Yachting News
Last weekend, several of our Oxenford Academy sailors competed at Gill Youth Week, hosted by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. This prestigious regatta attracts young sailors from across Queensland and interstate, offering an exciting week of racing and development across multiple classes. Our sailors did a fantastic job representing Southport Yacht Club, with standout results including a 3rd place in the ILCA 6 fleet for Joe Thompson, a 2nd place in the Optimist Intermediate fleet for Jack Sturm, and a 3rd overall in the Optimist Open fleet for Lyla Greenwood. Flynn Hammel also tied for 3rd in the Optimist Green fleet.
Congratulations to all of our SYC competitors:
- Tanner Arendsen (Bazinga)
- Mariella Brady (Sea Biscuit)
- Henry Campbell (Stingray)
- Lewis Falconer (Remaining Nameless)
- Jozee Fowler (Barracuda)
- Finntin Griffin (Jet Boat)
- Lyla Greenwood (Wizz Fizz)
- Flynn Hammel (Ocean Spirit)
- Alistair Kelly (Dominator)
- Stirling Kelly (Tornado)
- Teegan Mitchell (Frostier)
- Bentley O’Sullivan (Knot Stoppin)
- Matthew Sinnamon (Slippery Too)
- Jack Sturm (Super Mario)
- Joe Thompson (It’s a Breeze)
We’re proud of each of you—your hard work, determination, and sportsmanship were on full display. Well done!

BRISBANE WOMEN’S KEELBOAT CUP (RQYS)
Congratulations to our local SYC team the ‘GCCM Pink Diamonds’, who won Line Honours and finished 8th on PHS corrected time onboard the Commodore’s Reichel Pugh 42, competing against 10 other teams this past weekend, 5th-6th July. Representing SYC was Skipper Phoebe Reedman and crew Emma Ballie, Annie Eastgate, Jess Greenwood, Ben Kelly, Tomoko Nakanishi, Jackie O’Connell, Lee Randall and Jasmine Ruck.

NORTHSAILS 2025 OPEN SKIFF QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (TSC)
Congratulations to our SYC Academy members Travis Pinter, Harvey Brooks, Addison Greenwood, Nate McCarthy & Caleb McCarthy, who competed at the NorthSail 2025 Queensland Open Skiff State Titles in Townsville! Over the past four days these sailors have shown focus, determination, and a resilience that they should all be very proud of. It’s fantastic to know that the future of sailing is in capable hands! Full Results here.
Competing against 61 competitors, Nate McCarthy came 1st and won the title of Queensland State Skiff Champion, Addison Greenwood earned 6th place overall (3rd in Female), Harvey came 14th and Travis came 17th.
Caleb McCarthy came 4th in Green Fleet on his Optimist.

UPCOMING AWAY EVENTS
NOAKES SYDNEY GOLD COAST YACHT RACE (CYCA)
Date: SATURDAY 26th JULY
Entries are now closed and 65 yachts are inbound from Sydney!
UPCOMING SYC SPECIAL EVENTS
MANDATORY BRIEFING: 11AM RACE DAY, SYC HOLLYWELL
MANDATORY BRIEFING: 11AM RACE DAY, SYC HOLLYWELL
CORAL SEA BLUE WATER POINTSCORE SERIES
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Southport Yacht Club has launched a blue water pointscore, combining four of our special events into an overall annual series! Earning a fantastic perpetual trophy, the Coral Sea Pointscore Series Winner will be determined by the lowest IRC points score result over the series, with scores accumulated over the four races with one race drop. The four races included in the 2025/2026 season are:
SYC ACADEMY
Sailing at Oxenford – by Ashlea Kernahan
We’ve wrapped up another fantastic School Holiday Sailing Program, with over 120 kids across the two weeks enjoying time on the water, learning new skills, and making friends. The second week brought warm sunny days with light to moderate breezes – perfect conditions to build confidence and keep the fun going. Thank you to our incredible team of instructors for creating such a welcoming and supportive environment, and to all the parents for getting their sailors involved these holidays. We loved seeing so many smiling faces each day.
This Sunday, our July Adult Learn to Sail course continued, with participants progressing well and starting to master the basics of sailing with confidence.
Sailor of the Week – Jerome Bae (Teens)
This week, we’re celebrating Jerome Bae from our Teens group! Jerome has shown excellent focus and determination on the water these holidays, tackling every challenge with a positive attitude. Well done, Jerome!
Upcoming Programs
Adult Learn to Sail – August Intake
Starts Sunday, August 3
Perfect for beginners — 3 Sundays, no experience needed.
Register here: https://www.oxenfordwatersportscentre.com.au/events/273241
Term 3 Kids & Teens Learn to Sail
Starting this weekend – limited spots remaining.
Book Now: https://southportyachtclub.com.au/sailing/sailing-academy/
RACING RESULTS 2025/2026
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



