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Hello Sabre sailors ...

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The 2010/11 sailing season has started ... it’s time to get involved with your club and the upcoming Sabre events.

How we know the season has started ... Humpybong YC had their Opening Weekend last weekend, with an Open Day and day 1 of sailing.
RQYS and CYC have their opening events this coming weekend, and SYC the weekend after.

Thank you ...
Thank you to Fran Eastgate for representing the Sabre class at the volunteer info day at RQYS last weekend.
Thank you to Luis and Clare at HYC for supporting the HYC Open day. Also thank you to Anne Mussett and Sue who helped with the class promotion.
Thanks to Alan Craggs and John Campbell who provided encouragement to the sailors with their boats on display.

The Sabre Training Day was an excellent day of learning – thank you to John Campbell for his preparation, notes and instruction.

Thank you to Anne Mussett for her wonderful morning tea, and to Sue and Anne for the lunch.

Measurement Day went well. More measuring will be conducted through the season. Thank you to Rob Jackson and John C for their time on this task.

FLY THE FLAG FOR SABRES AT YOUR CLUB ...

... make sure you get your club membership up to date, make a season entry (if available) and encourage your fellow Sabre sailors to dust off their boats
... maybe visit another Sabre club to catch up with friends

The QSSA season calendar is included below. Let Sue Hextell (shextell@webone.com.au) know if you are coming to HumpyBash.
Sue will be camping ... it saves on tolls!! ... and along with the HYC guys is looking forward to a good weekend of sailing ... remember .. entries can be made for just one day ...

PREPARE FOR THE QLD SABRE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ...

... it is only two months away, start your campaign planning now.

Sabre Training Day

Cleveland Yacht Club on Saturday 28 August  – the attached flyer has the details.
If you have trouble opening the flyer or have further questions, please email me.
Registration: to register for the training day, send an email to Susan Hextell, shextell@webone.com.au, by 15 August.

Measurement Day

the first for the season, will be held on Sunday 29 August also at CYC.  This day is intended for the outgoing Measurer to hand over the "tape" to the new measurer, make a start on measuring boats and have follow-up discussions on the previous days training. As there are a number of boats to be measured (they can't be all done in one day), we need to create a program of where and when boats will get measured.   Boats going to the Nationals or States will get first priority and those that have not been measured before. All boats sailing in Sabre events at least need to have their sails and foils measured each year. If you need your boat measured help us prepare a program by emailing the following information to jscampbell6@hotmail.com by 15 August:

Your boat number
Are you going to the Nationals or States?
Do you have a measurement certificate?
Do you need foils and sail measured this season?

Additional measuring can be done at a later date at Humpybong, RQYS and Maroochy if necessary.

Extra news
Our Sabre "Ancient Mariner" Phil Briggs will be admitted to Greenslopes Hospital on Thursday 29th July, for the removal of various skin cancers and a carpal tunnel operation on his right hand, the operations will be done on the 30th July, he is expected to be in hospital for approximately 7 days. Phil – we all wish you a speedy recovery.

General news and welcomes to members:

Sue Hextell and John Ludwig had a very pleasant sail on the river at Maroochy last weekend – winter sailing is a great way to unwind, or play around with settings etc.

This weekend there is Frostbite racing at RQYS on Saturday, and CYC have winter races both days this weekend – so join in with either if you can – details on respective club websites.

Welcome to Ken Day!! I am thrilled to let you all know that Ken has bought Sabre 1602 and will be sailing at CYC.
Welcome Paul Hargan from northern NSW – Paul is building a Sabre.
Good sailing,

C u at the wing mark,
Susan

Welcome and winter sailing

I would like to welcome Peter Quinn to our fleet. Peter has recently purchased a Sabre, and I look forward to seeing Peter on the RQYS startline.

Well done to the sailors who have been braving the cold of winter to sail:
• John Campbell won the Sabre Division at the recent Chillfest Regatta, with Ian, Fran, Sue & Anne making up the rest of the division
• Lea Foster travelled up this weekend and sailed at the RQYS and CYC winter races
• CYC sailors on the water today were John N, Peter S, Sue, Ken & Craig – unfortunately the wind as very light
• RQYS sailors on the water yesterday were Fran & Sue, and Robyn who loaned Ian’s boat for her first sail in a Sabre
• MSC have a winter series – check the calendar for dates
• I have heard that Luis from HYC is doing some yacht sailing over winter
• Southport YC have a winter regatta 31July-1 August (email details)
Check the club websites for winter races (if you have trouble with this, email me for links) – or – start planning for the LCSC Allboats Regatta 21-22 August.

Good sailing,

Susan
President, QSSA

2010-11 Calendar

The recent AGM included discussion of the 2010-11 calendar. Progress with the calendar has been positive – see calender for details. I have included links to club/event websites where I can.
When the training day details are finalised, a flyer will be sent round. As future dates are confirmed a revised version will be sent and published on the QSSA website.

To assist preparations by the Qld contingent going to the Nats in Adelaide, we are including the HumpyBash weekend (open water experience) and the States in November (timed as a pre-Nats peak).

Thank you to the CYC for hosting our States this coming season. I hope we can make it a BIG weekend.

Chillfest 2010

Results      Pictures

Annual General Meeting

Thankyou to those who attended the AGM last Saturday and especially those who accepted committee postions.

End of Season Presentation

Phil Briggs - Cleveland Yacht Club - Award for contribution to the club and inspiration to other sailors Link to Club News for other presentations

Sad News

It is with sadness the Sabre Sailors of Queensland mourn the loss of one of their own. Scott Mclaren of Woody Point, QLD Suddenly taken in Brisbane On May 15, 2010 Aged 47 years Loved son of Judy and Peter. A Funeral Service was held for Scott on Friday, May 21, 2010 at Maroochydore. Our condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to Scott's family. Scott participated in the past two Sabre States and was noted for his competitive and sporting nature. He will be missed by all who knew him.

A Pink Lady

Anne Mussett meets Jessica Watson and has a picture of her pink lady signed by Jess.  Lets hope Jess got an autograph from Anne too!

Annual General Meeting

The AGM was held 19 June.  Contact the secretary to get a copy of minutes, presidents and treasurers reports.

Membership Renewals

Membership renewals are now due.  Contact the secretary for a membership application form.

Contact

Regular contact between QSSA members is via email. If you are interested in the class, contact the Secretary who can arrange to have you added to our email distribution list.

2009/10 TRAVELLER SERIES

Results

Pictures

2010 NATIONAL TITLES

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