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DF65 Interclub RD1 2024

Redlands Radio Sailing Club was the host for this first Association DF event of the year.

We had 4 clubs represented for the first time Redlands, Paradise, Springfield, and Sunshine Coast. The event has been expanded this year to include SCRSC to accommodate the expansion and the growing  popularity and the DF class within our state .

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Membership at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

With over 130 years of sailing history, The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron prides itself as one of Australia’s premier Yacht Clubs. Our range of affordable memberships have been designed to suit all lifestyles from full boat ownership & family needs through to active crewing and social options. The diverse nature of the Squadron is enshrined by the many ways that families, some third and fourth generations celebrate in the passion of sailing and life-long friendships. Whether you’re a keen young junior, an experienced sailor, or a lover of fine food, there is something for everyone at the Squadron.

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Admission Process Membership is dependent on your age, residential address, boat ownership and what services will fulfill your needs. If you would like to discuss your membership options or have any queries with regard to your application form, please contact our Membership Administrator who will help you on the right path.

Complete The Membership Application Form Simply fill in the membership application form (available here) . On completion, our membership team will be in touch with you to finalise and make payment. Alternatively, a hard copy can be obtained from reception.

Referees Two RQYS current financial members are required to propose and second your nomination for membership. If you do not know anyone to do this, a meeting can be organised with a member of Membership Committee and Provisional membership is then offered for the first 12 months. This meeting takes approximately 15 minutes and is an enjoyable opportunity to meet one of the familiar faces around the Squadron. Temporary Membership will be issued when you lodge your application so that Squadron facilities are available to you immediately and access into our grounds is available by obtaining a temporary access pass until your membership application is formally approved.

Formal Approval Process Depending on the date of application, approval of your membership can take up to 6-8 weeks. Your membership application will:

1. Go to Membership Committee for approval. (Membership Committee meet on the 1st Thursday of the month) and then; 2. Be presented to General Committee for final approval. (General Committee meet on the last Thursday of the month)

You will then be notified of your acceptance to membership and be invited to a New Members Welcome night upon your approval.

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Setting up for the Queensland Yachting Awards 2015. Credit YQ Staff.

Nominees announced for Queensland Yachting Awards

The opportunity to recognise the achievements or contribution of a club member has generated an outstanding list of nominations for this year’s Queensland Yachting (YQ) Awards.

The 20th annual awards recognise sailors, coaches, volunteers and clubs across ten categories – Male, Female, Junior, Youth, Offshore, Outstanding Services, Official, Instructor, Coach and Club, during the year July 2014 to June 2015.

YQ Executive Officer, Ben Callard, said of the 51 Queensland clubs, 11 are represented. “We are very pleased with the number of nominations. It’s a big increase on last year.

“The quality of candidates are very high. I know quite a few of the nominees. It is excellent to see some news names as well which is a sign there is a lot of depth and talent around the state.”

Four new awards have added to the list and there has been a change in how the state awards link up with the Yachting Australia (YA) annual national awards. “The winners of the Club, Official, Instructor and Coach of the Year awards are automatically nominated for the YA awards. These are new categories for Queensland.

“We are also going to nominate all other state winners for the relevant national award,” Callard said.

The nominations are considered by the nine-member YQ Board who represent all regions of the state, with the votes recorded anonymously and counted by the YQ staff. “A lot of the votes were very close. There were few cases where there was a big margin where someone was a stand-out winner,” Callard added.

Male Sailor of the Year

Nominations for the Wyuna Trophy for the Male Sailor the Year have been received for six sailors. This award is given in recognition of sailor’s outstanding commitment to their class or attained an outstanding result at a state, national or international level.

Brent Pearson (Keppel Bay Sailing Club) is nominated for his performance at the 2014 Moth national title and then at the World Championship, and for his contribution to his club in the last 12 years as a sailor and instructor.

Steve Gunther (Keppel Bay Sailing Club) is nominated for his success in numerous classes at the national level, podium results in the Impulse class, commitment to the administration of the Queensland Laser Association including securing for his club the 2016 state titles and his dedication to the club’s sailing committee.

Luke Johnson (Brisbane Sailing Squadron) is nominated for his team’s performance in the 125 class state and national championships where they won every heat, and for his volunteer contribution to the class as a member of the national executive and as the state and national publicity officer.

