Sandgate Yacht Club

Champagne sailing conditions today! After the wet and stormy weather passed, we were left with a beautiful day on the water. The breeze was a variable 5-10 knots from the NNW-NNE and it couldn’t decide where it wanted to settle.

6 boats competed in the first 3 races of the Club Championship series. Graham and Sara on Gripple Nipper managed to hold out all others to win all 3 races. In each race the starts were hotly contested and the lead changed many times. The shifty conditions and tidal influence later in the day meant that the no lead was not able to be broken.

Full results – https://syc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CC123.pdf

The next race is the Verdon Shield, 7 December. We hope to see you there.

Racing is on again at Sandgate this coming Sunday. 3 races in the Club Championship series are planned with the first warning signal scheduled for 11:00. High tide is 2.34m at 11:10. A 10-12 knot NE’er and partly cloudy is forecast so sounds like a nice day. We hope to see you Sunday.

This weekend saw the return of the King of Bramble Bay, with sailors tackling a mix of challenging and rewarding conditions.

Saturday’s long course tested crews in a stiff 15–20 knot NNE breeze and large swell. The fleet worked hard upwind to Otter Rock off Woody Point before enjoying a fast run back to Nudgee Creek near the airport.

Sunday’s racing brought a lighter WNW breeze and calmer seas, allowing for three competitive Windward/Leeward races.

Congratulations to Neil Lestor and Darryl Harvey, crowned this year’s Kings of Bramble Bay!

A special mention goes to Ollie Watson, skippering a Corsair with a young crew. Ollie successfully completed all three Sunday races and even set spinnakers—an impressive effort.

Full results can be found here

Congratulations to John Jackson and Harry Cuneo on winning the first 3 races of the Summer Series at the last race meeting. Results of those races can be found here.

This weekend, SYC are holding the King of Bramble Bay Regatta, a 2 day event. The event has a long course on Saturday which takes in Woody Point, Nudgee Beach and covers most of Bramble Bay. Day 2 is “normal” round the cans, windward/leeward or Triangle races. We are looking forward to hosting 505 sailors from south of the river and will happily host all off the beach and trailerable craft.

First warning signal is scheduled for 11:00 Saturday and 12:00 on Sunday.

Following a big weekend hosting the Flying Fifteen State Championships, sailing is on again at SYC this coming Sunday 26th.

The first 3 races of the Summer Series are scheduled with the warning signal for the first race scheduled for 11:30am. High tide is 2.19m at 12:04. All boats welcome.

Day 2 delivered far more manageable conditions, with lighter north‑easterly breezes gradually building through the morning. The Race Committee successfully completed three races, providing the fleet with competitive and enjoyable sailing after a challenging opening day.
One team stood out across the board—Chris and Mark from Lake Macquarie Yacht Club, who sailed consistently and impressively to claim victory in all races over the series. Congratulations on a dominant performance.
It was a pleasure to welcome sailors back to Sandgate and to reconnect with so many familiar faces. We look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Looking ahead: Next year’s State Championships will be hosted by Tin Can Bay Yacht Club Inc.

Results:
Open
Handicap results
Silver fleet

Day 1 of the Flying Fifteen QLD Champs—what a ride! The NE’ers are back and they didn’t hold back, with gusts up to 25kts and a rolling swell that felt like someone had the fire hose on full blast. Some crews played it safe without spinnakers, others hung on tight.
The RO called it after one race (triangle‑sausage‑triangle) and wisely raised N over A. The “scorecard” for the day:
Gooseneck: 1
Tiller: 1
Forestay: 1
MOB: 1
VHF radio: 1
Rescue boat: 1
Every boat, crew, and bit of gear made it safely back to the club. Race 3 kicks off tomorrow at 10:00!

Day 1 Results

The Merv Anderson Sprint Series kicked off the summer sailing season in spectacular fashion! Sunday delivered six adrenaline-packed races on a short windward/leeward course, with a lively 12–15kt NE breeze and playful downwind swell that kept crews grinning from ear to ear.

Shoutout to the Young Guns! Luca and Harry crushed it on the Toppers — starting every race and only one capsize in challenging conditions. That’s serious grit! Sisters Tanesha and Tanvi also impressed, crewing up front and gaining valuable race experience throughout the day.

