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Mainsheet AUTUMN 2018 Published by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
SPONSORSHIP AT RQYS
It is important to periodically highlight all of our sponsors for the valuable contributions they make to the Squadron. We are
proud to introduce a number of new sponsors who have recently come on board to support the Squadron in a number of its
endeavours: Yachtshare, Veracity Business Solutions, Madison Technologies, Moco, McGrath Estate Agents, Ray White Marine,
The Yacht Brokerage and the Brokerage.
We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge their enduring contributions to and support of the Squadron. Sponsorship
contributes some $250,000 annually in support of our mission to facilitate participation in and enjoyment of our sport. As we
look forward to a fantastic season ahead, we appreciate the support of our sponsors.
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Contents
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4 Commodore’s Comments
6 General Manager’s Update
10 Sailing Manager’s Report: Reflecting on the
133rd Sailing Season
11 Brisbane to Keppel 2017
12 Queensland Youth Championships 2017
14 Manly Summer of Sailing
16 Sydney to Hobart & Brisbane to Gladstone
LOOKING AFT, LOOKING FOR’ARD: 18
18 Moreton Bay Multihull Regatta
Spirit of Wyuna Lives On
MAINSHEET AUTUMN EDITION 21
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Sailing Academy Update
Participation Pathway - Youth
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron has had an exceptional 133 rd 23 Participation Pathway - Adult
Sailing Season, both on-water and on-shore. Our members and sailors 24 Volunteers Report
didn’t have far to travel for some of this season’s major sailing events, 28 Report from Squadron Olympian Jake Lilley
with most of the action occurring right here at home. The summer festive 30 Sponsors Report
season kicked off a festival of sailing at RQYS - with the inaugural Manly 33 Success for McGrath Development Squad
Summer of Sail. In a one month period, the Squadron hosted 6 consecutive 36 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
regattas and delivered world class sailing and hospitality services to over 38 Hospitality Report
3,000 members, guests, competitors, visitors and supporters. 42 RQYS: home of Bayside Women in Business
44 Power Cruising Group Reports
Congratulations first and foremost to the competitors who turned up the
48 Sailing Cruising Group Reports
heat on each and every event, we were privileged to watch and be a
52 Yoga for Sailors
part of some highly competitive and expert sailing performances. Special
54 Welcome Aboard
congratulations especially to our Squadron sailors who all achieved
sensational results and who all represented the Squadron and the sport 56 What’s the real cost of having a spill?
with pride and sportsmanship. Congratulations and thank you also to the 58 Spill Prevention Check List
volunteers, staff and supporters of the Squadron during summer, we had 60 Trade Directory
a best-ever turn out of volunteers who all contributed not only their time 64 Updated Marina Rates Sheet
and effort, but expertise and enthusiasm to each and every day of the 66 RQYS’s lost plaque found at last
regatta series. 67 Vessel Register
Away from home, our Squadron sailors have been competing, and
excelling, in some of the country’s major sailing competitions. From Mainsheet Front Cover
Hamilton Island Race Week, to the Sydney to Hobart and most recently
AUTUMN 2018
A Squadron full of Sailors.
the Brisbane to Gladstone, RQYS has not only outdone itself in the Optis launching during
Manly Summer of Sailing
number of competitor entries but our sailors are increasingly achieving
great results in every division. Photographer:
Natasha Hoppner
With summer well and truly ebbing away, we look forward to what
will undoubtedly be an equally exceptional Autumn and Winter. Our
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Commodore’s Comments
From Commodore Mark Gallagher
Fellow Squadron members,
Time has certainly flown since becoming Commodore with Life Member, and Munich Olympic Gold medallist John
the fast pace of activities at the Squadron. In this note I Cuneo. Titled Mr Millimetre the memoir covers John’s
will update you on commitments made to members at the sailing journey from post-World War II to the Americas Cup.
AGM and happenings around the Squadron. The memoir was launched at the Squadron with many who
featured in the book present including John Cuneo and a
At the AGM I undertook on behalf of the Flag Officers to number of his crew members.
improve communication with members. I am confident
that this is happening with In the Wind content including Our Patron, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey
monthly updates from me, and special editions. There has AC Governor of Queensland joined us as Guest of Honour
been increased use of Facebook for those members so for Opening Day 2017. A feature of the day, courtesy of
inclined and, text messaging for those who do not have the Past Commodores, was the return to the Squadron of
internet or email. And don’t forget print copies member the Kemp Place Dedication Stone. His Excellency again
communications can be requested from Reception. joined us in March when he unveiled the restored stone at
the entrance to the Miller Gallery.
On 16 November 2017 a “Town Hall” meeting was held
to update members of significant Squadron activities.
Members who attended were updated on the Squadron’s
Master Plan, Marina and Sports Amenities Building, and
the Manly Summer of Sail. The next “Town Hall” will be
held in late June 2018.
The General Manager and I attended the bi annual
Marine 17 Conference in Sydney, in late 2017. The
conference focus was on Marinas, their infrastructure, and
management around the world. The message we took
away from the conference was that our RQYS marinas are
already doing much of what was discussed but there were
areas where we could fine tune our marina operations.
