2009 Queensland South East Queensland Titles

Please find attached the notice of race for the 2009 Queensland South East Queensland Titles to be held at DPSS on 122th and 13th Dec. For all of the new members, the major trophy for the SEQ titles is awarded for the boat with the best overall placing on handicap, thus making is easier for the mid fleet/new guys to win it!

For all of those new 125ers who might not be quite up to using the kite, or the high competition of the open division, we will run a B (or family) division series alongside the open division. The ‘B’ or family series is where a lot of the current and past fleet started their 125 sailing, including multiple state champion Jenny Anderson and Joanne Luscombe. My first nationals was in the B series with my brother and one of our sailing mates (sailing a boat with a 3 digit sail number!). The B series allows for more sedate racing (usually without a kite) and also allows the swapping of crews (when mum/dad sails with more than one of the kids). However from my memories of sailing B division, sedate only lasted until you were neck in neck with another boat for 2 laps, and honour (and bragging rights) was on the line on the work to the finish! Then it was very serious!

In order to run a B series we require 3 entries. So if you are new to 125, don’t be scared off by the top crews thrashing around making the rest of us look like newbie’s, come down to DPSS, sail the B fleet, and talk to the top crews, they were the newbie’s once too. This will also be a good opportunity to have any of your boat questions answered, maybe get a ride with an experienced crew/skipper and maybe find that second hand gear that you are looking for!

There will be more details of the social side of the weekend to come.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email myself or a member of the committee.

Grant 3157 'Oddly Enough!'

Qld Happenings - October

This season has started out slowly, with fleet numbers being down. 125 fleets are currently racing out of both the Brisbane Sailing Squadron and the Darling Point Sailing Squadron. As always we are keen to see both new and old boats on the water so drag the boat out of the corner in the garage dust her off and come sailing down on the river or bay!

 Early this year the association purchased ‘STARBUG’ sail number 3026, former national championship winning boat for the use of member and potential members. However due to a few years of idle neglect the boat is currently under restoration by John Anderson and myself. It is the aim of the committee to have the boat on the water and available for hire at DPSS for any and all potential members.

 The annual South East Queensland championships is being held in conjunction with the DPSS GRFC regatta. The 125 SEQ titles will be held on Saturday the 12^th and Sunday the 13 of December. A notice of race will be released when the details are finalised.

 If members who currently have ‘project boats’  require assistance, don’t forget that the committee is just an email of phone call away!

 Finally and importantly the South Australian division of the National Executive Committee  (NEC) has called for agenda items for the 2009-2010 national conference. This is where any changes to the constitution and Rules of construction and measurement are voted on. Each state is asked to submit rule changes 8 weeks before the conference. Currently the QLD division has no items to put forward to vote on. For changes to the rules of construction and measurement  2 votes are required to pass an amendment to the rules. There are currently a number of rules up for their second vote. When the agenda is released by the NEC the QLD committee will review the proposed changes and circulate its decision for the members review prior to the NEC conference.

 If you have any questions on any of the items I have discussed please drop me an email or give me a call.

Grant Steinback, QLD State President 

Passing of Jack (John) Coomer

Jack (John) Coomer (ex Squadron Ldr RAAF) passed away 17th March 2009. Jack was involved in the design of the 125 dinghy with Blockey the Boat Builder (see "information on 125s). He introduced the class into Queensland circa 1974. He owned No's 1, 6 and 125. Lived at Victoria Point for some 35 years, and was member of Cleveland Yacht Club, with surviving family, wife Doreen and daughters Cheri and Tracy, who also raced at CYC. He did not want a funeral service, but his ashes were scattered in local waters on 16th May 2009.

We thank Jack for his contribution to the class, may he rest in peace.

PS I attach some correspondence and photos from Jack. He has documented his initial involvement in the class.

Queensland 125 Association - Presentation night

Presentation night

The Queensland 125 Association Presentation night will be held on the 18^th of July at the Darling Point Sailing Squadron. The evening will start at 5pm or so with drinks and nibbles on the deck to be followed by a dinner and presentation.