Battle at the Top – Neil and Darryl aboard Ffunnily Enuff held strong, but David and Lindsay on Think Big kept the pressure on all the way to the finish. It was close-quarters racing at its finest!

Full results available here

Next Up: Flying Fifteen QLD Championships – 11–12 October! We’re excited to host sailors from Tin Can Bay, Darwin, and Lake Macquarie for another thrilling regatta.

Sandgate YC is conducting the Merv Anderson Sprint Series on Sunday. The series is lots of short W/L races, great for practicing starts. The first warning signal is scheduled for 12:00. High tide is 2.01m at 13:15.

All boats welcome.

Sandgate Yacht Club is proud to host the 2025 Flying Fifteen Queensland State Championship once again. The event will be held over the weekend of 11 and 12 October.

The Notice of Race and entry form can be found here.

If traveling to Sandgate, please advise the SYC team of your estimated arrival so that we can make sure you gain access to the grounds and facilities as required.

Please travel safely and we look forward to welcoming you to enjoy a weekend of competitive sailing and camaraderie.

Sandgate Yacht Club will celebrate the opening of Season 2025/26 this Sunday 14th.

Members and Guests are requested to assemble with their vessels on the lawns in front of the Clubhouse before 1100hrs for the annual Blessing of the Fleet conducted by Chaplain David Taylor.

High Tide of 2.17m at 1449hrs will suit an informal race starting off the pontoon at the conclusion of ceremonies.

Day 4 of the Sandgate YC Winter Series is being run this Sunday.

The first Warning Signal is scheduled for 1100hrs. High Tide of 1.88m at 1115hrs. All boats welcome.

Day 3 of SYC’s Winter Series 2025 is being held this Sunday. The first Warning Signal is scheduled for 1100hrs to coincide with High Tide of 1.86m.

All Boat Fleet welcomed.

Racing is on again at Sandgate Yacht Club this Sunday for day 2 of the five day Winter Series for 2025.

The first Warning Signal is scheduled for 1200hrs with High Tide at 1220. Latest forecast for 10-12 SE.

All boats welcome.

Winter Series race day #1 is complete. Such a beautiful day with clear water and light breezes. 3 Flying Fifteen’s and 1 International Canoes set out to face 4 windward/leeward races in a light SSW breeze.

Congratulations to Tanisha and Tanvi Parulekar for a great days racing and a win in the last race of the day!

Following a short break after the completion of the summer season, we are back into racing this Sunday with the first race day in this year’s winter series.

The first race start is scheduled for 12:00 With light westerly breezes being forecast, allow extra time to get to the race area and have a towline ready. Sundays high tide is 12:00pm at 1.7m.

We hope to see you then.

On Sunday SYC held the last races for the 2024/25 Summer sailing season, competing for the ANZAC Memorial Trophy. The weather was fruity with a strong breeze from the SE and swell from the east. 2 races were conducted under the control of “Big” John Mitchell and Triangle-Sausage-Triangle courses were prescribed. With a stronger 15-18 knot breeze these triangles made up for a lack of this course being used this year with the crews surfing and planing on the reaches and downwinds, a great way to finish the season. Chris and Lindsay on SNAffU managed to secure 2 wins, Neil and Graeme on Ffunnily Enuff 2 second places, and Dean and young Harry Cuneo scored 2 third places.
The ANZAC Memorial Trophy was found at the back of the club’s trophy cabinet, was dusted off and put back into seasons calendar. It will be great to see this trophy at the front of the cabinet once again.

Full results can be found here

Sandgate Yacht Club is holding the last race of the 23/24 Summer Sailing Season this Sunday 13th April.

The event is the ANZAC Memorial Trophy starting at 1000hrs. It’s an early start so competitors need to be rigged and at the Starting Line on time to take full advantage of the High Tide of 2.15m at 0935hr.

SYC raced the Ted Rice Shield on Sunday in a south-westerly breeze which was odd for this time of year. It was a light and hot breeze and being an offshore breeze had a lot of variance in direction. There was also a lot of tidal movement probably added to the amount of water running out of the creeks and river.
The Contenders struggled in the light breezes, but Neil and Graeme enjoyed conditions that they excel in. The breeze started to fil in and by the end of the day there was enough to suit Greg and Chris, but unfortunately still not enough for the Contenders to get up and boogey.