I have met socially with the Presidents of the Brisbane,
Queensland, United Services, and Tattersalls Clubs, from
these gatherings it was clear that our clubs faced similar
but individually unique challenges. Notwithstanding there
are opportunities for complimentary interaction between
our clubs that would not compete with our individual core
membership or business.
Collecting, preserving and recording the Squadron’s
history is the passion of numerous club members. I would
like to recognise the efforts of Chris Tyquin, his contribution
was showcased with the launch of a memoir of Squadron
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Construction of the Marina Administration and Sports I am also pleased to advise that the John Harrison
Amenities building is well underway, a big thank you to Life Foundation is now fully subscribed and the Foundation
Member Peter Watkins for volunteering to Project Manage is now in a position to make contributions to high
the build. The latest projected finish and handover date is performance and Olympic aspirants programs. In saying
mid-June. this, further donations to the Foundation are welcome and
appreciated. If you would like more information about the
John Harrison Foundation please contact Lynne Jackson
via Reception.
It’s great to see members and families enjoying the Bar,
Café, BBQs, and Restaurant facilities. I was especially
pleased to see upwards of 160 children at our Childrens’
Easter Function, and a big thank you to Vice Commodore
Barry Cuneo, and Envy Scooters for the Easter Egg
Hunt prize. Thank you to the Squadron’s House and
Entertainment Committee for the great variety of member
functions they organise. It’s great to see Saturday and
Sunday afternoon entertainment on offer, a great way to
The Manly Summer of Sailing was an outstanding success, while away the afternoon.
thank you and well done to all staff and volunteers who
contributed to that success.
Planning for the 2018 Etchells Worlds is well under way
and the Brisbane Fleet Championships in April provided
an ideal opportunity to check launching and berthing
plans. Our on water volunteers provided a great event and
continued to refine their skills on the Eastern Course. A
reminder to all members that October 2018 will be Etchells
Central at the Squadron with the arrival of overseas and
interstate boats and lead up events. Wherever possible
inconvenience to members will be minimised.
In June the General Committee will conduct a Strategic
Planning Session where we will review the current
Strategic Plan and confirm and refine future short, medium
and long term Squadron goals and objectives. Please
contact Reception if you would like a copy of the current
Strategic Plan.
As we head into Winter the tempo of activities slows a
little but there is always something on at the Squadron,
I encourage all members to participate in what the
Squadron has to offer.
Take care and see you on the water,
From the Commodore
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General Manager’s Update
from General Manager Shawn Ket
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron has enjoyed another successful year in 2017/2018, with
consistent growth in our membership and a positive trend of members transferring to on-water and/
or full member categories. Our business units have again demonstrated their specialist knowledge
and operational capability to exceed last year’s professional bests in membership, sailing and cruising,
sailing academy, marina and members services.
Our membership constituency continues to grow, and
more importantly, continues to become more engaged in
the Squadron’s core purpose: boating. On-water member
categories have experienced solid growth over the past
3 years, with best-ever growth experienced in the last
24 months. Our social members are progressively opting
to transition into on-water participatory membership
categories (including crew and full), and crew members
are choosing to adopt full membership. We also have
a growing number of new crew members joining the
Squadron to take advantage of our various on-water
initiatives. This is a great acknowledgment of RQYS as an
industry leader in providing a strong membership value
proposition, comprehensive learn to sail programs and
diverse sailing pathways.
The RQYS Sailing Academy has also enjoyed consistent Our Come Sail Our Boats membership package, the
growth in enrolments as well as a diversification of program Squadron’s flagship accessibility initiative, has developed
offerings in the past year. The development of our core into a consolidated program over the past 24 months. 74
on-water courses for kids and adults, the introduction members have taken advantage of this package so far,
of combination on-shore and on-water programs like some of which have moved onto their own vessels or
Adventure Sailing, and the hosting of greater community other membership, and 58 of which are currently learning
initiatives such as Discover Sailing Days have improved and sailing under the program. This package includes the
the accessibility and sustainability of our participation Start Crewing & Helming, Start Skippering and (optional)
pathways for both youth and adults. Spinnaker courses leading to a competency assessment
that allows members to go sailing on Squadron vessels
We have endeavoured to articulate these pathways in a independently.
clear and concise format for members and visitors, which
you can read further in Mainsheet. Our intention is to The program also now includes 2 Squadron Lasers and
illustrate the staged progression from learning to sail at any a Far East 28R – sponsored by Far East, Motorline BMW
age through to crewing opportunities, cruising pathways and North Sails. The F28 will be exclusively available to
and ultimately to full membership, boat ownership and Academy graduates and Come Sail Our Boats members
self-directed sailing. We believe that by breaking down the – after 15 sails and a competency assessment – as an
bigger picture into more accessible parts, these pathway extension of the program’s Division Yacht racing and day
documents will give Academy students and current RQYS cruising pathways.
members the best opportunity to 1. progress their sailing
experience according to their interests and 2. make the
most of the assorted services and resources available at
the Squadron to further their sailing goals.
FarEast 28R available to CSOB Members
Several members have leveraged the Come Sail Our
Boats program, as well as the Squadron’s other learn to
sail and introductory sailing pathways, to take up Saturday
Racing on the Squadron Elliott 6s, Division Yachts and
Etchells. This demonstrates the success of these initiatives
in encouraging additional sailing beyond the scope of the
Squadron’s prescribed programs. We encourage all our
members to explore the full range of sailing opportunities
at the Squadron, both racing and recreational.