Matthew Belcher and Will Ryan (Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron) are nominated for their continuing success in the 470 class including first at the ISAF Santander World Championship, first in the ISAF Sailing World Cup Final, second at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami, first at the Australian 470 Championships, second at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres, second at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Weymouth and third at 470 Europeans.

Jake Lilley (Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron), who is currently fourth in the Finn class world rankings and placed second in the 2014 Junior Finn Silver Cup is nominated for his results during the awards year which have been third at the Delta Lloyd Regatta, first at Sail Sydney, third at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Melbourne, third at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami, third at Olympic Week Split, eighth in the European Championship and second at the Delta Lloyd Regatta.

Mark Vickers (Townsville Yacht Club) is nominated for his extensive offshore and regatta competition results over a number of years and for his ongoing dedication to his club and its racing program.

Female Sailor of the Year

Nominations for the Jenny VI Trophy for the Female Sailor the Year have been received for two sailors. This award is given in recognition of a sailor’s outstanding commitment to their class or has attained an outstanding result at a state, national or international level.

Ashley Stoddart (Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and Queensland Laser Association) is nominated for her dedication to improving her performances in the last 12 months and for her Laser Radial results including fourth at the ISAF Sail World Cup Melbourne, 37th at the ISAF World Cup Miami, 15th at the Trofeo SAR Princes Sofia Regatta, 24th at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres, ninth at the Delta Lloyd Regatta and ninth at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Weymouth.

Stacey Jackson (Mooloolaba Yacht Club) is nominated for her outstanding results as a member of the Volvo Ocean Race 2014/15 all-women Team SCA, for her willingness to share her personal journey through the race and to inspire other women to achieve their dreams, and her commitment to giving back to her club through the Stacey Jackson Good Sportsmanship Award.

Junior Sailor of the Year

Three young sailors are nominated for the Junior Sailor of the Year Simba Trophy which is awarded to a skipper or skipper and crew, under the age of 15, for their outstanding performance at club, state and/or national events.

Kristen Anne Wadley (Tinaroo Sailing Club) is nominated for her O’Pen Bic wins in the Under 16 Girl’s World Championships for the third consecutive year, the German national championship, Australian championships and NSW championships, and for her outstanding sportsmanship.

Hamish Thorne (Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and Queensland International Optimist Association) is nominated for winning the Queensland Optimist Championship, placing 41st in the national championships and being selected to the Australian Optimist Development Squad.

Seamus Byrt (Keppel Bay Sailing Club) is nominated for his extensive volunteer work as a club Assistant Instructor for the Tackers program, his commitment to attending weekly training sessions and his participation in the Sabot class.

Youth Sailor of the Year

Nominations for the Barrenjoey Trophy for the Youth Sailor of the Year have been received for four sailors. This trophy is awarded to a skipper or skipper and crew aged 15 to 19 years old for their outstanding performance at club, state and/or national events.

Carissa Bridge (Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and Queensland Laser Association) is nominated for her outstanding results in the Laser Radial class, for being selected to represent Australia at the Pacific Games and for selection to the Australian Sailing Team’s Development Program.

Blake Newton (Keppel Bay Sailing Club) is nominated for his results in the Impulse Australian Championship, winning the Junior Trophy and finishing 22nd in the open fleet. He is also nominated for his instructing work for his club’s Tackers program and for promotion of sailing within the broader community.

Daniel Self (Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and Queensland Laser Association) is nominated for his Laser class performances including first in the Queensland Championship and fourth in the QLD Week regatta, and for his volunteer representation of youth as a member of the Yachting Queensland board.

Elizabeth McNeil (Brisbane Sailing Squadron) is nominated for her contribution to sailing as an Assistant Instructor and as crew for the highly successful 125 team skipped by Luke Johnson which resoundingly won both the state title and the national championship.

Offshore Sailor of the Year

Mark Vickers (Townsville Yacht Club) is nominated for the Wistari Trophy which recognises the contribution of an owner or skipper of a yacht that has excelled in a Blue Water event or series, trailer sailor event or series. Vickers has made many significant and often successful contributions to offshore racing including re-establishing the Townsville to Orpheus Island Offshore Race.

