ENEWS March 2005 Yachting Queensland Home Officially Open The Hon. Terry Mackenroth MP officially opened the new Manly headquarters and training facilities of Yachting Queensland on Friday the 18th of March. The building features an outstanding training room together with administration facilities and state of the art accommodation.  It can accommodate up to 22 people attending live training camps or Brisbane sailing competitions. An interested crowd of 100 Club Commodores and Flag Officers from around the state, together with past Presidents, current and past Board Members and VIP’s enjoyed refreshments on the deck as formalities unfolded. Mr Mackenroth highlighted that the facility became a reality through a $237,000 contribution to the project by the Beattie Government, through Sport and Recreation Queensland’s Major Facilities Program. Please phone the office on 3393 6788 to arrange a time if you wish to come a tour the new facility. QCYC Prepare For Brisbane To Gladstone The excitement is building as the start of the 75th Brisbane to Gladstone draws near. With over 40 boats ready to make the dash from Brisbane to Gladstone the scene is set for the Easter tradition to continue.  Ian and Bill Wright, favourites to take the 2005 title, are hoping for a moderate to fresh spinnaker forecast to provide the power to outpace a quality fleet.  Their yacht, Saltash 11, has the potential to win the Wright Brothers their 7th 308 n/m Brisbane to Gladstone. Make sure you get out and see this big event in Queensland sailing.  The start will be from the famous Shorncliffe Pier, Good Friday at 11am. If you would like more information about the best vantage points, the 2005 entrants or the latest race news go to www.brisbanetogladstone.com.au or phone QCYC 3269 4588. Do You Require Assistance? Yachting Queensland staff will be available on the first Wednesday of every month for the specific purpose of assisting your club officials. The next open day at the new Manly headquarters will be on Wednesday 6 April. The Yachting Queensland team will be available to assist club officials with questions and provide assistance in My Club, My Sailor and My Website.  Club officials please come and see the new facilities and investigate how Yachting Queensland can assist your club. To arrange an appointment time for Wednesday 6th April please contact the Yachting Queensland office on 3393 6788. Yachting Queensland Accommodation Facilities Booked Out for Easter The new Yachting Queensland group accommodation facilities are booked out over the Easter period.  The Accommodation is perfect for junior boating groups attending training or competition in the Manly area.  If you would like to apply to use the facilities in the next few months please contact the Yachting Queensland Office on 3393 6788. Enrol for a Safety Boat or Race Mgmt Course The following courses are running in April.  Contact Yachting Queensland 3393 6788 if would like to attend one of these courses. 30 March  The Southport School   - Safety Boat Course 2 April  Townsville Cruising Yacht Club  - Safety Boat Course 8-9 April Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club  - Race Management Course 16-17 April Mackay Yacht Club   - Race Management Course 18 April  Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club  - Rules night Yachting Queensland Closed For Easter Yachting Queensland will closed from Thursday the 24 March and will reopen on the Wednesday the 30th March.