A great example of this is the group of ladies: Margurite,
Marguerite and Annmaree who came together through
their participation in our weekly Ladies Sailing program.
After developing their sailing skills in a social environemnt,
they embarked on some additional training both with the
Squadron and others, and - once they were confident -
purchased an Etchells together. These ladies now sail and
compete regularly in what is a quite challenging class.
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General Manager’s Update continued
Our boat-owning members are also taking an increasingly
active role in facilitating on-water participation in their
respective classes – particularly for the youth demographic.
Vice Commodore Barry Cuneo has spearheaded a Youth
Development Program which aims to provide RQYS Youth
Sailors with opportunities to compete on Keelboats – both
Division Yachts and Etchells. Already in its early stages the
program has taken on board 15 Youth Sailors, who are now
learning, training and competing regularly in WAGS and on
a number of yachts (including ENVY Scooters Beachball
TP52, Gauntlet, and Black Dog) in the recent Myora Cup.
These Development Programs complement a suite of
initiatives aimed at engaging current members and new
members, particularly in the youth and family demographic,
including: Come Sail Our Boats & other Keelboat Training
Programs on our Elliott 6s; the seamless transition of
Junior, Youth and Full Membership fees according to
age increments; and the seamless transition of Junior
and Youth Dinghy Storage fees. This broad approach to
both the accessibility of membership and participation
ultimately demonstrates our commitment to supporting
our membership community and facilitating the sport of
sailing through a diversity of pathways.
P.S. Financials:
Operational performance at RQYS is epitomised in our continuous improvement in the areas of service delivery and, importantly,
the financial performance of our business overall. EBITDA, the measure of our company’s operating performance, shows best
ever performance, strength and stability, and steady growth. This allows us to fund major capital and maintenance projects
such as the Marina & Sports Amenities Building, Sailing Office conversion to a multi-purpose space, a new RIB replacement
program; as well as maintain our on-water and on-shore assets through healthy cash generation, again improving yearly. We
are very pleased to note that we have fully completed the Marina 1 dredging project.
We have an equally big year to look forward to. Our sailing calendar is marked by two major sailing events this year –
the Brisbane to Noumea Event in June and the 2018 Etchells World Championships in October; complemented
by our signature annual events such as the Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race and Musto
Queensland Youth Week will see our sailors competing through winter. We also have a variety of social events and
live entertainment performances from groups like The Black Sorrows in May for our members and guests to enjoy.
We look forward to another great year at RQYS.
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REFLECTING ON A CHAMPAGNE
133RD SAILING SEASON
BY BRADY LOWE | SAILING MANAGER
Reflecting on the 133rd Sailing Season, we’ve certainly Mark Hipgrave and his boat Mister Lucky fought through
witnessed some tremendous performances from our appalling conditions that to a third-place on Line Honours
Squadron sailors both at home and abroad. The strength and third-place in his class at the 2017 Original Single-
of sailing at RQYS should not simply be measured in handed Transatlantic Race (OSTAR) and the Two-handed
success, but it is from an active and involved participation Transatlantic Race (TwoSTAR). This is an outstanding
base that some amazing results can be achieved. achievement considering that the conditions of the race
include violent storms, 120km/h winds and 20m seas all
Hamilton Island Race Week was a significant Tour De Force fought single-handedly while more than half of the fleet
with more boats entered in that regatta from RQYS than retired, and a number of sailors had to be rescued with
any other club. Hamilton Island Race Week is Australia’s boats sinking and dismasting across the Atlantic.
biggest IRC regatta by participation, and the Squadron
was the best represented in those fleets, this level of
representation is a testament to how our division yacht
racing has continued to stay strong while other clubs
declined.
Looking past IRC there is also a demonstration to the
strength of WAGS with the number of boats from that
series represented in Cruising: a feeder for those who
wish to engage in casual friendly sailing but occasionally
take themselves into a regatta environment that events
like Hamilton Island provide, and interesting to note that
ALL competed in Spinnaker divisions!
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Mister Lucky has cast off once again, with skipper Mark
Hipgrave and fellow member and co-skipper Rohan Wood
Squadron sailors have also competing in the Melbourne Osaka Cup.
recently competed around
the world, and not just in The Melbourne Osaka Cup is yet another monumental
the Olympic classes that undertaking for these Squadron sailors and their vessel.
have become so prominent. This 5,500-nautical mile, two-handed yacht race is one
For Squadron member of the only South-North long-distance ocean races in
Jason Beebe, a near 20- the world, and Australia’s longest Category 1 yacht race -
year journey culminated in equivalent to eight back-to-back Sydney to Hobarts.
victory at the Contender
World Championship held in Mark and Rohan are anticipated to complete the Cup
the Netherlands. Jason found his Gold Medal performance around the 1st of May. We wish them luck in their
over the course of competition after being a perennial competition and, more importantly, safe sailing.
podium place getter at the event. Well done Jason!
10 Mainsheet Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Autumn 20182017 CLUB MARINE
Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race
The 11th Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht
Race proved to again be an exceptional display of the
various skills and strategies required to complete such a
challenging endeavor of ocean racing.
Wild Oats XI finished 2016’s Brisbane to Keppel in under
17 hours, whereas this year it took her just over 20 hours
to complete the same journey.
