 E-NEWS
November 2005
Juniper 2006 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 6th to 10th January, 2006.
The Australian Youth Championship will be contested in the following classes: Laser Radial (girls, boys), Laser full rig (boys), 420 girls, 420 boys, 420 mixed, 29er girls, 29er boys, 29er mixed, Sailboard boys and girls (Formula, Raceboards or hybrid style of equipment) and Hobie 16 (with spinnakers) mixed.
For more information on the Juniper 2006 Australian Youth Championships including NOR & Entry Form please go to - www.qld.yachting.org.au/youthchamps.
Come and Sail Brisbane
The Sail Brisbane is here again from Sunday the 11th of December until Wednesday the 14th December. To be held at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, this major regatta will feature 14 classes over 4 days. Make sure you visit www.rqys.com.au and get involved.
Yachting Queensland Youth Coaching Camp
The fourth Yachting Queensland Youth Coaching Camp of 2005 will be held on December 7, 8 & 9. It will be held prior to the 2005 Sail Brisbane at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron.
With a reputation as being both fun and challenging these camps continue to grow. National level coaches Dayne Sharpe and Mark Tonner – Joyce will be providing expert coaching to all youth in attendance.
All club coaches are encouraged to attend and learn new coaching skills and techniques. The camp is open to all youth between 12 -18 years with a season of competition sailing experience. Please visit www.qld.yachting.org.au for further information.
Magic Marine Cat Challenge - Lake Cootharaba
The Magic Marine Cat Challenge was sailed in a solid Lake Cootharaba North East breeze at the weekend. Over 80 cats turned out for high speed sailing. For a full report visit www.qld.yachting.org.au.
The club will host the Ullman Sails Mono Masters on November 26 & 27. If you have an off the beach mono make sure you make the trip. For more information visit www.lcsc.org.au or phone (07) 5485 3352
Yachting Queensland Accomodation
Yachting Queensland building has back packer style accommodation for individuals over 18 in addition to teams and school groups. Situated in the grounds of Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron at Manly, this new accommodation features air conditioning, kitchen and laundry facilities. This accommodation is available to all members of Yachting Queensland. For more information on booking the accommodation for the regatta season phone the office on (07) 3393 6788.
North Queensland Clubs – Casino Grants Available
The Reef Hotel Casino Community Benefit Fund is calling for applications from non- profit organizations that provide facilities or services to the community at large. The maximum grant amount is $25,000. The projects must have a high level of community involvement and must benefit the community at large. For more information visit www.cairnscasinocbf.com.
Major Facilities Funding Program 2007 – Now Open!
The Sport and Recreation Queensland Major Facilities Program 2007 is now open. For more information see the sport and recreation Queensland website. www.srq.qld.gov.au
Safety / Support Boats Needed - Juniper 2006 Yachting Australia Youth Championship
Do you have a vessel that Yachting Australia can borrow or hire as a safety / support boat for the 2006 Australian Youth Championship? Vessels need to be of adequate size and stability for waters off Mooloolaba and be available from Thursday 5th January - Wednesday 11th January 2005.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. For further details please contact:
Graeme Roberts-Thomson Phone 07 3411 4499 Mobile 0413 352 511 Email graemert@optusnet.com.au.
Yachting Queensland Offshore and Safety Committee News
Obtaining Prescription Drugs For Yacht Racing Safety Requirements
1. YA Special Regulation No. 4 (2005 – 2009) requires yachts competing in Cat. 1 & 2 events to carry specified prescription drugs. Recently YQ has received enquiries about how to obtain these drugs.
2. The required drugs can be obtained under QLD law using the provisions of the Health Act 1937 and its subsidiary Health (Drugs and Poisons) Regulation 1996. The regulations allow the issue and use of controlled and restricted drugs on boats in QLD. Copies of the applicable sections of the Health (Drugs and Poisons) Regulation 1996 are attached these are Sections 69 (2) (controlled drugs), 178 (2) (restricted drugs) and 264A (use of the drugs).
3. The key requirements are:
• A purchase order must be signed by a Doctor,
• The drugs are only for use on the boat, and
• The drugs must be appropriately secured when on board.
4. Further information or assistance is available from:
• QLD Health Environmental Health Unit on 3234 0938 or
• Manly Village Pharmacy on 3396 8999 who are familiar with the issue process.
5. Issued by the YA Offshore and Safety Committee.
Submissions For Yachting Australia Special Regulations 2009 -
The YA Safety Committee will begin formulating and considering submissions for the 2009 – Special Regulation (SR) in mid 2006.
YQ affiliated clubs and Class Associations are encouraged to submit matters for consideration of amendment and inclusion in the 2009 – SR’s. Submissions must lodged via MYA, that is the YQ Offshore and Safety Committee.
Submissions are required to be lodged with the YQ Safety Committee by 15 March 2006.
Please see www.qld.yachting.org.au for submission format. If you require any further information please contact Mark Gallagher, Chair YQ Offshore and Safety Committee
franandmark@optusnet.com.au Ph: 0418 180 097
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