1. Congratulations

Its always nice to start with some good news. Recently three of our clubs were acknowledged for their success among their peers of other Queensland clubs through the Clubs Queensland Awards.

Congratulations to:

Southport Yacht Club:

• Club of the Year (Non-Gaming)
• Club Chef of the Year (Chris Tymkin)

Keppel Bay Sailing Club:

• Best Dinning (51 to 100 seats) Krackers Bar and Grill

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

• Best Sports Club

Full list of winners.          

2. Member Engagement – Recent Forums

Recently our Club Services team here in Queensland have delivered a number of information and engagement sessions for our Queensland Sailing Community. Thank you to those that attended and contributed. Your input, comments and questions are always welcome and help to guide and shape our future programs, services and priorities.

Please click on the links below to view a copy of the presentations:

• Class Association Forum (Delivered 3^rd March 2021)
• Quarterly Update (Delivered 4^th March 2021)
• Discover Sailing Centre Forum (Delivered 11^th March 2021)

If you have any questions, comments or require more information, please free to contact your Queensland Club Services Officers or myself.

Action item for clubs:

• Please share the article with your club committee members.
• Discuss at your next committee meeting.
• If you require more information or would like to suggest a topic, please contact Ben Callard on ben.callard@sailing.org.au

3. 2032 Olympics

There has been many good discussion and questions asked since the announcement of the submission of the formal Queensland bid to host the 2032 Olympics. Indeed, there is also much positivity about the bid being successful and the benefits that may play out as a result for Queensland, sport in Queensland and specifically our sport of sailing.

I attended the launch of the PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDS OF THE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC MOVEMENTS IN QUEENSLAND at Queensland Parliament House on Tuesday evening 9^th March. In attendance was Olympians, Paralympians, the Sports Minister, the Shadow Sports Minister, Members of Parliament, the CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee (Matt Carrol, previous Australian Sailing CEO), and representatives from Queensland Sport.

An announcement on the bid may come as early as this year which would see an 11-year runway for Queensland to prepare to host the Olympic Games.

Venues for most sports, including sailing have not been confirmed, nor will they for quite some time we imagine. Australian Sailing has active and regular engagement with the Queensland Government and the Australian Olympic Committee on the topic and will ensure that our sport is included in the conversation for both training and competition venues. We do expect that there may be multiple venues required to accommodate the needs and wants of the different classes.

We will, of course, distribute further information as it becomes available. If you have any questions or comments please send them through to me directly so we can accumulate the feedback and prepare further information as required.

Action item for clubs:

• Please share the article with your club committee members and discuss at your next committee meeting.
• If you require more information or would like to provide comment, please contact Ben Callard on ben.callard@sailing.org.au

4. Easter Training Opportunities (Bundle offers)

We are pleased to have organised multiple Australian Sailing Powerboat and Instructor courses to be delivered from the 6^th April 2021 at the Humpybong Yacht Club.

This exciting opportunity offers four courses; Powerboat Handling, Safetyboat Operator, Assistant Dinghy Instructor & Dinghy Instructor with savings offered for the more courses you participate in.

Check out the full article for more details.

Action item for clubs:

• Please share with any interested members.

5. Queensland Check In App

Have you heard about the Queensland Check in App?

The Check In Qld app enable Queensland Clubs to easily comply with current health directives by enabling members and guests to self check in at their club and have their information stored securely for Queensland Health for contact tracing should an outbreak occur.

It’s easy to register as a club!  There is a very short form you need to complete and it takes about 3 business days to get your QR code and club starter kit (including QR code posters). You will also need to setup a business profile once you have been approved.

Please click here to read the full article and information.

Action item for clubs:

• Please share with your committee members and consider if this is a simpler way for your club to comply with the Check In requirements.

COVID Safe Sailing

There continues to be changes to the COVID Safe requirements for sporting events and activities to take place. Further amendments are being made to the Industry plans. I encourage you to read the latest advice from the Queensland Government and ensure you and your club are fully compliant.

Australian Sailing COVID-19 Information Hub.

Queensland, Industry plans for sport, recreation and fitness organisations.

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