The light breeze and combative tide conditions caused
many competitors, including Wild Oats XI, to grind to a halt It was of course fantastic to see Squadron sailors with
around the Breaksea Spit area. It was those competitors trophy in hand, but equally so it was encouraging to see
who managed to negotiate themselves out of these inter-state and international competitors giving RQYS a
conditions who ultimately came away with honours. run for their money.
2017 was definitely a year for the bigger boats, with Wild Even better is that quite a few of the inter-state boats
Oats XI taking line honours and Celestial from Sydney expressing a desire to come back; especially the short-
winning the Overall Handicap prize, but there was a handed boats, who are starting to develop a strong
spirited effort from the Pittwater boat Showtime. following on this trip north.
Over one third of the fleet retire from the race due to the We’re looking forward to an even bigger and better
conditions, making the remaining field a combination of race next year, with hopefully a return of the SuperMaxi
highly competitive and highly experienced vessels challenge between Wild Oats XI and local hero Black Jack.
A B2K INSIGHT BY JAI TOOLEY | 2017 CLUB MARINE BRISBANE TO KEPPEL COMPETITOR
So much fun! With lots of different weather predictions in On the way we then encountered a few thunder storms
the days leading up to the event, we started in a dying with the odd water spout. The Sunday night then saw me
20knot NW breeze. This then dropped out by the later and two other crew sailing the boat through a storm with
afternoon to a light 2-3 knots which left most of us yachts 18knots, pelting rain, pitch black and boats all around us.
stuck in the channel heading up the coast. The first night Was one of the best parts of the trip reaching through this
133RD SAILING SEASON
saw us dodging shipping boats and trying to work our way storm late at night.
out of the channel.
We finally arrived into Keppel Bay just after lunch time on
The next day saw us slowly moving up the coast with Monday with high spirits even though we had retired from
only 5-10 knots. Then Saturday night we found ourselves the race. Overall, it’s was such a great experience so sail
struggling to get around Indian head at the top of Fraser on Ragtime Racing with Chris Morgan. Learnt heaps more
Island. With a strong current coming around the point about yacht racing and I’m keen to do some more!
we were making very little ground and almost going
backwards. By this point we were also way behind our
originally expected time. So we made a group decision to
pull out from the race and motor up to Yeppoon.2017 QUEENSLAND YOUTH CHAMPS
at Keppel Bay Sailing Club
PHOTOS CREDIT TO AUSTRALIAN SAILING
RESULTS:
Squadron sailors and families made the annual journey to
Optimist Intermediate:
Keppel Bay Sailing Club at Yeppoon for the Queensland
Youth Championship. Frances Beebe 1st Overall
Nicholas Moody 4th (1st Placed Male)
Not to be confused with the Squadrons signature event Campbell Wallace 6th
Queensland Youth Week, which draws competitors from Isabella Wilson 7th
around the country for the largest winter event on the Yael O’Hagan 14th
calendar, the State Youth Championship is a chance for
Iris Beebe 17th
sailors from North and South Queensland to meet on the
central Capricorn Coast to spend 3 days of combined Ethan O’Hagan 18th
training and 3 days of racing getting to know each other.
The event is often the first “away” trip young sailors will
take, and for one week every September the little town of
Yeppoon becomes a sailor town.
As the State’s largest Youth and Junior Sailing club
the Squadron is well represented, and with a record
attendance for the regatta it was a record attendance from
the RQYouthSquad and the members of the Squadron
who are involved in the Queensland Sailing Team.
Results for the 56 sailors who competed this week for
the Squadron are contained in this article, there were
undoubtedly some sensational performances.
In the big waves and strong breezes every sailor who
made it through a race was an achiever, with many who
have never sailed outside Waterloo Bay amazed to be
surfing down the swells and into the beach!
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A big well done to the parents and supporters too, who
always get a real “hands on” experience at this event!
Sabot:
Rory Andersen 15th
Ava Brew 19th
Optimist:
Tarquin Clarke 4th Overall
Kate Baisden 5th (1st Placed Female)
Lachlan Wheatley 6th
Jack Saul 9th
Hugo Ralph 11th
Adelaide Pullin 13th
Ethan Harcourt 14th
Benjamin Lincoln 16th
12 Mainsheet Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Autumn 2018Laser 4.7:
Kristen Wadley 1st Overall Riley Cameron 11th
Peter Lahanas 3rd William Schasser 12th
Erin Cowley 4th Lachlan Pennington 13th
Oliver Clifton 5th Max Williams 14th
Flying 11: Nicholas Baldock 7th Emily Fuller 15th
Liam Watson/Mitch Pennington 2nd Benjamin Coleborn 9th
Finn Meehan/Niamh Meehan 3rd
Laser Radial:
Tom Needham 1st
Mara Stransky 2nd (1st Female)
Nathaniel Dutton 3rd
Frazer Brew 4th
Sarah Johnson 5th
Bic Techno:
Max Clancy Irvin 1st
Josephine Kirby 3rd
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29er:
Ashley Daunt/Mathew Rogers 1st
Brayden Daunt/Joshua Sloman 2nd
Patrick Lambourne/Alex Watson 3rd
RSX: Hayden Barney/Jack Tapsall 4th
Harry Walker 1st Mitch Miller/Matthew Sloman 5th
Taine Baldwin Core 3rd Hamish Thorne/Zach Edwards 6th
Samantha Costin 4th Helena Lambourne/Natalie Bridge 7th (1st All Female)
www.rqys.com.au Mainsheet 13MANLY SUMMER OF SAILING
Our biggest sailing event this decade
From the 26th of December 2017 to the 20th of January For former Opti Womens National Champion Ashleigh
2018, we hosted over 850 competitors over 6 major Swadling, and multiple state Laser Champion George
national and international regattas. Approximately 200 Morton the exciting new Nacra 15 Youth Catamaran was
volunteers served over 1200 volunteer days, and our staff the chosen event for the summer. Ash and George teamed
catered to an estimated 3,000 visitors on and off shore. their previous success and experience to narrowly miss
Without doubt this is the largest single venue sailing event out on the Australian Championship, missing by mere
held in Australia for Off the Beach classes. The national seconds on the final race of the series. They then finished
rotation of the major Youth and Olympic classes means the Summer with a 3rd at the Youth Championships to
that rather than hosting small events over a number of walk away as one of the top teams in this class which has
years many of the classes group together, to allow siblings brought several hot shots to the course.