For catering purposes can I please get an indication of numbers (this isn’t a final RSVP, however we need to determine the most economical method of catering)

More information to follow.

Grant Steinback

Darling Point Sailing Squadron - Winter Series Program

Darling Point Sailing Squadron

Winter Series Program 2009
Race 1	24-May-09
Race 2	21-Jun-09
Race 3	19-Jul-09
Race 4	23-Aug-09

RQYS Frostbite Series

Don’t even think about hibernating over winter!!!

The RQYS Frostbite Series is on again so get out your beanie and scarf and warm up for winter sailing.

Invite your friends from other clubs – this year the series is open to everyone!

Notice of Race

Online Entry Forms

Double Handed Classes | Single Handed Classes | Casual Entry

16 May - Race 1 & 2
30 May - Race 3 & 4
13 June - Race 5 & 6
18 July - Race 7 & 8
8 August - Race 9, 10 & Presentation

Double Handed Classes - $50.00

Single Handed Classes - $40.00

Casual Entries (All Classes) - $15.00 per week

For more information please give us a call on 3396 8666, reply to this email or pop into the Marine Sports Office.

2009 State Titles

What's Happening with Qld 125s?

QLD 125 Association AGM

At the state titles at Easter we will be having our annual AGM. This will take place on Saturday morning at 8:30 at the MSC clubhouse. The agenda will cover the following items

·         Election of office bearers which are

o   President

o   Vice President (currently Vacant)

o   Treasurer, Jeremy has indicated that he is not standing for re-election

o   Secretary

o   Measurer

If you would like to nominate, return your interest by return email

·         General business, anything that the members wish to discuss.

As the nationals planning is over for the next 4 years there are very few issues that need to be discussed.

State Titles Notice of Race 2009

SE Qld Titles Race 2 & 3

Race Day 2

Race 2 was held at Darling Point Sailing Squadron as part of their normal race day. Wind conditions were again light - 5-8 knots from the NE.

Accelerando was out of action, and with School Teams racing taking place there were a couple of crew changes. Never the less the competition was hot amongst all 10 strong 125 fleet sailing on Sundays at DPSS. The SEQ titles race was won by Waterloo (Jenny & Emma Turner). Second came Oddly Enough and third was The Feelgood Shift of the Summer.

Race Day 3

Race 3 was held at Cleveland Yacht Club - a long established club on the Bay. Along with many catamaran sailors CYC also have one 125 (Craig Broadbent) and a fair few Sabres and a Heron. The forecast was for light & the PRO said that we would be lucky to get more than 10 knots. Well after a rather gentle fisrt warm up race, Race 3 commenced in a freshening SE, with a significant run out tide. "Head along the shoreline then tack out to the mark" were the race instructions, and all duely started on port tack. The old blokes in She Waits for No Man thought they had this race - superior weight advantage must come into play in these 15-18 knot breezes. Alas it was the The Feelgood Shift of the Summer that showed us the way - same as in the warm up race. Oddly Enough again picked up second, and they were followed home by the lightweights in Waterloo (Emma & Crusher Ando). The old blokes had a swim on the last gybe mark, shocked at the speed they could go under spinnaker, and their inability to turn 90 degrees at speed. "Look out Hervey Bay, here we come" was their cry after they stumbled ashore. 

Overall placings (in the smallest SE Queensland Titles for many years) are Waterloo 1,Oddly Enough 2, The Feelgood Shift of the Summer 3, She Waits for No Man 4, Accelerando 5. Handicap results were close and required a count back. The Feelgood Shift of the Summer 1, Oddly Enough 2, Waterloo 3. See attached.

Thanks to our host clubs: Humpybong, Darling Point & Cleveland Yacht Club, we really appreciated your hospitality. Hope we can get a better turn out next season.

