 E-NEWS
September Edition II
Grants Available for Your Leaders
The Australian Sports Commission has announced $400,000 in funding for women who are considering a leadership role in sport. This is part of an initiative to encourage the participation of women in the leadership of sport. $5000 and $10,000 grants are available to individuals. Applications close October 28, 2005 please visit www.ausport.gov.au/women/grants.asp.
YQ Race Management Course
This is your opportunity to let International Race Officer David Brookes increase the race management knowledge of your volunteers.
Date: Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd October 2005
Time: 0830hrs – 1630hrs
Venue: Yachting Queensland Offices
578 Royal Esplanade, Manly
Cost: $180
RSVP: 1600 hrs Friday 30th September 2005
Please phone the office on (07) 3393 6788
Do You Need Racing Rules Assistance?
The Yachting Queensland Racing Rules and Appeals Committee would like to express an invitation should you require consultation in rules and appeals. Please contact the Yachting Queensland office on (07) 3393 6788.
September Sailing Week Is Here!
The Yachting Queensland September Sailing Week is producing some intense school holiday sailing action as we speak. 35 youth sailors are completing the last day of the Youth Coaching Camp at Southport Yacht Club today before joining the Queensland State Youth Regatta at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron to finalise the week. For the latest results and updates see www.qld.yachting.org.au.
Calling All Off the Beach Vessels!
Spend a weekend by the bay this spring. The Humpybong Yacht Club, Woody Point is set to host the South East Queensland Class Titles on the 1st and 2nd of October. The event is for all off- the- beach Multihull and Monohull boats. The fleet will be divided into 6 divisions based on the VYC Yardstick Ratings to ensure fair competition for all. Phone Don Dull on 3216 2066 or visit the event calendar at www.qld.yachting.org.au.
2005 Hervey Bay Cup
The Hervey Bay Cup will take full advantage of the excellent spring sailing available in the Sandy Straits on the October 8 & 9. The four race series will feature all monohulls and multihulls over 4.8 metres. The event will be based at the Hervey Bay Boat Club Yacht Squadron. For more information phone Peter Care (07) 4124 2588.
VMR and Coastguard Set to Benefit From 2006 Dent to Dunk
The Volunteer Marine Rescue of at North Airlie Beach and the Coastguard South of Cardwell will benefit from the 2006 Dent to Dunk Race. Abel Point Yacht Club has pledged 80% of all crew fee revenue from the race to volunteers.
Club officials believe crew fee revenue could be as high as $4000 presenting a sizable donation to the VMR and Coastguard. For more information about the 2006 Dent to Dunk Yacht Race, please see www.apyc.yachting.org.au.
Queensland Whales Safe With GBRMPA
A central role of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is to promote the protection of whales on the Queensland coast. Whales use the Great Barrier Reef as a safe place to breed between May and September. GBRMPA works hard to provide you with an extensive range of information about how you can assist in the protection of wildlife. Please see www.gbrmpa.gov.au for more information. If you find any sick, injured, stranded or dead whales while on Queensland waterways please phone the EPA on 1300 130 372.
Georgie B Christened at Keppel Bay
Keppel Bay Yacht Club has christened their new rescue boat in honor of long time volunteer Georgie Balchin. Georgie has been involved with the club for over 40 years.
She started timekeeping when her children were sailing Sabots in the 1960’s and continued timekeeping as her grandchildren became involved in the sport. She only just retired two years ago. The new rescue boat will be used to service a new generation of weekend sailors at Keppel Bay.
Australian Youth Championship - Mooloolaba
The 2006 Australian Youth Championship will be hosted by Mooloolaba Yacht Club in conjunction with Yachting Queensland under the auspices of Yachting Australia, from the 6th to 10th January.
The Australian Youth Championship is the preeminent national youth sailing regatta in Australia. More details on the regatta and entry forms will be available from www.qld.yacting.org.au in early October 2005.
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