Coach of the Year

There are two nominations for the new award of Coach of the Year which recognises continuous and consistent great attitude and a high standard of work toward the coaching role.

Danny Fuller (Townsville Sailing Club) is nominated for his dedication and assistance to many young sailors across northern Queensland, increasing their love of sailing through improving their skills and knowledge.

Klade Hauschildt (Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club) is nominated for his extensive contribution to coaching of youth in various classes in addition to coaching sailing to physically and intellectually disabled people. .

Instructor of the Year

One nomination has been received for the new award which recognises an instructor that has continuously and consistently displayed great attitude and a high standard of work.

Ashley Stephens (Darling Point Sailing Squadron) is nominated for his good work ethic, methodology and interpersonal skills, along with his willingness to mentor and role model others helping them to build their confidence and skills.

Official of the Year

Four nominations for the new award of Official of the Year have been received. This award recognises the delivery of a high work standard, a constant positive attitude and contributing to the community above and beyond what is normally expected.

Louise Davis (Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron) is nominated for her active participation in her club’s racing and officials training, for her roles as PRO and RO at a number of national events and for her ‘no job too great, nor too small’ attitude.

Alan Carlisle (Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and Humpy Bong Yacht Club) is nominated for his countless hours of volunteer contribution to Race Officer training and education, taking responsibility for the development, mentoring and high-standard outcomes for many race officers, umpires and judges.

Mark Vickers (Townsville Yacht Club) is nominated for his selfless contribution to his club’s sailing committee and as club handicapper and PRO. He is held in high regard by the club’s members who appreciate his willingness to share his knowledge.

Christine Reid (Brisbane 18ft Sailing Club) has since 1980 taken on many important club roles, from Rear Commodore and Club Captain to newsletter writer and publisher, event organiser and race day BBQ manager and cook; all completed with dedication to the class and to its participants.

Outstanding Services to Boating

Five nominations have been made for the Solo Trophy.

Daryl Skinner (Keppel Bay Sailing Club) is nominated for his extensive services to the club in all areas of sailing and for his continuing support of and participation in the Arrow class.

Paul Florian (Keppel Bay Sailing Club) is nominated for his contribution to the club in many club management and training roles along with his race management commitments.

Mark Vickers (Townsville Yacht Club) is nominated for his continuing contribution to all aspects of the running of the club, both on and off the water including acting as the club’s PRO for the last four years. He is selfless in his work in sharing his sailing knowledge among the local community.

Stephen Geck (Brisbane Sailing Squadron and the Queensland 125 Association) is nominated for his dedication to the club over several decades, running Junior sailing classes and taking on management roles including Commodore.

Paul Blundell (Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club) is nominated for his work in growing his club’s Youthsail program to be largest in Australia engaging 200 local school students weekly, for his work in establishing and running Queensland’s first Tackers program and the Buoyed Up Indigenous Program, and his contribution to the running of sailing events and mentoring youth programs at other Queensland clubs.

Club of the Year

Two nominations have been received for this new award which recognises excellence in the areas of membership, promotion, improvements and Discover Sailing.

Mooloolaba Yacht Club is nominated for its leadership in being innovative in its adult and youth sailing programs and in its marketing, in being responsive to its changing commercial and community needs, and for the development of a sustainable operational model.

Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club is nominated for its outstanding work in engaging and retaining juniors and youth in sailing, in developing its Tackers Program and Buoyed Up Indigenous Program, in promoting sailing across the broader community, in developing pathways for program participants towards instructing and work-place training and in hosting various dinghy races and regattas.

The winners of each of the ten awards categories will be announced at Yachting Queensland on Friday September 18th.

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This is home to the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest reef eco-system, offering unparalleled opportunities for sublime cruising and thrilling underwater discovery. Covering an area seven times larger than the United Kingdom, the possibilities in Queensland for superyacht charters are immense.

 While the Great Barrier Reef stands out as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Queensland is also blessed with vibrant city experiences and sensational rainforest escapades, making this region a truly inexhaustible source of adventure. This is the all-encompassing destination for superyachts, ripe for luxury escapes and supported by world-class superyacht infrastructure. It is no wonder that so many superyachts choose Queensland as their base for exploring the South Pacific.

