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What Are Trailer Sailers?...  

and who sails them?

 They are the fastest growing class of yacht in Queensland waters. Let me explain! They are very safe, due to the stringent safety rules and regulations applied to all club trailer sailers.  These boats can even be sailed single handed, but is preferable for a crew of 2 or more and this is a requirement of most clubs. Most are self-righting, which means that if they are knocked down with the mast in the water, they will still stand upright again (very frightening for the uninitiated), and most have positive buoyancy, which means they will float even when swamped The boats range in size from 16' (4.8m) up to 30' (9.5m). From the small home built TS. 16 Hartley and Careel 18 with limited comforts, to the mid range 23' (7m) Sonata 7, S.C. 23, Cole 23 etc which have much more room (headroom with pop-top up), suitable for short cruises, say up to 3 weeks, with stove, table, toilet fridge and many more comforts. In the big range you can expect stand-up showers, at-home luxuries and more room.  Nearly all of these boats can and are crewed by 2 to 4 people (usually a family). In foul weather, by virtue of their design, these boats can be put up on the shore (on the hard) till the weather clears. No mooring fees, no anti-fouling, not much maintenance and you can do that at home at your leisure. You just need somewhere to park it.  It is preferable that intending owners contact a club and arrange a berth on a boat to gain experience so as to get the ultimate enjoyment out of this wonderful, friendly world of sailing. Wave to another "sailor " on the water and I guarantee they will acknowledge. Imagine being in an anchorage at sunset and relaxing with your friends and a glass or two of port.  If you are interested in gaining more information, please feel free to contact any of the members on our contact page.

 

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The Trailer Sailer Club of Qld consists of trailerable yachts - more commonly called "Trailer Sailers". Boats in the fleet range from the original trailer sailer the Hartley 16 and include the Farr6000, Sabre 22 and Compass Careel up to maxi racing machines like the Spider 28 and the RL28. The Club offers a most active racing and cruising programme using all of Moreton Bay from the Bay Islands to Sandgate and the programme extends throughout the year at approximately fortnightly intervals. Our annual Anniversary Regatta is a much-anticipated event held around March each year attracting around 80 boats racing from Manly to One Mile and returning to Manly the following day. Within its ranks the Club has members who can offer the novice sailor assistance with rigging and sailing his or her boat. We can also help obtain crew if needed. Knowledge of safely navigating Moreton Bay, acquired over the years, is readily passed on to newcomers while sharing a bottle of "Bundy" during the many fun-filled cruising weekends. Weekend cruise events take in places such as Wallum Pool, Coochiemudlo Island, Sandgate, Canalpin and the Sandhills on Moreton Island. The Club Providore brings along liquid refreshments to share during the Saturday evening gatherings by the fire.  Races are organized to suit trailer boats, using navigation marks to determine the course. Races start from Manly, Sandgate, Raby Bay and Victoria Point. With the Club's excellent Performance Based Handicapping System all entrants are potential winners. The emphasis always being that everyone has an enjoyable and safe day. The monthly meeting is held at the Brisbane Skiff Squadron, Quay St. Bulimba commencing at 7:30p.m. where the aim is not only to attend to the necessary administrative tasks required but also to entertain and educate, regularly holding informative evenings talking on rules, videos or listening to guest speakers on their adventures.As you’ll see when comparing our fees (see Membership Form), fees are kept to a minimum and entitle members to regular newsletters and inclusion in events.

 Click here for our Membership Application / Renewal. 

Prospective members are welcome to sail with us for a couple of races prior to joining and attend the monthly meetings in order to “get to know us” before taking the plunge. Visitors are welcome at all events and meetings. Just make yourself known to skippers on the ramp and/or introduce yourself at meetings. Keep a lookout for boats sporting a yellow or green T.S.C.Q. flag with the emblem emblazoned upon it. Be sure to contact one of our members so we know you are coming along and we can keep an eye out for you. We look forward to sailing with you soon.

See you on the water!

 

A.Y.F. / Yachting Queensland

In response to a new requirement of Australian Yachting Federation (AYF) the club last year decided to introduce a further classification of membership. This is known as -  “Crew Associate” and is provided to satisfy Rule 46 of the AYF Racing Rules of Sailing 2001-2004.

Rule 46 states in part

“…….any crew member that sails in more than 3 races in any one sailing season, shall be a member of a Club affiliated to an MYA, and a Youth, Silver or Gold member of an MYA and AYF.  It shall be the responsibility of the person in charge of any boat to ensure that all crewmembers on board for each comply with this prescription.”

 (MYA above means Member Yachting Association and inQueensland is the Queensland Yachting Association ( QYA )) The TSCQ is an affiliated club to QYA and therefore AYF. All Full Members are affiliated to QYA by TSCQ as part of their club subscription as has been the case for many years. These members hold Silver Membership. Previously Associate Members did not need to be affiliated to QYA and this difference was reflected in our lower club fees

 The new Crew Associate will also be affiliated with QYA and hold Silver Membership thus meeting Rule 46. The annual increase in affiliation fees for QYA and AYF have forced the T.S.C.Q. to pass these onto our members.A Family Subscription is a new alternative to multiple subscriptions.(The Gold Card Membership has recently been revised to a Silver Card with “options” however as we are unsure of exactly what the final outcome is please check directly with QYA on the latest situation). T.S.C.Q. Membership continues to be one of the lowest cost QYA affiliated clubs available.

