The Stratogen Accounting Inter-School Regatta 2023 held earlier this month was a great success with more than 14 teams from five schools across the Sunshine Coast competing in16 races across primary and secondary school divisions.
Conditions weren’t looking favourable leading up to the event with high winds and rain, however, the rain held off for the most part and the wind stayed consistent, which meant some fantastic races with very close finishes.
The results for the secondary division consisted of a tie breaker to determine second and third place, with first place only two points ahead.
All of the students displayed a high level of sailing ability and support for each other. When they weren’t on the water they were on the jetty cheering for the other teams.
Results
Primary:
1st St Andrews – Sam and Grace.
2nd Coolum SHS – Leon-Wei and Louise.
3rd Good Shepherd LC – Leo and Fletcher.
Secondary:
1st Good Shepherd LC – Jack and Millie.
2nd Steiner – Annika and Pearl.
3rd St Andrews – Ivy and Annabelle.
Registrations are now open for the annual Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club’s Gaff Rig Regatta, to be held over two the weekend of 3-4 June. All proceeds raised go to the NYRC Sailability program.
Sailability is about offering people with disability the opportunity to have the same enjoyment of sailing that many people experience on a regular basis. It is a non-profit international program first introduced to Australia in the 1990s, and offered at NYRC since 2010. The program runs from March to September, and participants can contact their NDIS provider to participate.
Entrants for the Gaff Rig Regatta come from all around Australia to participate in this fun filled fundraising event.
A gaff rig is a sailing rig in which the sail is four-cornered, fore-and-aft rigged, controlled at its peak and, usually, its entire head by a spar called the gaff. For the Gaff Regatta, boats can be constructed of traditional or modern materials. No previous regatta experience is required as the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club will provide a full briefing and instructions.
Spectators are invited to watch from the foreshore or pop into the club, relax with a beverage or meal and get an eagle’s eye view of the racing from the new club deck.
Regatta registration is only $50 and can be made by contacting the NYRC office on 5449 8602 during business hours or visit the website at nyrc.com.au/sailing/ to place your entry.
