Five regattas are held annually at five Clubs in Central Queensland creating a series that culminates in the Sail CQ Club Challenge. The top 6 boats get points, and the points accumulate over the 5 events in the series till the final regatta. Prizes (first, second and third places) are awarded at the final event to individuals and all individuals’ points accumulate for their home club to give the trophy to the winning club.

Our thanks and appreciation go out to all the sailors, volunteers, and staff for their huge efforts in coordinating these events.

229 competitors from 15 different clubs participated this year. Of those competitors, 19% participated in more than one of the events. 49% were under the age of 16 and 16% over the age of 55. It was fantastic to see the different classes attending these regattas and the amount of fun and community spirit had by all.

Keppel Bay Sailing Club achieved the win for the Most Successful Club Overall for the third year with Whitsunday Sailing Club coming in second. Congratulations to all the competitors for some great racing and for some there were very close results. Well done for another great series and we look forward to the 2023/24 series.

The final scores on the board for the 2022-2023 Sail CQ Club Challenge:

JUNIORS

•  1st Connor Harris - 16 Points WSC
• 2nd Emily Franceschin - 15 Points KBSC
• 3rd Alyssa Mattieu - 11 Points TSC

YOUTH

• 1st Josh King - 14 Points WSC
• 2nd Zac Sleight - 9 Points WSC
• 3rd Robert Deards - 7 Points KBSC

MONOHULL

• 1st David Mann - 16 Points KBSC
• 2nd Darryl Beattie - 6 Points TSC
• 3rd Josh Claus - 6 Points TSC

MULTIHULL

• 1st Gary Smith - 23 Points MSC
• 2nd Darryl Skinner - 20 Points KBSC
• 3rd Andrew Finch - 10 Points KBSC

CLUB

Winner this year was Keppel Bay Sailing Club with 121 points!