Yachting Queensland Junior / Youth Sailing Camp    The annual Yachting Queensland December Youth Camp was another great success. The camp hosted by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron has received positive feedback from those who attended. Participants were prepared for their upcoming national and world class championships, Sail Brisbane and Yachting Australia Youth Nationals. Yachting Queensland would like to thank all participants, parents and coaches for making the camp such a success and send a special thank you to the hardworking volunteers involved in Yachting Queensland programs.   A BBQ lunch was generously provided by Defence Force Recruiting. Thank you to Dan, Matt and the guys for their culinary skills and for supplying our youth participants with some great gear.     Australian Youth Olympic Festival Training   The Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) team has just finished two days training at Yachting Queensland in preparation for the AYOF in Sydney from 17-21 January 2007. The team is heading to Sydney early for extra training and to familiarise themselves with the area.   Good luck to the Queensland team Kerin Callard, Erin Gallagher, Renee McCall, Klade Hauschildt, Nick Peate and Ryan Stoddart   http://olympics.com.au/ayof07/index.cfm?p=475     Sail Brisbane Finalised   Last week Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron played host to The 2006 Sail Brisbane International Regatta.    A fleet of over 100 boats from around Australia, as well as international competitors from New Zealand, Switzerland, Singapore, Germany, Ireland, England and Japan took part in the ISAF Grade 2 event.    Congratulations to our following champions:   Sam Phillips (Laser 4.7), Brendan Casey (Laser Full Rig), Greg Adams (Laser Radial), Emma O’Rourke/Sam Dagge (420), Matthew Belcher/Nick Behrens (470), Sean Ott (Sabot Junior), Natalie Koreman (Sabot Senior), Nick Peate/Max Mara (29er), Louise Evans (Minnow), Bruce Tardrew/Sarah Turnbull (Hobie 16).   Thank you to all competitors, RQYS staff and volunteers who contributed to making the event such a success.   For a full report and results see http://www.rqys.com.au/index.php/dinghyresults/     Safety Boat Endorsement Course   Yachting Queensland is conducting a Safety Boat Endorsement Course in February 2007. Contact Yachting Queensland to book your place now.   http://www.qldyachting.org.au/site/yachting/qld/downloads/SBE%20Course%20Flyer.pdf     Positions Vacant - KBSC   Keppel Bay Sailing Club   Sailing Development Officer The position of Sailing Development Officer is to develop, prepare, promote and deliver a range of high quality coaching and training programs for club members and the community and manage the clubs training centre.   Trainee Sailing Instructor (12 month Scholarship)  The position of Trainee Sailing Instructor is a 12 month scholarship for a recent school-leaver.      http://www.qldyachting.org.au/site/yachting/qld/downloads/Sailing%20position%20Ad%20Nov%2006.doc     Keep Imported Raw Prawns Off Fishing Hooks This Christmas   With Christmas fast approaching and seafood on the menu for many families, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is urging Queenslanders to keep imported green prawns off their fishing hooks and on the BBQ plate this festive season. season. Recent sampling conducted by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries reinforces the concerns that imported raw prawns (often sold as 'green' or uncooked prawns) pose a risk of introducing exotic viruses into the marine ecosystem that could have a devastating effect on some Great Barrier Reef marine life.   http://www.qldyachting.org.au/default.asp?Page=27145     6 Days Until Sydney to Hobart   Only 6 days to go until the start of the Sydney to Hobart. Good Luck to Queensland entrants  – Alacrity, Another Fiasco, BSG ‘On Tap’, Koomooloo and Wedgetail.   http://rolexsydneyhobart.com/default.asp   Click here for Rolex One Trophy Design Series Results http://www.cyca.com.au/editorial.asp?key=2903     Koomooloo Launches For Its 10th Sydney to Hobart Race The 1968 Sydney to Hobart yacht race winner and Australian yachting classic ‘Koomooloo’ launches today from Brisbane’s premier shipyard Rivergate Marina in what will begin this magnificent sloops 10th journey south for this prestigious yachting event. Queensland Yachtsman of the Year, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Member and owner/skipper Mike Freebairn has been working on the yacht with assistance from the staff at Rivergate Marina for the past 4 weeks to ensure she is prepared for another adventure south. http://www.qldyachting.org.au/default.asp?Page=27401     Yachting Queensland Christmas Opening Hours   Yachting Queensland will be closed from 12 noon Wednesday December 20, 2006 until Monday January 8, 2007.    The team at Yachting Queensland would like to wish you a safe and happy Christmas.