Please click this link to find a copy of all the Queensland Regional Managers Updates to date.

1. 2021 Australian Sailing Queensland Club Conference – copy of presentations.

The 2021 Sunliner Boats Queensland Club Conference was held on the weekend of the 24th & 25th July at the Brisbane Sailing Squadron. The conference attracted club 65 committee members, staff and volunteers from 23 Queensland Clubs spread from across the State.

The conversation and contribution from all who attended made for some great discussions and in same cases debate. This led to a greater understanding of the topics covered and the issues and success stories from all involved.

Please find a copy of the presentations by clicking here.

If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Ben Callard on ben.callard@sailing.org.au

Action item for clubs:

• Please share this information with your committee members.

2. A review on your Child Safety policies and practices is required.

Last month I highlighted that legislation in Queensland had changed around the requirements to report child sexual offences. This triggers a requirement for your club and class association to conduct a review and update your child safety policies and even more importantly your practices around your club and activities.

Australian Sailing has provided many links to information and useful resources on this topic over many months. Please find a list of easy to access links to some of these resources.

Child safety is everyone’s responsibility. What are you and your club doing to ensure children are safe while at your club and participating in your activities.

Links to Information and Resources:

• New child sex offence laws for sporting clubs Failure to Report and Failure to Protect
• Online Blue Card Portals and Working with Children
• Child Safe Events
• 8 Mandatory Requirements for Child Protection
• Changes to the Working with Children Blue Card System.

Action item for clubs:

• Please conduct a review of your child safe policies and practices and update as required.
• Promote your clubs policies and procedures to your members and have the documents easily accessible on your clubs website.

3. Youth Sail QLD

2021 Youth Sail Qld is already shaping up to be a big event. Over 70 entries have already been received and a massive line up of 20 coaches and two Olympians are going to be on hand to provide expert tips, tricks and inspiration to the junior and youth sailors of Queensland.

Green fleet is currently the biggest division which is a great sign for the future. Excitingly we are starting to see more of the foiling classes get involved with registrations from the Nacra 15, Kite Foiling and IQ Foil (Foiling Windsurfer) class already amongst the entries.

This is a great opportunity. One not to be missed.

Please visit the website for all the information and to register – Click here.

Action item for clubs:

• Please promote and encourage your junior and youth sailors (under 23 years old) to attend.

4. Queensland Yachting Championships & Queensland Trailable State Championships

The Queensland Yachting Championships and Queensland Trailable State Championships are now open for registration. Scheduled to take place at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron on the 6-7 November.

This is a great event and one that we would like to see grow in its participation numbers and status amongst the Queensland sailing community. If you have any feedback or ideas on how to improve these events please send your thoughts through to me via ben.callard@sailing.org.au.

In the meantime, please check out the Notice of Race and register to participate – Click Here.

Action item for clubs:

• Please promote and encourage your yacht owners to participate.
• If you have any feedback or comments, please send them through to me.

5. Five incredible women deliver Fresh Perspectives

Fresh Perspectives – a SheSails Networking Event was held on Friday 23rd July with five incredible and engaging women taking to the stage at Brisbane Sailing Squadron to talk about how sailing has impacted their lives. Ashleigh Kelly (nee Stoddart) Olympian, Joanne Keen Australian Sailing Board member, Annie Eastgate International Sailor and Queensland Academy of Sport Coach, Kara Cook Councillor, Tanya Kelly Mooloolaba Yacht Club Commodore.

Please click here for the full article.

Action item for clubs:

• Please consider if your clubs would like to have a She Sails Representative.
• Consider how and what your club is doing to increase female participation and membership.

COVID Safe Sailing

For all the information on the current restrictions and requirements please visit the links below.

Australian Sailing COVID-19 Information Hub.

Queensland Government COVID-19 Information Hub.

Action item for clubs:

• Remain vigilant. Strong emphasis on personal hygiene and collection of contact tracing details.
• If you are unwell, stay home.

If you have any questions about these items or more, please contact one of our Queensland team members below.

Contact:

Ben Callard – Regional Manager                P: 02 91706928                               E: ben.callard@sailing.org.au

Annie Watson – Club Services Officer      P: 02 91706929                               E: annie.watson@sailing.org.au

Grant Willmott – Club Services Officer    P: 02 91706930                 E: grant.willmott@sailing.org.au

Alison Turner – Club Services Officer (P/T)  P: 02 91706931           E: alison.turner@sailing.org.au