Great Barrier Reef & Whitsundays

The Great Barrier Reef is Australia’s most precious gift to the world and epitomises the adventurous spirit of superyacht charters. This yachting utopia stretches for 2,300 km along Queensland’s glorious coastline, and boasts over 3,000 individual reef systems and coral cays. For visiting superyachts, the sheer diversity of reefs provides experiences like no other. Divers and snorkelers revel in this underwater Eden, with over 600 types of hard and soft coral to uncover, along with 1,626 different species of fish to encounter.

There is no greater destination for barefoot island-hopping adventures than the Great Barrier Reef. Superyachts provide an opulent base from which to explore 600 continental islands, each glowing with its own unique natural landscape. In the northern region of the Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island is a sumptuous luxury resort surrounded by mesmerising natural beauty. Lizard Island is a popular start or end point for a charter through the exhilarating ribbon reefs, with the delightful seaside town of Port Douglas at the other end.

Further south, The Whitsundays are one of the true yachting pleasures of the world, with 74 glorious white-sand islands surrounded by sparkling turquoise waters. This is the pinnacle of beach bliss and laid-back island glamour, where guests can either delve into the awe-inspiring waters or unwind in hedonistic resorts on Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach. The pristine natural surroundings of the Whitsundays offer an idyllic superyacht retreat, though the area is certainly packed full of adrenaline-pumping water sports activities. Some of the most enchanting dive and snorkel sites in Australia are found in the Whitsundays, and so too is the iconic Heart Reef.

City Thrills

Superyachts are welcomed into Queensland’s thriving cities, from the state capital of Brisbane up to the charming city of Cairns. These cities act as phenomenal bases to explore Queensland’s sun-drenched coastline and glistening cruising grounds, and they each offer something spectacularly unique.

Cairns is a major superyacht homeport for the Asia Pacific region, with close proximity to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef but also to the South Pacific islands beyond. Here you will find fantastic superyacht facilities, exquisite restaurants and luxury hotels throughout the city which allow for a seamless transition to land. With no overbearing high-rise buildings, Cairns has the aesthetic of a quaint coastal town and its relaxing atmosphere enables guests to detach from the stresses of the outside world. Cairns offers fascinating on land activities to enhance your experience of Australia, notably the Daintree Rainforest and captivating Aboriginal tours.

In South East Queensland, Brisbane and the Gold Coast are well established as superyacht hotspots. Not only do they boast incredible infrastructure, but the surrounding area is filled with islands and secluded beaches to enjoy. The cosmopolitan city of Brisbane boasts a perfect balance between modern city luxuries and relaxing open green spaces, with an intriguing culture to immerse yourself in. Brisbane has a packed calendar of major sporting events, musical performances and cutting-edge theatre to explore, and there is also plenty of thrilling cruising opportunities in the surrounding area. Moreton Bay is a boating hub adored by locals and international visitors alike, while North Stradbroke and Fraser Islands also provide fabulous retreats where you can embrace the outdoors in a stunning setting.

The Gold Coast presents superyachts with the ideal balance of luxury city amenities and beach glamour. Its renowned tourist hub of Surfers Paradise is dotted with fine dining restaurants and lively bars, many overlooking its immaculate coastline. The southern beaches of the Gold Coast provide a more laid-back, boho atmosphere where surfers flock to make the most of this sublime environment. Behind the glittering sands is an enthralling hinterland, less than an hour from the city. Incredible treks through this undisturbed natural Eden lead to magical waterfalls, providing a splendid contrast after days spent at sea. Along the Spit to the north of the Gold Coast are some of the largest marina facilities in Australia, including Southport Yacht Club – a favourite for visiting superyachts.

Rainforest and Hinterland Adventures

The natural beauty of Queensland certainly doesn’t stop with its kaleidoscopic reef experiences. Cairns is not just a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, but also the UNESCO Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. The Daintree offers an eclectic mix of activities and encounters, from ATV tours through the rainforest to enlightening Aboriginal tours of the ancient land. Queensland’s strength in diverse experiences is second to none, and exploring the Sunshine State you will feed your hunger for adventure.

The Gold Coast hinterland is teeming with diverse flora and fauna, with Lamington and Springbrook National Parks offering a retreat into a natural paradise. The volcanic landscape of Springbrook is as enthralling as it gets for land-based adventures, characterised by gorges, rocky outcrops and magical waterfalls.  

