This Week In Sailing - 9th December 2022

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:

HOLLYWELL SITE UPDATE

Dear Sailors, Members and Guests,

Thank you for your patience over the past week. We are pleased to advise that the Hollywell site will be back up and running (as normal), as of this Saturday 10th December – just in time for a busy weekend of club racing and special events including:

John McNamara Memorial Race | Saturday 10th December

Day 6 of the OTBC Club Championship Series | Saturday 10th December

Cook Island Yacht Race | Sunday 11th December and

Day 2 of the OTBD Championship Series | Sunday 11th December

THIS WEEK @ OXENFORD WATERSPORT CENTRE AND SQUAD UPDATE

Update provided by Michaela Hanson & Jasmin Ruck

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SAILING

Ahoy sailors and their captain’s (parents). School Holidays are here! Which for some might be long-awaited and a time of excitement, and others may not be feeling so overjoyed about the prospects of a summer filled entertaining the kids… (I’m talking to you, parents). Don’t fret, we have you covered!

These holidays at Oxenford Watersport Centre we are offering sailing for children 7-17 years of age, no matter their sailing ability.

When: 12th-15th December | 19th – 22nd December

Where: Oxenford Watersports Centre

Time: Half Day 9am-12pm | Full Day 9am-3pm $80

Cost: $40 for Half Day | $80 for Full Day.

Bring them down to the Oxenford Watersports Centre for some fun in the sun and treat yourself some well-needed rest & relaxation!

MENTORS IN TRAINING

Part of what we do at Oxenford is paving the pathway for our sailors in the mentorship program, giving them the skills and practice to not only be competent sailors, but also great at teaching and instructing and guiding their peers! Over the last few weeks, all of our mentors have sat in on progression meetings to set goals, but have also helped us immensely by developing new teaching resources and worksheets for all our sailing programs.

SHE SAILS CHRISTMAS PARTY

Ladies, there’s something for you too! Don’t let the heat get the better of you this Summer and come learn to sail! The team at Oxenford Watersports Centre were amazed at the stellar turnout of our last event, with around 20 ladies of all different walks of life, giving sailing a go. Don’t let your sail experience (or lack-thereof) get in the way of coming along to a She Sails event. Whether you’ve never jumped aboard a boat before or you’re quite the fair weathered sailor yourself….there’s always fun to be had on the water! Our last She Sails event for the year is running on Saturday the 17th of December from 12pm-3pm. In the spirit of Christmas, ladies come dressed as festive and cheerful as you wish and join us for a beverage and nibbles after.

There are only limited numbers aboard. We strongly recommend registering online prior to the date to secure your booking to avoid missing out in 2022!

SAILOR OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to Jonah Parry who has been selected as Sailor of the week.

Jonah sails at SYC Hollywell on his 29er and since completing his instructor course, has volunteered regularly to learn about how the team and venue at SYC Oxenford operates.

Jonah has demonstrated a pro-active and positive attitude and is willing to put the hard work in to be a great asset to the team and Southport Yacht Club as an instructor and team member. Well done Jonah.

Jonah receiving an award by ABS Sponsor and receiving The Kellond-Knight Award in 2021 and sailing with his fellow crew member on his 29er!

WAVES OF LAUGHTER!

Why do pirates have such a hard time remembering the alphabet? They get lost at “C”.

CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS | WE NEED YOU | WE LOVE YOU!

Qoin Sail Paradise | 2nd to 6th January 2023

National Paper Tiger Catamaran Championships | 7th to 11th January 2023

National RL Championships (50th Anniversary) | 8th to 13th January 2023

Should you have any queries or to register your interest please phone SYC’s Sailing Office on 55 377 050

P.S. Those who have already registered on Team App – Thank You! 😊

UPCOMING SAILING EVENTS AND REGATTAS

Sail Brisbane Regatta

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December 2022 – Information Link Here

Wishing all our SYC competitors good luck in the upcoming Sail Brisbane Regatta, being held at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron 10^th and 11^th December 2022

2022 John McNamara Memorial Yacht Race

Saturday 10th December 2022 – Entry Link Here

2022 Cook Island Yacht Race

Sunday 11th December 2022 – Entry Link Here

2022 Cock of the Broadwater

Sunday 18th December 2022 – Entry Link Here

Open to all Dinghy Divisions, including Green Fleet, Juniors, Division A and Division B.

It’s a wrap, join us after Cock of the Broadwater for festive fun! Sunday 18th December from 4pm, register your attendance HERE!

Jammers Xmas Fun Race

Wednesday 14th December 2022

Entry Fee – At LEAST one bottle of quality wine to the PRO at sign on. LATE ENTRY FEE – an additional bottle!

Further details have been emailed to the Inshore Division Fleet and have been posted on the Inshore Division Facebook Page.

2023 Qoin Sail Paradise

Monday 2nd January to Friday 6th January 2023 – Entry Link Here

2023 Australian Paper Tiger Catamaran 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 – Entry Link Here

2023 Julian Rocks Yacht

Saturday 14th January to Sunday 15th January 2023 – Entry Link Here

Summer of Sailing Series Australia (SSSA)

Information Link for SSSA Here

CLUB RACING UPDATE

OFFSHORE DIVISION

Racing Abandoned due to inclement weather forecast.

Current Results Link Here

INSHORE DIVISION

Summer Series RTC Race 7 (Wednesday 30th November 2022)

Racing Abandoned due to inclement weather forecast.

Current Results Link Here

Summer Series Passage Race 4 (Saturday 3rd December 2022)

Racing Abandoned due to not enough competitors.

Current Results Link Here

THURSDAY TWILIGHT AND THURSDAY TWILIGHT OFFSHORE DIVISIONS

Spring Twilight Series Race 12 – Inshore Division (Thursday 1st December 2022)

Racing Abandoned due to Gale Warning.

Current Results Link Here

Spring Twilight Series Race 12 – Offshore Division (Thursday 1st December 2022)

Racing Abandoned due to Gale Warning.

Current Results Link Here

OFF THE BEACH CATAMARAN DIVISION

Championship Series Races

No Racing Scheduled.

Current Results Link Here

OFF THE BEACH DINGHY DIVISION

Sprint Series Races 8 to 10 (Sunday 4th December 2022))

Races 8

Open B – 1st Place – Just Cruisin (Jackson Foort) | 2nd Place – Vanishing Point (Emerson Wheeler) | 3rd Place – Seaspray (Aidan Vassallo)

Open Junior – 1st Place – Tiddly Winks (Martin Holtsbaum) | 2nd Place – Mandy (Jack Wallace) | 3rd Place – Movie World (Neil Rowsthorn)

Races 9

Open B – 1st Place – Just Cruisin (Jackson Foort) | 2nd Place – Vanishing Point (Emerson Wheeler) | 3rd Place – Comfortably Numb (Kelvin Holdt)

Open Junior – 1st Place – Tiddly Winks (Martin Holtsbaum) | 2nd Place – Mandy (Jack Wallace) | 3rd Place – Movie World (Neil Rowsthorn)

Races 10

Open B – 1st Place – Just Cruisin (Jackson Foort) | 2nd Place – Vanishing Point (Emerson Wheeler) | 3rd Place – Seaspray (Aidan Vassallo)

Open Junior – 1st Place – Tiddly Winks (Martin Holtsbaum) | 2nd Place – Mandy (Jack Wallace)

Current Results Link Here

IT WAS A SCORCHER of a day with 35 degree + temps…so presentation was very informal, with a shirtless Junior Commodore presiding….thanks Lewis Falconer!