E-NEWS   October Ed II   North Queensland Region Launch J24 Fleet in Style   Cairns experienced a festival of sailing on Sunday October 9 with the official launch of the North Queensland Region J24 Fleet.  The festivities featured a free sausage sizzle, wooden boat display and 80 young people trying sailing during the day. The day culminated in the launch of four J24 vessels purchased by the region through government grants and local sponsorship.  The vessels will facilitate sail training and development in the region.   Yachting Queensland Safety Boat Course   Take the opportunity to get equipped with professional safety boat skills before summer. Date:    Sunday 30th October 2005 Time:    0900hrs - 1700 hrs Venue:  Yachting Queensland Office, 578 Royal Esplanade Manly. Cost:     $120   Please register your interest by phoning the office (07) 3393 6788.   ASP – IBS Youth Regatta Sails Gladstone   Seventeen boats attended one of the most exciting regattas on the central region youth sailing calendar.  Hosted by Port Curtis Sailing Club the event was a gathering of local youth sailing talent from Yeppoon and Gladstone.    Major sponsor ASP Ship Management is a worldwide organisation managing over 150 ships, with a local office in Gladstone.   For more information on the activities of Port Curtis Sailing Club please visit www.pcsc.vze.com.   Strong Wind Warning Boosts Spring Regatta - Maroochy   Despite a strong wind warning and expected temperatures of up to 38oC, a small fleet of sailors nominated for the Maroochy Spring Regatta.  A very fresh North East sea breeze provided exhilarating sailing for most of the fleet while poor boat handling and indiscretions were punished on a course that extended up river to Bli Bli.  Visit www.maroochysail.org.au for more information on sailing on the Sunshine Coast.   Wynnum Manly Introduce New Sailors To Racing   As an initiative to introduce new sailors to the thrill of competition, Wynnum Manly Yacht Club will enforce a rule of a different kind for the upcoming 2005 CIR Computers Virgin Islands Race on Sunday October 23.  Every vessel is required to contain a crew member that has never raced.  Make sure you visit www.wmyc.org.au and check out the action this Sunday on Moreton Bay.   Cowboys Reef Named to Honour Remarkable Season   ‘Cowboys Reef’ was officially named recently in recognition of the North Queensland Cowboys outstanding 2004/ 2005 seasons.  Look closely at future Great Barrier Reef marine zoning maps you will see the newly named reef.  The reef is the closest unnamed reef to Townsville, the home of the cowboys.  To view the latest Barrier Reef zoning maps please visit www.gbrmpa.gov.au. Eight Clubs Gather for North Queensland Region Meeting   Eight North Queensland clubs from Townsville to Port Douglas gathered on Saturday October 8 for a North Queensland region meeting at the Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron.   The North Queensland Region regularly holds meetings for the purpose of developing sailing in the region.    Does Your Club Need a Photocopier?   Yachting Queensland has a photocopier available for sale to an affiliated yacht or sailing club.  Perfect for a club, the photocopier is in good working order with ink cartridges ready for printing.  Minolta EP 4000 automatic analogue.  Please phone Yachting Queensland to arrange a viewing time and to make an offer (07) 3393 6788.   Australian Paralympic Sailing Team Coaches Required   Please visit www.qld.yachting.org.au for a position description.   Women in Sport Forum – Brisbane   Featuring Commonwealth Games gold medalist and QAS board member Vikki Wilson, together with other prominent Queensland sportswomen, this forum will provide you with the opportunity to network and be inspired.  The Community Centre, Kedron Wavell Services Club, 375 Hamilton Road Chermside, Wednesday 16 November 5.30 – 8.30pm.