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Final Club Championship race

A beautiful (almost) winters day sailing today for the last day of this years sailing season. Today’s event was races 7&8 of the Club Championship and we were joined by Darwin Sailing Club’s Gary, Lake Macquarie Yacht Club’s Mark and Brownsea Water Activities Centre’s Erika who didn’t get the wins today but conditions weren’t the easiest.

A lot of conversation was had this morning over the forecast – everyone had read a different source and each had a different story to tell. In the end, it was a little bit from everyone’s forecast.

Thanks to all that attended including a past Commodore from Mackay and those that assisted with the race starts today. Results for today’s racing, the Summer Series and other events will be awarded at next week’s presentation.

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Flying Fifteen State Championships

Sandgate Yacht Club are proud to host this year’s Flying Fifteen Queensland State Championship to be held on the waters of Bramble Bay. The event will be held over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd of November and we look forward to catching up with our friends from Tin Can Bay Yacht Club and beyond. The Notice of Race has been emailed to all FFIA-Q members and also contains the entry form for the event.

If you would like to join in the fun, there are a number of charter boats available and the race committee can always use an extra set of hands. Please contact the club for further information.

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Winter Series Racing

Day 4 of SYC’s 5 event Winter Series takes place this Sunday 4th August. First Warning Signal at 1200hrs to coincide with high tide. Again if anyone would like to volunteer their time to assist the starters please send us a message.

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Winter Series – Day 1

A lovely day on the water yesterday, although a little cool. The first event of the Winter Series was held and the Race Officers conducted 3 shorter length races providing good practise of starts and mark roundings among other boats.

Prior to setting out onto the water, the crews abandoned the club for a short while to help assist a member to move his boat under construction. We are all looking forward to the Christening!

On the race course, the breeze started SSW and moved throughout the day to SE. With the SSW winds coming off the shore there were variations in strength and direction. In race 1, Relience 17 and SNAffU were declared a dead heat, too close for the race officers to declare a difference. Race 2 was again closely fought between these 2 crews, but Race 3, Relience 17 had the upper hand from the starting hooter.

Next race day is day 2 of the Winter Series, July 7.

Results can be found on the Events page, or by clicking here.

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Sailing season’s final event

THIS IS IT!! The final event of the season! While all other trophies have been decided, there are still 2 major awards to be competed for in this last race day of the season – The Club Championship and the Aggregate Points Trophy.

First warning signal is scheduled for 1200. After racing there will be a social presentation of trophies for the entire season of events held in the clubhouse in the typical low-key SYC style (blue blazers and black tie optional).

As usual, if you would like to get out on the water and need some assistance in finding a boat, crew or would like to get out on the water with the Race officers, please let us know and we will endeavour to find you a spot. Also, if you will be attending the presentation after racing, could you please RSVP so that we can cater for you.

Thanks and see you Sunday!

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Bramble Bay Shield

Racing for the Bramble Bay Shield is on this coming Sunday. First warning signal is scheduled for 11:00, not 12:00 as previously stated. This is to coordinate with a high tide of 10:36 and to allow retrieving boats up the ramp while still having a reasonable amount of water.

Conditions are currently predicted to be light from the East.

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King of Bramble Bay Regatta news and results

Thanks to all those competitors that took part in the King of Bramble Bay Regatta this past weekend. A special thank you for all the boats and crews that travelled from afar. Saturday was a beautiful day with light conditions, warm and humid. Perfect for sailing in wetsuits! Sunday was another beautiful day with a little more breeze.

For something different, the RO started the boats at the Shorncliffe Jetty and it was great to see members of the public watching on from the Jetty and the shore. The course set was from the Jetty, to Otter Rock off Woody Point, then aaaallllllll the way back to Schultz’s Canal near the Airport and Nudgee Beach. The final legs were to Fisheries beacon then to the finish off the Jetty once again. A long race, but there was no time to relax with the breeze oscillating about 10 degrees and the occasional shift and variations in breeze strength.

Refreshments were available at the clubhouse after racing and thanks to Sue, Michelle and Lindsay for organising and providing the BBQ and snacks and Graeme for opening and manning the bar.

Results for the event can be found by clicking here. Congratulations to Earle and Rasmus for winning the Regatta and also to Chris and Ian Gregg for providing solid competition, placing as runners up. Earle again had time after packing up to spend talking to other competitors to provide insights and tips for improvement. Thank you Earle and we hop to see you again soon. Chris Gregg helmed Team Primate to be runners up in the regatta, winning the second race on Saturday in the process. We hope to see Chris again and are excited to watch his future in sailing develop.