 Refer to out Join Page for more details. 

Crew List

"The objectives for which the Trailer Sailer Club of Qld. Inc. was established are:  The encouragement of sailing, particularly in trailer sailers.  The promotion of such sailing races and the giving of such prizes therefore as the T.S.C.Q. may from time to time determine."

 [Extract from our Constitution] In accordance with our constitution we invite all interested parties to sail with us either in their own boat or as a crew member on one of our members’ trailer sailers. To facilitate this undertaking we maintain a Crew List which members draw crew from when required as well as conducting Crew List Invitation cruises (not racing) in our Calendar and we can help those who have no experience to learn to sail, those who are sailing with further instruction outside of the racing environment, whether you own a boat or not. If you wish to be included in our Crew List please contact us by E-mail. 

Those seeking Crew please contact the Crew Co-ordinator.

 

Explanation Of Events

EVENT	DESCRIPTION
A.G.M..	16’ Skiff Club – Quay St, Bulimba. Help form our club for the coming year. Volunteer for a position and help the T.S.C.Q. with new ideas/talents.
Bay To Bay	Annual pilgrimage of up to 130 Trailer Sailers from Tin Can Bay overnighting at Garrys Anchorage and continuing up to Urangan. Not to be missed.
Brisbane Boat Show.	Convention Center - Southbank. T.S.C.Q. have traditionally held a static display with a boat (or boats – depending on availability of space) with pamphlets and hand-outs available on the forecourt prior to entering the Boat Show proper.
Canaipa	Another weekend enjoying the facilities of another Club. R.Q.Y.S. offering their little piece of Russell Island with Marquee, toilets, showers, tender etc.
Club Race Manly.	We meet at the Southern side of the end of Manly Leads and set out on a course around the Bay on a course set by the Starter.
Club Race Raby Bay.	We meet at the public ramp near the end of Cleveland point and set out on a course around the Bay on a course set by the Starter.
Club Race Sandgate.	Enjoying the different waters of the Northern bay. The course usually includes Otter Rock, Brisbane Roads Drum Buoy, Compass Adjustment Buoy & Fisheries Beacon. Launching from the public ramp South of Q.C.Y.C. Shorncliffe.
Combined Triangles	A cosy event with the other clubs (M.B.T.B.C., W.M.Y.C., R.Q.Y.S. & M.H.Y.C.) joining us for 2 shorter races within the Western side of the Bay.
Cruise	A relaxing day on the water where we are not trying to win sheep stations, but where we can turn our attention to training new sailors or assist some of the regulars with tips on going a little faster. Ideal for beginners or wives to come along without the frenetic activity of the racing. We will be trying to get a balance of weekends away and some day trips as well.
Easter Cruise	Varying destination from year to year, cruising in company for safety.
G Wallace Memorial	An annual event around the Bay Islands to commemorate Geoff Wallace (Marty Wallace’s Dad) who loved that type of sailing. Not necessarily awarded to the fastest boat on the day but the one who had the best day out.
Ladies Night	Not as it sounds, it is for everyone. A night to spoil our wives/girlfriends/mistresses which just happens to coincide with Mothers Day. A rose for the Ladies and good company for all.
Ladies Race	Ladies on the helm for this one and so another chance to take a leisurely journey around the bay and overnight at Scarborough or Little Ship Club - The One-Mile.
Manly – Wallum Pool	Traditionally on the Australia Day Weekend this is a good time for lovely warm days and not too cool nights, the conditions the bay is renowned for.
Monthly Meeting.	19:30 16’ Skiff Club – Quay St. Bulimba.
Presentation Dinner	The culmination of the seasons racing where we shower our achievers of the year with gifts and accolades.
Presidents Cup Manly.	The first race of each year (although not always possible due to the combined events), the Presidents Cup is contested with the result withheld until Presentation Night.
Qld Trailer Sailer Championships	Usually hosted by R.Q.Y.S. this annual competitions is fairly fiercely fought out between the sports boats within the sailing fraternity, however the traditional Trailer Sailors (as always) still enjoy themselves when at the other end of the fleet.
QYA Cock Of The Bay	An annual series vying for a trophy which doubles as a very solid doorstop (it’s HEAVY).
Sand Hills	Situated on the Southern half of Moreton Island this is a pretty sail into the clearer waters of the Eastern side of the Bay. You wouldn’t think you were on the same patch of water.
Skippers Dinner	Not as the title implies, this Dinner is for all Club Members to have a social get-together and exchange lies/stories??
Surf To City	Annual event from Southport to Sandgate. You can decide on a course either inside or outside South Stradbroke Isl.
T.SC.Q. Anniversary Regatta	Annual event from Manly to Scarborough enjoying the facilities of both M.B.T.B.C. and M.B.B.C. and returning to Manly the following day. Very friendly event attracting boats from Coffs Harbour to Hervey Bay.
Wintersun Classic Runaway Bay - Manly.	The annual R.Q.Y.S. event from Runaway Bay, through the channels inside, and stopping at Canaipa and on to Manly on Sunday. Another event not to be missed whether participating or as a spectator on the shore. Taking advantage of spots along the shoreline where the boats get quite close. Overnighting at Canaipa (Russell Island) is always well run and a good party to boot, then on to Manly to the finish.

 

 

Club Calendar

 

 

 

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