Ann McLindin, Daryl Skinner and Rob Mundle OAM were all awarded Lifetime Achievement awards and the prestigious Solo Trophy at the 2021 Queensland Sailing Awards.
With the support of the Queensland Government Australian Sailing is pleased to be able to offer some more extensive coach mentoring opportunities between now and the end of June 2022.
With the support of the Queensland Government, Australian Sailing is pleased to announce that Queensland Clubs who are Discover Sailing Centres will be able to apply for a grant of $1,000 to deliver a Discover Sailing Day between now and the end of June 2022.
With the support of the Queensland Government, Australian Sailing is pleased to announce that Queensland Clubs who are Discover Sailing Centres will soon be able to receive the following courses at a discounted rate.
With the ever-increasing explosion of foiling into the sailing community Australian Sailing is working to develop programs and resources to support sailors and clubs get involved in this new and exciting space.
One of the key roles Australian Sailing plays for the benefit of our sailing community is an advocate around marine safety and our strong measures in place as a sport. Australian Sailing has been invited to make comment on a range of potentially new safety recommendations for consideration by Maritime Safety Queensland. I would like to further extend this invitation to our Queensland Clubs to provide me with your comments and feedback for inclusion into our response on the initiatives.
Southport Yacht Club is pleased to announce that South-East Queensland’s largest Sailing Regatta, Qoin Sail Paradise, is partnering with Major Events Gold Coast.
Over 200 junior and youth sailors participated in 6 fantastic days of sailing fun at the Keppel Bay Sailing Club for the absolutely best regatta on the circuit! So you didn’t make it this year? Well make sure you save the date for 2022 from 19th to 24th September - and book your accommodation early!
I would like to confirm that the following Yachting Queensland Directors current 2-year term is due to come to an end at this year’s AGM (28th October 2021)
We are pleased to announce the finalists of the 2021 Queensland Sailing Awards. Nominations came from clubs big and small all across Queensland and include Olympic Gold Medallist Mathew Belcher, volunteers who put in incredible hours to help their club, professionals who are working for our sport and the promoters who use technology and new platforms to make sure we hear about sailing.
It’s all plain sailing for the Newport Cruising Yacht Club with a new clubhouse at Kippa Ring set to attract new members and build on the success of Queensland’s Gold medal winning Olympic sailors.
As you would be aware, today the Premier announced that the strict conditions implemented for the recently impacted Local Government Areas (LGAs) will be lifted at 4pm Friday 20 August 2021, which is earlier than previously advised. The restrictions in the Cairns and Yarrabah Council areas will now align to the rest of Queensland.