Noosa, on the Sunshine Coast, is Australia’s relaxation capital. This subtropical resort town is known for its spectacular coastal scenery and the beautiful Noosa National Park. In Noosa, you can embrace all things wild as you take in the awe-inspiring scenery and come across native Australian plants and wildlife. Along Noosa’s dramatic headland are the Fairy Pools, natural saltwater pools where visitors can take a plunge into azure waters.  

Superyacht Infrastructure

Queensland is a major superyacht hub for the Asia Pacific region, with world-class marina and shipyard facilities which attract superyachts from all over the world. Cairns Marlin Marina and Southport Yacht Club have some of the largest berthing facilities in Australia, while Queensland is also a mecca for refit and maintenance. The marine infrastructure in Queensland makes this an ideal destination for superyachts to stay long-term. 

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W e are committed to provide a safe and friendly radio sailing venue for members and the general community and to support other non-profit organizations in their activities. We promote the interest in the community by way of family, social and community activities and care for the environment in which we sail. The club is affiliated with the Queensland Radio Yachting Association with members regularly competing in state class competitions.

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Currently Sabres are sailed at Cleveland Yacht Club, Royal QLD Yacht Squadron, Darling Point Skiff Squadron, Maroochy Sailing Club, Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club, and Hervey Bay Sailing Club.

The SSAQ has two Sabre that are available to prospective members to experience the pleasures of sailing a Sabre.

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QFYOA runs the annual Beneteau Cup Race and French Yacht Challenge for like minded French Yacht Owners to meet and share cameraderie.

Our next major events are the 

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Social events and fun times are the key goal although a good race is always on the cards!

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The QFYOA (formerly the Queensland Beneteau Owners Group) was set up in 2005 by Beneteau owners Dave Waller (Medina) and Mike Gibson (Curlew) berthed near each other at Raby Bay. They regularly compared notes about all things Beneteau. ‘How do you solve this’? ‘How do you fix that?’ ‘Look how I have done this’ They wanted to meet and share with fellow Beneteau owners, so they decided to form a group with the aim of providing a forum for like minded Beneteau owners.

Their competitive streak saw the  initial Beneteau Cup - and the rest is history.  See the About page for more details.

Based in Manly, our goal is to promote yachting amongst the French yachting fraternity.

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Please note the TAS Marblehead John Emms Memorial scheduled for 21APR will now be held at Risdon Brook Dam.

Coming Events

• 20 Apr 2024 QLD Marblehead State Championship Nr 329 Eagleby Rd, Eagleby, QLD, AUS
• 21 Apr 2024 TAS M John Emms Memorial Risdon Brook Dam, Risdon Brook, TAS, AUS
• 27 Apr 2024 QLD DF65 State Championship Emerald Lakes, QLD, AUS
• 27 Apr 2024 NSW DF95 GP R1 Metropolitan Round Norwest Lake, Solent Circuit, Bella Vista, NSW, AUS
• 27 Apr 2024 TAS DF65 State Championship Trevallyn, TAS, AUS
• 28 Apr 2024 VIC Marblehead Bill Palmer Regional R1 Edgewater, Melbourne, VIC, AUS
• 03 May 2024 RC Laser Australian Championship Wallaroo, SA, AUS
• 04 May 2024 NSW Marblehead State Championship Illawarra Yacht Club, NSW, AUS

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Marbleheads sail at Eagleby

 Marbleheads are going.

Eagleby moves into its next phase and encourages everyone to enjoy the great venue.

DF65 Interclub RD1 2024

Redlands Radio Sailing Club was the host for this first Association DF event of the year.

We had 4 clubs represented for the first time Redlands, Paradise, Springfield, and Sunshine Coast. The event has been expanded this year to include SCRSC to accommodate the expansion and the growing  popularity and the DF class within our state .

Vale Clive Ball

Sadly, the inevitable has occurred, and Clive has passed away peacefully this morning, 6/2/24, at around 11:30 am.

There will be no funeral.

MORETON DF95 CLASSIC - 2023

The Moreton DF95 Classic got underway on Saturday 25th under overcast skies and a NE breeze at Newport’s Jabiru Canal with eleven skippers competing.

After a comprehensive briefing, the racing got underway a few minutes after 10am.

