The following week featured the Moreton Bay Multihull Regatta, which started slow but finished lively. This event was followed by the Etchells Brisbane Fleet Championships, Division Yachts, and the Southeast Queensland Schools Teams Racing Finals. Then a short break for the hard-worked rigging lawns for Easter, marking the end of the Summer 2023–24 Sailing Season, and the chance to begin laying fresh turf ahead of Opening Day. April is traditionally a little quieter on the club racing front, affording opportunity for the Squadron to host the sociably competitive Seawind regatta. All eyes were then on the ILCA Australian Masters Championships, featuring more than 70 athletes, across all three ILCA Classes, from Apprentice Masters through Great Grand Masters and the Legends — and they truly are legends of the sport! May is always the time to celebrate the achievements of our Members, young and old, recognised at the Squadron’s various presentation nights. This is also an opportunity to recognise those wonderful Volunteers that give up their time and, no matter the conditions, put themselves out there to facilitate racing for our Club’s Members, guests and visitors from interstate and overseas. Well done, everyone — your support and efforts are greatly appreciated indeed! May is also the time for the new Brisbane Race Week regatta, usually held on the May Day long weekend. 2024 was the second year of the event, attracting entries from Southport and a few of the other local clubs, resulting in double the number of boats. This is building to be a highlight on the racing Calendar with its variety of race formats, including the final day conducted alongside the always- popular WAGS circuits. May would not be complete without the Canaipa Cup. This year’s fickle winds posed challenges for the race committee and the 45-strong fleet alike. Saturday was shortened at the laid mark, but that did little to dampen the festivities at Canaipa. Sunday’s return was more challenging, with a few wind-forced retirements. L-R: Vanessa Dudley, Lyndall Patterson, Christine Bridge and Diane Sissingth Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Yearbook Mainsheet 2024 17 Sailing Manager’s Report
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