The latest updates from Australian Sailing's General Manager – Queensland – Annie Watson

Please click this link to find a copy of all past Queensland General Managers Updates.

The Queensland Team after a fabulous break over Christmas are now gearing up for a busy half year. We have the Foiling Festival being held at Humpybong Yacht Club later this month, Coaching Clinic prior to Sail Airlie at the beginning of April, Junior Sailing Festival at Southport Yacht Club at the end of April and the Sailing Summit being held at Darling Point Sailing Squadron at the beginning of May. For our Discover Sailing Centres we will also be getting in touch to get your DSC Reviews completed.

What the Queensland Team have been up to:

• Safety Boat Operator Course and a Dinghy Instructor Course
• Alison supported Darling Point Sailing Squadron during the 505 Nationals
• Attended the Queensland Recreational Boating Council meeting

• Created new business templates for Discover Sailing Centres
• Ran a coaching clinic at RQYS prior to Sail Brisbane
• Supported Multihull Yacht Club Queensland and Humpybong Yacht Club

Don’t miss out on this super funding round

Queensland community and not-for-profit organisations can now apply for a super-sized grant of up to $100,000 under the Gambling Community Benefit Fund’s (GCBF) annual Super Round. These grants can be used to purchase items such as vehicles and sporting equipment, be used for building upgrades, specialised training and more.

The Super Round is open for eligible groups to apply until midnight on 28 February 2023.

https://www.sailing.org.au/news/new-round-of-super-sized-grants-for-queensland-communities/

Action Item/s for Club:

• Work on your application for the Super Round

2023 Club Survey

Australian Sailing has just released our 2023 Club Survey. This is your club’s opportunity to provide feedback on your use of Australian Sailing’s programs, services and support. We request only one response from each club so please ensure you consult with your club committee and respond accordingly.

The survey has 11 questions and should take no more than 15-20 minutes to complete. Individual responses to the survey will remain confidential.

The survey will be open until 5pm AEST SUNDAY 2nd APRIL.

Action Item/s for Club:

• Please complete the survey.

2023 Queensland Sailing Summit

The 2023 Sailing Summit will be an opportunity for the sailing community in QLD to gather and share success stories, challenges, information and to network with likeminded representatives from other clubs and class associations. Refreshments are provided and we very much encourage all clubs and class associations to have a representative attend and in particular, if you are new to the committee to also attend.

Action Item/s for Club:

• Register to attend today: https://www.sailing.org.au/events/172509/

Welcome to Darling Downs Sailing Club

Downs Sailing Club is Queensland’s newest affiliated club. Sailing on the Cooby Dam we welcome them to our sailing community.

Action Item/s for Club:

• Reach out to Commodore Joshua McAndrew and his committee

Trailable Yacht Queensland State Championships

The 2023 edition of this competition will once again be part of the hugely successful Airlie Beach Race Week. Get your CBH rating and join all the fun in the Whitsundays. All types of trailable yachts are encouraged to attend.

Action Item/s for Club:

• Encourage your Trailable fleets to attend the Trailable Yacht Queensland State Championships

Discover Sailing Days a Huge Success

Tinaroo Sailing Club, Keppel Bay Sailing Club and Whitsunday Sailing Club all hosted Discover Sailing days since my last report. They introduced over 100 people to the sport of sailing with opportunities to help these new people into a learn to sail course or club membership. There are so many benefits to hosting a Discover Sailing Day. If you need help, there are some great resources (see the link below) and any of the team will be happy to help and support you.

Discover Sailing Day | Australian Sailing - Resources (sailingresources.org.au)

Action Item/s for Club:

• Consider holding a Discover Sailing Day in 2023

Here is a Club News item that we think you should be talking about at your club:

Get youth more involved in your club

Australian Sailing has published a suite of resources to help you and your club when setting up a Youth Committee for the first time.  

These include a guide on ‘How to Start a Youth committee at your Sailing Club’, including tips on how to get started, recommended committee sizes, meeting times, and providing a mentor. Other resources include a template on what a Terms of Reference for the Youth Committee should cover, so everyone knows early on what is expected, how often to meet and what is expected in terms of behaviour at meetings.  

https://www.sailing.org.au/news/getting-more-involved-in-your-sailing-club-as-a-young-person-/

Any questions on the above topics please contact the General Manager - QLD, Annie Watson at  annie.watson@sailing.org.au 

You can find a fill list of Australian Sailing Contacts – here.