Yachting QLD ENEWS APRIL O5

ENEWS     APRIL 2005 Eight Queensland Sailors To Compete at F18 World Championships A strong Queensland contingent of eight sailors is set to shake the F18 Catamaran world championships in Holland.  An exciting achievement, this provides a positive indication of the continued growth of catamaran sailing. With strong support from their local clubs, Humpybong Yacht Club and the Multihull Yacht Club of Queensland, the sailors will travel to the event in July. The team consists of David Elliot, Chris Munroe from the Multihull Yacht Club of Queensland together with Don Dull, Neal Cheeseman, Brad Collett, Lucas McDonald, Russ McDonald and Nev Barnes from the Humpybong Yacht Club at Redcliffe. If you would like more information about the team or event please contact Don Dull on 3216 2066 or visit www.f18worlds2005.com. Does Your Coach Want To Go To the Next Level? The University Of Queensland currently have courses in Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Principles.  Each course is highly recommended for any coach looking to gain “the edge”. For more information on start dates, subjects or pricing, please consult the Yachting Queensland Website www.qld.yachting.org.au Teams Racing In Tasmania Two teams will represent Queensland at the Shadforths Australian Teams Racing Championships in Tasmania this week.  Beginning on the 22nd of April the tough elements and competition are set to challenge the Queenslanders in the three day event. Both teams, based at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron at Manly, have arrived in Sandy Bay, Tasmania and are preparing for the event. The teams consist of: Nick Flutter (Team Captain)              Ben Roberts-Thomson (Team Captain) John Robson                                     Angus Tapp Andy Nathanson                               Dean Horton James Thomson                                Thomas Jones Melinda Sirianni                                Sarah Board Kate O'Grady                                  Francesca Wardell Assistance Needed? Yachting Queensland staff are available on the first Wednesday of every month for the specific purpose of assisting your club officials with My Club, My Sailor and My Website. The next open day at the new Manly office will be on Wednesday the 4th May.  To arrange an appointment time for Wednesday 4th May please contact the Yachting Queensland office on 3393 6788. The Historic Dent to Dunk – April 30 The excitement is building for the relaunch of the historic Dent to Dunk.  Last contested in 1909, vessels of all kinds will be converging on Abel Point Yacht Club on April 30.  With 6 divisions of vessel set to take part in the rally and 2 divisions in the race, this is going to be a major sailing event. Come along for the cruise and enjoy the spectacle of square riggers, classic yachts and motor cruisers sailing together.  For more information phone Jeff Smallman 0422 587 728 or visit www.apyc.yachting.org.au. Third Party Liability Insurance Cover Now Available Yachting Australia "Silver" and "Youth" members can now purchase Third Party Liability cover under exclusive arrangement with Willis Limited and Suncorp Metway.  This cover insures you for the amounts you must legally pay for Bodily Injury or Death of another person or Loss or Damage to their property if Loss, Damage, Death, or Bodily Injury is caused by your boat In a commendable move, this insurance policy has been specifically arranged for Yachting Australia Members.  It has the potential to simplify the process of obtaining Third Party Insurance for the average sailor as well as enabling a competitive price.  This is a summary only, for more full policy wording please www.qld.yachting.org.au Cock of the Bay Reborn Yachting Queensland is currently taking expressions of interest to relaunch this classic race.  If your club is interested in this piece of history please contact Yachting Queensland 3393 6788 to obtain more information.