny but Lucas always brings a sense of humor with his responsibilities and we love him for it.
Lucas has been a huge help across many of our Learn To sail Programs and was recently on hand to help at the Gold Coast Show.
Lucas is confident and consistently takes on extra responsibilities in a leadership role – he is always ready and willing to learn more and help out where needed – love love love!!
Thank you Lucas!
September 2022 School Holiday Program
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REMINDER – UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
Sail Past and Blessing of the Fleet
Saturday 10th September 2022
REGISTER HERE
DA$H for CA$H
Saturday 10th September 2022
Keel Boats Enter HERE OTBs Enter HERE
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CONGRATS! – SYC REPRESENTATIVES
Joel Turner
49er World Championships – Nova Scotia, Canada
August 31st to September 5th 2023
SYC sailor Joel Turner recently competed with Tom Needham at the 49er World Championships in Nova Scotia, Canada.
They Came an impressive 28th after 15 races, with 65 competitors from around the world.
Results Link Here
Lake Cootharaba Junior Allboats Regatta
Wrap up by Matthew Sinnamon – Junior Vice Commodore
“Six SYC sailors participated in the Lake Cootharaba Junior Allboats regatta over the weekend of August 27–28th.
There were five races in total sailed by the juniors. For sailors coming from SYC, the first day of sailing on Lake Cootharaba was considerably different.
Many of us had never experienced sailing in a lake with such shallow water, but we quickly familiarised ourselves with the area.
Three races were sailed on the Saturday and with each race we learnt more about the lake.
On the Sunday that followed while we waited for the wind to pick up, playing ping pong games were a great way to pass the time.
The ping pong equipment at Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club had all nine junior sailors surrounding the table having fun.
Just as sailing for the day was about to be abandoned, the wind sprang up, and we all quickly jumped into the water to complete two more races.
The results have been previously published. Overall, it was a great weekend had by all and we look forward to sailing there again.”
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CLUB RACING UPDATE
INSHORE DIVISION
JAM Series Race 1 – and Jeff Thorpe Memorial Race
Results Link Here
1st Place – Tao (Mick Hodgins) | 2nd Place – Ruby Jay (Bill Asher) | 3rd Place – Gorilla Biscuits (Brendon Mann)
Congratulations to Mick Hodgins on Tao 
the winner of the Jeff Thorpe Memorial Trophy Race and the first race of the JaM Series.
It was a pleasure to have Jeff’s family 
– Maree, David and Wylie at the club to present the award.
Jeff Thorpe started his love affair with sailing as a 7 year old sailing QuickCats and HobieCats with his father in Western Victoria.
Jeff loved hitting the water over his 30 plus years a a Senior Gold Member with SYC as the Skipper of Distraction (RL28) and finally Scarlet O’Hara (Noelex 30).
Jeff was lucky enough to combine his career as a Physio and love sailing, when he went to China in 2007 with the Australian Olympic Sailing Team for their test event.
Jeff will forever be on the Broadwater with a grin on his face 
Summer Series Race 1
Results Link Here
Abandoned as per Rule 1.3 Sailing Instructions (no enough entrants)
THURSDAY TWILIGHT OFFSHORE AND INSHORE DIVISION
Summer Series Starts Thursday 15th September – Summer Series Starts Thursday 15th September
OFF THE BEACH CATAMARAN DIVISION
Champs Series Races 1, 2 and 3
Results Link Here
Series Scores After Race 1, 2 and 3 (As Yarrdstick)
D1 – Equal 1st Place – Fast Energy (Andrew Wilson) | Loco (Steve Marlow)
D2 – 1st Place – Bob (Phil Kellond-Knight) | 2nd Place – Waka Taua (David Vicent) | 3rd Place – Bellella (Nigel Lawrence)
D3 – 1st Place – Storm (Emma Hutcheson/Kelvin Holt) | 2nd Place – Tonic (Jian Chew) | 3rd Place – Zippa (Damien Widdy)
OFFSHORE DIVISION
RTC Series Starts Sunday 25th September | Summer Series Starts Sunday 23rd October
OFF THE BEACH DINGHY DIVISION
Sprint Series Starts Sunday 25th September | Champs Series Starts Sunday 2nd October
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UPCOMING SAILING EVENTS AND REGATTAS
2022 Burleigh Bash
Sunday 9th October 2022 – Entry Link Coming Soon
2022 Bridge to No Bridge
Saturday 15th to Sunday 16th October 2022 – Entry Link Coming Soon
2022 Edinburgh Cup for Classic Moths
Saturday 29th to Sunday 30th October 2022 – Entry Link Here
2022 Ted Elkes Memorial Regatta
Inc. QLD Yachting Championships
Saturday 19th November 2022 – Entry Link Coming Soon
2022 John MacNamara Memorial Yacht Race
Saturday 26th November 2022 – Entry Link Coming Soon
2022 Cook Island Yacht Race
Sunday 11th December 2022 – Entry Link Coming Soon
2022 Cock of the Broadwater
Sunday 18th December 2022 – Entry Link Coming Soon
2023 Qoin Sail Paradise
Monday 2nd January to Friday 6th January 2023 – Entry Link Here
Qoin Sail Paradise Website Here
2023 Queensland Paper Tiger State Championships
Saturday 7th January to Wednesday 11th January 2023 – Information Link Here
2023 RL National Championships 50th Anniversary
Sunday 8th January to Friday 13th January 2023 – Information Link Here
2023 Julian Rocks Yacht
Saturday 14th January to Sunday 15th January 2023 – Entry Link Coming Soon
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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 12 
Drew Jones
Episode 12 Drew Jones 
Commodore of Southport Yacht Club 
Skipper of Visions (TT Division) Sailing/Ocean/ in the Family Blood 
Apprentice Jockey (previous life) 
Competitor 1995 
Advice to Junior Sailors – if you love it, study it and the 
is your Oyster 
is your Oyster “your stories make our club”
SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS 
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”
SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS 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”
SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS 
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”
SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS 
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”
SIP N SAIL CATCH UPS 
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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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