and families racing different boats to be together.
For Tom, George, Ash, and fellow RQYouthSquad sailor
The RQYouthSquad Program was on show, and with over Nat Dutton these results have earned them a place in
100 entries across the summer being from the Squadron 2018 as part of the Queensland Academy of Sport sailing
it was an excellent chance to get our young sailors team. They join fellow squadron members and Olympians
“hooked” on the sport. With sailors representing RQYS, like Jake Lilley and Mat Belcher in the squad, and the
the Queensland Academy of Sport, and Queensland Head Coach Ash Brunning is to be commended with his
Sailing Team it was excellent to see so many trophies and cooperation with the RQYouthSquad program to reinforce
divisional wins from our young sailors. There are far too a strong performance culture here at RQYS.
many to highlight individually, but it is worth mentioning a
couple of outstanding efforts. The Results were not confined to our Youth sailors alone.
Sean O’Brien won 1st Overall in the Formula division of
Ashlee Daunt was 1st Female in the Open and Youth the 2018 Formula & Raceboard Oceanic & Australian
divisions of the Zhik 2018 Australian 9er Championships, Windsurfer Championships; while fellow Squadron Sailor
with her crew Matt Rogers they mixed it up in this class Jo Sterling won 1st Female in the Free Formula division of
which featured multiple World Champions. With Australia the same event.
being the dominant force in world 29er sailing it is a real
credit to Ash and Matt to bring home the title. Squadron Olympian Jake Lilley brought home RQYS’s
16th Australian Finn Championship at the Ronstan
Frazer Brew was victorious as 1st Junior in the U16 Laser 2018 International Finn Australian Championship, with
Radial class during the 2018 Oceania and Australian Squadron Sailor Lewis Brake taking home 1st Youth in the
Laser Championships, the Radial is another class where same event.
Australia is internationally successful, and Frazer had his
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older opponents closely checking over their shoulders in RQYS also had the most number of attendees —
his first National Championship in the class. approximately 25% — of any Club at the Gill 2018 Optimist
Australian Championships; participation is a strategic
The depth of talent in our Radial program was on show yet focus of the Squadron and so having so many RQYS Opti
further when Tom Needham fought out one of the closest Sailors competing is a great achievement as it is important
results of the summer to be crowned Australian Youth to recognize that for many of these young sailors sailing
Champion in the Laser Radial. For the 2016 RQYS Junior is a sport for social interaction, a sense of belonging, and
Yachtsman of the year it was a chance to prove himself in a recreational sport for life. It is not too high a goal for
the Radial before the 49er class beckons for 2018. RQYS to believe that it can have it all, successful Olympic
Pathway athletes, a growing number of young club sailors,
and to continue to be a “home” for young sailors of any
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The 2017 edition of the Great Race had one of the largest
RQYS and Queensland entry lists for the Rolex Sydney to
Hobart in recent years including:
Black Jack: Owned by Peter Harburg, skippered by Mark
Bradford
Charlie’s Dream: Owned by Peter Lewis and Co-
Skippered by Peter Lewis and Graeme Boyd Congratulations to Mark Hipgrave on
ENVY Scooters Beachball TP52: Owned and Skippered Mister Lucky who won his division on
by Squadron Vice Commodore Barry Cuneo ORCi, and to Squadron Member Ian
Mayfair Yachting: Owned and Skippered by James Irvine ‘Ox’ Davis who completed his 25th
Mister Lucky: Owned and Skippered by Mark Hipgrave Rolex Sydney to Hobart on Mayfair.
Mondo: Owned and Skippered by Ray Sweeney
Mayfair finished 2nd in Division after a great sail down the
RQYS Members also competed on a range of other boats, coast and across the Bass Strait.
culminating in a major representation for the Squadron
in what was ultimately a spectacular edition of one of the A special congratulations to member Charlie Koseki who
World’s premier Blue Water Yacht Races. was aboard Ichi Ban, the winner of the Tattersalls Cup for
Overall Winner of the event.