QLD IOM Championship 20 – 21 October 2023

The Gladstone Radio Controlled Yacht Club hosted the 2023 QLD IOM Championships with 28 entrants representing all States.  16 races with 2 heats using the HMS were held over the two days. Thank you to all those who travelled to join us, and also to those who joined us for a casual meal and a few drinks at the Gladstone Yacht Club on Saturday night.

2023 Central Qld IOM Regatta. 9th & 10th September 2023

A cloudy chilly morning greeted the 17 skippers who started race 1 in a brisk "Top of A"  SE breeze.

DF 95 Queensland State Championship

Fantastic conditions for the  2023 Dragon Flite 95 Queensland State Championships hosted by Eagleby  Radio Yacht Club at Eagleby, Queensland

2023 EDDIE COWELL IOM REGATTA

The 2023 Eddie Cowell Regatta, hosted by the Sunshine Coast Radio Sailing Club, saw 35 IOM’s compete with skippers from all States except NT plus three all the way from New Zealand. 3 days of fantastic racing ensued with a good range of conditions and wind directions.

Qld A Class championships 2023

The 2023 QLD A Class Championship was raced this year at Eagleby over two days. Conditions on both days were light SE in the morning building to a good A rig in the afternoon. Racing was closed after 26 races with a clear result and another race win for the consistent Barry Grant. Placegetters were Frank Russell QLD 1st, Barry Grant NSW 2nd, Peter Anderson NSW 3rd.

Classic IOM Regatta at Eagleby Radio Yacht Club on the 29th of October.

Calling all classic IOM skippers, we are running a regatta for classics only, so if you have one that meets the criteria, please clean it up and get ready to race with other boats of the era for a fun day of racing at Eagleby.

2023 QLD MARBLEHEAD STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Hosted by EAGLEBY RADIO YACHT CLUB saw a fleet of twenty boats with ten boats from Fiji, NSW, Vic, and Canberra.

Ten Rater invitational

Paradise radio yacht club hosted the Ten Rater Invitational, which saw 11 boats sailing. After a slow start due to winter weather, racing got away in a light ESE breeze.

CENTRAL QUEENSLAND MARBLEHEAD CHAMPIONSHIP

Fraser Coast RYC proudly hosted this Regatta at Hervey Bay. Even though the fleet was small there were some quality sailors chasing the title.

IOM South Queensland Championship Comes Down to the Wire

Twenty two sailors competed in the 2023 South Queensland IOM Championship at Kawana over the weekend of 01-02 July, at another successful event hosted by the Sunshine Coast Radio Sailing Club.

Successful DF Championships on the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast Radio Sailing Club was selected to host the 2023 DF65 and DF95 National Championships at Lake Kawana from 1st to 7th June. It was the clubs largest hosting event, and in classes they do not regularly sail – but who would have known….

Coomera Cup 2023

The Coomera Cup 2023, hosted by Wynnum Manly Radio Model Yacht Club (WMRMYC) at Eagleby, was held over the weekend of the 27th and 28th of May. 

Saturday's weather was bright and sunny with variable light winds. The variable winds were a challenge for the PRO, Lindsay Walker, who, together with the boat crew, did a fantastic job, under very trying conditions, of setting fair and competitive courses. 

2023 South Queensland DF95 Regatta

This event was the first two-day regatta for DF 95s hosted by the PRYC, which commenced on Saturday, the 25th of March, at Emerald Lakes; some 26 entries were received, and by the start time of 10.00 am, 22 skippers were ready to race. A delay to the start was required as the bright sunny day yielded little to no wind until a very little East to South East breeze started to fill in, requiring a move of the racing area to the eastern side of the lake, hence delaying racing until 10.45 am.

South Queensland Ten Rater Championship at Banora Point

The Twin Towns Club again put on a very successful Regatta for the 10R fleet hosting the South Queensland 10R Championship on April 01. Eight boats crossed the line at the start, and eight boats finished it as well. Even though the numbers were down, the quality of the fleet spread from 1 – 8 places. The officials were also top drawer with probably two of Qld’s premier PROs in Lindsay Walker and Bill Clancy and the state’s top race scorer in Anne Walker—pretty good stuff. The club’s volunteers also did a very professional job with the boat crew, observers, and administrators. The weather was testing all involved in trying to set a course, but, at the end of the day, we had very fair courses, with 16 races completed, getting the 3rd drop, which ultimately proved the difference for the winner.