SE QLD Titles Race Day 1

Sunday 8th February 

Race 1 was held at Humpybong Yacht Club (Woody Point). It was the keenly contested by 6 crews. Wind was as forecast, light (maybe 5 - 8 knots from the NE), so the lightweights were favourites.

We welcomed a HYC member in 125's, sail number 2991 with Allan Cragg at the helm. Sailing without spinaker and seeing the current State Champion beside them at the start must have been daunting. Never the less we hope they enjoyed racing with other 125's and hope to see them at the next couple of SEQ races.

The triangle windward return triangle to finish course was favoured to the port side, and the first reach was so shy all had no alternative but to keep spinaker in the bag. Enough said, Waterloo (Jenny & Jack Anderson) cleared out in the first upwind and held the lead to the finish. However the remaining placings were very close. The second triangle saw many changes in positions, with Oddly Enough taking second closely followed by a dead heat between the two longest boat names in 125's. She Waits for No Man (Derek Miles & Bob Sayer) and The Feelgood Shift of the Summer (Joans Trefu & Bevan Webber). Fifth was Accelerando (Emma & William Turner), followed by 2991 Allan Gragg & crew.

Our thanks to Leon and all the HYC members who contributed to a great day.

Next race is Sunday 15th February at Darling Point Sailing Squadron - start 2 pm.

Notice of Race - SE Qld Titles

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125 Membership subscriptions

Please see attached new 2008 Qld 125 Association membership forms.

If you have not already done so, please complete and hand to one of the committee next time you are racing.

Please complete by Sail Brisbane at the latest (27th November)

WRAP UP - QLD 2008 STATE TITLES

The 125 class continues to grow in QLD with a total of 21 boats competing in the State Tiltes over the Easter long weekend. The regatta was held in conjunction with Maryborough’s 76^th Easter regatta. The weather was a complete mixture ranging from 5knots to 20knots in most races, with rain squalls presenting plenty of challenges for competitors.

The QLD Junior Title was highly competitive and came right down to the results from the final heat. The title was heavily contested by girls representing Lourdes Hill College and Moreton Bay College as well as the local girls from Maryborough. 'Legally bBonde' sailed by Karina Funk and Sally Richers of Maryborough Sailing Club won the Junior title on a countback and to top it off claimed the Overall Handicap Trophy.   

The QLD State title was also heavily contested with 'Blurred Image' sailed by Wayne Price and Tom Richers, also from Maryborough Sailing Club claiming victory in Heat 2 and giving their Brisbane competitors a shake up. ‘J’ Sailed by Doug Brewer and John Anderson made a late surge towards the title with wins in heats 4 and 5.  However it was too late as the Queensland Title was won by  'WATERLOO' sailed by Jenny Anderson and Joanne Luscombe, who’s consistent results were good enough to allow them to retain the QLD title.

The QLD 125 assoc is hosting their Australian Titles over Christmas from Maryborough Sailing Club and is expecting a fleet of 50+ boats. Judging by the level of competition at the State titles our interstate rivals can expect an extremely competitive regatta with plenty of upcoming youngsters ready to challenge for the title.

It seems that the girls have cleaned up once again at the 2008 Queensland State Championships. The word floating around the rigging lawn was that we should never have given women the vote... I think this will still be floating around come Christmas time……

Our thoughts are with the Seto Family – Lex, Vivien, Bronwyn and Nigel – with the loss of their wife and mother.  Jan lost her fight against cancer after an 11 year well fought battle.  Jan was a long time editor of the Qld 125er and also a long time 125 sailor.  

MATERIALS FOR BUILDING A GRP 125 HULL.

If anyone is interested in building their own GRP 125 from scratch, then all the materials for building a bare hull, ready to rig(eg resin, glass, foam, wood) can be provided as well as my mould to build the boat from. Information and help on building the boat can also be provided. Total price about $1500

Any questions please email me.

John Anderson

RUDDER BOXES

Aluminium proven design. 

Supplied with aluminium cheeks and 1.5m aluminium box section to fabricate and assemble rudder box and tiller.  $60

Doug Brewer