23^rd September to 28^th September

3 days of excellent coaching followed by the 3-day Queensland Youth Championship regatta.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND FOR ALL THE INFO.

Over 50 registrations already received so this event is shaping up to be another great event of fun filled activities on and off the water. Strong numbers in the Green Fleet program are encouraging signs for years to come and a great opportunity for those that have not yet registered to participate in a more relaxed and fun environment.

Coaches, Mat Himson, Shane Smith and Lara Obrien will be staying for the full six days coaching their assigned groups during the clinic and then acting as regatta coaches for everyone conducting morning weather briefings and afternoon debriefs open to all competitors.

Our line up of coaches includes;

1. Shane Smith – Australian Sailing Team experience as 49er coach, 470 coach. QAS Coach
2. Mat Himson – Qld regional development coach, QAS Coach
3. Lara Obrien – Windsurfing guru, QAS Windsurfing Coach, Youth Worlds Representative
4. Tom Brewer – Optimist guru, State and national team experience
5. Katy Jones – Optimist and junior sailing guru, Club, State and National Team experience
6. Garry Bruce – Optimist guru, Club, State Team experience
7. Mitch Kennedy – Australian Sailing Team Laser sailor
8. Paco Parigi – Junior and Green Fleet guru
9. and more – Still to be confirmed.

This is the best opportunity in Queensland for our junior and youth sailors to have 6 days of coaching on and off the water and really see their skills and knowledge improve. Combined with a heap of fun and the opportunity to hang out with your friends from all over the state this is an event not to be missed.

Yeppoon is the perfect place for a family holiday situated on the southern great barrier Reef a visit to Great Keppel Island is a must, just a 30minute ferry trip from Yeppoon. Freedom Fast Cats is offering all Qld youth Championship competitors and their families a 10% discount on all transfers and cruises. For timetables and info: https://freedomfastcats.com/cruises/overview/

The host venue Keppel Bay Sailing Club extend their member discount to all participants and families so mum and dad can sit back and relax and enjoy the view from the beach front club house. https://kbsc.com.au/