QANTASLINK 70TH ANNUAL BRISBANE
TO GLADSTONE YACHT RACE
The 70th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race ritualistically Sailing Team are investing in the future, spearheading a
kicked off on Good Friday, March 30 2018. From the start Keelboat Development Program for Youth Sailors.
at Shorncliffe, yachts proceed via a mark off Redcliffe
Point to the North West Channel up to Caloundra and Matt Allen’s Ichi Ban once again walked away with the
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through to Gladstone. Entrants included the country’s Courier Mail Cup, winning IRC Overall and Division as well
best Queensland based racing yachts, as well as number as ORCi Overall. RQYS maintains a presence even here
of interstate rivals in a fleet that bucked a recent trend though, with Squadron Sailor Charlie Kosecki crewing on
of reducing numbers. We commend our friends at board as part of Ichi Ban’s regular team.
Queensland Cruising Yacht Club for a job well done!
Congratulations lastly to Squadron Sailor Ross Perrins and
Despite winning Line Honours last year, Black Jack has his crew of RQYS members aboard PlanB for winning the
done one better this year to take home both Line Honours Brisbane to Gladstone Multihull Yacht Race, hosted by our
and the race record. Peter Harburg and his crew shaved 3.5 friends at the Multihull Yacht Club of Queensland.
hours off the record which was originally set by Victorian
Grant Wharington’s Skandia in 2004. Averaging 15.09 Competing against dedicated Offshore racing boats
knots, Black Jack has set the race record at an impressive PlanB’s Cruiser/Racer design was highly competitive in
is 20hrs 24mins 50secs. Congratulations to Black Jack for the fleet, securing Perrin a record 4th win Overall in the
such a significant achievement and for bringing the record Brisbane to Gladstone.
back home to Queensland.
Special mention to Fusion who were winners on PHRF
Vice Commodore Barry Cuneo’s ENVY Scooters Beachball in the Monohull Race, as well as a large number of
TP52 also performed exceptionally well, taking home 2nd Squadron yachts who made the podium in their respective
on IRC Overall and in Division among a competitive fleet categories.
of fast 40s and 50s. Skippered by Sailing Committee Chair
Well done to all of our Squadron Sailors who travelled
John Warlow and crewed by a bevy of Squadron Sailors,
north to Gladstone this year in both the Queensland
the ENVY Scooters Sailing Team are proving themselves
Cruising Yacht Club fleet as well as the Multihulls.
to be formidable. On their days off, the ENVY Scooters
16 Mainsheet Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Autumn 2018COMMODORE’S OCEAN
CLASSIC CUP
HEINEKEN3 CUP
4 - 6 MAY 2018 21 - 22 APRIL 2018
SAILING AT THE
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RQYS INVITES
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3 - 4 NOVEMBER 2018
GOODWILL CUP
17 - 18 NOVEMBER 2018
CANAIPA CUP
26 - 27 MAY 2018
www.rqys.com.au Mainsheet 17MORETON BAY MULTIHULL REGATTA 2018
March brought a new event to RQYS’s Sailing Program: This event has already proven to be a point of diversity in
The Moreton Bay Multihull Regatta. The regatta ran from the Squadron’s sailing calendar, and next year’s event is
the 16th to 19th of March as a cooperative event between already in discussion – anticipated to be held two weeks
RQYS and the Multihull Yacht Club of Queensland. before Easter – so start making plans!
At a community level, this regatta and rally was about
engaging people, crews and owners, and inviting them
to enjoy everything the Moreton Bay multihull community
has to offer: from great racing to good comradeship.
At the delivery level, the event endeavoured to represent
different kinds of sailing, as part of a Day Racing and
Cruising program. Longer day races gave racing yachts a
chance to stretch their legs, and short courses tested boat
handling and strategy. For Cruisers there were courses
that allowed participants to take in the Bay and provided
pleasant experiences and trips in the company of like-
minded sailors.
SPIRIT OF WYUNA LIVES ON
Many of you will be aware of the story and history around Squadron on the international stage. Astrid is currently
the Wyuna, the boat on which John Cuneo secured an training alongside our Youth and QAS Laser Radial sailors
Olympic Gold medal in 1972. The Wyuna Syndicate Fund in the Squadron boat 198 095 (pictured).
was established in the years after John’s momentus
achievement to support those emerging sailors hoping
to take their first steps towards competing Internationally.
The Wyuna Fund enshrines the memory of Wyuna and
John Cuneo’s success by supporting our sailing youth to
reach equally exceptional levels of excellence through the
Wyuna Syndicate Tax friendly pathway.
Our other major youth sailing support mechanism, the
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John Harrison Foundation, financially supports already
high performing sailors in their pursuit of Olympic-pathway
aspirations. It is important then to distinguish the Wyuna During the week, outside of Astrid’s training, the boat is
Fund as an avenue to support young sailors earlier in their being used to provide private lessons to Adults seeking
journey, and to support both Olympic and other classes; to get into, or back into, dinghy sailing. This is a perfect
the Wyuna Fund ultimately caters to the need to assist example of how one resource can benefit a number of
youth to begin competing overseas in a diversity of Youth members and sailors across age and skill brackets. As a
and Pathway classes. Squadron, it is our responsibility and our joy to support
sailing in all its forms.