Well done to Harry and Tanisha in some very difficult conditions.

Next race is 13 April for the return of the Anzac Memorial trophy after many many years.

Results – > here <

Racing is on at Sandgate again this Sunday – the Ted Rice Trophy (postponed from 19th January).

High tide of 2.48m at 1002hrs so First Warning Signal at 1100hrs.

All welcome for this the second last race of the 23/24 Summer Racing Calendar.

The races for Excelsior Cup were sailed yesterday in a light and shifty ENE’ly. It was great to see some new faces and 2 Contenders out on the water.

The results were announced as “provisional” as there were a few problems encountered while formulating the results. After careful review the final results are now available. There are some slight changes to what was announced yesterday – chiefly that the handicapper DID NOT actually win the event! Congratulations to Neil Lestor and Graeme Dobson for winning the event after sailing well all day.

Congratulations to Harry Cuneo. The youngest skipper in the fleet at 13 and a commendable mid-fleet finish.

Full results can be found here.

Sailing at SYC is on again this Sunday. We will be running Races 4, 5 and 6 of the Club Championship. Start Time will be 1200hrs and NOT 1300hrs as published elsewhere. High tide of 2.52m @ 1215hrs.

We hope to see you there!

Tomorrow SYC has the final event for 2024 – Christmas fun race around fixed marks in the bay, then drinks and nibbles in the clubhouse afterwards. Racing will start off the pontoon in the creek at 12:00 noon. High tide 2:19pm @2.0m, predicted 10 knot NE and no rain! All welcome.

Tomorrow SYC is running races 4, 5 and 6 of the Club Championship. Early start this week with a warning signal scheduled for 1030hrs.

It’s the final race outing for 2024 as next week (22nd) we will be holding a Fun Race for the Christmas break-up.

High tide on Sunday of 2.63m will be at 0923hrs. All Boat Fleet.

Racing at Sandgate tomorrow Sunday 17th for the Verdon Shield.

A series of races for All Boats over a set course. First warning signal is scheduled for 11;30am.

High tide of 2.63m at 1022hrs.

Assistance on the Start/Rescue Boat always welcomed – just turn up to the Club around 1030hrs to offer your help.

Champagne sailing conditions today for the first 3 races in the 2024/25 Club Championship series. The NE breeze built throughout the day from about 8 knots to finish in about 15 knots.

Congratulations to Graham and Sara for winning all 3 races.

Next event is the Verdon Shield 17 November.

Sandgate Yacht Club opens the 2024/25 Sailing Season this Sunday with 3 races in the Summer Series.

High tide of 2.34m at 1234hrs – first Warning Signal at 1200hrs.

As usual any assistance given to the Start Crew will be much appreciated.

Race day 3 of the Winter Series is happening this Sunday at SYC. First warning signal is scheduled for 13:30hrs. If you are able to assist on the start and rescue boats, your assistance will be appreciated.
The last race day of the Winter Series we had 6 boats rig up for racing including a 505 and a single handed Topaz. Unfortunately 1 boat boat didn’t make it off the ramp. 2 Windward races were conducted in variable westerly conditions. The first race of the day was more stable than the second – boats only 30 metres separated were experiencing large differences in breeze.
Last week, our friends at Warwick Sailing Club held the annual Frostbite Regatta. Reports are that it was cold……. VERY cold! Saturday morning there was ice on tents and cars! The fleet was made up of Flying Fifteens, Wetas, Hobies, RL24 and a Status and brought sailors from Tin Can Bay, Brisbane and the Darling Downs. Peter Shaw and young Jonah Sayer from Tin Can Bay YC won the event.
Some feedback from Graham Lee – “It was a wonderful weekend with a great group of people, brilliant camping site and facilities. Two of the Warwick Club members played fabulous Sea shanty music for us well into Saturday evening! Just, when going, double your quota of winter clothing and bedding!!”

Winter Series Race day 2 on this Sunday at SYC. With high tide of 1.82m not until 1542hrs, the first Warning Signal is scheduled for 1330hrs.

Our next outing will be over the weekend 20-21 July when we conduct the Frostbite Regatta in conjunction with Warwick Sailing Club (see NOR and Entry Forms on syc.org.au).