 Enews
May 2005 Edition II
Queensland Sailors Excel at European Regatta’s
Queenslanders Mathew Belcher and Lauren Jeffries provided a strong showing in the 470 class at both the Semaine Olympique Francaise, at Hyeres and the Expert Garda – Eurolymp in Italy.
Belcher gained an outstanding 4th at each regatta. Jeffries finished an incredible 16th in her first international event with crew member Rike Ziegelmayer. Jeffries then rose to the top of the world with a second place in Italy.
Attention All Club Treasurers
A package is now available for club treasurers containing easy to read information on topics including bookkeeping, cashflow, budgeting, auditing and taxation.
The publication, “The Guide For Community Treasurers’ has been released by Westpac as part of their community support initiative. This is a 48 page free guide for community non- profit organizations. Please Contact James at Yachting Queensland if you would like a copy delivered to you 33936788 or email clubofficer@qld.yachting.org.au.
New Date: North QLD Sprint Championships - June 06
The Townsville Sailing Club has announced that the North Queensland Sprint Championships, traditionally held on the Australia Day weekend in January, will be moved to the June long weekend next year. For more information please phone the Townsville Sailing Club – 4772 1105
Condolences
Our deepest condolences to family and friends of much loved sailor John Bates who passed away on the 21st of April 2005. John made a significant contribution to the lives of many in the Queensland Sailing community and will be greatly missed.
Yachting Queensland June Coaching Camps
Sign Up now for Bundaberg and Mooloolaba! www.qldyachting.org.au
QLD Winter Dinghy Championship Series
An exciting new winter championship series has been announced for southern Queensland. This series is a big development of for South-East Queensland Dinghy sailors. With a perpetual shield on offer make sure you start preparing now!
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron May 28, 29 www.rqys.com.au
Mooloolaba Yacht Club June 25, 26 www.mooloolabayachtclub.com.au
Southport Yacht Club July 30, 31 www.southportyachtclub.com.au
2005 Bay To Bay – What a Weekend!
Over 140 Boats took to the water in the 2005 Bay to Bay Race. A huge event on the Queensland sailing calendar, the May long weekend event was much more than a sailing race. The event sailed from Tin Can Bay to Hervey Bay over two days past world heritage listed rainforest.
The weekend produced worthy winners with Steve Selmon’s “Shorty” earning first prize in Division 1. “Piccolo” skippered by Gino Knezic won first place in Divisions 2 – 4 and Garry Scott took the honours in Division 5 on “Coco”.For full results and information to get involved next year, please visit www.herveybaysailingclub.org.au.
Club Disability Workshop a Success
A group of keen sailors gathered of Monday night to investigate the benefits of facilitating disabled sailing at their club. Please contact Jennifer Kidd 3393 6788 if you would like information on the interesting issues discussed.
Stockland Peel Island Marathon 05 – Cleveland
The 2005 Cleveland Marathon got underway in light conditions last Sunday. 76 boats enjoyed the autumn weather with Brad Collett taking outright honours on his F18 Cat. Unfortunately the conditions resulted in several classes failing to finish the day. For latest events and news at Cleveland Yacht Club see www.cyc.asn.au.
Free Club Risk Management Courses In Brisbane
Please contact Jennifer Kidd at Yachting Queensland to enroll 3393 6788.
Risk Education Thursday 16th June
Risk Audit Training Thursday 30th June
Risk Reduction and Removal Thursday 28th July
Risk Policies and Removal Delivery Thursday 18th August
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