YACHTING NEWS
COCK OF THE BROADWATER 2024/25
A fantastic Sunday out on the waters off Hollywell provided excellent conditions for the two RTC and one Passage dinghy races to crown the Junior Champion and Cock of the Broadwater for 2024/25! Sponsored by Aviso Broking.
Congratulations to the Place winners:
Senior Trophy
1st: Joe Thompson – Its a Breeze
2nd: Kelvin Holdt – Green Eggs & Ham
3rd: Stirling Kelly – Tornado
Junior Champion
1st: Nathaniel Mccarthy – Biccie
2nd: Leo Sparshott – Fireshot
3rd: Monte Morse – Send It
CAT WEEKEND 2025
That’s a wrap on the 2025 Cat Weekend, which was held 8th and 9th February. Thank you to our Race Officer Jeff and sponsor ‘Club Marine’. Our volunteers out-did themselves, a great weekend of racing.
UPCOMING SYC SPECIAL EVENTS
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SYC ACADEMY
Academy is continuing it’s reputation of Australia’s largest learn to sail facility. Over 90 kids and Teens have joined our Term 1 Learn to Sail courses.
Our Homeschool Sailing program also had over 65 sailors join our trial session with 30 already registered for the Wednesday sessions.
Our Adult Learn to Sail Courses are continuing to sell out with those graduated joining our new Social Sailing Saturdays!
NEW! Social Sailing Saturdays- Weekly on Saturdays at Oxenford Centre
For both experienced and avid sailors, a bit of fun and skill building on the lake, sailing Hobie Wave Catamarans and RS Quest Dinghies
· When: Weekly on Saturdays, 12pm-3pm (3hr session)
· Cost: $70 per person
· 2-4 participants will be allocated to each boat
· Age: Minimum 18+ (there is no maximum age, but a base level of mobility is essential. Sailing is an active vehicle sport)
https://www.oxenfordwatersportscentre.com.au/events/263064
Summer on the Lake Outcome:
Date: Saturday 18th January 2025
Over 640 participants joined us at our Oxenford Watersport Centre for our free Sailing and SUP sessions.
The event was packed with exciting activities for all ages. Families came together to enjoy the lake, as kids and adults alike shared in the fun.
Whether you were learning to sail for the first time, trying SUP for the first time, or racing across the water, there was something for everyone.
The weather was perfect for most of the day, with sunny skies and calm waters creating ideal conditions for everyone to get the most out of their time on the water.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us, from participants to volunteers, for making this such a memorable day.
Academy Programs January /February 2025:
Youth Learn to Sail Programs
Kids and Teen Learn to Sail, Junior Fleets, and Sailing Race Teams all start back up the first week of February
More details found here: https://southportyachtclub.com.au/sailing/sailing-academy/youth-learn-to-sail/
Adult Learn to Sail Beginner- February (Sold Out), (March and April now open)
This is our starting point for all and any adults wanting to get into sailing!
- Sundays – February 2nd , 9th , 16th
- $400pp
- No Experience required!
- Certificates 1 & 2: Start Dinghy Sailing
https://www.oxenfordwatersportscentre.com.au/events/250260
Sea Survival Course- February 27th & 28th (Sold Out)
- Thursday 27th and Friday 28th February 9am-4pm
- Held at Oxenford Watersports Centre and Pimpama Aquatic Centre
- No experience required!
- $60 per person (members) | $160 per person (non members)
Safety and Sea Survival Qualification Certificate
https://www.oxenfordwatersportscentre.com.au/events/278594
RACING RESULTS 2024/2025
SYC Special Events:
Club Division Results:
- Offshore Division Results
- Thursday Twilight Offshore Series Results
- Thursday Twilight Results
- Inshore Division Results
- Off the Beach Catamarans Division
- Off the Beach Dinghies Results