Sailing Group
The Sailing Group of Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club organises events, races and cruises, for not only the sailing enthusiasts of the MBTBC but other partner sailing clubs such as The Wynnum Manly Sailing Club, The Trailer Sailor Club of Queensland, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and the Multihull Yacht Club of Queensland.
The Sailing Group caters for Members who like not only the excitement of a friendly race but also those who have a cruising interest.
The racing fleet consists of a variety of boats from small trailer sailors to 30-45 ft fixed keel boats. Because of the difference in sizes and performance the fleet is divided into divisions. Division 1 & 2 are for the faster boats in the fleet, Division 3 for slower sailors, and Division 5 for the Multihulls. This recognition of size and performance encourages new skippers to try racing without necessarily having to tangle with the faster, larger and sometimes more serious competitors.
Meetings
The Sailing Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 19:30 hours in the MBTBC Function Room. Cruises and races are planned and discussed as well as guest speakers to cover topics of interest. The sailing calendar is set keeping in mind tides, public holidays and other events around the Club.
The racing series is from February to November and there is generally one race every month.
Check out www.manlycombinedclubsyachting.com for updates, events and calendar of events. Our 2012 calendar is also available to download here.
2011 saw new sponsors and prizes for 1st, 2nd 3rd in each division along with a most improved boat for the month. Lucky Door Prizes were also up for grabs.
The season is divided into three small race series Series 1: 4 races, Series 2: 4 races and Series 3: 4 races. Trophies are awarded to place getters in each series and an overall Club champion is decided over the entire season. In total there are 12 races of which only your best 11 results will count so you do not have to worry about missing some of the races.
Each entrant may nominate to race either with or without a spinnaker, this is usually at sign on in February. Your handicap will be set accordingly.
We are Yachting Queensland affiliated and our Members are most welcome to join in other events held throughout the bay.
Cruises
Check the Events Calendar for proposed dates and the Combined Clubs Website for details closer to the date of each cruise. NOTE these are weather dependent.
www.manlycombinedclubsyachting.com
Overnight cruises usually start on Saturday morning returning Sunday afternoon and include some long weekends. The courses and destinations for the cruises and races are influenced by the prevailing winds and tides. With our cruises, the emphasis is on family boating with a raftup or beach BBQ in some of the most beautiful and pleasant spots in the bay.
If you have any queries, or would like further information, please feel free to contact me at dave.moran@bigpond.com Always happy to introduce new people.
David Moran
Sailing Group Captain
0412 878 448
