Hi Everyone , Only 16 days to go to our first Open Bic Skiff Queensland State titles so dont forget that the club will be closed for our normal junior and youth sailing sessions but if you would like to be involved we are looking for volunteers both on land and on the water so no real experience is required just a willingness to help over the two days . If you would like to help just contact the sailing office and we will write your name in as a volunteer either saturday or sunday which ever suits . The last I heard there were 25 boats signed up for the event and Iam sure there will be a few more as the date gets closer .
Membership renewal is nearly due and everyone will soon be receiving a membership renewal form via email , the new membership year starts on the 1/7/2024 . To renew your membership just complete the attached form on the emails and return it to the club for processing with australian sailing .
8.30 am Sunday Juniors
I couldnt believe it on sunday morning as the conditions were perfect with westerly winds around 4-6 knots an incoming tide and bright blue skies but we only had two sailors sign on for the session ? When this happens these keen young sailors are lucky enough to have virtually a private coaching session and with charlie on the water with jack originally they had the perfect chance under charlie,s guidance to work on their skills . Charlie soon had Bowen just cruising with smooth tacks and good general boat speed and we wont even mention the capsize ! Mitch also did really well and if anything he was just that little bit faster than Bowen in general boat speed so all in all the boys really upped their game and thanks to charlie and the crew for their on water support .Instructing
With the low numbers it was a perfect day for an assistant instructor to stand up in front of the class for the first time so after some convincing we managed to get Leila up there to give it a go and despite some nervousness she did really well for her first time with clear and precise instruction so well done Leila.
10.30 am Youth Training
With the perfect conditions just getting better with the westerly increasing to around 6-8 knots we decided to do a proper practice race and set a course down at the canal . We set a triangle course with the start over near ephriam island consisting of two laps per race and three minute starts . Race one was definitely a learning curve with most everyone except max finding the no sail zone early before finally getting going . Most everyone went up the north side of the course while Leila went the south side in clear air and would have nailed it except she was sitting too far forward loosing boat speed . Max came back first over the line in a bic with zach second ( laser ) and Leila a close third so in Bic she came second . Race two was a little bit more organised with max again breaking away and after a talk with Leila between races she sat further back and really had some boat speed . Most everyone else either didnt hike out or lost concentration at times especially at mark roundings but hopefully they have all learned some valuable lessons for the states !
Upcoming
Queensland Open Bic Skiff State Titles 28-30 june
Gold Coast Marathon sat/sun the 6/7 july ( only affecting P.P.S.C. ON SATURDAY )
CU on the water
J Murphy
Membership renewal is nearly due and everyone will soon be receiving a membership renewal form via email , the new membership year starts on the 1/7/2024 . To renew your membership just complete the attached form on the emails and return it to the club for processing with australian sailing .
8.30 am Sunday Juniors
I couldnt believe it on sunday morning as the conditions were perfect with westerly winds around 4-6 knots an incoming tide and bright blue skies but we only had two sailors sign on for the session ? When this happens these keen young sailors are lucky enough to have virtually a private coaching session and with charlie on the water with jack originally they had the perfect chance under charlie,s guidance to work on their skills . Charlie soon had Bowen just cruising with smooth tacks and good general boat speed and we wont even mention the capsize ! Mitch also did really well and if anything he was just that little bit faster than Bowen in general boat speed so all in all the boys really upped their game and thanks to charlie and the crew for their on water support .Instructing
With the low numbers it was a perfect day for an assistant instructor to stand up in front of the class for the first time so after some convincing we managed to get Leila up there to give it a go and despite some nervousness she did really well for her first time with clear and precise instruction so well done Leila.
10.30 am Youth Training
With the perfect conditions just getting better with the westerly increasing to around 6-8 knots we decided to do a proper practice race and set a course down at the canal . We set a triangle course with the start over near ephriam island consisting of two laps per race and three minute starts . Race one was definitely a learning curve with most everyone except max finding the no sail zone early before finally getting going . Most everyone went up the north side of the course while Leila went the south side in clear air and would have nailed it except she was sitting too far forward loosing boat speed . Max came back first over the line in a bic with zach second ( laser ) and Leila a close third so in Bic she came second . Race two was a little bit more organised with max again breaking away and after a talk with Leila between races she sat further back and really had some boat speed . Most everyone else either didnt hike out or lost concentration at times especially at mark roundings but hopefully they have all learned some valuable lessons for the states !
Upcoming
Queensland Open Bic Skiff State Titles 28-30 june
Gold Coast Marathon sat/sun the 6/7 july ( only affecting P.P.S.C. ON SATURDAY )
CU on the water
J Murphy
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