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Victims named after stabbing attack at Sydney's Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre

A "beautiful", "all round outstanding human", the 25-year-old daughter of a prominent businessman and a Pakistani national who sought refuge in Australia are among the victims of a stabbing attack inside a busy Sydney shopping centre. 

Five of the six people confirmed killed by Queensland man Joel Cauchi inside Westfield Bondi Junction on Saturday afternoon were women.

NSW Police has indicated it could be "some time" before all victims are identified — but here's what we know about those who died. 

Ashlee Good 

The first victim to be publicly named was 38-year-old mother Ashlee Good, who was attacked alongside her nine-month-old baby and died later in hospital on Saturday evening. 

Her family says the baby is now "doing well" after undergoing hours of emergency surgery. 

"Today we are reeling from the terrible loss of Ashlee, a beautiful mother, daughter, sister, partner, friend, all round outstanding human and so much more," Ms Good's family said in a statement on Sunday. 

"We appreciate the well-wishes and thoughts of members of the Australian public who have expressed an outpouring of love for Ashlee and our baby girl." 

The family paid tribute to NSW Police, Sydney Children's Hospital staff and two men who "held and cared for our baby when Ashlee could not". 

Ashlee's father was Kerry Good, a player and former board member for AFL club North Melbourne. The club wore black armbands in honour of Ashlee in its match against Geelong on Sunday. 

Dawn Singleton 

Dawn Singleton has also been confirmed to have died in the attack. 

She is the 25-year-old daughter of businessman John "Singo" Singleton. 

Ms Singleton's employer, White Fox Boutique, described her "as someone special to us who felt like a family member". 

"We are all truly devastated by this loss. Dawn was a sweet, kind-hearted person who had her whole life ahead of her. She was really amazing," the business wrote on social media. 

Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club on the NSW Central Coast, which said four generations of the Singletons had been involved with it, also posted a message of support to social media late on Sunday morning. 

Faraz Tahir 

Faraz Tahir, a 30-year-old Pakistani national who was working as a security guard, has also been identified as a victim. 

The Australian Pakistani National Association (APNA) named Mr Tahir as the sole male killed in a post on Facebook on Sunday afternoon. 

The APNA said Mr Tahir had moved from Brisbane for work. 

"Let us stand together in solidarity, offering support and prayers to those grieving and affected by this heartbreaking loss," the group said in a post on social media.

Ejaz Khan, a solicitor and the president of the Pakistan Australia Association, said the news had rocked the local Pakistani community.

"The community is mourning, and the community is very distressed," he said.

He said another Pakistani man was in hospital in relation to the attack.

While Mr Khan did not know Mr Tahir personally, he said he had been speaking with people who did.

"Faraz was a young man that had a bright future in front of him," he said.

"We have spoken to a few of his friends around — he was a lovely guy, he was very helpful all the time, he was working very hard and studying very hard in order to have a better future in Australia."

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Australia said Mr Tahir sought refuge in Australia after fleeing persecution in Pakistan a year ago.

Jade Young, 47, was identified as another victim by NSW Police on Sunday afternoon.

The Bronte Surf Lifesaving Club in Sydney's eastern suburbs, where Ms Young was a member, cancelled an event scheduled for Sunday evening.

Members were notified of her death earlier in the day.

"This is and will be a difficult time for the community, and we encourage you to seek support from family, friends, fellow Club members or to speak to your GP to assist you in processing this tragedy," the club wrote on Facebook.

"We are here to support the community, and our heartfelt condolences go out to everyone affected."

Pikria Darchia

This evening NSW Police identified 55-year-old Pikri Darchia as another one of the five female victims.

According to Ms Darchia's LinkedIn profile, she was an artist/designer who studied business administration at Sydney TAFE and could speak three languages: English, Russian and Georgian.

She also finished a degree in performance art at the Tbilisi State Academy of Art in Georgia.

What about the others? 

Police said earlier on Sunday that it could be "some time" before all victims were publicly identified. 

Two of the victims have no family in Australia and authorities have been trying to contact their families. 

Twelve people were also hospitalised for injuries sustained in the attack, with one subsequently discharged.

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