BOAT LOOKING FOR A NEW OWNER!!! FREE !!!!!

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Check out this offer in our Market Place Page. (link)

Thorpe Sailing Dinghies were sailed at many Queensland Clubs in the 1970’s - 80’s.

A two-crew boat, they were popular with teenagers, couples or father and son/daughter crews.

Cat rigged, they carried a single large mainsail, and spinnaker downwind where they had exciting performance.

More Senior Maroochy Members such as Peter Bradford, Peter Brodie, John Henry, and Keith Campbell sailed Thorpes in their younger days!

Now quite rare, this one is looking for a new owner! And the price is fantastic!!!

Details on the Market Place page!!

Green Fleet Training

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Green Fleet Training Activities cover the area from the end of the Tackers programs (1 - 3) and Course racing.

It provides young sailors who have completed Tackers 3 with the opportunity to further develop their skills and move into Course Racing in a supportive environment provided by our qualified Instructors. There is no set Course for Green Fleet, but rather a wide variety of sailing activities to enhance sailing skills.

Over the next few months, we will offer two separate Green Fleet opportunities each week.

A. THURSDAY AFTERNOONS, 4:00pm to 6:45pm ,  Starting 23  October and concluding 4 December.

Registration link for Thursday afternoon Green Fleet

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B.  SUNDAY MORNINGS, 9:15am to 12noon, Starting 19 October and concluding 7 December  .  ( but Not on Sunday 2 November! - State Opti Championships!)

Registration link for Sunday morning Green Fleet

Cost of participation in either of these programs is $210, including the use of our Club Optimist dinghies.

Limited positions available in each program and Registrations close 15 October

Further info — Contact Peter mscweb@optusnet.com.au

ZHIK SAIL YOUTH WEEK

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Many of our Youth Sailings are heading to Keppel Bay Sailing Club at Yeppoon in Central Queensland to participate in week-long Sailing activities - Zhik Sail Youth Week.

Maroochy Sailors at Youth Sail a few Years ago!

Following three days of coaching and training by a team of Australian Sailing Instructors, a three day mini-Regatta will allow them to test their competitive skills.

Usually some members of the Australian Sailing Team visit to assist with the training - last year current Olympic Champion Matt Wearne spent some time with the youngsters.

Parents take advantage of the organised activities to relax and take in the views of the Keppel Bay foreshore or the Causeway “Lake” where the novice sailors develop their skills. Many family groups camp in the beachside park alongside the KBSC.

Participation in Zhik Youth Week has become a rite of passage for our young sailors, a great opportunity meet other young sailors from North, Central and Southern Queensland.

SAILING - SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 14 September

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This Sunday, 14 September, sees Club racing in two longer races as part of the Spring Long Course series. Results in these Long Course races are also counted as part of the overall Club Championship Series for the whole 2025 - 26 Sailing Year.

Briefing will be at 12.45 pm to provide the Course for the afternoon, and other instructions. Start of the Race is scheduled for 1.30pm with racing in several Divisions.

All sailors are welcome on Sunday, but make sure you have completed your Membership requirements for the new season. For new sailors, a Temporary Membership is available for a few weeks by taking out an on-line Sail Pass.

Play-On Vouchers

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Over the past few years, quite a number of our young members have used Fair Play Vouchers to help fund their Sailing Membership of our Club , or participate in various Tackers Courses!

The Program has been renamed this year to “Play On” Vouchers, available from the Department of Sports and Recreation, Queensland. Valued at $200 each, they can be used by eligible children to assist with Membership and/or Training/Coaching costs. The Vouchers became available on Monday 4 August!

Maroochy Sailing Club is now an approved Sports Provider and accepts Play On Vouchers to help pay for for Youth Membership and Training Courses including the popular Tackers Learn-to-Sail Programs.

Further details re Play-On VOUCHERS (link)

2025 - 2026 Membership

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Memberships for our 2025 - 26 Sailing Year (ending June 30, 2026) are now open.

Many members from last season have been Invoiced directly, with a few more to sent out in the coming weeks.

Our Membership Page has been updated and re-activated for the use of Members new and former!

Members are reminded that they must have finalised their Membership before sailing in Club Races ( an Australian Sailing requirement)!

Temporary Memberships at no cost are available valid for 3 sailing days are available for you to test the waters! You still need to register for these Temporary Memberships - also known as a Sail Pass!!

A Season Overview of the New Season is now available, along with the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions - See Quick Links, or the the Calendar /Program pages.