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2–6 JULY 2013 qldyouthweek.com HIPS A PIONS US HAM TRA TH C LIAN MIDWINTER YOU OAMPS INSURANCE BROKERS QUEENSLAND YOUTH WEEK OPTIMIST | LASER 4.7 | LASER RADIAL | 420 | 29ER | SABOT | BICTECHNO | FLYING ELEVEN | O’PEN BIC | OPTIMIST GREEN FLEET Code Flag K from Commodore Greg Clarke As 2013 unfolds many sporting improved Boardwalk Café. We These initial ideas are currently organisations, social clubs and also worked on skills training and in the planning stage and will be businesses, large and small are service improvement as well as thoroughly researched before any focusing on their core activities to the benefits of combining the formal announcement is made. ensure financial viability. administration and sailing staff in It is essential that if we are to During my term, the focus one facility. remain the premier yacht club in has always been on ‘fun Queensland that we continue to and participation’; members Consideration was given to the focus on evolving both our on passionately involved in the possibility of attracting other allied water and off water capabilities to Squadron, enjoying recreational Interest groups, who may be able the highest standard possible. yachting activities for pleasure to contribute to the membership and fun. base and the variety of Squadron This concentration of attention activities on offer. and energy, particularly in the The importance of providing area of member experiences, will exceptional member benefits was Coupled with the desire to provide a secure future for our recently reinforced at General improve the benefits and services Squadron. Committee’s 2013 Strategic to members, General Committee Direction session, at which we moved forward with planning and As Benjamin Franklin said, “If you 2–6 JULY 2013 worked together to formulate a costings relating to expanding the fail to plan, you are planning to common view on the strategic facilities provided at Canaipa. fail”. direction of the Squadron to qldyouthweek.com guarantee its ongoing success. General Committee agreed that it was essential to concentrate on adding value for existing members by way of better events and improved service than expanding our social membership base or increasing public access to certain areas of our facilities. This initial session concentrated on the Squadron’s two main revenue generating activities, House/Entertainment and Building/Grounds and resulted in a concensus of opinion on what IPS A ONSH had to be achieved, by when and US AMPI TRA H CH by whom. LIAN ER YOUT MIDWINT In House, we investigated a number of options in regard to OAMPS INSURANCE BROKERS QUEENSLAND the better utilisation of Flags, the much needed “back of house” Santa even remembered refurbishment of the RQ Bar Commodore Greg Clarke, dressed in Squadron ‘Full Dress’ uniform, welcomes guests to the the2013 Commodore! Squadron Ball. and the multi use of the new YOUTH WEEK www.rqys.com.au mainsheet 3 OPTIMIST | LASER 4.7 | LASER RADIAL | 420 | 29ER | SABOT | BICTECHNO | FLYING ELEVEN | O’PEN BIC | OPTIMIST GREEN FLEET MainSheet Advert_Layout 1 27/11/12 8:30 AM Page 1 contents 3 Code Flag K - Cdr Greg Clarke 6 General Manager - Paul C Hughes 8 Couta Boating - Brad Ginnivan 12 Sydney to Hobart - Tam Faragher 14 RS:X and Bic Techno 16 The Great Race 18 RQYS Olympic Foundation 20 RQYS Sailing Academy 22 Australian Laser & Youth Nationals 24 Sabres & International 14’ Skiffs 28 Sail Away - to Croatia 30 Huckleberry King - Murray River 36 Australian Finn Class Championship 37 Australian Sabot Championship 38 Member Protection Policy 40 RQ Trader 42 Boat Care Basics - Mooring Lines MAKE EVERY DAY A SUNDAY. 48 Powerboating The perfect Sunday drive doesn’t wait for Sunday in the luxurious BMW Convertible range. With elegant contours, the extraordinary 50 Sail Cruising Group - First Aid Course freedom of open top driving and four exhilarating models to choose from, you can experience all the luxury and driving pleasure of a Sunday drive everyday of the week. Make every day feel like Sunday, arrange a test-drive at Motorline today. ASK MotoRlINE ABoUt SpEcIAl pRIVIlEgES foR RQYS MEMBERS toDAY. Motorline M1 Pacific Motorway, Daisy Hill, Exit 23 (Southbound) Exit 24 (Northbound) – Opposite Ikea Logan Tel: 07 3290 7000 [email protected] www.motorline.com.au mainsheet Front Cover AUTUMN 2013 Squadron Ball - guests enjoy pre-dinner drinks and canapes aboard vessels in the harbour Published by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron mainsheet is published by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Limited. Post: PO Box 5021 Manly Qld 4179 Phone: (07) 3396 8666 Fax: (07) 3393 4100 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rqys.com.au Editor: Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Printing: Fergies - (07) 3630 6500 Articles reflect the personal opinion of the author and/or contributor, and are not necessarily those of the Royal Yacht Squadron Limited (RQYS), nor does RQYS guarantee the accuracy of statements made by contributors Follow us on: or advertisers or accept any responsibility for statements they may express in this publication. The Editor reserves the right to change or alter contributors articles submitted to RQYS for publication. © Copyright 2013. BE mini. All rights reserved. MAKE IT AN ENDLESS SUMMER. Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. At Motorline MINI Garage we want you to really experience summer. The warm ACN 053 989 272. MOTORLINE MINI GARAGE. nights, the roof down, summer parties and holidays. Whether for a surfin’ safari M1 Motorway Opposite IKEA Logan or the ultimate road trip, we want you to get behind the wheel of a new MINI. Telephone: 07 3290 7000 Experience the endless summer. Visit Motorline MINI Garage today. www.motorline.minigarage.com.au 4 mainsheet Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Autumn MainSheet Advert_Layout 1 27/11/12 8:30 AM Page 1 MAKE EVERY DAY A SUNDAY. The perfect Sunday drive doesn’t wait for Sunday in the luxurious BMW Convertible range. With elegant contours, the extraordinary freedom of open top driving and four exhilarating models to choose from, you can experience all the luxury and driving pleasure of a Sunday drive everyday of the week. Make every day feel like Sunday, arrange a test-drive at Motorline today. ASK MotoRlINE ABoUt SpEcIAl pRIVIlEgES foR RQYS MEMBERS toDAY. Motorline M1 Pacific Motorway, Daisy Hill, Exit 23 (Southbound) Exit 24 (Northbound) – Opposite Ikea Logan Tel: 07 3290 7000 [email protected] www.motorline.com.au Follow us on: MAKE IT AN ENDLESS SUMMER. BE mini. At Motorline MINI Garage we want you to really experience summer. The warm MOTORLINE MINI GARAGE. nights, the roof down, summer parties and holidays. Whether for a surfin’ safari M1 Motorway Opposite IKEA Logan or the ultimate road trip, we want you to get behind the wheel of a new MINI. Telephone: 07 3290 7000 Experience the endless summer. Visit Motorline MINI Garage today. www.motorline.minigarage.com.au General Manager PAUL C HUGHES Wasn’t the Squadron Ball a fabulous positive comments about the quality us to better understand the needs event! 218 people enjoyed cocktails of the upgrade. Special mention and of the RQYS membership. Further on board the boats Rena G, thanks must go to David McTaggart, surveys will be sent out this year Postcode, Azimuth, Mid Pacific, Marina Manager, and the band of to gauge specific needs. Please Taslander, North Light, Harbour members and volunteers who re- respond to these when you receive Island and Nocturn and then secured boats and patrolled the them. Your responses will provide segued into the Boardwalk Café for entire facility for the three worst valuable information to help us in a delicious meal to the incredible days of bad weather over the future infrastructure planning and to mellow sound of Swing Central. disastrous Australia Day weekend. help plan on water events and social activities. The new Boardwalk Café area is a We would like to welcome Adrian real bonus to the Squadron with a Finglas, who started with us in Don’t forget if you pay your complete refurbishment including February as Sailing Coach in the membership renewal before May, smart new furniture and comfy Sailing Academy. Adrian has already you will be in the running for the lounges to relax on. If you haven’t made his mark in the Sailing Office early bird prize – a return airfare tried some of the seafood specials and many youngsters (and the not- for two to Vanuatu, courtesy of Air we have every week on Thursday so-young) are benefitting from his Vanuatu. Now there’s an incentive! and Friday, why not treat yourself expert knowledge of sailing. Since and a guest or two and experience the launch in November last year, Finally, our friendly staff are here the wonderful ambience the new 170 new children have joined the to serve you, and they always do facility provides. Tackers learn-to-sail program. so cheerfully, with a smile. Please remember that a little courtesy when With only a slight delay due to the Thank you to everyone who communicating with staff goes a recent inclement weather, the new responded to the membership long way and is always appreciated. marina is well underway and looking survey the General Committee sent great. We have received many out recently. These surveys will help Surviving Typhoon Travel in Captains’ ‘Son-Tinh’ (Ofel) a world of by Past Commodore Richard Crooke your own Table LUNCHEON Retreat to a quiet space with personalised service designed around you and delivered right to your door. FRIDAY 3 MAY 2013 Say hello to your First Class Private Suite. Taking a leisurely cruise aboard the luxury liner Silver Shadow turned into a frightening experience when Typhoon ‘Ofel’ tore through the South China Sea. Richard and his wife, Sue, were on board.