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 is working towards getting all the Discover Sailing Centre Reviews completed prior to Easter and are working towards our upcoming events. It’s a busy time for the team.

This month, Grant attended the Foiling Festival hosted by Humpybong Yacht Club. There was plenty of laughter trying out foiling and the info sessions were great. Humpybong Yacht Club is working towards a full foiling program which we can’t wait to see grow.

The next Coaching Clinic held prior to Sail Airlie at the beginning of April is filling up fast and we are proud to include sailing coach Kaylah Boothby from Townsville Sailing Club to the coaching team. She is part of the Coach Mentoring program.

The SEQ School Team Sailing Championships are being held at RQYS at the end of March and we wish all the competitors good sailing. The winner of the Championships will be selected to represent Queensland at the National Championships being held in South Australia in July.

What the Queensland Team have been up to:

• Safety Boat Operator Course and Club Umpire Course
• Discover Sailing Centre Reviews
• Attended the Queensland Recreational Boating Council meeting
• Supported Paradise Point Sailing Club, RQYS, Southport Yacht Club, Humpybong Yacht Club, Newport Cruising Yacht Club and Moreton Bay Boat Club.

2023 Club Survey – Closing 2^nd April

If your club has not completed the 2023 Club survey, please take the time to provide us your feedback on your use of Australian Sailing’s programs, services and support.

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

Action Item/s for Club:

• Please complete the survey.

2023 Queensland Sailing Summit

The Agenda is being finalised for the 2023 Queensland Sailing Summit and will be published soon. There will be something for everyone in the sessions and President Alistair Murray and CEO Ben Houston will be in attendance. 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 Theresa Creek Water Sports Club

Theresa Creek Water Sports Club is Queensland’s newest affiliated club. Sailing on the Lake Theresa at the Theresa Creek Dam. We welcome them to our sailing community. They are planning a country regatta in August which sounds fantastic. More details coming soon.

Action Item/s for Club:

• Reach out to President Michael Hollier and his committee

Junior Sailing Festival 15^th & 16^th April

Southport Yacht Club is excited to host the annual Junior Sailing Festival on the Gold Coast partnering with Australia Sailing!

This event is aimed at Tackers 1, 2, 3 and Green Fleet sailors aged 7-17 - those that can steer a boat by themselves.

The weekend is full of fun activities making friends with other sailors from their Learn To Sail venue, plus other children from all over Queensland and Northern NSW

Great experience for children who have never completed a regatta and want to get comfortable around other clubs and sailors! There will also be information sessions for parents on Saturday morning 9:30am-11:30am and cover: Why choose sailing, Types of boats (key class presentations), What being a sailing family looks like, pathways into the sport / club membership

Registrations https://www.revolutionise.com.au/southportyc/events/165652/

Action Item/s for Club:

• Encourage your learn to sail participants to attend

Queensland Yachting Championships

The 2023 edition of this competition will be held at Southport Yacht Club as part of their successful regatta Sail Paradise from 30^th September to 2^nd October.

Action Item/s for Club:

• Encourage your skippers to attend the State Championships

Cleveland Yacht Club receive funding

Congratulations to Cleveland Yacht Club for receiving funding from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund round 115 for a new rescue boat! Well done!

Action Item/s for Club:

• What can you apply for in the next round? Get started on your ideas now.
• Check out the Health & Wellbeing Grant here - it closes on 22nd March
• For other grant opportunities check out this news article https://www.sailing.org.au/news/funding-opportunities-for-clubs-in-queensland-march-2023/

International Women's Day 2023 – putting amazing women in the spotlight

To celebrate International Women's Day 2023, Australian Sailing is proud to shine the spotlight on amazing women from across the country who are doing exceptional work in their sailing community.

https://www.sailing.org.au/news/international-womens-day-2023/

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

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