Also important to note is that the Wyuna Fund supports
sailors through both cash donations as well as donations
of equipment. The Wyuna Fund has already been
the recipient of a generous donation of a Laser. This
complements the new and growing fleet of Squadron
Youth training boats, who now number three Lasers and
a Flying 11.
If you have any equipment that might be of use to the
RQYS Sailing Academy or to our Youth Sailors, you can
donate that equipment to the Wyuna Fund and recieve a
receipt from the ASF for the value of the donation. If you’d like to know more about the our Wyuna Syndicate
Tax friendly pathway, the John Harrison Foundation, our
One of the first users of the club laser is a Young Adult Club vessels, or Sailing Academy Courses generally -
Member Astrid Ripley, a Samoan Laser Radial sailor get in touch with the Sailing Office! 3396 8666 or
who is training with us in order to compete in the Pacific sailing@rqys.com.au
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20 Mainsheet Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Autumn 2018SAILING ACADEMY UPDATE:
Smooth Sailing Ahead!
BY KATY JONES | SAILING ACADEMY COORDINATOR
Thank you to all members who have been so welcoming from our other water sport offerings. We continue to
during my early months on board the HMS RQYS! I have strengthen our partnerships with MBC, MBBC and Iona
thoroughly enjoyed skippering the Sailing Academy and through learn to sail programs, supporting their school
co-ordinating its expansion; especially as I’ve got to know teams racing.
our members, sailors and their families. It’s true what they
say, time flies when you’re having fun! 2018 has also seen the acquisition of Flying 11 Envy with
the objective to introduce more pathways to build our
The RQYS Sailing Academy continues to grow from strength dinghy sailing, keelboat sailing and windsurfing offerings.
to strength. Each school holidays sees us introducing These initiatives will be tied in with regular Discover Sailing
approximately 80 juniors to marine sports through a Days. We always encourage members and the community
variety of activities. We are achieving strong patronage to dive in and give sailing a go when you can! Follow us
in our junior Sail and Play and Tackers programs as well on Facebook or check our website regularly to find out the
as our adult programs such as Ladies Sailing and Social best way for you to get involved with sailing.
Sailing. Our first ever Adventure Sailing program was a
huge hit and sold out almost as soon as we announced it, Our most recent Discover Windsurfing Day was a great
11 budding sailors enjoyed a brilliant camp on Peel Island success! With over 140 juniors, youths and adults enjoying
and their parents all enjoyed a quieter weekend! a beautiful day on the Bay - all while giving windsurfing
their best go. Our Windsurfing Team of instructors and
School groups (both primary and secondary) comprise coaches were well-equipped to make sure everyone
a considerable component of our Sailing Academy not only had a lot of fun but learnt something about this
community and are some of our most dedicated sailing growing sport too. The Squadron is always improving and
students. Last year we welcomed Citipointe School to our offering initiatives, and our windsurf team are working on
portfolio, they enjoyed; Sailing, SUP’ing and Windsurfing some exciting new opportunities to grow our Centre of
through the summer term and we look forward to Excellence, so watch this space.
welcoming them back soon. We have also expanded our
relationship with Gumdale State School. Term 2, 2018 We are always looking for volunteers to help us through
saw the commencement of the Gumdale Marine Sports the week with the schools sessions; as well as on holidays
Program where all students from grade 2 to grade 6 will with School Holiday Programs. If you’re ever available to
achieve competencies in Opti sailing along with electives lend a hand and help us to inspire the next generation of
sailors, please email: sailingacademy@rqys.com.auPARTICIPATION PATHWAYS YOUTHRoyal Queensland Yacht Squadron Youth Sailing Pathways
Learn to Sail at RQYS!
The RQYS Sailing Academy programs are delivered in three modes:
1. Scheduled Courses - occurring regularly, meet new friends!
2. Private Lessons - your time, your pace, your friends! Our most flexible option to suit your interests & lifestyle.
3. Come Sail Our Boats Program - Sailing & Membership rolled into one! + Use our boats when you're ready!
Find out which delivery best suits you and your needs today! sailingacademy@rqys.com.au
Recognition of Prior Learning
Our Sailing Academy can assess your skills and competencies during a private lesson and fast track your journey along our pathways
Optional Discover Sailing Experiences:
Sail & Play - Our Sail & Play program is a fun and easy introduction to a variety of on-water activities, held during School Holidays
Discover Sailing Days - Sailing Academy open day events that present the full range of sailing pathways open to you at RQYS
Windsurfing Courses Dinghy and Beginner Courses School Programs
Course Private Lesson Course Private Lesson Course Private Lesson Course
Start Windsurfing Start Sailing 1 & 2 Tackers 1 Primary Schools
Better Windsurfing Better Sailing Tackers 2 Course Program
Start Racing Start Racing Tackers 3
McGrath
Better Racing Development
Squad
Programs & Activities past this point are RQYS Member Opportunities . Talk to us today about which RQYS Membership is right for you to continue your sailing journey!