Next event at SYC is the Ted Rice Shield 12 May. Hope to see you then.

Photos:
505 class winner and Overall King of Bramble Bay – Earle Alexander and Rasmus Goerge
Flying Fifteen class winner – Greg and Laurie Williamson.
Photos courtesy and thanks to Paul Young.

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Sailing Sunday

Considering the current forecasts from BOM and other outlets, all events at SYC this weekend have been CANCELLED.

A few members have been down to the club to secure their boats and any loose items and we encourage you all to do the same as soon as possible.

Please stay safe and don’t take any risks.

SYC management team.

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Verdon Shield


This coming Sunday 13th January Sandgate Yacht Club will be hosting staging the Verdon Shield, a Handicap event based on VYC Yardstick. The weather forecast is looking magnificent with a 10-12 kt SE’ly breeze and a high tide of 2.1m at 1:58pm.

All boats welcome and remember, we have a club Flying Fifteen available to sail.

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Summer Series Day 2


Racing again this coming Sunday. First warning signal is scheduled for 1200 hrs. If conditions are suitable, the race officers will try to fit in another race to make up for the abandoned races from 14 October.

Hope to see you there. Remember, we have a club boat available to sail and if you are a skipper looking for crew, or crew looking for a skipper, please let us know and we can put you in contact with someone.

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Winter Series – Day 1

Sunday the first Winter Series event was held and it was a beautiful day and the water was clear and not too cold.

The start crew elected to delay the start due to some members being late AND forgetting their sails!

Only 3 boats were able to make it to the start line due to travel commitments and injuries – once underway the boat crews were challenged with oscillating variable strength winds from the SW. In the first race, Saffron picked up a great breeze on the left hand side of the course which placed them well and managed to finish closely behind the Sharpie, Patrick Kills Oysters.

Races 2 and 3 were managed well from start to finish by PKO with SNAffU not able to get a lane past them.

Race 4 was nearly won on the first lap by SNAffU….. luckily they realised the race was not over yet and managed to stay in pressure and finish well ahead of PKO to get the line honours victory.

Results are posted on the Events page.

The next chance to participate in the fun is June 17 – Winter Series day 2 which includes the trophy presentation for the 2017-2018 sailing season.

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Ted Rice Shield

The Ted Rice Shield, the final trophy race of the 2017/18 season, was held on Sunday. The wind was 12-18kts from the ESE and the Moreton Bay chop was coming from E-ENE, which made for a different feel from “usual” events on Bramble Bay. The first start was well contested with Relience 17 being called over early, but they lead the other Flying Fifteen’s closely at the first mark rounding. Stay tuned for the video!

The race committee and PRO set a course for a 3 lap Triangle-Sausage-Triangle race lasting about 45 minutes. The reaches were great fun with the fresh breeze and nice sized swell. A few clouds passing over the course during the racing required the crews to change gears. Those reacting to the changing conditions were able to make gains.

Congratulations to Relience 17 for winning both races. Also a big well done to Criss Cross for sailing competitively and consistently to secure 2nd place. Results can be found by clicking here or on our Racing page.

Next event is the Fun Race and trophy presentation BBQ 20 May.

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Event alert – Ted Rice Shield

This Sunday SYC is conducting the final race for the Season 2017/18 – the Ted Rice Shield, a handicap-based event for all boats. Briefing will be around midday and a Warning Signal scheduled for 1300hrs.

Our next event is a Fun Race (usually starting off the pontoon in the creek at 1100hrs on 20th May) followed by the Season’s Presentation of Trophies at a BBQ.

Look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

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Bramble Bay Shield race report and results

With scattered showers, the conditions were changeable and this kept the crews and the starters on their toes. Race 1 was started in 8-10kts ESE breeze with little swell. The fleet got away cleanly, although some boats had trouble finding clean air. Mickey Occhi Blu, Relience 17 and SNAffU bounced each other around on the first work to the top mark. Once the boats cleared the top mark the teams were able to settle in. Throughout the race Relience 17 held off SNAffU‘s pressure as they were never able to get close enough to make a pass. Line honours went to Go To Red, but there was an exiting finish between Relience 17 and Mickey Occhi Blu with Relience just edging out Mickey with starboard rights at the line.

Race 2 was started in very light conditions, still with scattered weather about. Right on the cue, as the starters flag dropped, there was a substantial shift in breeze to the North. There were also inconsistencies in the breeze strength across the course. For this reason, the starters chose to abandon this race and the regatta was concluded with only the one race sailed.

Bramble Bay Shield results here

Next race is Club Championships Races 7 & 8 on April 8th. Good Luck to all competing in the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race next weekend.

Happy Easter!

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