Light and shifty day for OAMPS Insurance Brokers Queensland Youth Week
The sailors were greeted by several pods of dolphins throughout the second day of racing for the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Queensland Youth Week. The picture perfect conditions were ideal for the dolphins but made setting courses on Waterloo Bay a challenge for the Race Officers.
The inconsistent oscillating breeze forced several course changes across all fleets with the Laser 4.7 and Radials having to finish the day with only two completed races out of three.
Melissa Hitchen-Haw from Victoria received the two bullets of the day in the Laser 4.7 fleet and now sits in third behind Milly Bennett (NSW) and Thomas Vincent (VIC) who are equal on 16 points with Vincent ahead on a tie break.
Luke Elliott (WA) still leads the Laser Radial fleet ahead of local Mitchell Kennedy (QLD). Two points separates these competitive sailors with Jeremy O’Connell (VIC) in third a further two points behind Kennedy.
Consistency is paying off for Sabot sailor Trevor Koreman (QLD) who has an eight point lead without having won a race.
Reece Baillie (QLD) is dominating in the Bic Techno fleet having won all races conducted so far. Baillie’s training ground is Waterloo Bay where the racing is being conducted and clearly local knowledge is paying off for the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron sailor.
Victorian sailors James Sly and Tom Dwyer are holding their lead in the 29er class and sit two points clear of George Davies and Jack Lloyd (VIC).
The forecast for day three looks promising however officials are speculating if the conditions will mimic the prediction.
International Race Officer Denis Thompson said the conditions yesterday in no way represented the forecast.
“We were meant to get a 20 knot southerly however ended up with a 6 knot south-wester,” said Thompson. “It was a long day for the Sabot and Optimists sailors!”
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Photos and story by Suellen Hurling
Massive first day of OAMPS Insurance Brokers Queensland Youth Week
The rain cleared and the breeze set in for the first day of the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Queensland Youth Week incorporating the Australian Midwinter Youth Championship.
The competitors were keen to hit the water and there were a few nerves when the 25 knot nor’wester kicked in 45 minutes prior to the first warning signal of the day.
The conditions cleaned out the fleet with many heading back to shore a bit broken and battered, but those who managed to work through the pressure had some fantastic racing on Waterloo Bay east of Brisbane city.
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is the host of the regatta which is held annually in the June/July school holidays.
James Sly and Tom Dwyer from Victoria are currently leading the 29er fleet after two races.
“The breeze was awesome today we loved it,” said Sly.
“The sharp chop is a little intense but we’ve set the boat up to handle the conditions,”
“We love it up here, this is a great regatta and one of my favourites,” continued Sly.
Local sailors and sisters Sasha and Jaime Ryan lead the 420 fleet.
“It’s a small 420 fleet but the competition is still tough. James (Brewer) is really good starter because of his years in Optimists,” said (Sasha) Ryan.
All fleets managed to get in both races that were scheduled for today. Day two will see the competitors tackle three races.
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Photos and story by Suellen Hurling
OAMPS Insurance Brokers Queensland Youth Week – 169 Entries
Entries for the 2010 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Queensland Youth Week have reach 169 with a few more predicted to come in during the next 48 hours.
With this many entries, Queensland Youth Week is now the largest annual regatta hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron.
Although the Squadron has been running this regatta for many years, this will be the events third year in the current format with OAMPS Insurance Brokers sponsorship and Yachting Australia and Yachting Queensland support.
Racing kicks off on Saturday 3 July and wraps up on Tuesday the 6th. Competitors are starting to arrive to take advantage of some pre-regatta training on the waters of Waterloo Bay.
A spectator boat will be available for the duration of the event. Bookings can be made at registration or prior by calling 3396 8666 – ask for Jennie. Cost if $10 per day or $30 for 4 days.
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OAMPS Insurance Brokers Queensland Youth Week Entries hit 90
Entries for the 2010 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Queensland Youth Week reached 90 overnight but race organisers are still expecting many more to come through. In 2009 the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron hosted regatta attracted 164 boats from around Australia and New Zealand.
Entries for the regatta close at 1700 hours on Wednesday 16 June, however late entries will be accepted right up until the morning of the regatta.
The Optimist is the largest fleet with 26 young sailors ready to race.
This year parents and supporters will be able to watch the action on the water with a spectator boat available each day of the regatta.
Racing will be conducted over three courses on Waterloo Bay.
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All states-territories represented at OAMPS Queenland Youth Week
Planning is being revved up to prepare for the influx of entries for the 2010 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Queensland Youth Week, and with just over four weeks to go, the numbers are looking good.
So far 63 entries have been received. In 2009 the final number was 164 entries including the Optimist Green Fleet Camp. Organisers are hoping to top that number this year.
Sailors from every state and territory across the country will be represented this year.
The regatta incorporates the Australian Midwinter Youth Championships as is fast becoming the ‘go to’ winter regatta.
The regatta is hosted by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron located on the edge of beautiful Waterloo Bay.
Racing will commence on Saturday 3rd July with the last race taking place on Tuesday sixth.
This year there will be a spectator boat available for family and friends giving everyone the chance to watch the on water action.
For more information including the Notice of Race, Online Entry and Spectator Boat bookings log onto www.qldyouthweek.com
Qld Youth Week – NEW DATES » 3rd – 6th July 2010
Craig Heydon, Thursday, 18 February 2010
Yachting Australia and the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron have announced date changes for two key youth regattas to be held in July this year.
To avoid a date clash the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Queensland Youth Week and the Australian Schools Team Racing Championship have been moved to allow competitors to take part in both of these important youth regattas.
The OAMPS Insurance Brokers Queensland Youth Week will now be held from July 3-6 at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron with the Australian Schools Team Racing Championship taking place at Port River Sailing Club in South Australia from July 8-11.
Yachting Australia is grateful for the efforts of Suellen Hurling from Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and Wayne Thompson from Yachting South Australia in making these changes.