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RQYouthSquad Windsurfing
Intermediate Fleet
Junior Classes Squad
Better Windsurfing
Start Racing
Open Fleet Schools Racing
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Intermediate Laser 4.7 Flying 11
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Techno 293 Squad 420 Laser Radial Hobie 16 Nacra 29er
Youth Classes
Club Windsurfing Squadron Youth Racing
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Recognition of Prior Learning
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Optional Discover Sailing Experiences:
Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing - Our WAGS events are the perfect way to experience the fun of sailing in a semi-competitive environment
Social Sailing - Relaxed, small group sessions on our Elliott 6s designed to give you a taste of the very basics
Ladies Sailing - An opportunity to dip your toes in sailing before diving right into a course! Make new friends and learn some sailing skills
Discover Sailing Days - Sailing Academy open day events that present the full range of sailing pathways open to you at RQYS
Keelboat Courses Windsurfing Courses Dinghy Courses
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Start Crewing & Helming Start Windsurfing Start Sailing 1 & 2
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Programs & Activities past this point are RQYS Member Opportunities . Talk to us today about which RQYS Membership is right for you, continue your sailing journey and discover the RQYS Community!
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www.rqys.com.au Mainsheet 23VOLUNTEERS REPORT:
Big 2017, Bigger 2018
BY SUSIE JONES | VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
From January to December 2017 we were able to put 80% WHAT’S COMING UP NEXT?
of existing volunteers through training programs; teaching
New Program for the 2018-2019 Sailing Season:
them new skills in their chosen role pathways, including
on water practical mentoring. These individuals then had We have continued to develop pathways of learning as
the opportunity to use their new skills and be a part of our we work towards increasing our volunteer numbers and
RQYS Sailing Volunteers Team during QLD Youth Week, improving their understanding of sailing race management.
Sail Brisbane, South Pacific Laser Master, and the Manly For those volunteers wishing to learn about On-Shore
Summer of Sailing - RQYS’s biggest collection of regattas roles, some of the available roles include:
and competitive sailing event this decade!
• Radio Operators
At times throughout the sailing season, our volunteers • Ramp Marshalls
were stretched with earlier than usual report times and long • Race Administration
days trying to get races in for the competitors when the
wind wouldn’t cooperate. It was volunteering in the truest Along with the in-classroom training sessions, we have
sense of the word and it is worth acknowledging these the Volunteer Training Portal available at: http://www.rqys.
wonderful people giving their time, efforts and expertise com.au/volunteer-training-portal/. These videos support
during those events. The RQYS Sailing Volunteers Team the Race Management Training sessions and if you have a
showed themselves to be a very experienced, proficient chance to view them before attending a training session it
and dedicated race management team. All in all from the will enhance your learning experience.
1st to the 24th of July during QLD Youth Week and Sail
Additional requirements for all course attendees include:
Brisbane, 105 volunteers were involved - some doing
all three events back to back - with a total of 480 total • Participation in practical training On-Water or
volunteer days served over three weeks. On-Shore with mentoring following each training
session.
If you didn’t think that was spectacular enough, in the • Skills based (abilities) evaluation by qualified
month of the Manly Summer of Sailing (26th December assessors once the participant feels they are ready
2017 to 20th January 2018) we had over 200 volunteers (this can take place after self-assessment has been
catering to over 850 competitors across 1200 volunteer completed).
days. There were a signficant number of exceptional • We also encourage all volunteers to take part in
individuals who volunteered more days than not over exchange programs with other clubs.
the summer, contributing an insurmountable level of
professionalism, expertise, patience and positivity to the Other Training Opportunities
Squadron in what was the busiest month of sailing most Attendance at special training sessions will be tracked
of us had ever seen. This was an incredible effort and the and count towards a given competency. These sessions
RQYS Flags, Management and Members expressed their include:
appreciation for the efforts of our Volunteers.
• First Aid/CPR – available to volunteers that meet pre-
The fun doesn’t stop in summer though, and in 2018 RQYS requisites
will host many more National and World level events. • Radio courses provided by Jack Kennedy (license
We not only encourage new and veteran volunteers to is an additional expense covered by the individual).
get involved, we also want to ensure that all interested These courses are delivered on Wednesday
volunteers are up to date with their training to make the evenings at the RQYS.
execution of these events as smooth as possible. • Any Australian Sailing Race Officer Level
Course, with a minimum Club Race Officer level
What are the possibilities for you? Our training sessions recommended. These courses are delivered at
have been set up to be accessible and easy to understand. various times throughout the year and will be added
We have done this by breaking down competencies for to the calendar as they are announced.
each role that are achievable and support you while you
are moving towards your personal volunteering goals. • And other training as defined as the program
Building your capacity and skills, it’s all about you, the progresses
people!
Sign up for the training sessions here:
https://rqys.volunteerroster.com & find the date you prefer.
24 Mainsheet Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Autumn 2018Announcing our Junior Winter Series! Racing is a major component of the RQYS Junior Classes Training
Programs, contributing significantly to the skills-development of sailors and allowing them to improve their
independence overall on the water.
To encourage Youth sailors and get some training in for The divisions in this series are:
those parents and volunteers that want to improve their • Green Fleet Optimist
Race Management and Course Laying skills in a low- • Green Fleet Poly Optimist
pressure environment, we have organised 4 weeks of • Intermediate Fleet Optimist
Saturday morning sailing. The practical side of training • Open Fleet Optimist
will take place on the water with mentors and then a short • Techno 293
debrief after racing finishes. • Techno 3.5/4.5
• Sabot
First Warning 1000hrs until 1330hrs
• Flying 11
Saturday 12 May 2018
Saturday 19 May 2018 Come on down and have some fun, and you get to finish
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